THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED as of 31st of December 2017!

In addition to the usual cash back of the Bonus Bang promotion, Bosch are offering the Withings Activity Tracker Watch for free when you purchase one of the following Connected Professional tools:

• GSB 18 V-60 C Brushless Combi Drill inc GCY 30-4 Module & 2x 5.0Ah Batts
• GSR 18 V-60 C Brushless Drill Driver inc GCY 30-4 Module & 2x 5.0Ah Batts
• GSB 18 V-85 C Brushless Combi Drill inc GCY 30-4 Module & 2x 5.0Ah Batts

Bosch GCL 2-15 G Professional combi laser is a tool built to give better visibility when measuring in well lit environments. Its green laser lines - which are the result of pure green laser diodes instead of color conversion techniques - can be seen up to 4 times more clearly in the bright ambient light than the red ones. This type of diode is also more powerful, gives the tool a longer service life thanks to its lower operating temperature, and makes the tool more compact than those that use color conversion.

It also produces horizontal and vertical lines much like its predecessors and it features two centered, red plumb points which are projected onto floors and ceilings. Thanks to point concentration beam they are also highly visible in any environment regardless of the colour.The laser itself has inbuilt self-levelling system which ensures precise alignment even at an angle - if it cannot self-level the laser lines will flash indicating you should level it

When starting out in the Movie Making business, you don’t always have the necessary budget to make a CGI masterpiece like an Avatar or a Guardians of the Galaxy, nor the cash to spend on an epic set like the James Bond or Batman films. So how do we get around this? Technology and a DIY attitude. Yep, it’s as simple as that.

In this guide we don’t only show you some of the technology you can use to film you movie on a low budget, we also included a guide on how to make a movie set. This guide is incredibly easy to follow and should help you build the prefect set for your movie. Modern day technology has made it incredibly easy to shoot a professional looking movie without spending a stack of money. For example, there’s now no need to go out and buy a incredibly expensive camera anymore. Why? Because your camera phone will do just fine.In this infographic, you’ll find out how to shoot a movie like a professional by using the camera on your mobile phone to shoot the movie, some accessories

INTRODUCING DEWALT FLEXVOLT - THE WORLD'S FIRST BATTERY THAT AUTOMATICALLY CHANGES VOLTAGE WHEN YOU CHANGE TOOLS

POWER OF CORDED, FREEDOM OF CORDLESS

DeWALT^® XR FLEXVOLT: the World’s first 18/54V convertible battery pack system

• DEWALT XR FLEXVOLT battery stands at the forefront of cordless technology
• World’s first convertible 18/54V battery, offering unprecedented levels of power
• Provides

So twin packs aren’t exactly a new idea but having two tools you rely on that run on the same battery type, well it’s the sensible way to go.

Hitachi have bundled two of their most powerful drills into one ideal package. The kit comes equipped with two 5ah batteries and Hitachi claims that these can offer twice the capacity of 3ah batteries.

Let’s see what you actually get for your money.

THE HITACHI DV18DSDL 18V CORDLESS COMBI-DRILL



The Hitachi DV18DSDL could be the only combi-drill you’ll ever need. Wrapped in a tough housing and raised rubber body moulds ensures site accidents or small knocks won’t be anything to worry about. Weighing in at just 2.2kg (where at popular combi

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My discussions with various tradespeople who use these types of drivers (drywallers, metal roofers and cladders) showed a split between those who thought that cordless was the only way to go and others who thought that corded drivers had the power and ease of use to ensure a perfect result every time. Generally speaking, those who worked on drywalling or smaller cladding jobs were cordless oriented, but those who worked on bigger industrial projects preferred corded, their reasons being that most corded drivers were slightly more compact and lighter than cordless.

I guess that time will tell, because at least one major power tool manufacturer has declared that the cordless worksite is the future. Makita also says it is aiming to match the power of the equivalent mains tool with this one. Of course, the new brushless motor and 5Ah Li Ion battery packs are a huge step in the right direction, but in the meantime, we have a choice, so maybe we have the

For more information and/or to purchase the Trend Scribe-Master Pro please click here.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

You would be a hard one to please if you weren’t impressed with this saw when you took it out of the excellent stackable kitbox. From the off the tool feels comfortable in the hand with well-designed rubberized grippy areas and with just enough weight to feel substantial, without feeling like a drain on the muscles by the end of the day.

The cast alloy base is solid and accurately made, as are the upper and lower blade guards, giving a feeling that this tool is made for a long service life. Bevel and depth of cut settings are well-marked and easy to set without tools, but for complete accuracy you might need to use a digital angle setter to check, but most jobs don’t need that level of care.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

I like the current trend for stackable, high quality kit boxes because they make your trips from van to site so much easier to organize. They stack better at the back of the workshop too. Apart from the complete

WHY HAVE AN INSPECTION CAMERA?

Every competent tradesperson should check walls and floors for pipes and cables before drilling into them, and similarly, there are some situations where a close inspection of a cavity or gap is a smart thing to do before inserting a hand or a tool.  Most trades, especially plumbers, electricians, fitters and general builders will face situations where a leak, a loose wire or some such thing could be a safety issue if not known about – our older housing stock is particularly susceptible in this regard! Think lead pipes, asbestos and unearthed cables.

It could also be great for diagnostics – for example while testing this tool I found out that some of my radiators are suspiciously rusty at some of the joints where I would not have been able to inspect without this camera. I need to think about replacement before winter. An electrician I lent it to used it to help him locate wires, joists and positions for a set of downlighters he

Corded and cordless SDS rotary hammers are a staple of the building industry – tradespeople need to drill holes in masonry in concrete, use core drills to accommodate pipes and trunking and even for general demolition. So, there are few white vans that don’t have one in one form or another. But, increasingly, the “corded” has become irrelevant and with the introduction of this new Bosch version of the 36v I think cordless is the only way forward.

THE SPECIFICATION

A quick look at the specs will tell you