tools

Hi all, hope everyone’s well. I’ve got a few little projects on the horizon, nothing too sizeable, but workmanship and timescale would definitely improve with use of a few power tools I don’t currently own, like a router and track saw. I can’t justify spending a lot as I won’t have regular use...

I've just bought a 125mm angle grinder for a few jobs around the house. I'm in the process of choosing a selection of discs for a range of tasks which I won't go into, as the question I have is fairly broad... which is: What brand(s) are well regarded for being high quality for angle grinder...

Today, watching a neighbour loading their vehicle to go to site after reading the thread yesterday about Alarm installers tools, caused me to think about tools I started with. Started my first apprenticeship as a C&J in the 70's to take up my fathers trade, guess I was lucky in that respect as...

I'm looking for a new/different set of spring compressors - mine are fine, most the time, but the 'hook' is quite close to the threaded stud(about 25mm from centre of stud to centre of spring hook), which mean that the thread frequently binds on the spring cups. Any recommendations for a...

Hi, I got a new shed installed and I was wondering about insulating it. Its your basic shed with 2x3 timber frame with cladding over it. I was wondering if I wanted to add insulation to the inside of the shed should I put a breathable membrane to the inside of the shed, stapled to the cladding...

Hey All. I wouldn't say I was dedicated to Ryobi 1+, only owning a few tools. I have now decided to upgrade to more "industrial" brand. . . Dewalt, Einhell, Makita etc. I am certainly not a tradesman, so don't want to spend ridiculous amounts. I am more a DIY'er, that does a lot for both my...

Hi all, Looking to buy a glue gun. Never used one before, want to have a little play around with some woodworking projects, shelving, cupboard doors etc. Really I want to see how strong the bond is, how it finishes, and how long it takes to go off. All I can see is that they come in 7mm and...

Rather than replace these windows, i'm going to have a crack at restoring them myself. I want to paint the metal and wooden parts of the frame back, in a non gloss finish, maybe a satin. I'll use Nitromors, a scraper and sandpaper to strip the existing paint - maybe wet and dry paper on the...

I have a 5Kv transformer 110v for my tools that suddenly stopped working. Checked the fuse on the plug and is fine. With plug off I removed the cover and inside seems to be a block of glue which I believe the transformer is inside it. Is there any way to check what happen or just have to...

I bought a job lot of garden tools at auction last week and this one was part of the lot. Any ideas what it might be?

Bought this from Maplins the other day, when it was only £29.99, not the £39.99 what it is now. I would not call it a 34 Piece kit though like advertised! :ROFLMAO: The cheek of counting each cable tie as a tool...:rolleyes: VDE Kit by eveares posted 10 May 2017 at 10:44 PM Good deal do you...

Hi, I'm inexperienced with plumbing but keen to give it a go... also female so don't have man strength or many tools, but have a few! My toilet makes loud foghorn pipe noises after flushing that is resolved when I lift up the ballcock arm. I think the washer may need replacing (after googling...

I'm a fairly experienced DIY'er and I want to replace my aged/rusted/bits missing drill bit and screw bit set with something decent. I can see that Makita seem to be "a cut above" in terms of price but I have no experience of them myself. So, if I wanted to buy something of reasonable quality...

Hi, I am really struggling to get our Graco airless 3kvs paint sprayer working http://magnum.graco.com/products/x7/ . So far I have a yellow transformer from Screwfix http://www.screwfix.com/p/portable-transformer-with-2-output-sockets-3kva/84144 which should work with 3Kva tools. To plug...

I am repairing a hardwood floor that has been fitted without any expansion gap which has caused it to bow. My intent is to remove the skirting boards, and take 10-15mm off each edge, and put new skirting board back (this time matched to the rest of the house - doh!) I can do this with a hand...