Archive for the ‘Great offers’ Category
Monday, April 7th, 2008
Woolworths has been in touch to let us know about some specials currently on offer in its DIY range. Here they are:

- 18V Cordless Drill Kit - comes complete with reversible screw bits and a 10mm keyless chuck. Now £20.
- Foldable Workbench - perfect for use in the garden shed, it boasts a strong construction and can withstand a weight of up to 100kg. It has multi-position vice pegs and an adjustable gripping width. Now £10.
- Scaffold ladders - these two six-rung aluminium scaffold ladders can be used as an extending ladder, a single ladder, a step ladder or a complete scaffolding unit. Supplied with stabiliser and plywood deck. Now £64.50.
- Combination Ladder with Platform - a lightweight, aluminium combination ladder with platform, multi-adjustable, so no height is out of reach. Now £49.50.
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Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
Easter at DIY retailer Wickes means a home improvement binge - and the retailer has some great special offers available, mostly running until April 20, and including tools, flooring and interior doors.
Here’s a summary of what you can get your hands on:
Check Easter delivery dates here and visit this page to see all the retailer’s current deals.
Tags: Easter special offers, flooring, interior doors, tools, Wickes
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Friday, March 7th, 2008

B&Q has some great offers at the moment which could net you up to 50 per cent on popular products. Here are the ones that caught our eye:
Follow this link for details of all the retailer’s special offers.
Tags: B&Q, building accessories, kitchens, lighting, sales, seasonal savings
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008
DIY Tools is promoting some great prices on the Draper product range. It promises its lowest prices ever, and more than 600 products reduced.

