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gary r uk

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« on: November 22, 2006, 02:39:09 pm »
Hi Guys
I have just come back from B&Q looking for a hand drill they say they no longer carry them and as i always do when in places like that i look out for the "old boys" not the Saturday staff its the old boys that can walk & talk at the same time.And i saw the new Dremel £56 i say wait till after Christmas.
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gary rowe
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Colin Bishop

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Re: drills
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2006, 02:48:27 pm »
Gary,

Squires still do hand drills, a Draper at £11.99 and a Stanley at £14.99 plus a pistol type at £10.99. I don't think there is any real demand for them in the mainstream stores now as cordless drills have taken over. Interesting about the Dremel though. I wonder if the modelling shows will be carrying them at lower prices next year?
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Re: drills
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2006, 03:01:21 pm »
Gary,

Are you sure this is not a pre Christmas 'loss leader'? I notice that several stores are offering deals on different items providing you buy before the end of the month (November).

Colin,

Adding 'model' to anything usually adds cost not remove it in my experience  >:(

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Colin Bishop

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« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2006, 03:36:25 pm »
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Adding 'model' to anything usually adds cost not remove it in my experience 

Very true Doug, and adding "Marine" takes it to a different level altogether!  ;)

Incidentally a Google on the Stylus gives several suppliers offering it at between £51.83 and £56. You have to add carriage if you buy over the Web but one of them is a tool supplier quite near to me.
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Re: drills
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2006, 05:39:31 pm »
gary uk why don't you pop along to your friendly with almost everything stolen local car boot sale,got a good one last week
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« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2006, 11:58:37 pm »
When it comes to tools, I'm an abuser, so I always buy the cheapest available. I now patronise our local Wilkinsons (also good for adhesives) and QD. I used to buy on the market, but now they are no cheaper than the above shops.

Rick
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« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2006, 08:59:07 am »
I use a tiny Minicraft drill that I have had  for years,but I think they are out of production now.I love then because you can control the speed by rubbing your thumb on the chuck!!


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« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2006, 09:03:19 am »
As long as it's just your thumb!   ;)
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