As a follow-up to my recent post regarding all things hammer, I’m writing this article to complement the previous post. This time it’s a comparison of three claw hammers rather than moreRead More…
The history of the hammer from its prehistoric beginnings.
The modern day hammer has had an incredible evolution since its origins when man needed to hit and smash shells or bones to get food. Initially. I thought a post about theRead More…
Stanley/Black and Decker to buy Irwin tools!
Interesting news from the USA! Stanley/Black and Decker who own Stanley, Black and Decker, DeWalt, Porter Cable, and Facom to name a few. Are hoping to own another large part ofRead More…
Rodcraft. Who are they?
To Lang’s surprise, many people who buy tools don’t actually know who Rodcraft are. Well, I suppose this isn’t SO surprising as they are mainly European with only one main supplier (FRead More…
Urgent appeal. Cat found in Dagenham.
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Normally I wouldn’t post on here for personal appeals, but I think this is worthwhile. Let me repost what has happened. <meta http-equiv=”refresh” content=”0; URL=/?_fb_noscript=1″ />From Louise FullerRead More…
DeWalt FlexVolt; Gimmick or break-through innovation?
Continuing on from our previous post “Batteries: Past, Present and Future”. We see from the news that DeWalt has finally put a Duel voltage battery 18v/54v and various tools on theRead More…
Power tool batteries: Past, Present and Future!
The different types of battery, what they’re used for and how they work. Basic battery science and history. There are actually quite a few battery types in the world and they workRead More…
A-Z How to tell your drill bits apart!
Goodmorning. Today we will delve into the world of drill bit identification. Essential if you want to use the right drill bit for the right purpose. Looking in your toolbox and wonderingRead More…
12 Most common drilling mistakes!
What should be the first thing you look for in your drill? Well, it depends on the jobs you’re going to do with it. Firstly, is the drill up to theRead More…