RANGE REVIEW: HAND TOOLS & ACCESSORIES COMBINING POWER & EFFICIENCY
Milwaukee continues to drive innovation with the introduction of the new M12 FUEL 75mm Random Orbit Sander.
This sander has an active dust collection NAUGHTY OR SLICE
We all want to give our loved ones Christmas gifts this year, whether they have been naughty or nice! Nothing beats a pressie, which cannot only be placed under the tree but can then be used to chop the tree up in the New Year when the festivities are over!
Sustainability is the seasonal battery buzzword and our top-notch cordless products meet the desired combination of ease of use, exceptional quality and friendliness to the environment. The STIGA - CS100e Chainsaw (RRP £189) is ideal for chopping up the Christmas tree in the New Year! The ideal tool for pruning branches or cutting logs for your fireplace, the CS 100e kit, the first STIGA 20V chainsaw.
Lightweight, but powerful, being only 3.7Kg this chainsaw is lightweight and easy to use. With a chain speed of 14.5 m/s it can slice through branches up to 160 mm, ensuring high-quality cuts. Driven by a powerful 700W motor, the CS100e comes complete with a 4Ah battery and charger included, making it great value for money. Safety is paramount, thanks to the trigger, the inertial brake and the tip guard which reduces the risk of any kickback. These products are available for purchase online at
www.stiga.com/uk
LIVING LIFE ON THE HEDGE
Living life on the ‘hedge’ is a breeze when it comes to choosing the best Mountfield products for making your boundaries beautiful. September is the prime time for cutting your hedges, but always remember to check for feathered friends beforehand as nesting season is mainly from March to August but can extend longer sometimes. From battery to petrol, and hedge trimmers to multi-tools, Mountfield will ensure that your trimming will be a cut above the rest! MHT 50 Li Cordless hedge trimmer (RRP £157) - This hedge trimmer is a powerful battery- powered tool with a 420W motor and a 58cm cutting blade. It offers user comfort with a 180° rotating handle and easy-to-use keypad with LEDs. The safety switch and convenient storage make it a top choice for effortless trimming. MHT 20 Li Cordless hedge trimmer (RRP £119) - Looking for a great hedge trimmer for your small garden? The MHT 20 Li is the answer!
DIY WEEK OCTOBER 2024
With a 40-minute run time, this battery-powered trimmer offers cutting-edge technology at an unbeatable price. Boasting a 55cm cutting length, a hardened steel laser-cut 70cm blade, and a 2Ah 20V ePower lithium-ion battery, this trimmer delivers clean and precise cuts, perfect
for overgrown bushes and hedges. MMT 20 Li Cordless garden multi-tool (RRP £229) - The STIGA ePower 20V 4Ah battery multi-tool is the ultimate compact, cordless, and versatile gardening companion. With a hedge trimmer attachment and pole pruner, quick attachments, and long running times, this tool offers unparalleled freedom and performance. MHT 2322 Petrol hedge trimmer (RRP £209) - This is a superb hedge trimmer perfect for most gardens and inherent tough hedges. The 60cm double reciprocating blade offers a cutting length of 56cm, making light work of hedges. With a choice of three grip positions this unit is easy to use. Weighing in at 5.6kg, the MHT 2322 is comfortable for long usage. The easy start 22.5cc two stroke engine (40:1 petrol: oil ratio) is both powerful and efficient. All of these products and more can be found on the Mountfield website at www.
mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk
www.diyweek.net
feature, providing hose free and cord free dust containment, minimising job site clean up with over 80% dust collection efficiency. Users have the option to utilise the included durable cotton dust bag or the universal hose adaptor. Featuring an orbital sanding motion with a 2.5mm diameter, the new M12 FUEL 75mm Random Orbit Sander delivers consistent removal rates and stain-grade surface finishes, providing precise removal capabilities for spot sanding to professionals. The compact pad size allows for delicate sanding applications, such as trim installation, railings, or other refinishing tasks that require controlled removal. The variable speed trigger, equipped with a lock-on button, offers four-speed settings ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 OPM, delivering controlled removal in various materials. The new sander is ergonomically designed to provide greater access in hard-to-reach areas, delivering more control to the user. The lightweight design, weighing only 1.14kg (with a M12 B2 Battery), offers manoeuvrability and reduces user fatigue across various applications. Additionally, the engineered in-line design of the sander tool body ensures flush sanding and better control during use. To find out more about M12 FUEL 75mm Random Orbit Sander, visit
milwaukeetool.co.uk
HAND TROWELS AND FORKS ON TRIAL
The Barnsdale Gardens team have lost count of the smaller hand tools that their gardeners have accidentally lost in the borders and compost heaps at the Gardens, this is because the majority of these tools are rather dull in colour, especially when they’re covered in soil, but Burgon and Ball have found a solution... Burgon & Ball FloraBrite Hand Trowel and Hand Fork. These Florabrite tools have hardwood handles painted in a very bright fluorescent paint, which makes them easy to spot if left in any foliage or amongst weeds and prunings in a wheelbarrow. The team have been using the fluorescent yellow versions and they really do stand out, the Florabrite range also come in pink. Other than the bright handles the tools are a
really good quality, both the trowel and fork have heat-treated, stainless steel heads which are very strong and unlikely to bend. The handles are very comfortable to hold and have a loop of string attached so they can hang in the shed and, just in case you want to find them by torchlight when it’s dark, the string has reflective elements. Conclusion: Both tools have a high-quality, solid feel to them and time will tell how long the paint will last but it looks and feels hardwearing. The bright colours are a great idea and come highly recommended. Visit
https://www.burgonandball.com/ collections/florabrite/products/florabrite- yellow-hand-fork for more information.
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