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After the success of Stanley’s special edition 50th anniversary Gold Powerlock 5m tape measure 0-33-361, Stanley have launched 4 more measuring and layout tools for every tradesman to add to his collection.

First off we have the Stanley mini chalk line 0-47-147. It is compact in size yet light and durable. Fitted with a 3:1 rewind gear ratio meaning the line retracts 3 times faster than a standard 1:1 reel.

When looking at the CT Xtra range, at first glance the most obvious difference from the standard CT is the design. The new design is a striking black and green and the pump itself is more compact in size which is great for those of you who are tight on space.

While on the jobsite everybody wants more power from their cordless tool. This extra power can be provided by larger motors, which in turn need higher capacity batteries that can get the power to the motor faster. This allows the motor to run for longer.

Bahco are celebrating their breakthrough in designing and manufacturing the world’s first ergonomic hand tool. Their first ergonomic screwdriver protected hands and was more comfortable to use than traditional tools.

1 – Jack 880 Universal Hand Saw
This saw offers speed of cut, precision and comfort. The water based lacquer on the blade gives it four times better rust protection than traditional lacquer. The blade is high quality C75 steel with universal triple ground hardened teeth meaning it is more durable. With a light and strong ultra-sonic welded soft grip handle, the saw is easy to use and has a finger rest for maximum control

So first of all…what is a laser? It stands for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. A diode is used to create a concentrated laser beam of light in one wavelength. The shorted the wavelength the brighter and more visible the laser beam. Stanley lasers have a standard wavelength of 635 nanometres, which is suitable for use up to 30m.

The distinctive orange and black Irwin Jack 880 handsaw is 80 years old. The Irwin Universal 10505212 880 Triple Ground Hardpoint Saw is fitted with a high quality C75 steel blade. It features a unique Triple Ground tooth design offering up to 25% faster cutting performance than traditional double ground saws.

The leading hand tools manufacturer is once again paving the way in innovation with this tool which is set to become a toolbox essential. I know what my first thought was, a chisel is solid and built to be hammered so why on earth would we want one that has a 2 piece handle and could potentially weaken it?

Under The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, it is an offence to connect a pump or booster drawing more that twelve litres per minute to a supply pipe, either directly or indirectly. Salamander Home Boost mains fed booster shower pump over comes this barrier due to the integral microchip that ensures the legal limit cannot be breached.

Breaking news… Makita are set to release their 4.0ah Li-Ion battery (BL1840). With the likes of Dewalt, Milwaukee and Bosch already having their 4Ah batteries on the market, Makita are the last of the leading manufacturers to join the 4 amp brigade.