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SPG said:
Gong to get ridiculed now....

Just bought the Lidl power saw and angle grinder and so far they have been fantastic. Tempted to get the power drill on offer now.
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Nah you won't get ridiculed, for light hobby use their stuff is fine due to the warranty. What you'll lack on the mitre saw though is accuracy - if you don't need a precise tool, job's a good 'un!
 
Hi, i am looking for a decent screwdriver/bit set with the flexable/bendable shaft thingy in a case

had a quick look at Halfrauds could not really see anything, that came with a decent amount of different bits

thanks
 
Haze said:
Hi, i am looking for a decent screwdriver/bit set with the flexable/bendable shaft thingy in a case

had a quick look at Halfrauds could not really see anything, that came with a decent amount of different bits

thanks
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Have you look at screw fix? Should have a wide selection..
 
Street said:
Does anyone have any opinions on the DeWalt DCS391N? Thinking of buying one this week as I'm going to need to do a lot of straight cutting!
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I have a B&D 1400W jobbie. The laser line works nicely.

I would also think about the blade. It came with a 24 tooth but I got a 40 tooth at the same time.. 40T goes through everything like butter and leaves a smooth edge.

When you say straight cuts - mitre style or long sheet?
 
Looking for suggestions for a cordless drill - will be used for jobs like putting up curtain rails and whatever else comes my way once we get our new house!

Sadly I know nothing about them. Any good deals going on for a decent drill? Not too fussed about price.

Also any good 'all in one' kits with lots of useful DIY tools if there is such a thing - I've got a garage to fill! Something like this but may also include other things like various screwdrivers / etc.
 
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Camalot said:
I'm now looking at the Bosch GBH 2-24 D Professional SDS Hammer Drill 240V

It's 2.9kg in weight, 240v, 790W motor / 2.7J of inpact energy.

£99
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I have the 850W version of that (3.2J) as a 40th birthday present. Good drill.. the chuck is SDS so if you want to use normal bits add a SDS chuck adaptor but for any hammer action you will need the SDS part (I destroyed an adaptor in 30 seconds with hammer action). Works well for coring, drilling, chiseling, screwing (yep screws - watch the torque though!). Lovely long rubberised cable on it too.
 
Picked up a Dewalt DCF680G2, gyroscopic screwdriver.

http://www.toolstop.co.uk/dewalt-dcf680g2-motion-activated-screwdriver-a1313

Basically you hold trigger and turn the way that you want it to screw. Thought it would be a bit of a gimmick, but it's really intuitive to use.

Has a variable strength and has a light hammer action when it reaches the limit of that setting. -Great for unsticking laptop screws etc.

Works at any angle, it's made for light screwing use. Great for backbox screws, pc screws etc.

It won't be winning any impact screwdriver awards, but I'm very happy with it :)
 
NickK said:
I have a B&D 1400W jobbie. The laser line works nicely.

I would also think about the blade. It came with a 24 tooth but I got a 40 tooth at the same time.. 40T goes through everything like butter and leaves a smooth edge.

When you say straight cuts - mitre style or long sheet?
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Both really.. The downside of buying a house that has not been done up in about 30 years! I treated myself to the new saw anyway, figured it's going to get some use, however this weekend I am changing radiators, light switches and new extractor fans so won't really have a chance to use it in anger.
 
Freaky one today.. Bosch Glue Pen.

Really nice, smooth flow without being gunky. Cordless and ready to use in sub 15 secs at 170degC!
 
I'm looking to make some of the following, I have already some 'blanks' of English oak but no real woodworking tools bar sandpaper.

I've got the coins, bolts and threaded insert but i'm not sure how to cut and sand the rectangular blanks into something more like this.

I'm thinking a Dremel would be a good start? I need to make 4 of them!

I live in a flat with no access to workspace bar a small garden, so while I'd like a vice, chisels, belt sander, drill press etc. I need to keep it simple!

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I'm happy with a squarer look as there would be endless sanding otherwise, just the section that needs to be cut out is my main issue. Will the regular dremel cutoff wheels be up to this job, or will I need the proper carbide version? Seems exorbitantly expensive for what it is...
 
Benihana said:
I'm happy with a squarer look as there would be endless sanding otherwise, just the section that needs to be cut out is my main issue. Will the regular dremel cutoff wheels be up to this job, or will I need the proper carbide version? Seems exorbitantly expensive for what it is...
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No need for carbide . The v shape could just be cut with a saw then cleaned up and would not take long to round it .

If you were a little closer i could have done them for you :P
 
You mean something more like a tenon saw or would a regular dremel be able to do it? I have a junior hacksaw which is obviously not suitable!

If you consider moving to Denmark in the next month, i'll be happy to take you up on your kind offer :D
 
Although moving is appealing its unlikely :P Was thinking more of a tenon saw to make the v shape ... Could also cut the corners off and round it off with 60 grit sandpaper (the main shape)
 
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