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I’ve always been an avid DIY’er, and having access to a pillar drill I could use at my family’s garden centre, I’ve always had access to a decent floor standing pillar drill. However, I’ve also done many projects at home and wanted a more compact pillar drill in my garage at home. This is when I first started looking at the more modern, easy-to-use pillar drills with features like electronic speed control, which means no…

Perhaps you are more acquainted with the traditional manual stapler, and you will notice that it differs significantly from an electric stapler. Unlike manual staplers, electric staplers don’t require physical force to get the job done. The most significant advantage of an electric stapler is the ease of use and convenience they provide. They also have a high level of precision. As such, you’ll not have to worry about jamming or staples not penetrating into…

In the UK, generators are mainly used for powering work tools where there is no access to electric plug sockets such as mobile work vans (I used to use one for my mobile valeting business) and work sites. They are also great for camping trips, caravanning and my personal favourite, motorhomes as they give you access to electricity you otherwise might not have so you can power some of the more luxury items you might…

The Makita brand has been around for as long as I can remember and it is one you can trust and depend on for your power tool needs. It is used by millions of people from professionals to home user. The Makita brand is popular for its high-quality power tools and energy-saving mechanisms. The company that began back in 1915 has grown into a force to be reckoned with in the industry. With employees running…

Have you ever struggled driving screws into the wall to hang a shelf? Or perhaps you’ve faced a room full of flat-pack furniture with hundreds of screws. With a cordless screwdriver, never again will you have to fight with screws or lack the appropriate size screwdriver. My best cordless screwdriver review takes a look at models for all levels of DIY projects and expertise. I review the best cordless screwdrivers with regard to these features…

Best Socket Set Reviews Getting the job half done is as good as not getting the job done. In both domestic and professional capacities, having a socket set is always a good idea. You are able to tighten your nuts and bolts much more effectively than using a regular spanner and often in places where using a spanner is simply not possible, for example, changing a car tyre and they have many uses, even for…

Several of the carpenters, carvers and woodturners are self-initiating, DIY enthusiasts with a special love and passion for woodworking. If you are one of them or rather if you are a professional woodworker, you would naturally be possessing a working arsenal. Among the most important craft supplies and tools necessary for your beloved wood-crafting activity is a wood router. Keeping that in mind, we have curated this list comprising the six of the best wood…

Perfect for beginners and experienced woodworkers, ideal for making clean and intricate cuts for crafting custom wooden toys, jigsaw puzzles or designing unique trim pieces Scroll saws are very handy for cutting and creating intricate designs, curves and are excellent for making toys and jigsaws too. Whether you’re an enthusiastic woodworker just starting out investing in your first scroll saw, or a seasoned woodworker looking for a newer, better machine, we have recommended models for…

Circular saws are a very useful type of saw to have around, in our article we aim to look into some of the features to look out for, how they perform overall, any possible issues and finally, we reveal 8 of our best saws and we also review them in detail. We also take comfort into consideration, how they feel in your hand, the type of shoe they have, for example, some models with steel…

The best drill bits for metal reviewed and which ones we would recommend Drill bits are at the heart of a good drill setup. They are made of different materials, cut types and designs because different materials require different bit strengths to make holes successfully. Selecting what kind of drill bits to buy depends on the drill itself, the material that requires drilling, among other things. Some of us who are new to this topic…