the TOP 10 Hand Tools - DIY & Tools - 20/07/2008
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Review for Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor:
Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor
Our Price:
£14.09
New Price:
£11.84
Review for Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor:
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Review for Michelin Double Barrel Footpump:
Michelin Double Barrel Footpump
Our Price:
£19.04 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price:
£16.76
Review for Michelin Double Barrel Footpump:
Do not buy this pump!
I bought this believing it was a good quality pump. After about 5 minutes use, the pipe separated from the pump body. The engineering is crap - what they've done is used a metal to plastic screw attachment, presumably to cut cost. By the way, I've looked around and found the Draper and Clark versions are identical.85
Review for Maglite Boxed Aaa Solitaire Torch - Black:
Maglite Boxed Aaa Solitaire Torch - Black
Our Price:
£8.39
New Price:
£5.79
Review for Maglite Boxed Aaa Solitaire Torch - Black:
Received it yesterday,tiny torch but very good.
I thought oh oh when seeing how small and portable it was but then tested it out and discovered its better than 3 other torches i have bought and used that were bigger and with on/off rubbish switches that kept turning themselves on while in your pocket.This one here is impressive in contrast to them and only needs one battery at a time.Very good.86
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Review for Wilkinson Sword - Stainless Steel Swoe:
Wilkinson Sword - Stainless Steel Swoe
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£22.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price:
£19.13
Review for Wilkinson Sword - Stainless Steel Swoe:
Swoe
Light as a feather so ideal for people like myself who cannot handle heavy items, and most efficient at slicing through soil.90
Review for 20M Recoil Hose With Spray Gun And Tap Connector:
Overall I would not wish to return to a reeled hose unless I required the greater length.
20M Recoil Hose With Spray Gun And Tap Connector
New Price:
£9.25
Review for 20M Recoil Hose With Spray Gun And Tap Connector:
A most useful hose.
Having used a conventional Hoselock reel hose which now leaked at every joint I decided to buy this hose which would involve fewer connections and presumably coil itself back. I have found it to be well made and it performs the task of watering the plants so much easier.Because it cannot entirely uncoil it can only reach 20 metres but that would be ample for many gardens. Also you need to let it recoil a few feet at a time so that it does not tangle but this only takes a few seconds.Finally ,it will not take very cold temperatures so must be put away for the winter.Overall I would not wish to return to a reeled hose unless I required the greater length.
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Review for Black & Decker GK1000 Alligator Powered Lopper 550W:
The Alligator jaws clamp around the branch and then only when you have pressed the 2 safety switches (one on each handle) the saw quickly cuts through branhces up to 4 inches. I found the cut was actualy cleaner if you used less pressure on the handles. Having 2 switches means the blade will only work when your hands are away from the dangerous parts and if you drop it or lose grip it will stop instantly.
Although the Alligator weighs about 4kg it is well balanced and does not feel heavy. If you dont have the stamina for prolonged sawing or want a fast easy job this is the tool for you.
Black & Decker GK1000 Alligator Powered Lopper 550W
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£80.95 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price:
£69.99
Review for Black & Decker GK1000 Alligator Powered Lopper 550W:
Fast easy pruning and safe to use
I am usualy wary of wacky looking garden equipment and prefer conventional tools. However this uniquie product really impressed me with its ease of use and fast clean cutting ability. Most of all it feels really safe to use - unlike most chainsaws which often cause the user to break out in a sweat or worry about chopping a limb off.The Alligator jaws clamp around the branch and then only when you have pressed the 2 safety switches (one on each handle) the saw quickly cuts through branhces up to 4 inches. I found the cut was actualy cleaner if you used less pressure on the handles. Having 2 switches means the blade will only work when your hands are away from the dangerous parts and if you drop it or lose grip it will stop instantly.
Although the Alligator weighs about 4kg it is well balanced and does not feel heavy. If you dont have the stamina for prolonged sawing or want a fast easy job this is the tool for you.
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Review for Black & Decker Workmate WM301:
Black & Decker Workmate WM301
Our Price:
£24.64 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price:
£22.40
Review for Black & Decker Workmate WM301:
Cheap but solid & practical
I have been using one of these at home for years, and for a basic workbench it is very solid and practical. I now need another for a different location, where I have got through 3 of the cheaper workbenches in the time I have had the Black & Decker at home. Don't bother with the cheap ones - they are made of trashy materials and do not have the structural integrity of the WM301. I also have a full sized workmate, but it is a bit heavy to carry about, so the WM301 gets used more due to its portability. For around £24 its well worth the money and will last you a lifetime unless you give it some serious abuse.95
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Hozelock Aqua Control Water Computer Plus
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£29.95 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price:
£29.50
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Review for Victorinox 1377300 Army Knife Handyman:
The toothpick is on the opposite side the tweezers!
Victorinox 1377300 Army Knife Handyman
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£30.49 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price:
£28.70
Review for Victorinox 1377300 Army Knife Handyman:
spot on.
Top quality swiss army kit as you would expect.The toothpick is on the opposite side the tweezers!
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Hand Tools, Wilkinson Sword Pruner, Knife & Pouch Set, Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor, Magnetic Green P Plates 2/pk, Michelin Double Barrel Footpump, Maglite Boxed Aaa Solitaire Torch - Black, Draper 71417 Soldering Iron 40W 230Volt &, Draper 13962 14mm Cable Staple(Box Of 1000)&, 19" MACHETE M208, Wilkinson Sword - Stainless Steel Swoe, 20M Recoil Hose With Spray Gun And Tap Connector, Flymo Double Spool and Line for Contour, Mini, Multi, Power Trim, Revolution, Twist n Edge, Black & Decker GK1000 Alligator Powered Lopper 550W, Draper 33855 TELESCOPIC TREE PRUNER 2900MM, Black & Decker Workmate WM301, Draper 23554 Soldering Iron Stand &, Hozelock Aqua Control Water Computer Plus, Wolfcraft - Waterpump Attachment for drills - 1300 Ltr/Hr, VEHICLE WARNING TRIANGLE, Victorinox 1377300 Army Knife Handyman, Masterplug 4 Gang Extension Lead 5 Metre, 13 Amp, White
, Wilkinson Sword Pruner, Knife & Pouch Set, Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor, Magnetic Green P Plates 2/pk, Michelin Double Barrel Footpump, Maglite Boxed Aaa Solitaire Torch - Black, Draper 71417 Soldering Iron 40W 230Volt &, Draper 13962 14mm Cable Staple(Box Of 1000)&, 19" MACHETE M208, Wilkinson Sword - Stainless Steel Swoe, 20M Recoil Hose With Spray Gun And Tap Connector, Flymo Double Spool and Line for Contour, Mini, Multi, Power Trim, Revolution, Twist n Edge, Black & Decker GK1000 Alligator Powered Lopper 550W, Draper 33855 TELESCOPIC TREE PRUNER 2900MM, Black & Decker Workmate WM301, Draper 23554 Soldering Iron Stand &, Hozelock Aqua Control Water Computer Plus, Wolfcraft - Waterpump Attachment for drills - 1300 Ltr/Hr, VEHICLE WARNING TRIANGLE, Victorinox 1377300 Army Knife Handyman, Masterplug 4 Gang Extension Lead 5 Metre, 13 Amp, White




Useability of Safety Helmet, Ear Defenders and Visor.
Excellent value product that does what it claims. Assembly instructions poor, but most aspect obvious - inner head frame fittings baffled me for a while.Replacement lexan type visors available; box illustration (not photo) shows mesh screen fitted. Mesh screen would be useful when chainsawing, but I haven't been able to find this as a spare part on Draper or vendor websites.