Suggestions for useful tools...

[nicebutdim]

There are a couple of other interesting tools for cutting access holes in chipboard flooring.

4" or 5" hole with rebate for plug or plate.

 

[Lister1987]

There are a couple of other interesting tools for cutting access holes in chipboard flooring.

4" or 5" hole with rebate for plug or plate.

Superrod Cavity Master?

 

[nicebutdim]

Superrod Cavity Master?

Not sure of names but, of the two that come to mind, one provides a steel plate (presumably requires a little sealant or adhesive) and the other a plastic plug.

I like the idea of cutting around screws, but you still have tongue to cut. I guess access holes are handy when you know where to cut and lifting sections the better option when you don't.

 

[telectrix]

that weetabix flooring is the spawn of the devil, with water pipes tight up against the underside. if i need some cutting out, i get the customer to do it.

 

[Dustydazzler]

that weetabix flooring is the spawn of the devil, with water pipes tight up against the underside. if i need some cutting out, i get the customer to do it.

you get a little camera that if you drill a 16mm hole you can poke the camera down to check for pipes before ripping through the floors with a circular saw

yes you might hit a pipe when drilling the small hole but it’s less risky than going at it with a circular saw

 

[pc1966]

you get a little camera that if you drill a 16mm hole you can poke the camera down to check for pipes before ripping through the floors with a circular saw

yes you might hit a pipe when drilling the small hole but it’s less risky than going at it with a circular saw

One of those "ferret" cameras is also on my wish list!

 

[pirate]

Trend do a circular cut-out jig for chipboard...I've seen it in action, but this video will make you wince

 

[Dustydazzler]

Quite a good way if you need a big access hole , the black plastic spinning thing gives you the correct depth

 

[telectrix]

like it. a nice tool.

 

[nicebutdim]

Was half minded to add to the tool collection tonight, with suggestions in mind from this and other threads. Glad I did as Amazon had Super Rod's Cavity Master kit in a warehouse deal for just over £24. Added a spare Wera #2 Robertson blade & Armeg roofing bolt driver and Amazon gave another £5 off if I used click & collect. £35 & change for the lot seemed like a bargain and I take back (some of) the stuff I've said about them.

 

[LastManOnline]

Recently the "Badaptor" caught my eye. Have, nt bought one yet but almost certainly will. Being able to interchange 18 volt batteries from different makes sounds like a great idea

 

[nicebutdim]

Recently the "Badaptor" caught my eye. Have, nt bought one yet but almost certainly will. Being able to interchange 18 volt batteries from different makes sounds like a great idea

Seems to be mainly intended for Ryobi tools, but you need a different adaptor for each battery manufacturer at £20 a piece.

They do have an adaptor that mates Milwaukee & Dewalt batteries to Makita tools for £35.

 

[LastManOnline]

Seems to be mainly intended for Ryobi tools,

And guess who just happens to have a plane load of Ryobi tools!! ?

 

[telectrix]

not a tool as such, but anyone who's not had the experience of using a Veto pro pac tool bag, hasn't lived. wish i'd bought one years ago.

 

[Dustydazzler]

A pro pac and a snap on ratchet screwdriver are both on my to buy list if i come across someone local offering them up for sale