In this video the Skill Builder team travel to Berlin for Milwaukee’s Heavy Duty Fest 2017. In this first episode from the event, Rich Powell gives us a demo of the M18 FUEL Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, the M18 FUEL Drywall Screw Gun and the M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw with ONE-KEY tracking and management technology. More detail …
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Roger Bisby tries out a few Milwaukee redsticks for size and accuracy. Milwaukee is continuing its journey into the wonderful world of hand tools with the introduction of a range of Redstick spirit levels. On paper they seem to tick all the boxes but it is early days so we will have to see how they stand up to life …
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Roger Bisby believes that impact drivers are way too powerful for most jobs and many lack the intelligence to know when less is more. Has Milwaukee got the answer in its M18 FID-0? I never thought I would say this but impact drivers have become a little too good at their job. As each respective manufacturer seeks to leapfrog the competition …
Read More »Milwaukee is owned by TTI along with Ryobi and AEG so, despite their American name, there is very little American heritage in the brand. They have come from nowhere to being a major player in the market and have their sites firmly set on becoming the No1 brand in the UK. In the early days they had difficulty setting up …
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Roger Bisby tries out two Milwaukee Staplers – The 48-22-1010 hand stapler and the 48-22-1020 Hammer Tacker. Earlier in the year Skill-Builder was given a preview of the new range of Milwaukee hand tools. It makes sense for a company that has a loyal following among tradesemen/women across the world to build on that customer base and bring in a …
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Roger Bisby looks at two 18 volt power tools from Milwaukee. Judging by the number of new power tools launched by Milwaukee this year they are on a mission to become the leading power tool manufacturer in the U.K and, as if that wasn’t enough, they are also introducing some high-quality hand tools into their range. Inevitably, with so much …
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🔽 PRODUCT LINKS 🔽 Boss Hammer 🛒 https://www.bosshammerco.com Boardbars 🛒 https://bit.ly/3Rn6NCH BullFix Plasterboard Fixing 🛒 https://bullfix.co.uk Milwaukee Shockwave Right Angle Adapter 🛒 https://amzn.to/3Pa5tBl Plastmaster 🛒 https://www.plastmaster.co.uk Boss Hammer now available in Australia 🛒 https://www.vektools.com.au CHAPTERS 00:00 Boss Hammer 01:45 Boardbars 05:10 BullFix 06:51 Milwaukee Right Angle Adapter 08:23 Plastmaster
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James King is back to help Roger speed his orangery project along. 🔽 SHOPPING LINKS 🔽 🛒 Dan’s Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Makita Small 18V Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3MaSK0j 🛒 Makita Twin 18V Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3stMOaI 🛒 Milwaukee M18 Fuel Recip Saw: https://amzn.to/3PnKyMe 🛒 Swanson 7-inch Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3jigG5M
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We test a selection of budget heated jackets that will keep you warm this winter.
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Spare Tool Parts for Dewalt, Bosch, Makita, Milwaukee, Dremel, Ryobi… ▶ https://www.sparetoolparts.co.uk James has now repaired his DeWALT DWS780 Compound Slide Mitre Saw. Maybe he’ll treat himself to a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 🛒 La Compagnie Rhodanienne: https://amzn.to/3fGCiXK 🛒 Vieux Chevalier: https://amzn.to/2TvSMsV 🛒 Cuvee Speciale: https://amzn.to/3uNQxhv
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Laser Level Review featuring 10 levels from Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, Imex, Leica, Ox, Zokoun and Kaiweets to suit all budgets.
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Multi Tool Showdown featuring 9 of the best cordless oscillating multitools. Buy The 9 Best Oscillating Tools 🛒 Bosch GOP 18 V-28: https://amzn.to/2U2trDU 🛒 Bosch GOP 18 V-28 kit: https://bit.ly/382wOmc 🛒 DeWalt DCS356N 18v XR Multi-Tool (body only): https://amzn.to/3pEmbNa 🛒 DeWalt DCS356 18v XR Multi-Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/2IIvs67 🛒 FEIN Multimaster 700 (body only): https://bit.ly/2VVIIHP 🛒 FEIN Multimaster 700 Kit: https://bit.ly/33TYg3e …
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Robin continues working on his kitchen alone while in lockdown, but the good news for the Clevett family is that they are very close to moving in.
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Robin gives us a tour of the completed garden room. Planning Permission vs Permitted Development: https://youtu.be/l97KezwLWIM TapcoSlate Classic BBA approved synthetic slate: https://www.tapcoroofingproducts.com/product/tapcoslate-classic Follow Robin: https://www.youtube.com/ukconstruction https://www.instagram.com/robinclevett This type of garden room is ideal for use as an office, photographic studio, workshop, man cave or playroom. #SBGardenRoom #MilwaukeeTools #TapcoSlate
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How to build a garden room episode 6 sees Robin installing the shower tray, flooring and skirting. Follow Robin Clevett Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/robinclevett YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/ukconstruction This type of garden room is perfect for use as an office, photographic studio, workshop, man cave or playroom. #SBGardenRoom #MilwaukeeTools #Skirting
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How to Build a Garden Room Episode 5 sees us inside for the first time and we join D Frost Plastering as they work and we see Andy sorting out the roof slates.
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With the help of our tool sponsor Milwaukee, it’s time for Robin’s favourite part of any build and that’s pitching the roof. This series shows you how to build a garden room from scratch for your man cave, garden office or summer house. #SBGardenRoom #MilwaukeeTools #RobinClevett
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Roger Bisby takes drivers from Bosch, Dewalt, Hitachi, Hilti, Makita, Metabo, Milwaukee and Panasonic to see which one has the power and features of a champion.
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I bet you never thought your spirit level might not be level. Roger explains what you need to check and how an uneven level might waste huge amounts of time and money.
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In our final part of the bathroom renovation series, Roger sorts out the pressure with a new Kingspan unvented cylinder and Jubi joins us to take care of fitting the furniture and putting the finishing touches to our epic installation season. Special thanks go to Abacus for supporting this series: www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk Tools and materials used in this video series: Abacus …
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