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  6. Metabo 18v LTX Combi Drill and Impact driver Kit.

    in Hitachi/Metabo

    Posted

    Hi Folks,

    Wayne the mad U..K, Plumber/Builder.

    (By the way folks this is my experience of using these tools, I don't work for a tool company)

    I have bought a few tools recently (after a visit from the tool thieves).

    I bought the Metabo L.T.X 18v lithium ion Combi drill and Impact driver kit, with 2 of the 3ah power extreme batteries included.

    I recommend anyone looking for a battery tool to take a look at Metabo. Right out of the box they feel Professional, and made to last.

    Nothing about them feels like its going to wobble loose or stick, and then when you come to use them the quality really starts to show.

    There are many drills e.t.c. that make all kinds of claims about battery life and power, but I really have tried most of them and these are just in a league of they're own.Variable speed is smooth as silk, the pulse function on the combi drill is so handy, no more on off on off the trigger to get a drill started on a slippery tile or a sheet of steel.

    And if your apprentice is as thick as two short ends and puts a 5" holesaw in it on high speed and goes for gold ( Yes they can be that dumb lol) the drill will shut off BEFORE it gets damaged.I have watched other makes with a cut out still smoke.

    The L.T.X Impact Driver.This just like the combi drill is just quality.

    Three stage power/speed function I recommend starting low and work up as (enter swear words) this thing has enough power to break fasteners and bits easily.

    But having said that, you soon get used to it, because again the quality of the switching means its so smooth you instinctively know how much power you'r letting loose and back off accordingly.

    Both tools are also easy to use with your gloves ON, no messing about taking one off to switch something over to another setting.

    Now for all the plumbers and sparkys out there, stick a self feed Irwin or other self feed bit in the impact driver, drill the hardest joist you can find, and when your wrist is not hurting, the bit is not smoking, and it goes through in no time, like me you'r going to get why buying one of these isn't just about banging in long screws on you tube.

    Batteries. I've just added a 4ah battery to my kit, and to be honest the quickest way to explain, is to say Metabo tell the truth.

    .The 3ah power extreme batteries were the best I've ever used. I thought these tools were great with the 3ah but (swear words again) with the 4ah no kidding folks, its true using these tools has been fantastic and all joking asside after 33 years in the building trade I take some impressing.Well done Metabo. :)

    One gripe I do have is No belt hook Metabo use a wrist loop.

    All the best

    Wayne

  8. Kobalt Tools

    in Hand Tools

    Posted

    Don't lose hope guys,U.S made and U.K made products may be harder to find and there is no way you should go away pal.

    Wanting to support your own country by spending in a patriotic way is a good thing.

    Recently over here in the U.K Stanley brought the manufacture of the new wood chisel and lightweight framing hammer back to Sheffield the home of steel in the U.K for hundreds of years.So it can be done. :)

  9. Dewalt Impact Clutch

    in Dewalt

    Posted

    Everything is expensive but the new tools from the U.S cost a bit more than the competition.

    The prices may drop when they have been out a while.

    European makes are taxed less perhaps.

    A Metabo 18v LTX combi drill averages £250 to buy

    Bosch roughly the same maybe a little less

    Milwaukee brushed M18 is nearly £420

    Dewalt compare on price with European Models Even the new brush-less impact driver is within £30 of the European tools.

    Also Milwaukee warranty is 3 years not 5 over here in the U.K how weird is that?

    I would love to ask Milwaukee why that is?

    Rockwell and Worx are same drill but in the U.S they give you batteries for life on the 3rill and (yes you guessed it) no they don't over here in the U.K.

    I could list more guys but why oh why do they do this?

  12. 15.6V Panasonic cordless drill

    in All others not listed

    Posted

    The I.P range of Panasonic is awsome I am going to pick one up at some stage ( to replace one that was stolen).

    If you are outside and it starts pouring with rain they just keep going and it does not harm them at all.Mine had been out in everything the U.K weather can throw and it worked exactly the same day in and day out.

    Great to have in the van/truck for when mother nature has a hissy fit. :)

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

    in Power Tools

    Posted

    Hi Folks,

    Wayne the mad U.K Plumber/Builder, back again with another few thoughts and ideas gathered from the last 33 years loving the job and cursing the weather :).

