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Where to buy Workbench and tools?

posted by skirpy on Sunday, 27th March 2011, 22:39

Elite

Hi,

That's me about 5 months unemployed after 22 years of work and it's getting to me now, i have passed the time doing some further education and doing my language learning course.

I was thinking about buying a workbench and some tools to do some work in the house but i have no idea what to go for, i have no experience being a handyman but think it should not be to hard to learn.

Can someone recommend a starter kit/tools i can start out with?

Cheers.

RE: Where to buy Workbench and tools?

posted by Stu UK on Monday, 28th March 2011, 11:38

Elite

It might be a better idea to attend some courses, if your still on the dole they run some courses and supply tools etc.

If you dont have any basic DIY skills Id be very careful undertaking any work as most people make things worse and then spend a fortune getting trades into repair thier "work"

? Do B&Q still do the how to lectures in store?

RE: Where to buy Workbench and tools?

posted by Paull on Monday, 28th March 2011, 15:16

Elite

TBH you could start with many tools. There are too many to remember in one go, but a few I would go with for use around the house are. A Power drill (preferably a Hammer or Impact drill) with bits. Screws. Hammer, Screwdrivers (pozidrive, Philips & Flathead) each one in the three basic sizes. Chisels, Pliers, Snips. That's for starters, others will add more I'm sure. In B&Q, Homebase etc you could get a basic set of tools from around £10-00 upwards. My number one item would be the Drill.

RE: Where to buy Workbench and tools?

posted by skirpy on Monday, 28th March 2011, 16:34

Elite

Thanks for the info

RE: Where to buy Workbench and tools?

posted by Superted on Tuesday, 29th March 2011, 16:01

Elite

Might be worth a look in Screwfix, they sometimes have a tool starter set, all the basics and a case to keep them in.

Their Forge Steel range is very good, not the cheapest out there but very good value for money.

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As for a workbench, they can be very expensive, unless you mean a Black & Decker type, I use our old dining table, its great as a saw/router table!

Other than that if your budget is low, the tools they sell in the bargain shops are not bad for the price. Certainly good enough to get you going.

Agree with the battery drill, get a hammer action one, spend a bit extra on a decent make such as Bosch/Makita or regret it later. One thing to take into account is the higher the voltage the more power, great for drilling, but also a makes it a lot heavier, not so good for driving in screws or assembling flat packs.

The Bosch DIY (green) drills are pretty good from B&Q. Screwfix just tend to sell the Pro range (Blue)

All the best

Gerald.

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