Power tool batteries are expensive, there is no getting away from that. If you use your tools regularly, like we do here, then you will go through batteries at a reasonable pace. This has led us to wonder whether it is possible to make your own batteries, after all the 18650 cells are available at…
If you have ever looked at a Stanley Fatmax ProStack box and a DeWALT TStack box you will have no doubt noticed how eerily similar they appear. Couple this with the fact that Stanley owns DeWALT and you will start to wonder if they are just the same thing re-branded. Join me as I spiral…
Using cordless tools in the UK can often involve them getting wet, after all, we are all too aware of how much it rains over here. But this can cause obvious concerns, like can your power tool batteries get wet? Let’s have a look at DeWALT batteries in particular and see if they can get…
So I take it you are putting up some wall plugs but you aren’t sure which drill bit size to use. Well let me help you out, I have got all the info for lots of different wall plugs for you. The images below and corresponding drill sizes are based on Rawlplugs. This is a…
Finding out where your products are made is important to a lot of people. Different manufacturing locations can produce different quality products. And then there is the whole ethical debate to think about, many people don’t want to source products from countries with questionable labour laws. So where are Bosch products made? Let’s have a…
If you have just got a Makita drill then you may not yet be familiar with all the different settings and buttons on it. To help you out I have created this handy guide using an old (and dusty) Makita drill. Video If you prefer watching a video to reading then I have created this…
The Stanley Fatmax Multi-tool comes with a fancy tool-less blade change system. This is one of the features I loved in my review. But what blades fit the Fatmax multi tool? And which ones work with the tool-less blade change system. All blades except the Starlock blades should fit the Stanley Fatmax Multi-tool. I have…
When looking for tools you will have no doubt come across Stanley and Stanley Fatmax and wonder what is the difference between the two? Well, let me break it down for you. The short and simple answer to this is that Fatmax is Stanley’s premium brand. The Fatmax range is aimed at professionals and high-level…
It used to be that if you got a drill under £50 it would be worse than useless. This is no longer the case though, cordless drills have gotten better and better, especially down here in the lower price bracket. You can now get a very functional, useable cordless drill for under £50. But you…
Mylek is a power tool brand that I had never heard of before I got my hands on this drill to test. The ethos behind the brand is to produce really affordable drills aimed at the DIY market. On test today I have an 18V (21V Max) cordless drill driver. The drill comes in a…
Reciprocating saws, (commonly shortened to recip saws) are a type of power tool that is getting ever more popular. in this buyers guide I use all my experience as a professional joiner to help you make the perfect buying decision, so read on to find the best reciprocating saw for you. My Best Reciprocating Saw…
Oscillating Multi-tools are incredibly versatile and come in useful so often. They are one of those tools that can get you out of trouble again and again. I would recommend having one in your arsenal. But at what price? Multi-tools from the big brands can end up setting you back a good few hundred quid….
If you are planning on building with oak sleepers then you will no doubt want to know if your gear is up to it. One important factor will be choosing the right drill bit for oak sleepers. As you will no doubt already be aware, oak is very tough and can make a fool out…
Stanley Fatmax power tools are rapidly gaining in popularity in the UK and for a reason. These are affordable but still quality power tools that fill the gap between DIY level and pro-level tools. If you are looking at buying a new range of tools one important question to ask is how long the batteries…
If you are shopping around for tools then you will have come across the Fatmax range. It is huge and covers a huge range of tools, even power tools can now be bought under the Fatmax name. But are they any good? The short answer is yes, they are. They are perfect tools for high-level…
Stanley Fatmax has recently launched a new range of power tools under the name V20. They look a lot like DeWALT power tools and this has led some people to wonder if they are the same thing. This isn’t as far fetched as it sounds at first. After all Stanley and DeWALT are all part…