Power Tools & General Tools Recommendations & Advice

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 24 Aug 2016 at 17:18

Glaucus said:
expensive, but don't need a masisve setup like tradition cnc routers. this is going on the list for sometime in the future. simply amazing.

I feel like I need one of them rather than just want

PlacidCasual · 24 Aug 2016 at 18:56

That router was a thing of beauty. Wow

Simon · 25 Aug 2016 at 00:18

Bought a Bosch GOP 40-30 multicutter for £198 with 15 tools. Amazingly useful and powerful.

SexyGreyFox · 25 Aug 2016 at 07:39

Simon said:
Bought a Bosch GOP 40-30 multicutter for £198 with 15 tools. Amazingly useful and powerful.

I've got quite a collection from being a homeowner over the last 36 years but the multi tool has proved to be one of the most useful.

GSXRMovistar · 25 Aug 2016 at 11:18

Glaucus said:
expensive, but don't need a masisve setup like tradition cnc routers. this is going on the list for sometime in the future. simply amazing.

Want!!

DXP55 · 1 Oct 2016 at 09:55

Bargain of week at Homebase

Stanley Fatmax twin pack - Case -Hammer drill and driver -two batteries but only 1.3amp - even if you bought a 2.0 amp spare battery it's a bargain.

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/stanley-fatmax-18v-twin-pack-380676

jellybeard999 · 1 Oct 2016 at 13:09

DXP55 said:
Bargain of week at Homebase

Stanley Fatmax twin pack - Case -Hammer drill and driver -two batteries but only 1.3amp - even if you bought a 2.0 amp spare battery it's a bargain.

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/stanley-fatmax-18v-twin-pack-380676

For an extra £10, if you really wanted the 2ah batteries you could get the combi (£70.93) and the bare impact driver (£48.93) seperately.

Don't think the impact driver would fit in the combi case as well though.

DXP55 · 1 Oct 2016 at 13:34

DUH !!

I missed that. :eek:

jl10000 · 2 Oct 2016 at 19:36

Glaucus said:
expensive, but don't need a masisve setup like tradition cnc routers. this is going on the list for sometime in the future. simply amazing.

Very clever, but its a palm router, so limited to smaller intricate stuff.

GSXRMovistar · 18 Oct 2016 at 21:08

Any recommendations on a half decent but not super expensive socket set?

The last wrench in my old halfords set has finally died.

#Chri5# · 18 Oct 2016 at 21:41

GSXRMovistar said:
Any recommendations on a half decent but not super expensive socket set?

The last wrench in my old halfords set has finally died.

I've got one of these to replace a cheapo set:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bahco-24pc-socket-set/67315

Feels solid to me.

jellybeard999 · 18 Oct 2016 at 22:09

GSXRMovistar said:
Any recommendations on a half decent but not super expensive socket set?

The last wrench in my old halfords set has finally died.

Couldn't you just get a wrench? Are the sockets ok?

Homebase do a Draper expert 1/2 ratchet for £13

Maxeh · 19 Oct 2016 at 08:21

Any good deals on combi drills at the moment?

Looking to spend around £125; ideally something I can get a bit of longevity for as the collection will no doubt grow.

All round DIY use

Buffman · 19 Oct 2016 at 14:03

BigBoy said:
I have an Evo Sliding Miter Saw from the eBay outlet, intended a little adjustment to get perfectly straight cuts but for £45 it was an amazing purchase!

Thank you sir! I have bought a "grade C" one... Here's hoping it's brand spanking new

GSXRMovistar · 20 Oct 2016 at 09:14

#Chri5# said:
I've got one of these to replace a cheapo set:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bahco-24pc-socket-set/67315

Feels solid to me.

Thanks, have ordered a Bahco set.

jellybeard999 said:
Couldn't you just get a wrench? Are the sockets ok?

A few pieces missing so decided a good excuse for a refresh.

SexyGreyFox · 22 Oct 2016 at 14:45

Might interest some on a lower budget - http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bos...l&utm_content=10222016&utm_campaign=Daily+Hot

DXP55 · 2 Nov 2016 at 13:50

Was in Homebase this morning and saw they had a line of tables filled with Power tool offers. - One was Stanley fatmax drill driver in case for £40 18v 1.2amp - I was after a hammer drill but looks like they have gone - There was also a lot of Worx power tools on offer as well.

Got talking to one of staff and Homebase is getting rid of all named goods - The new company will be like a large B&M (It's what she said) so although prices will be a lot less it seems product's will be buy em and chuck em.

I had a email from Toolstation offering Stanley garden tools -chainsaws trimmers etc so perhaps they will be taking over the Stanley franchise.

Keep my eye on it as need a bare hammer drill and they might have promotion deals on.

GhostWKD · 2 Nov 2016 at 14:00

DXP55 said:
Was in Homebase this morning and saw they had a line of tables filled with Power tool offers. - One was Stanley fatmax drill driver in case for £40 18v 1.2amp - I was after a hammer drill but looks like they have gone - There was also a lot of Worx power tools on offer as well.

Got talking to one of staff and Homebase is getting rid of all named goods - The new company will be like a large B&M (It's what she said) so although prices will be a lot less it seems product's will be buy em and chuck em.

I had a email from Toolstation offering Stanley garden tools -chainsaws trimmers etc so perhaps they will be taking over the Stanley franchise.

Keep my eye on it as need a bare hammer drill and they might have promotion deals on.

Look out for orange labels - we're local clearing a lot of products which were already on clearance so means real bargains to be had.

Think the member of staff got it wrong a little however, there are brands which aren't going to be sold going forwards which is what we're clearing through. We've got different brands coming in to replace them though both at entry level (Ozito) and top level (think Ryobi and Makita).

New store will be closer to a Wickes/B&Q than it used to be, so you'll see less plates/glasses/cushions etc and instead more tools & hardware and that sort of stuff

Worx has gone over to B&Q I believe and still being sold by Argos as well. Guild is now just in Argos I believe

divuk83 · 2 Nov 2016 at 19:47

Saw these in Wickes the other day, only 1 1.5ah battery but you do get a brushless combi with a Tstack case.

http://www.wickes.co.uk/DeWalt-Brushless-18V-Combi-Drill-1-5AH/p/150231

Dave

DXP55 · 3 Nov 2016 at 10:30

I went back to Homebase this morning and came back with nice new Stanley mains planer - Was £67 and got it for £30 - What a nice piece of kit this is - very much like one guy next door has but he has DeWalt (same company)

Makes my 40 year old B&D one look like a piece of cheese.