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  1. Power Tool Reviews - What would you like to see

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    I know what you mean about the chargers lol.

    It is hard even here to get feed back on some tools before you buy but I like to think I would be honest if I bought a pup of a tool.

    The metabo range is a lot smaller in the number of tools in it, but thus far I can't complain about the 18v tools they have been very very good.

    There are many tools I would like to review but many are not available over here in the U.K.

  4. Your worst ever power tool ( discuss)

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    One of the worst tools I have ever put a hand on is that little toy 12v jigsaw/recip saw by craftsman.

    It was so bad the blade stayed in the wood and pulled clean out of the tool.

    I found a blade that would stay in it (the one that came with the tool didn't) and then tried it on several things like plywood e.t.c.

    At best it would be O.K for a cut out in some plaster board but if you are cutting anything more substantial then pack your shaver and tell the wife not to report you missing.LOL

    As a pro user this is honestly one of the most laughable bits of utter garbage I have ever come across and a complete joke of a tool.

  9. Power Tool Reviews - What would you like to see

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    My issue with Hilti was true cost of ownership, when they signed up people to a scheme they ran.( I also have a problem with one of it's founders)

    I am also right handed so I prefer circular saws where the blade is on the left of the motor, so it is easier to see the cut line.

    A battery circular saw is one of the few tools I no longer own, as I found I was happier using corded.

    However my cordless jigsaw is so good I got rid of my corded version all together.

  13. Quick tip when buying battery tools on a budget

    in Tool Deals

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    When you are thinking of buying a battery tool, my tip would be to buy the cheapest tool in the range first.

    This gets you the charger, also try and get one with two batteries.

    Next step is to buy the other tools in the range as bare tools.

    You can also pick up re-conditioned bare tools and possibly save even more.

    Last part add extra batteries as you go along to suit your needs.

    This will allow you to spread your spending over a period of time, and also pick and choose the tools you need from the range rather than be tied to what is included in a kit. :D

  14. After the drill wars. The new war is the battle of the bits and blades.

    in Power Tools

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    Hi Eric,

    They are one of the friendliest, and I only have experience of them as an on line or telephone order company.

    It may be that as an on line/telephone store it means they use some the money they would have shelled out on bricks and mortar stores to spend on advertising, but that is just a guess.

    Many companies seem to be adopting this business model.

    There are national companies with outlets throughout the country, but handy as they can be they feel soul less, and searching through a plastic covered catalogue for an age for what you want is never good.These companies also have a telephone or on line ordering option, where goods are delivered to your home or work site the following day.

    The smaller suppliers seem to be up against it, as the building trade is on its rear end big time over here at the moment and people are just not spending.

  16. Projects going on?

    in Around The House

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    There are very few thatched roofs in this area.I have seen a couple nearer the Fylde coast, and there are a lot more down south.

    We tend to use cold roofing felt on garden sheds, and hot bitumen pored as an adhesive for felt on what we call flat roofs (these have very little angle on them at all).

    In the past I have done lead,copper, brass, tin and plastic coated tin/steel.

    I like the very old style work and the very old style of doing the work, it may take time and a lot of hard work but the sense of satisfaction is fantastic when you walk by, look up and think to yourself yep I did that. :)

  19. Projects going on?

    in Around The House

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    Ah just language difference that's all pal.

    Over here timber is any wood at all,we don't call any of it lumber.

    We also have mobile homes so at least that is the same.hahaha

    I am sure over time we will all get used to each others terminology lol. :)

  21. Articles

    in Pub Talk

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    It seems many of these Articles are thinly veiled advertisements with a link to some on line store rather than educational or informative content. :rolleyes:

    This is just a friendly reminder that this is something the Moderators will be keeping an eye open for.

    Thank you for your cooperation and am sure if you would like to run a legitimate advertisement that Eric and Dan will be more than willing to assist you in that endeavour. :)

  24. Pub

    in Pub Talk

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    I must admit Macdonalds is a joke lol

    Over here where I live we are big on fish and chips, and one portion of our chips which are like giant fries is about a pound in weight compared to Macdonalds where you can just about fill the breast pocket on a suit jacket. :D

  25. Projects going on?

    in Around The House

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    I am very interested in how projects differ in the U.S and the rest of the world from how we tackle things in the U.K.

    Being a perfectionist with my own trade I am addicted to learning lol. :)

    We seem to use brick where you guys use timber much more, and we have heavy tiles or slates on our roof rather than felt or timber shingles.

    But I would love to know how other things are different. :)

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