The new tool thread

[gavinf91]

The free motoring club which any customer can now sign up for has the same discount as the trade card now does it not? 10% across the board I believe whereas years ago the trade card offered some decent discounts for bulbs, oils and tools etc.

I had a look earlier, the free membership gives you a £10 voucher and £10 off an MOT, it’s £4.99 a month for a 5% discount.

 

[R3k1355]

Crowdfunded aid for the military, and you've sent them Team Green 😬

'Crowdfunded' Aid For Russian Jet Squadron Looks Like Someone Raided A Home Depot

Russian combat aviation units fighting in Ukraine have received some curious donations.

www.thedrive.com

 

[gavinf91]

Bought some tools, can’t be paying people to fix an old Land Rover every week.

 

[Crybert]

Anyone got experience of nail guns? They’re fooking expensive. They do a cheapo in screwfix which I may give a bash

 

[Djw John]

Anyone got experience of nail guns? They’re fooking expensive. They do a cheapo in screwfix which I may give a bash

Yes, don't buy the cheapest one you can as one day you'll be happily working away and wonder what that bang from the other side of the workshop was just as a nail comes whistling past your face at Mach 2.
Then you'll need new pants. False economy really.

I threw that c**t in the bin sharpish.

 

[Krarl]

I've had good experience with Clarke air tools. I've only ever had one go pop which was a stapler/tack gun and that was about £40 to replace and lasted years

If you've got brass then Paslode but Clarke are absolutely spot on

 

[Crybert]

I've had good experience with Clarke air tools. I've only ever had one go pop which was a stapler/tack gun and that was about £40 to replace and lasted years

If you've got brass then Paslode but Clarke are absolutely spot on

I don’t have any access to air. I see most air tools are much cheaper

 

[Crybert]

Thoughts on this?

 

[thecrim22]

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Thoughts on this?

Not milwaukee

 

[Crybert]

Not milwaukee

Can’t afford it

 

[leeds2592]

Bought some tools, can’t be paying people to fix an old Land Rover every week.

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Look @dann2707, he’s even got the utility knife that only the true dedicated milkingthemanwalkingtotheshopsforabagofgoldenwonders fans have

 

[Djw John]

How much is a brand new not nicked one?

 

[Brigsy]

Paslode for nail guns.

Hire one for a one off job, also depending on what your using it for you will need to pick 1st or 2nd fix gun.

 

[Crybert]

Paslode for nail guns.

Hire one for a one off job, also depending on what your using it for you will need to pick 1st or 2nd fix gun.

Yeah it’s for outdoor jobs and framing ie fencing/sheds

 

[iimushroomzii]

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Thoughts on this?

Same as mine apart from mines 5ah battery, got the twin pack with the Brad nailer too. Brilliant gun, slightly heavy but far more reliable than gas guns I've used in the past.

 

[rbeazer]

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Thoughts on this?

Seeing as its new, id assume its the type 3 model. If thats the case then id go for it. The type 1 was crap, the type 2 was plagued with issues of jamming and misfiring. That being said, our type 2 is like 3 years old and hasnt missed a beat.
They are heavy though, and the kick back is pretty strong especially on bouncy timber just because of the way they work.
That being said, the guns bare are only 298 and a 4ah is 50 quid, plus you would then get the 3 year extended warranty. So its not actually that good a deal

 

[Crybert]

Seeing as its new, id assume its the type 3 model. If thats the case then id go for it. The type 1 was crap, the type 2 was plagued with issues of jamming and misfiring. That being said, our type 2 is like 3 years old and hasnt missed a beat.
They are heavy though, and the kick back is pretty strong especially on bouncy timber just because of the way they work.
That being said, the guns bare are only 298 and a 4ah is 50 quid, plus you would then get the 3 year extended warranty. So its not actually that good a deal

So go for it but don’t😂. Yeah seeing the price of new means Id rather have peace of mind

 

[iimushroomzii]

Seeing as its new, id assume its the type 3 model. If thats the case then id go for it. The type 1 was crap, the type 2 was plagued with issues of jamming and misfiring. That being said, our type 2 is like 3 years old and hasnt missed a beat.
They are heavy though, and the kick back is pretty strong especially on bouncy timber just because of the way they work.
That being said, the guns bare are only 298 and a 4ah is 50 quid, plus you would then get the 3 year extended warranty. So its not actually that good a deal

How do you tell which type it is?

