The Australian Government has an initiative in place to help apprentices with their tool needs by providing tool kits worth up to $800. Also this dollar amount in no way effects any tool allowance that an apprentice is entitled to under their award. I wish this was available when I was an apprentice carpenter. How […]
Must Have Tool Tip – The Water Level
One of the cheapest and accurate tools that a handyman will own. A water level is simply a length of clear, flexible tubing filled with water. The one I have is 10 metres (32′) long with a 10mm (3/8″) diameter. This type of level works simply with gravity. You will find that water (due to […]
Rapidrench – Adjustable Ratchet Socket Spanner
There have been many new tools released that promise to replace multiple tools in your workshop, but this one – the Crescent Rapidrench – looks like it can do just that. This one tool can (to a certain extent) replace a complete socket set. Here are some spec’s: 22mm (7/8″) adjustable jaw opening to accommodate […]