Knowledge Base

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Easiest Way to Join Wood at Right Angles – Trend Pocket Hole Jig

Joining two pieces of wood together at right angles can be fiddly and annoying. But by using the Trend Pocket Hole Jig, you’ll be able to do it quickly and efficiently. Here’s how.You need two pieces … read more

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Makita Celebrates 100 Years of Power Tool Innovation

Company longevity is something anyone starting a business aims for, but to last for 100 years is an incredible achievement in anyone’s books. And this year marks 100 years of Makita’s existen … read more

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Edinburgh Tool Library – Toolstop Pays a Visit

Chris Hellawell visited friends in Toronto a while back and stumbled across an idea that he couldn’t shake from his mind. Upon returning to Edinburgh he set about establishing the UK’s first tool l … read more

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How to Quickly Cut Metal Using a Jigsaw

How to cut metal with a Jigsaw is mainly down to the correct choice of machine and your choice of blade. First things first, if you’re going to cut any sort of metal using a jigsaw you need t … read more

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Makita BKP180RFE Cordless Planer – How to Rebate Cut

In this short guide we’ll show you how to set up the Makita BKP180RFE 18v li-ion planer to make rebate cuts. Be sure to SHARE this article with your friends on Twitter and Facebook using our Sha … read more

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Bosch CoolPack 4.0Ah Batteries – Everything You Need to Know

o I was talking to some of the Bosch guys yesterday in Denham and we had a bit of a chuckle about this one. Yes, they admit it; Bosch is a bit late to the 4.0Ah lithium-ion battery pack party … read more