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With luck, it will be enough to solve the problem, but the bigger Wera 2Go case is hopefully in the van as a back-up.


HiKOKI CD3605DA


Cordless continues The variety of cordless tools seems to be increasing every year. The practical, capable and very aff ordable JCB range of 18v tools (drill driver, impact driver, recip saw etc) will make available trade capability at DIY prices. I use my samples a lot and they don’t disappoint.


Something that just made a lot of cordless sense was a line trimmer from Stihl. It had a large battery mounted in a backpack that powered a choice of two heads – a blade or a line trimmer- that was quiet, well- balanced and easy to use. It was clearly the equal of a two-stroke motored version without the noise and pollution. Perfect for early morning use or where noise and smoke could be an issue, like around schools and hospitals.


Finally (and I still want one) the 36v HiKOKI second-fi x mitre saw was a little gem. Super accurate, smooth cutting and, like Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way.


A compact and light 10.8 driver from Flex fi ts the bill in the current trend for smaller cordless tools, while the addition of a very smooth 18v, well-balanced collated screw driver increases the range of Flex tools. Flex doesn’t just do polishers!


Hand tools Refl ecting the fact that safety comes in the small details sometimes, was a range of tools from Knipex with built-in loops for safety tethers. It is another well-designed system that off ers fl exibility, easy change between tools and will prevent tools falling from height if used correctly.


Wera is adding to its range of trade kits and the Plumbers’ Kit is the latest. Packed into its nylon wallet it has the refi ned essence of plumbers’ tools in it – just enough to carry to the job easily.


I didn’t know in which category to put this because it is a cordless tool – but a passive one. The Ledlenser iF8R is a cunningly well-designed worklight with adjustability, Bluetooth, magnet and loop hanging features and a long run time. I have ditched my cheap yellow lights and the Ledlenser is now my go to. ‘Nuff said.


For dark nights, the new Coast HP7XDL hand and FL13R head torches off er class- beating lumens with keen pricing and a copper-bottomed guarantee. It defi nitely is quality on a budget and the exception to the usual Tool Rule that you get what you pay for.


The Acer markers have become regular inhabitants of my work trouser pockets because they make marking more accurate and easier – even through holes in timber etc. The choice of having an ink tip marker or a pencil is great too – and they have neat pocket clips that mean that they are harder to lose - if you use the clips!


Knipex End Cutting Nipper


Ledlenser iF8R 25





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