Toolstop's Tool Blog

Posted by Toolstop Katy

Hot Water Pressure Washers – Everything You Need To Know

Would you use cold water to wash the dishes in your sink? Hopefully, you answered no! Cold water doesn’t have the ability to melt grease and grime the way hot water does; cold water only pushes it aro … read more

Posted by Toolstop Fraser

Gardening With Spear & Jackson – New Lines Added

It’s that time of year again where the grass needs cut, hedges need trimming and logs need to be chopped. Here at Toolstop, we have just expanded our range of Spear & Jackson gardening tools that y … read more

Posted by Toolstop Colin

Dewalt DCW604NT Router / Trimmer 18V XR Brushless

The Dewalt DCW604NT Cordless 18V Router Trimmer is ideal for site work where there is no or intermittent power. The versatile machine is at home in the trades of: Carpenters, Joiners, Kitchen Fitte … read more

Posted by Toolstop

HiKOKI DH 36DPB Cordless SDS+ Rotary Hammer with HEPA Dust Extraction and Multi-Volt Power

The DH 36DPB is one of the new breed of HiKOKI 36 Volt power tools. Fitted with a high performance, high efficiency Brushless Motor and powered by Multi-Volt Batteries, the SDS-Plus hammer drill ha … read more

Posted by Toolstop Katy

What You Need to Know About Body-Only Tools

Watch our video guide to body-only power tools on Toolstop TV here. In this short guide from Toolstop we’ll explain everything you need to know about naked power tools, including; … read more

Posted by Toolstop

ToughVan – Instagram Meet-up at the Toolstop Trade Shop

We had a great day with the guys from Coupleatools, we had chats with several of you who popped in on a cold and rainy December day. Everyone was really impressed with the work – and passion – Gus … read more

Posted by Toolstop Colin

Dewalt DCD991 XRP 3 Speed Brushless Drill Driver – Top 5 Things You Need to Know

As part of Dewalt’s 2016 line up of new power tools comes the DCD991, the successor to the popular DCD990. So, what’s new and improved in this year’s tough drill driver from Dewalt? In thi … read more

Posted by Toolstop Katy

DeWALT Compact Jobsite Radios – Which is the Best for You

DeWALT’s jobsite radios are already popular among you guys packing the company’s cordless tools. So we’re delighted to present our updated guide to Dewalt’s most compact jobsite radio.This guide … read more

Posted by Toolstop

Power Tools for Apprentices – 3 Must-Haves from Makita

Anyone starting out in the trades needs to have some semblance of power tool kit at their disposal. This will help you learn your trade and allow you to work on-site without having to beg or borrow (n … read more

Posted by Toolstop Katy

Fein FMM350QSL Multimaster – 5 Reasons You Should Upgrade Now

What Makes the Fein FMM350QSL a Fantastic Upgrade? There’s no doubt that Fein really are masters at making oscillating multi-tools, and it would seem many regard the German firm as leadi … read more

Posted by Toolstop Katy

ToughTerrain – the Smart Toolbox of the Future

Designed by the esteemed concept house Olaf Pirlo, we’re proud and excited to announce the launch of the most advanced toolbox on the planet. ToughTerrain – Designed for the Job site, … read more

Posted by Toolstop Katy

How to Make Flute Cuts Using a Router – a Toolstop Guide

In this Toolstop University Guide we’ll show you the tools you’ll need to make fluted cuts. We’ll be focusing on created fluted columns in oak, but the principles apply whether you’re making flute … read more