There’s a huge range to choose from, including adhesives and sealants, car care and accessories, DIY products, hardware and fixings, home decorating, plumbing and ventilation, power tools and woodworking.
There’s bound to be something there that’s just what you’re looking for - definitely worth a visit and a browse!
* The retailer has specified no closing date for these offers - they are current as this post is written but will clearly not remain available indefinitely. See our terms and conditions for more details or visit our shop to search for current prices.
Tags: car care, DIY tools, Draper, hand tools, power tools, reductions
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008
Screwfix has been in touch to let us know about some of the latest special offers on its website. Here’s what you need to know:
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008
DIY giant B&Q is currently offering up to 50 per cent off on some power tools and accessories - these range from essentials like sanding discs, cutting discs and blades to useful stuff like storage pouches, grinding stones and polishing kits. You can also pick up some great savings on DeWalt rechargeable batteries, so well worth browsing if you’re in the market for those.
These offers in particular caught our eye:
- MacAllister 1500W Planer Thicknesser COD1500PT - this popular product has a powerful 1500W, 8000min-1 motor and features a maximum planing width of 254mm and a planing height range of 7 to 153mm. It also includes a feed speed of 8m/min, a maximum depth of cut up to 2.5mm per pass, top-mounted rollers, a magnetic safety on/off switch and overload trip switch and an adjustable depth of cut indicator. Was £249, now £149.
- MacAllister 1800W Double Vevel Slide Compound Mitre Saw - features a useful double bevel cutting action and allows the operator to flip the blade, not the workpiece. Uses REDEYE Laser Line Generator technology for improved operator cutting vision, faster set-up, increased accuracy and safer operation. Was £159.98, now £115.98.
- Triton Biscuit Joiner BJA300 - creates fast, strong and invisible timber joints on the Triton RTA300 router table. Ideal for right-angle joints, mitres, bevels and edge joinery, includes TCT cutter and pack of biscuits, suits quarter-inch and half-inch routers. Was £89.98, now £67.48.
- Makita Jigsaw 4340CT/2 Blue 720W - a well-balanced, high-quality jigsaw with exceptional cutting accuracy. Three-stage orbital action, variable speed, a tool-free blade change system and comes with a carry case. Was £114.00, now £99.
- DeWalt Multi-Purpose Pouch DT8306 Black - large pouch with six external pockets, internal segregation and hammer holder, top grain leather for strength and long life, double stitching and steel reinforced rivets for additional strength and durability, heat-formed pockets to keep their shape. Was £46.98, now £31.29.
- Triton Dust Collector DCA300 - Dust collection canister with fittings. For use with most dust extracting tools, connects to a standard vacuum cleaner, 20-litre collection capacity, twin connection ports. Hoses and adaptors supplied. Was £32.98, now £24.88.
* B&Q has specified no closing date for these offers - they are current as this post is written but will clearly not remain available indefinitely. See our terms and conditions for more details or visit our shop to search for current prices.
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Friday, January 25th, 2008
Screwfix has been in touch to let us know that it’s got a limited number of clearance bargains available, which means great prices on power tools, hand tools, consumables, lighting and electrical products.
Here’s where to find them. Best way to find your way about is the left-hand navigation:
Screwfix: all clearance bargains >>
Tags: clearance, electrical, hand tools, lighting, power tools, screwfix
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Friday, January 25th, 2008
There are some decent special offers on tools and hardware around the B&Q site at the moment, if you’re prepared to spend a little bit of time hunting them down.
Guess what? We’ve done the work so you don’t have to! Here are our top ten picks for hidden bargains this week:
- 33 per cent off a B&Q Complete Loft Access Kit - was £149.98, now £99.98.
- 33 per cent off a MacAllister Redeye Drill Press COD500LDP 500w - was £79.98, now £49.98.
- 25 per cent off a AEG Professional Heavy Duty Jigsaw STEP 90X/4935381125 - was £124.98, now £94.98.
- 25 per cent off a Bosch Router POF 1100 AE 240v - was £69.94, now £52.32.
- 25 per cent off a Bosch Cordless Drill/Driver PSR14.4VE-2 14.4v - was £79.98, now £59.83.
- 25 per cent off a Bosch Impact Drill PSB 65O RE - 650w - was £39.94, now £29.88.
- 20 per cent off a Velux Standard Centre Pivot Roof Window - pine finish - was £318.29, now £253.04. This is just one of many similar Velux window reductions, so you’re sure to find one that suits your project.
- 20 per cent off a Triton Router Stand RSB300 - was £99.98, now £79.48.
- 20 per cent off a Performance Power Cordless Hammer Drill Kit 18V - was £49.98, now £39.98.
- 15 per cent off a Stabila Heavy Duty Ribbed Box Section Spirit Level - was £32.98, now £27.98.
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Check out this week’s hot deals and special offers on tools and electrical equipment at Screwfix:
- Dewalt Hammer Drill and Drill/Driver Twin Pack - web exclusive, was £174.99, now half price. Great-value drill and drive combo pack. Hammer drill features safety clutch, chisel facility and side handle. Supplied with 2 x 1.3Ah Ni-Cd Batteries and 1hr charger.
- Wylex 12-way consumer unit plus free Li-Ion screwdriver - £69.87. A free Sparky screwdriver plus bits when you buy this Wylex 12-Way insulated split load consumer unit. Clear visor for easy circuit identification. Flexible board configuration. 6kA Short circuit rating on MCBs.
- Forge Steel 53 Piece Tool Kit – was £79.98, now half-price. Save 50per cent on this 53-piece forge steel tool kit. Professional workshop and mechanical tools supplied in heavy-duty foldable storage bag.
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Monday, December 10th, 2007
Screwfix has been in touch to let us know about some new deals on hand and power tools that it is currently promoting, including drill and saw bargains. Here are the details (hint: some smashing DIY-themed Christmas presents here):
- Makita complete drill and bit set – was £45.99, now £34.99. A comprehensive 216-piece set that includes standard and long series flat bits and masonry bits, torx, hex and square driver bits, Phillips, Pozi and flat screwdriver bits, tape measure and spirit level.
- Ryobi One+ 18V Twin Pack – save £50. Excellent-value kit containing combi drill and cordless jigsaw. Supplied with 2×1.7Ah batteries and work bag.
- Dewalt 165mm Circular Saw 240V – save £15.Compact, powerful saw with accurate, high-speed cutting performance, aluminium base plate and quick, easy depth and bevel adjustment. Compatible with DeWalt Guide Rail System.
- Sparky 550W Jigsaw – Save £33. Orbital-action jigsaw for the professional tradesman, boasting easy, tool-free, blade-change mechanism, anti-scratch base cover and tough magnesium alloy gear case. Blade and hex wrench included.
- Ryobi 4.8V Screwdriver – save £5. Compact, lightweight and extremely versatile. Pistol grip for comfortable use. 12 torque settings. Supplied with 16 screwdriver bits, 7 drill bits and 7 extension bits.
- Forge Steel 22 Piece Tool Kit and Bag – half price, was £49.99, is now £29.99. Save 50 per cent on this Forge Steel 22-piece tool set which includes chrome vanadium pliers, hex key set and screwdrivers. Supplied in tough canvas tool bag. A great Christmas present for the DIYer in the family…
- Forge Steel Woodworking Set – half price, was £59.99, is now £29.99. 10-piece set including a selection of woodworking tools in a tough open tote bag with heavy-duty stainless steel handle. Includes chrome vanadium wood chisels, rasps, mallet and fine die-cast block plane.
- Stanley 75-piece metric socket set – selling at less than half-price, was £94.99, now £37.49. This 75-piece set includes 1/2in, 3/8in and 1/4in drive metric sockets with a chrome-plated finish. Round head ratchet handle with quick release. Moulded handles resists many industrial solvents.
All these offers are valid until January 2 2008.
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