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  • theoretica
    theoretica Posts: 12,691 Forumite
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    Also check your area in case there is one of the increasing number of tool libraries/library of things and the like - can be great to borrow things you only need for one job.
    But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,
    Had the whole of their cash in his care.
    Lewis Carroll
  • Eldi_Dos
    Eldi_Dos Posts: 2,136 Forumite
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    Register on all the tool/diy retailers. Sometimes they send out discount vouchers for new customers but they do periodic discount vouchers-well most do.

    Battery powered tools have come on a lot. Worth sticking with one brand  designed for the same battery,  some dont come with a battery or charger (bare) keeps cost down.

    New hand & power tools are reasonably priced (except professional tools) buying secondhand you could be buying stolen tools.  B)
    Never saw any evidence of OCG at any sales I visited but now you mention it one of the stallholders did'nt  smell quite right
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