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  1. Pat H

    Drilling joists

    Doing a loft conversion and wondering about joist drilling. OSG states to drill in the middle of the joist 0.25 to 0.4 of joist length. I have 6" joists but the bottom 4" will be filled with 100mm celotex so If I drill at half way my cabling will be in the way of the insulation. It makes more...
  2. Dan

    Free Festool Battery!

    Festool 574759 T18+3 Li 5,2 Set Gb 18v Drill Driver 2 X 5.2ah Airstream Li-ion Batteries Supplied In T-loc Case - https://www.angliatoolcentre.co.uk/festool-574759-t18-plus-3-li-52-set-gb-18v-drill-driver-2-x-5-2ah-airstream-li-ion-batteries-supplied-in-t-loc-case-pid45039.html But then...
  3. Rocboni

    ERBAUER ERT576SDS 36V sds drill

    ERBAUER ERT576SDS 2.8KG 36V 2.0AH LI-ION SDS PLUS CORDLESS DRILL Excellent drill with great reviews on screwfix, never been used or out of box, with all original packaging. Fast charger, 2 x 36v 2.0Ah batteries, depth stop looking for £235 Postage £10
  4. R

    Drill for new job role?

    Hi all, I am due to start a new role as an electrical maintenance apprentice and need to buy myself a drill.. can anyone reccomend a certain drill/deal or give any tips when deciding which type/voltage/Ah battery to choose? 'Many thanks
  5. H

    Terminal Box Wiring Coming Through Wall for Conduit

    hi is there a steel terminal box that caters for wires coming from inside to outside, all the terminal boxes i've found don't have holes at the back. i was just wondering what would be the correct way to feed a wire through the wall into a terminal box (then through conduit to a camera outside)...
  6. I

    Makita Drill Case - Looking for Particular Case

    Hi Guys, I'm trying to track down this Makita case from a UK website, I can only find it in the US at the moment. I've emailed Makita, but they were notoriously slow last time I emailed them so thought I'd try my luck here in the mean time, cheers.
  7. T

    Milwaukee cordless.

    Anyone use/used milwaukee? Are they any good. Its just Toolstation are offering brushless hammer drill + impact drill 2 x 4ah batteries for 260 and I am tempted.
  8. H

    SDS thoughts?

    looking for an sds to core drill since mine hasn't got a clutch and I've read that can lead to broken wrists etc. Can anyone spot the difference between these two? http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-5kg-sds-plus-hammer-drill-240v/4172g...
  9. HappyHippyDad

    Which Makita drill driver?

    I currently have a Makita 453 and 459. I like them both but they don't really have enough umphh if I want to get through something tough. I'll definitely be sticking with Makita and have seen the DDF458 which has a max torque of 58/91nM which I think would be fine or maybe even the 481 but that...
  10. C

    Running cable behind skirting board

    Hi, now don't jump to conclusions, I need any advice on running cable vertically behind a skirting board not horizontally. Customer has large 1960's skirting boards approx. 250mm high, maybe higher, and has asked me to install new recessed sockets without removing the skirting board. A fairly...
  11. haptism

    Power tools from sheds

    Hi, would like to know your opinions of the quality of branded power tool (Dewalt, Makita, ect) from the big sheds. The reason I ask is because years ago it was often mentioned that the various tools sold from sheds are fitted with cheaper parts that have a limited life span. I bought a...
  12. Rocboni

    Makita HP330D 10.8v LXT Combi Drill Driver Special Edition

    Makita HP330D 10.8v LXT Combi Drill Driver Special Edition, comes with holster and 1 battery, won in competition but never used. Looking for £60 Can post at cost £10 (Price lowered to 60 from 90)
  13. Dan

    If you're brand-orientated, which are your main few?

    What are the couple of brands of tools you use mostly because you trust them, and why do you trust them?
  14. HappyHippyDad

    How Far Out From House To Locate Earth Rod?

    A few days ago I went to a house which had no main earth and no main bonding. I have now installed the bonding and also an earth rod and managed to get a satisfactory Ra. I did have a couple of failed attempts at getting the earth rod in as I just hit rock (or at least something very hard) and...
  15. 123

    SDS Plus Kango/Chipping Hammer/Rotostop drill

    Hi guys, looking for recommendations for an SDS Plus Kango/Chipping Hammer/Rotostop drill. Currently have a Bosch Multidrill 4kg but it's playing up and although it doesn't get heavy use it's something I need to be working. Was considering getting a cheap one to backup the Bosch, but tbh think...
  16. P

    Combi drill and prices!?

    Hi all, I'm looking to buy a decent (not overly expensive) combi drill. Any recommendations and ideas of what sort of price I should expect? Thanks in advance
  17. R

    Drilling hole in joints

    Hi all, I'm looking for just a little advise ... During my last test on Building Regulation (part P) / BS7671 / Guidance note 3 of my on-line course I find this question: Question 03: When drilling holes in joists, the maximum diameter of the hole must not exceed: A 0.25 x joist depth B...
  18. Leesparkykent

    cheapest place to buy dewalt kit from

    Thinking of buying this 6 piece kit. just wondering if any ones come across similar for cheaper? particularly want the SDS, combi drill and impactor. cheers...
  19. E

    Core Drill

    I need to get a core drill. I was looking at the Dewalt 21570K - has anyone got one? Are they any good? Or should I spend a bit more and get a Marcrist DDM1? I'll mainly be using it to cut holes for 100mm ducting. I've seen a post on here extolling the virtues of the Marcrist DDM2 but they don't...
  20. i=p/u

    18v drill

    My drill started smoking (not an e-cig) any of you wise men know if carbon brushes can cause this or is the windings coating breaking down. the brushes are wore but not completely. Small springs push them in and thinking maybe not enough push onto the armature/rotor

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