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MRc
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Joined: 12 Aug 2005
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Location: London
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Hi,
What sort of DIY jobs do you anticipate doing? For example, do you expect to be doing a lot of joinery and, if so, will it be cabinet making or door linings and surrounds etc? What about plumbing, electrics, and building?
The reason for asking is that it affects where you spend your budget and what tools you should plan for in your budget. |
Basic DIY, however I will be doing some light plumbing (fitting new taps) as well as tiling a bathroom. Later on I'll try and fit a kitchen but I can see general decorating and ripping nasty wood panelling being the first tasks.
I still don't have a hammer!
Once I'm in I'll have a better idea of the tasks, and the order in which they need done. |
I changed my basin taps a week or so ago, followed the instructions here-http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/diy_plumbing_replacing_basin_taps.htm
Make sure when you get an adjustable basin wrench that the bit that grips the nut is sprung, some do not have a spring on and mean that you need 3 hands to use them! |
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brianb
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Joined: 11 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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| ultimatehandyman wrote: |
Hi unspec,
Welcome to the forum.
I have never tried Ryobi personally apart from an 1/2 router that I have not used yet.
Two good things about Ryobi are price and the fact that they sell everything individually.
Check this out-
http://www.itslondon.co.uk/SearchResults.aspx?criteria=ryobi |
Good link ulti-
They are even cheaper than ryobidirect and you also get freebies  |
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unspec
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tim'll fix it
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Joined: 18 Jan 2006
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Location: Leicestershire
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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it looks ok
Can you get other naked 18v ryobi tools (i.e. tools without the battery) this will be useful if you want something else, a planner for example.
Can you get spare batteries/charger.
I would check this before buying
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unspec
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Joined: 01 May 2006
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 11:42 am Post subject: |
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| tim'll fix it wrote: |
it looks ok
Can you get other naked 18v ryobi tools (i.e. tools without the battery) this will be useful if you want something else, a planner for example.
Can you get spare batteries/charger.
I would check this before buying |
I decided in the end to get one reasonable quality drill that is part of the one+ battery system (so I can buy other bare tools later).
This was the one, as I was getting a few other bits from screwfix at the same time.
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=80616&ts=02891 |
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ultimatehandyman
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Joined: 16 Jul 2005
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Location: Darwen, Lancashire
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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That is a good buy unspec. I have purchased a few items from screwfix for the monthly competitions and they are very good!
Hopefully that Drill will last you a long time  |
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unspec
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Joined: 01 May 2006
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| Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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| ultimatehandyman wrote: |
That is a good buy unspec. I have purchased a few items from screwfix for the monthly competitions and they are very good!
Hopefully that Drill will last you a long time |
I have to say that's it's a fine drill. It really looks the part.
I'm afraid to say, I did get carried away when I unpacked it.
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ultimatehandyman
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Joined: 16 Jul 2005
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Location: Darwen, Lancashire
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 11:59 am Post subject: |
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Be careful you don't damage your watch!
Have fun |
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Inky Pete
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Joined: 03 Feb 2006
Posts: 90
Location: Cheshire
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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That's the drill I've got, very nice to use.
I saw the 6 piece set of drill, right angle drill (only need it occasionally, but then it's an absolute lifesaver), circ saw (excellent toy!!), jigsaw, sander and vacuum cleaner, plus charger, bag and 3 batteries in my local B&Q for £299 the lot. Was mulling it over when I happened to be in another B&Q and saw the same set marked up as on offer for £220.
Grabbed it and bought it - well once we'd got the manager over to authorise it - girl on the till, "computer says no."
Since added the drill driver which is brilliant, light and powerful enough and am wondering what I'd find to use the omni saw on.
Enjoy using yours. |
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unspec
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Joined: 01 May 2006
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| Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:08 am Post subject: |
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| Now I have this lovely drill, is there anything I should do to keep it in tip-top condition? I don't mind a bit of extra effort to ensure that it lasts good long time. |
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FirstFit
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| Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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I dont know whether or not the batteries are ni-cad or NIMH
but if they are nicad, then make sure they are completely drained before re-charging, otherwise you will seriously damage the battery life. |
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Inky Pete
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Location: Cheshire
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| Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Good point. I've recently got the torch for my cordless kit. Didn't need a torch as such but it was under a tenner and means I can easily run each battery completely flat before re-charging. After a few charge/discharge cycles I'm finding my battery performance seems to be significantly better. |
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dirtydeeds
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Joined: 30 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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unspec, to keep your new tool in good condition
you dont have to look after it, its a tool, its built for abuse
if it wont take abuse it isnt a tool |
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