 

[rbeazer]

So go for it but don’t😂. Yeah seeing the price of new means Id rather have peace of mind

Go for it, just not that one.

 

[rbeazer]

How do you tell which type it is?

Will say on the sticker on the side of the machine im pretty sure. In fairness, the type 3 has been out a while now as they pulled the type 2 because of its issues. So its most likely a type 3

 

[rbeazer]

How do you tell which type it is?

Just checked, theres a long sticker that runs down the magazine. It will say 'Type 3 ' directly below the model number like shown here

https://webimg.secondhandapp.at/1.1/5e19eded7c63c62b1bee85f4

 

[gavinf91]

I’m a big fan of the utility knife.

Worth the £9.99 to open the packaging for the impact driver bits.

 

[Crybert]

DEWALT DCN692N 18v 90mm Framing Nailer BODY ONLY

Part of the 18v XR range, the DCN692 is and essential fastening tool for a host of first fix applications such as timber framing, stud work and roof battens. It features a DeWalt brushless motor enabling full cordless gas free operation, fires angled first fox nails nails from 50 to 90 mm.

www.toolstoreuk.co.uk

Seems reasonable. Hate how expensive batteries are

 

[rbeazer]

Dewalt DCN692N Type3 Framing Nailer - PowerToolMate

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

Same price, but a company i can personally recommend. Delivery times are spot on usually

 

[Louis]

Dewalt DCN692N Type3 Framing Nailer - PowerToolMate

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

Same price, but a company i can personally recommend. Delivery times are spot on usually

@Yorkshire Pudding's mate works there

 

[Krarl]

@Yorkshire Pudding's mate works there

We've moved on from 1st base x

 

[rbeazer]

We've moved on from 1st base x

You and Nathan Cox going Facebook official soon ?

 

[Krarl]

You and Nathan Cox going Facebook official soon ?

Possibly, maybe after we kiss

But I shant tell

 

[Louis]

We've moved on from 1st base x

Show off.

 

[Martin_172]

Big fan of us pro stuff. Nice and cheap just like me 😂

Got these as there's a few times where I thought an e torx spanner would be a lot nicer to use that on a ratchet.

Also needed some extended Allen keys other day working on the Beemer so this will help too

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I seen those spanners when you first posted them and thought, "cant think of a time I've needed them" then about 3 days later was stuck without a set!

 

[dann2707]

Ordered this tonight. Never thought I'd be so excited for a worklight 😂

For the first time powertoolmate wasn't the cheapest. Got it for £121 delivered which is good really.

 

[Robbie Corbett]

I seen those spanners when you first posted them and thought, "cant think of a time I've needed them" then about 3 days later was stuck without a set!

I bought a set a few weeks ago, they make removing the 182 aux belt tensioner much easier!

 

[Martin_172]

I bought a set a few weeks ago, they make removing the 182 aux belt tensioner much easier!

That's exactly what I was doing! I was trying to remember haha

 

[donnylad]

We use a load of these, cn80 and cn50, work great, must fire 6-8000 nails a day.

 

[Martin_172]

Halfords have a new tool range coming in so are clearing off the old range of odd size sockets and spanners that you never use haha

Couldn't help myself, £14

In all stores and you get trade discount on top. There's also a 33mm on clearance but my local store was sold out lol

Never know when you will need a 29mm spanner......

 

[Matt e]

had torx bits and old size spanners left at my local ones

 

[Martin_172]

Halfords Advanced Offset Ring Spanner | Halfords UK

£2 online for a 15x16mm ring spanner!

 

[ilovewilly]

I bought a 9mm ratchet spanner in a similar clearance a good 10 years ago. Not had a need for it yet…

 

[Krarl]

Ordered this tonight. Never thought I'd be so excited for a worklight 😂

For the first time powertoolmate wasn't the cheapest. Got it for £121 delivered which is good really. View attachment 1596970

I'm glad you brought the sun with you to CSF

My eyeballs are still recovering

 

[thecrim22]

I bought a 9mm ratchet spanner in a similar clearance a good 10 years ago. Not had a need for it yet…

You'll find a bleed nipple one of these days with the need