AEG has unveiled the latest power tool in its recently relaunched range – the Ultra Compact 12v Drill Driver (BS12C).
For such a small piece of kit, this particular power tool has plenty of power and it’s compact size makes it perfect for confined areas.
AEG claim that the Drill Driver gives users the longest run time, strength and best performance of any 12v drill driver currently available on the market. Which are big plus points in my book.
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Mon 26th November 2007 at 12:52 PM, Filed in Power Tools
The one unescapable truth about DIY is that it can get very dusty and dirty. The Triton Dust Collector should help with this.
Retailing for £30 ($60) it includes the following features:
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Fri 23rd November 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Power Tools, Tools
When buying a new drill, you need to bear in mind a few key points:
Drills
• Do I want a mains powered drill? They tend to give higher revolution speeds and quicker penetration. Prices are usually cheaper than cordless versions.
• Do I want a cordless drill? Battery powered drills tend to lack the raw power of a mains connected drill, but offer real versatility without the constraints of a mains lead.
• If you’re looking for a multi purpose drill, then you’re going to want a variable speed mains drill with hammer action and reverse gear. This gives you the option to drill into concrete or masonry.
• A 13mm keyless chuck enables you to drill holes up to 32mm diameter in timber and 13mm in metal or masonry.
• A cordless drill can also offer a powered screw driver option.
• More powerful batteries are often heavier.
• Ensure that you select a cordless drill with rapid recharge.
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Fri 15th June 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Power Tools
This is one of the more tricky manoeuvres with a circular saw - but done correctly it can produce excellent results.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Move the sole plate so that the blade is at the appropriate angle to the timber. The circular saw will have a bevel adjuster that shows various blade angles from 5 to 45 degrees.
2. You will need to reset the blade depth as the angle change will reduce the penetration of the cut.
3. It is always worth double checking the angle of the bevel adjuster and practicing the cut on scrap timber.
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Thu 14th June 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Power Tools, Tools
The fence guide on the saw must be adjusted to an appropriate distance from the edge of the timber. The catch is that the cut will only be as straight as the edge of the timber.
To make the cut, you simply slide along the edge of the timber - the fence guide must be kept in touch with the edge.
If you are cutting a wide piece of timber in the middle then obviously the fence guide can not be used. To get round this you can nail a straight timber batten to the wood you want to cut. This then acts as a guide for the circular saw to follow. Ensure that the line you have marked to cut along runs paralell to the timber batten you have nailed in. The sole plate of the saw should run along against the batten in order to get a straight cut.
