Have you just bought a new black and decker drill, and you are not sure how to change the drill bit? Well let me help you out. Video Want to watch the video instead of reading? I’ve got you covered! Changing the drill bit Once you know how to change the drill bit it is…
In this article, I will discuss the use of belt sanders for decking refurbishment. Many people are concerned about using belt sanders on their decks because they can remove a lot of surface material. However, if the job is to remove the surface finish quickly, then a belt sander is the best tool for the…
In this article, I will be sharing the steps you need to follow in order to use your belt sander. Video Want to watch the video version of this article? Find it below Key Takeaways Selecting the Sanding Belt To start using the belt sander, the first step is to select the appropriate sanding belt….
When it comes to charging your power tool batteries, it’s important to know what to do when something goes wrong. One common issue with Milwaukee chargers is a flashing red and green light, which indicates a problem with the connection between the battery and charger. But don’t worry, there are steps you can take to…
Slot a Makita battery into a charger and you are greeted by flashing lights, and maybe a catchy jingle depending on your charger. But what do these lights mean? Let’s have a look! So you’ve just got a Makita charger or maybe you’re borrowing someone else’s tools. You plug the battery into the charger and…
If you’re in the market for some power tools, you’ve probably come across the names Metabo and Hikoki. But are they the same thing? Or are they completely different brands? Let’s find out! First off, let’s clear up any confusion: Metabo and Hikoki can be considered competitors in the power tool industry. However, they are…
Hey DIYers! Have you ever looked at your Hikoki charger and thought to yourself, “there’s only one light, how can it mean so many different things?!” Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. It can be a bit confusing at first, but once you understand what each light indicates, you’ll be a pro at using your…
If you have recently purchased a Stanley Fatmax V20 power tool then you may be wondering what the different lights mean, well let’s jump in and find out. Watch The Video Prefer this content in video form? Then watch the quick video below. Flashing Green Light This means that the battery is charging and it…
Bauker batteries are not that well known, but if you have ever gone to ToolStation then you have probably seen the Bauker range and the Hawksmoor garden range which also use these batteries. And they are cheap tools, so you may well have been tempted. But as we all know the batteries are often a…
Teng tools make high-quality tools for professionals, but where are the tools made? Teng tools are made in Taiwan. They are designed in Sweden and manufactured in Taiwan. The headquarters of the company is in Sweden and it is here that all of the tools are designed. Once the company has a design that is…
Sealey is an old name when it comes to UK tool brands, but are the products made in the UK, or are they made abroad? I’m sorry to say that like most things these days Sealey tools are usually from the far east. There isn’t one country where everything is made but most stuff seems…
Pop into any B&Q or Screwfix store and you will undoubtedly find lots of Magnusson branded tools. But who are Magnusson and where are their tools made? So Where Are They Made? Whenever I have been able to find a manufacturing stamp on any of the Magnusson tools I have seen or own, yes I…
Here I will give you a list of tools you might need when applying a self-levelling compound. It is easy to use self-levelling yourself because it spreads around the room naturally finding its own level. All you need to do is help spread it around to get a professional-looking finish. If you have all these…
Drilling into lintels can be tough, but it can also be unavoidable and is often a job you have to do when hanging blinds. So what is the best drill bit to use for a lintel? Let me help you out. What Type Of Lintel? This is the most important question and one that you…
1. Remove and re-insert the battery within five seconds and the melody will change. 2. Every time you remove and re-insert the battery the melody will change, cycling through the pre-sets. 3. When the desired melody sound comes out, leave the battery cartridge inserted and charging will begin. When a “short beep” mode is selected,…
If you have just got yourself a Ryobi power tool then you may well be wondering just what all the flashing lights on the charger mean. Well, let me help you out with this handy guide to what all of the lights on a Ryobi charger mean. Solid Red Light The single solid red light…