It’s Becoming an Old Favourite The D and MTool Show
For some end users I have spoken to it is almost a case of “it’s October – time for the next D and M Show.” Some show organisers would kill for such a response but there is no doubt that this event has become one of the most keenly anticipated end user shows of the year. Run by D and M Tools of Twickenham and supported by many of their key suppliers, it is a top purchasing opportunity. Not so silly considering some of the special offers during the show. Other things
contribute to the show’s success too, like generous and free parking, free entrance without the hassle of registration and the fact that it is an easy venue to get to from inside or outside of London. From my point of
view the show is a “must see” because there are sometimes opportunities to see and watch demos of new products from various manufacturers and chances to chat with end users about the tools they choose and the reason for their choices. Of course
most of the well- established power tool manufacturers are represented and I had great fun using the new Fein MultiMaster on one of the small test demos set up – cutting steel nails flush with a wooden surface with a blade normally used to cut wood. Probably the sort of test that these blades would normally have to cope with. Once again I was struck by how quiet and vibration free it is compared to the first generation of such machines. Metabo too, was doing a roaring trade with many of
Vecturo oscillating tool as well as watching some of the impressive demos inside and outside of the hall. Bosch, DeWalt and Makita all had new products to show
too and from the look of the queues at the pay booths, much business was done. The Bosch Induction Charging system divided the opinions of the end users I spoke to – and the division
was usually based on where they were working – on site or in a workshop. Work clothing
was much in evidence too as it seems to be a requirement these days that workmen should have appropriate clothing. To my mind a no-brainer, as the clothing from Dickies, Scruffs and JCB for example offer no- nonsense and practical solutions to site dress.
Many of the big brands have their
the new generation of 18v and 10.8v cordless
machines being favourites with the punters – especially at show prices. For the Festool aficionados it was a chance to get their hands on the new
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own work clothing too. As usual I had a major pull towards the hand tools – especially upmarket chisels, planes and such like. In the end I did treat myself and haven’t regretted it.
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