    Much is made of the performance of power tools, battery or corded there's always someone on a video somewhere holding his drill aloft giving it "THE POWER OF GREY SKULL" thinking he's He Man, after drilling a few holes on a bench (never lay as if he has been tipped out of a sack in some painful contortion like we all do) lol.

    But how often do we get some information about what goes in them?

    Isn't it time we stopped and thought "Hang on which drill bits cut the largest holes using the least battery life and putting the least strain on my very expensive drill?"

    How many of us in the, grunt and shove harder, tighten till it farts or you do, real world building trade, realise that our 18v drill won't drill a hole in wood over 2" or 50mm? ( If you find one I am all ears) It may be funny to watch some fool smoke his world beating pride and joy but it's damned expensive.

    We all blame the drill, but after all these years folks and with all the jokes and humour to one side, I just want to put it out there, that having spent Hundreds and sometimes thousands on power tools, we should look,think and invest harder in the the bits we put in the sharp end.

    Many bits are real rippers, but find a knot in a joist and it's a wrist breaker but also in some cases a drill breaker as well.

    These drill bits can seem the dogs doodaas, but may use many times the battery life, and put much more strain on you and your drill, than say a tungsten tipped hole saw."Yes but they are not deep enough to go through thick timber" I hear you cry.But maybe one of the new generation spade bits or spiral augers will?

    Maybe its time for the trade and weekend warrior alike, to throw it back on the manufacturers, to show on the packaging the torque required to turn these things. And for ourselves to read the instructions on our drill, and think the bigger the bit the lower the speed and the higher the torque.

    In this rare case torque aint cheap, so all the more reason for us all to think about this one and stop burning and keep earning. :)

    And remember lads old sparky's ( electricians) never die they just end up very well earthed :)

    Best regards

    Wayne

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  18. Selling power tools to women

    in Power Tools

    Posted

    There are many people of both sexes that feel intimidated by tools and how to buy and use them.

    Many men won't admit they are bloomin clueless and go at it anyway we call these creatures The lesser spotted brother in law. LOL

    I am with you all the way that more should be done to make it clear exactly what does what and maybe more in store demonstrations where you can ask to see the thing do its job before you buy would help.

    Just because you don't know something does not mean you are letting your fellow women down at all. :)

  19. A few Milwaukee questions

    in Milwaukee

    Posted

    No worries Locky,

    And just as an idea get in touch with the guys at www.toolstop.co.uk. ( other stockists are out there too) lol

    I would advise asking them how much the Milwaukee fuel Combi drill and the impact driver will be including delivery to your address.

    They are very friendly Guys and very very helpful.

    And they won't myther the pants off you either with sales crap. :)

    I Like the way you have thought this through, and done your research before you made up your mind.Am sure that will serve you well in the future with your trade.

    Like I said hang on to my e-mail and if you need to ask anything just drop me an e-mail over and will help all I can. :)

  21. What hand tools to buy

    in Hand Tools

    Posted

    LOL Not all the Time Eric,

    Sometimes I feel like getting on a plane to the U.S just to come look at all the cool stuff you guys have over there. :)

    But I think I would get carried away and dive in on a building site and never come home LOL :)

  22. A few Milwaukee questions

    in Milwaukee

    Posted

    One other thing bud with Milwaukee the key words you are looking for are Fuel ( a new range) and Red lithium the best quality battery they do.

    Any of them that are not these are not the latest models.

    In a nutshell I would buy a Milwaukee FUEL either combi drill ( has hammer action for drilling brick or concrete) or the drill driver ( if you mainly doing assembly)

    And the Milwaukee FUEL impact driver.

    Then add to this slowly, buying bare tools and maybe add a few extra batteries as time goes by, I say do it that way because battery tech is moving on at a pace and milwaukee may follow Metabo and bring out a 4ah battery.

    (Not pushing Milwaukee but you seem to have decided that you like them and they do have a massive range of tools in 18v and 12v platforms.)

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  24. What hand tools to buy

    in Hand Tools

    Posted

    Hi folks,

    Just a heads up about Stanley who have brought ot 2 light weight framing hammers that drive nails like a 28 ounce hammer yet way 15 ounces.

    Sounds like a joke but folks are raving about them over here in the U.K :)

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