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Makita have been in the UK market for 40 fantastic years. And to celebrate, they've released a brand new grinder.

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

Camera flash bulbs, red carpets and tuxedos were the order of the day as we announce this year's winner.

What is Makita's AVT? We explore their technology and give you the facts.

What is pendulum action and why is it important that your jigsaw has it?

Derek Wenham of Makita walks us through the step-by-step process of replacing the chuck on our corded drills.

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.

Continuing our "How to..." series, we examine, in-depth, how cordless drills work.

Brand new technology from Makita, including a brush-less motor. But is it any good?

Toolstop-listed product Kibosh Emergency Pipe Repair wins at the Pitch 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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Our grannie always told us, "you get what you pay for". The idea being if you buy cheap, you get cheap.

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...

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.