This is a great little gizmo retailing for £40 ($74) at Black & Decker.
“The days when DIY gave you blisters and muscles are fading fast. The 400W Scorpion reciprocating saw comes with three blades (including a jigsaw) to power effortlessly through wood, plastic, PVC and (thin) metal at up to 5000 strokes per minute. And with comfortable polyurethane Gel Tech pads on the grip, your hands should stay soft as your biceps.”
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Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 26th September 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Gadgets, Plumbing, Tools
Insufficient ventilation is one of the primary causes of damp. Try opening your windows, particularly in bathrooms and kitchens. However, if that is impractical you’re going to need a good quality extractor fan.
Something like this one from DIYtools:
Retailing for £15.95 ($29.50) and described as follows:
• Quick & economical installation.
• Standard model for remote switching. Dimensions 163 x 163 x 30mm.
• Extract rate 85m³hr, 23 litres per second.
Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 14th September 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Gadgets, Tools
Check out this really handy pocket blow torch.
According to paramountzone:
“The pocket blow torch, as lighters go it’s pretty unique, with its cap and chain, air grids, flame locking lever, and there aren’t many others that shoot out a roaring jet of blue flame at 1300 degrees C, in any direction, with one press of the electronic plunger.
Apart from defying all things wet & windy as well as gravity, this handy little burner fits easily into your pocket and can be set up on its own stand. You can solder with it, cut & seal synthetic rope in one easy operation and even melt glass! Serious power and control at your fingertips. The unit has received the ultimate accolade, by becoming an addition to the items carried in the field by members of the elite Special Air Services (SAS).”
Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 12th September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Gadgets, Tools
DIY can be as much about repair as it is improvement. Particularly where water penetration or damp is concerned. But how do you establish this is the root cause of any problems you may have.
A good quality Damp Test Meter can help, such as the Rapitest Dtm 118 Damp Test Meter which can locate areas of dampness in your home before they become a problem. This electrical detector can assess levels of dampness in wood, plaster, walls, and foundations.
Features include:
• Traces and determines levels of dampness.
• Numbered scale with colour coded zones makes it easy to read and use.
• Detachable test probe allows readings to be taken from inaccessible areas (under floors, roof spaces, cupboards, etc.)
• Requires a 9V battery (not included).
Posted by Peter Brady on Mon 11th September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Gadgets, Tools
Keeping your tools in good order and making them accessible is crucial if you want to take DIY seriously.
Something like this product would work perfectly:
Known as the Stanley Rolling Workshop it retails for £129.99 on DIYtools.
• Galvanised metal. Breaks down into 3 different sections each with own carrying handle.
• 23” toolbox includes tote tray.
• 2 drawer mid section, ideal for storing smaller items.
• Extendable handle, makes rolling easy.
• Soft grip handle.
