http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical+Screw/p25011 seems to confirm. Darren
Matt black aerosol from a motorists discount shop. Use very sparingly. Bill
I'll see if this pair of pound shop pliers helps next time.
From what I remember pound shop tape (& maybe Maplins) is similar. DerekG
Bizarrely, found this: Batchelors Mushy Chip Shop Processed Peas (3Kg) ASDA £4.00 :-)
Tube of aeroplane glue from the hobby shop. The Airfix kit stuff.
Makita are very cheap to repair, try your local independent hire shop.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p68911 Jim K
Lobster expressed precisely : Shop around, you can get them for £70 delivered.
I wonder why I've not noticed them in the bike shop ... Mary