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Over £2.2bn spent on DIY tools that aren't used
Sep 06, 2012
47 Replies
useless :-)
And kitchen gadgets.
Bill
might not have it again' marketing technique.
It's reassuring to know that I do have a screwdriver to fit any screw, even if I can't remember where in the tool pile under the lounge table they might be.
Owain
every job but just occasionally having the right tool makes all the difference.
You know, I nearly picked up a set of core drills there today (£19.99), and I don't even own a drill meaty enough to handle them.
Dining room cupboard, chez GB.
I have found you can do a 107mm core with a good 2kg class SDS if you take it slowly...
I do.
I'm not meaty enough to handle it, though.
Heh. I wish I could get tools into the dining room cupboard. That's got the audio leads, misc power supplies, Pentium 120 computer (misc cards for), piercing kit, and non-functional TV and video stuff.
Owain
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What would your =A3103 tool be?
The Makita NiCad drill with accessories for under £100 is pretty useful. I'm using my sub-£100 B&D cordless chainsaw for all sorts of things I wouldn't have thought of, like chopping up old fence panels into kindling-sized bits for the wood burner.
I suppose £103 just about buys an adequate router, or a pretty powerful circular saw.
But £103 a year? I reckon I usually spend £103 a month, especially if you include consumables like screws, nuts and bolts, etc. Latest discovery is "rivet nuts" which, together with wing-screws make a lovely job of fitting easily removeable dog guards in the car and the van.
Yes, it usually adds about 2 wasted days looking for, and failing to find, it
There is no answer to that. ;-)
What would your £103 tool be?
Bosch 1200w router with some bits.
mark
I've been known to help shift their stock ;-)
There really ought to be some sort of neighbourhood tool co-op, especially for things that a DIYer doesn't often use - router, circular saw. For various reasons people seem to be quite reticent to lend things out.
Rob
I tried to set one up for helicoil kits within my car club. They're the sort of thing you have to buy - then may never use again. Not easily damaged and also small enough to post. Absolutely no interest - but posts asking about repairing threads come up often.
DIY?
Ahem. Yes.
Owain
Or the electricians spirt level.
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