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Happy Birthday to Makita Power Tools!
Posted by Mark Hunter - February 09, 2012
Makita have been in the UK market for 40 fantastic years. And to celebrate, they've released a brand new grinder.
Makita MR051 - 10.8v Lithium-Ion Powered Jobsite Radio
Posted by Mark Hunter - January 26, 2012
It comes in white or blue, it runs off 10.8v li-ion batteries, it's the Makita MR051. Read our review and watch our video
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The Toolstop Power Tool Oscar Goes To...
Posted by Mark Hunter - December 22, 2011
Camera flash bulbs, red carpets and tuxedos were the order of the day as we announce this year's winner.
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Makita's AVT: What is it and what does it do?
Posted by Mark Hunter - December 21, 2011
What is Makita's AVT? We explore their technology and give you the facts.
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The Importance of Pendulum Action - What It Is and Why You Should Have It
Posted by Mark Hunter - December 19, 2011
What is pendulum action and why is it important that your jigsaw has it?
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How to Replace the Chuck on a Makita Corded Drill
Posted by Mark Hunter - December 05, 2011
Derek Wenham of Makita walks us through the step-by-step process of replacing the chuck on our corded drills.
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Toolstop Power Tool of the Year 2011 - Time to Place Your Vote
Posted by Mark Hunter - December 01, 2011
It's that time of year where we ask you to vote for your favourite power tool of 2011 in the Toolstop Power Tool Oscars.
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How To...Understand How a Cordless Drill Works
Posted by Mark Hunter - December 01, 2011
Continuing our "How to..." series, we examine, in-depth, how cordless drills work.
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New Impact Driver from Makita - BTD145 LXT 18v Li-Ion
Posted by Mark Hunter - November 23, 2011
Brand new technology from Makita, including a brush-less motor. But is it any good?
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Kibosh Emergency Pipe Repair and The Pitch 2011
Posted by Mark Hunter - November 21, 2011
Toolstop-listed product Kibosh Emergency Pipe Repair wins at the Pitch 2011!
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New From Makita - A Tiny Circular Saw!
Posted by Mark Hunter - November 08, 2011
Makita have launched an 85mm circular saw which runs from their 10.8v lithium ion batteries. But is it any good and who should use it?
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The Bosch L-Boxx Stackable Storage System
Posted by Mark Hunter - October 31, 2011
Mark takes a close look at the functionality and robustness of Bosch's L-Boxx stackable storage system. The L-Boxx system is hugely flexible, allowing you to purchase bespoke inserts for the boxes that will match the Bosch power tools you already own. Plus the L-Boxx storage cases fit into the Sortimo Globelyst System on shelves, cars, vans, case trays and M-Box rails.
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Hands-On with the Makita BO5041 Random Orbit Sander
Posted by Mark Hunter - October 24, 2011
We recently saw the Makita BO5041 orbital sander in action, and had to pass some comment on it. Plus we've got a video of it in action, viewable below.
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Are You Using Google Earth to Price Jobs?
Posted by Mark Hunter - August 31, 2011
Our pals over on the ToolsInAction.com blog have put up a great little article on using Google Earth to help you price or quote for jobs.
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It's Easy to Start But It's Hard to Stop It
Posted by Mark Hunter - August 26, 2011
Hat-tip to our friends at Toolguyd for blogging about this mildly disturbing chainsaw video. You may have already seen it; it's the one with the very catchy tune.
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What Are Your Earliest Power Tool Memories?
Posted by Mark Hunter - August 23, 2011
As random as it may seem, there's an interesting thread developing on the Bosch 'Bob' forum, based around your earliest memories of Bosch power tools!
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World War Z...and Power Tools?
Posted by Mark Hunter - August 23, 2011
Glasgow's a strange, vibrant, unpredictable city at the best of times. However, all of that gets cranked up 110% whenever Plan B Entertainment is in town.
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"You Get What You Pay For" - is Tech Making Us Savvier Buyers?
Posted by Mark Hunter - August 18, 2011
Our grannie always told us, "you get what you pay for". The idea being if you buy cheap, you get cheap.
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DIY Week and the Parachute Jump
Posted by Mark Hunter - August 17, 2011
Our friends at DIY Week magazine are putting their bravest foot forward for charity. Literally putting it forward. Like, out of a moving aeroplane forward...
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Are You In With a Chance of Picking Up an Awesome Summer Prize?
Posted by Mark Hunter - August 11, 2011
Remember, to be in with a chance of picking up an utterly awesome summer prize from the Toolstop giveaway, you need to "like" our Facebook Page.
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