Woodworking is a profession as old as time, but it never goes out of fashion. Wood is a natural material we can all connect to, and what better way to experience that connection than making beautiful, useful, or preferably both, …
We should mention the recent arrival of brushless motors onto the cordless tool market. Brushless motors operate in a significantly more efficient way than their conventional ‘brushed’ counterparts. They use modified components and a small electronic sensor/controller in their motor …
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One of the first things you may want to consider when discussing the variations between power tools is the concept of ‘power’ itself. How much power a tool is capable of delivering in order to perform a set of tasks? …
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Once you have made the decision to go cordless and you know the category of drill you want then your next consideration should be the battery. Here are the things you should know. Please remember we’ll be talking about rechargeable …
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What is a Drill Driver? The Drill Driver was invented by Black and Decker in 1961 and is the most popular power tool on the market today. Essentially it is a basic cordless rotary drill with the added function of …
Should your power tool be corded or cordless? This basic question is one of the first things you should consider when buying a power tool. Advances in battery technology mean that these days you can perform most tasks, even heavy …
There are over 124,000 power tool injuries each year. Keep yourself safe with our common-sense guide. 1. Review Your Clothing Forget dress to impress! Put on some comfortable gear and lose the loose jewellery. You’ll need some protective clothing. Safety …
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What is a Chuck? The chuck is the mechanism at the top of the drill into which you clamp and secure your drill bits. What are the Most Popular Chuck Sizes? For most power drills the 2 most popular sized …
On a DIY mission to create one of those cool glass bottle lamps you’ve seen while perusing the web? These versatile lamps are decorative and fun. Plus, they’re easy and inexpensive to make. Whether you’re decorating for the holidays, looking …
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As the foundation of almost every project from home décor and crafty endeavours to larger scale renovation plans, drilling is a skill that you can’t afford not to learn. For a DIY amateur, a drill is the most versatile tool …
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