  
|
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk Forum Index
-> Tool Talk |
|
| Author |
Message |
stevelusky
Senior Member
Joined: 03 Nov 2007
Posts: 116
|
 Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:58 am Post subject: Help spending 500 quid please |
  |
|
|
After begging and borrowing tools to do my bathroom refit, i have decided to spend 500 on new tools. These will only be for general DIY use, flooring, stud work, decking e.t.c.
Thinking of a circular saw + jigsaw + sliding compound mitre saw, also i am gonna need wood chisels, drill bit sets, blah blah. I already have electric, cordless drills (makita)
My main question is....Will the cheap stuff from b+q or screwfix be worth buying, i must admit i am a bit of a tool snob, my toolbox is full of snap-on screwdrivers, spanners e.t.c. and have always been a believer in "you get what you pay for" BUT the ryobi gear looks ok to me and i do like those "evolution" saws but they look to good tbh there is bound to be a catch ?
Anyway, any advice would be great, thanks in advance. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
|
|
|
Hitch
Senior Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Posts: 2531
Location: Somerset
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
I reckon Ryobi would be just the job for you 
I reckon about £300 for the mitresaw, circ and jigsaws
Then a decent set of drills, blades and stuff
_________________
Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ultimatehandyman
Site Admin
Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 9740
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hitch
Senior Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Posts: 2531
Location: Somerset
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:44 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Ive not used the rage mitresaws, but i have the hand held.
I wouldn't buy one, they are flimsy and plasticy imo.
I think youd be much better off with a dedicated wood machine to be honest
_________________
Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
big-all
Pro Carpenter
Joined: 16 Dec 2006
Posts: 2775
Location: redhill surrey an auld reekie laddie
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
yep full y agree with hitch
ryobi will cope with 80 percent of the "big boys toys" at 40 percent of the price
you have around 25 diferent tools that fit the same batterys you get a starter kit for a ton
_________________
we are all ------------------still learning |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hitch
Senior Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Posts: 2531
Location: Somerset
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
I wonder if hes after corded, or cordless 
_________________
Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ultimatehandyman
Site Admin
Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 9740
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| Hitch wrote: |
Ive not used the rage mitresaws, but i have the hand held.
I wouldn't buy one, they are flimsy and plasticy imo.
I think youd be much better off with a dedicated wood machine to be honest |
sack the rage saw then.
The problem with sliding mitre saws is that it is not cheap to get a good one!
I can e-mail Nick tomorrow as he deals in ex display rexon power tools, he might be able to source an ex display model.
You could also look at second hand as if you get a bosch or dewalt, it should be easy to get spares and you should easily be able to fix them.
_________________
DIY | DIY Video |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
chippymike
Senior Member
Joined: 28 Dec 2007
Posts: 233
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hitch
Senior Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Posts: 2531
Location: Somerset
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:23 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Yes, i like my Hitachi stuff-
Ive got the c7sb2 circular saw which has a nice ridid pivot and baseplate, and very powerfull motor. The rigid mountings make it nice and accurate, nice blade fitted too.
The jigsaw i have is a HitachiCJ120v, slightly older design, same baseplate, blade lock etc that the new model has, nice solid bit of kit.
_________________
Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
chippymike
Senior Member
Joined: 28 Dec 2007
Posts: 233
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| Hitch thats a very good circular saw. Used my work mates one to cut lots of tanalised 4x2 and it loves it |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
stevelusky
Senior Member
Joined: 03 Nov 2007
Posts: 116
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:13 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
wow, thanks for all the advice chaps, not bother about cordless or not tbh, will update when i get my stuff  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Powertoolz.co.uk
Junior Member
Joined: 22 Jan 2008
Posts: 7
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ultimatehandyman
Site Admin
Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 9740
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Before one of the mods moves this- powertoolz.co.uk is the old cutprice clearance and is ok
_________________
DIY | DIY Video |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hoovie
Devon DIYer
Joined: 27 Jul 2007
Posts: 8036
Location: East Devon
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
That would make very nice compo prize 
_________________
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?"
She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Wood Magnet
Senior Member
Joined: 07 Feb 2006
Posts: 3550
Location: sunderland
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
So would one of these.
 
_________________
People forget how fast you did a job - but they remember how well you did it.
I no longer skinny dip, i chunky dunk these day's. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
