Makita innovations continue to power the brand as leaders in the British professional power tool market. The latest advance is the use of two 18v lithium-ion batteries to produce 36v power for a rugged rotary hammer and a 190mm circular saw. Makita has delivered up to two million Li-ion batteries in to the market since the launch of this advanced battery science in the UK in 2005. This means…
World first from Festool: CONTURO - the first mobile edge bander with unique cartridge gluing system
Festool is launching the new CONTURO system onto the market - a hand-guided electric power tool for edge banding and a complete system solution to create the perfect edge with virtually invisible joins. The CONTURO is easy to operate and produces excellent results – both on rectangular components and complex free shapes. Perfect…
More turners announced for major Nuneaton woodturning event
Axminster Tools & Machinery has added three new names to the line-up for the major woodturning event –10 Turners Turning featuring Ready Steady Turn - at their store in Nuneaton in March. Mark Hancock, Stuart Mortimer and Mark Baker, will all be demonstrating at the event and taking part in the Ready Steady Turn competition.