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180 tools found
Adjustable spanner
Turning nuts and bolts of varying sizes
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfAdjustable trestle pair
Setting a platform to a chosen height
Condition: Good, pitted in one place but true
On the shelfAirless paint sprayer
Large areas and fences quickly
Condition: Good, hose and fittings both sound
On the shelfAllen key set
Hex socket fixings, metric and imperial
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfAngle grinder
Cutting and grinding metal and masonry
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On loanBall-pein hammer
Metalwork and riveting
Condition: Good, pitted in one place but true
On the shelfBelt sander
Fast stock removal on flat timber
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfBench grinder
Sharpening blades and shaping metal
Condition: Well used but sound
On the shelfBench pillar drill
Square, repeatable holes in timber and metal
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfBin cleaning brush set
Wheelie bins and food caddies
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfBiscuit jointer
Aligning and strengthening board joints
Condition: Good, spare blade in the case
On the shelfBorder spade
Digging and edging in tight borders
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfBow saw
Cutting logs and thick branches
Condition: Good, checked over last month
On loanBrad nail gun
Fixing trim and beading without splitting
Condition: Sound, cable and plug replaced last winter
On the shelfBradawl and gimlet set
Starting screw and nail holes by hand
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfBulb planter
Planting bulbs at an even depth
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfCabinet scraper set
Finishing timber without sanding
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfCarpet drying fan
Drying a cleaned carpet or a wet floor
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfCaulking gun
Sealing gaps at trim and coving
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfChainsaw chain sharpener
Restoring an edge to a worn chain
Condition: Blade recently sharpened
On the shelfChimney access ladder
Reaching a stack from the roof slope
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfChimney sweep brush set
Sweeping a flue from below
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfCircular saw
Straight rip and cross cuts in sheet material
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On loanClaw hammer
Driving and pulling nails
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfCold chisel and bolster set
Cutting masonry and lifting tiles
Condition: Good, pitted in one place but true
On the shelfCombination ladder
Steps, extension or stair position
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On loanCompost aerator
Mixing air through a compost heap
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfCorded jigsaw
Curved and cut-out work in board and timber
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfCordless angle polisher
Bringing up paintwork and metal
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfCordless drill driver
Drilling and driving screws
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On loanCordless impact driver
Long screws and stubborn fixings
Condition: Well used but sound
On loanCordless leaf blower
Clearing paths and driveways
Condition: Well used but sound
On the shelfCordless site light
Lighting work in lofts and outbuildings
Condition: Sound, cable and plug replaced last winter
On the shelfCorner trowel set
Internal and external plaster angles
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfCountersink and bit set
Recessing screw heads flush
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfCutting-in brush set
Neat edges at cornice and skirting
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfCylinder lawnmower
A close, striped finish on a fine lawn
Condition: Sound, a little dusty from storage
Out of serviceDecorating light on a stand
Seeing the finish properly indoors
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfDecorator's staging plank
A long span for cornice work
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfDetail palm sander
Sanding corners and small mouldings
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfDrain rod set
Clearing a blocked drain run
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On loanDraw hoe
Drawing drills and earthing up
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfDust sheet set
Protecting floors and furniture
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On loanDutch hoe
Cutting weeds off at the root, walking backwards
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfElectric planer
Trimming doors and truing timber edges
Condition: Sound, cable and plug replaced last winter
On the shelfExtension ladder (2-section)
Gutters and first-floor windows
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On loanExtension ladder (3-section)
Reaching a second-floor gutter
Condition: Good, stiles straight and rivets tight
Out of serviceFilling knife set
Filling and making good before painting
Condition: Blade recently sharpened
On the shelfFloor scrubbing brush set
Hard floors and stone
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfFlue brush set
Stove and boiler flues
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfFolding pruning saw
Branch work where a bow saw will not reach
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfFolding trestle pair
Supporting a working platform
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On loanGarden fork
Turning soil and lifting root crops
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On loanGarden line and reel
Setting out straight rows
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfGarden rake
Levelling soil and clearing debris
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfGarden sieve
Riddling compost and stones out of soil
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfGarden trowel and fork set
Planting out and close weeding
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfGrout cleaning brush set
Tile joints in kitchens and bathrooms
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfGutter cleaning kit
Clearing gutters from the ground
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfGutter vacuum attachment
Emptying gutters into a vacuum
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfHacksaw
Cutting metal bar, pipe and bolts
Condition: Well used but sound
On the shelfHalf-moon edging iron
Cutting a clean lawn edge
Condition: Well used but sound
On the shelfHand plane (No.4)
Smoothing and truing timber faces
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfHand riveter
Fixing sheet material without access behind
Condition: Good, pitted in one place but true
On the shelfHand secateurs
Pruning stems and light branches
Condition: Sound, a little dusty from storage
On the shelfHeat gun
Softening paint, shrinking sleeving, thawing pipe
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfHeavy-duty glue gun
Fast bonding of timber, fabric and board
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfHedge shears
Trimming hedges by hand
Condition: Serviceable, one of the older ones
On loanHop-up bench
A safe first step for low work
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfIndustrial floor polisher
Buffing sealed hard floors
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfJunior hacksaw
Small cuts in tube and rod
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfKick stool
Reaching a top shelf indoors
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfKnapsack sprayer (5L)
Applying feed and treatments over a plot
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfLadder carry strap
Carrying a ladder single-handed
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfLadder levelling feet
Standing a ladder square on a slope
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfLadder stabiliser bar
Spreading the foot of a ladder on soft ground
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfLadder standoff bracket
Clearing a gutter or overhang
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfLadder tray attachment
Holding a paint kettle at working height
Condition: Good, pitted in one place but true
On the shelfLawn edging shears
Neatening the edge between lawn and border
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfLawn scarifier
Lifting thatch and moss out of the sward
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfLeaf rake (springbok)
Gathering leaves without tearing the turf
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfLoft hatch surround kit
Making a hatch safe to climb through
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfLoft ladder
Getting into a loft hatch safely
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfLong-handled dustpan and brush
Sweeping up without bending
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfLong-handled loppers
Branches out of reach of secateurs
Condition: Well used but sound
On loanLong-reach pole pruner
Cutting high branches from the ground
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfMagnetic drill press
Drilling steel sections in place
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfMasking and taping kit
Sharp lines at glass, trim and switches
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfMitre box and saw
Cutting reliable 45 and 90 degree angles
Condition: New blade fitted this spring
On the shelfMixing paddle for drill
Mixing paint, plaster and adhesive
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfMobile tower section
Building a small working tower
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfMole grips
Locking onto rounded or seized fixings
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfMop and wringer bucket set
Washing hard floors
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfMulti-tool oscillating cutter
Plunge cuts and flush trimming in tight spots
Condition: Good, checked over last month
On the shelfNail punch set
Setting nail heads below the surface
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfNon-slip ladder mat
Footing a ladder on a smooth floor
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfOven cleaning kit
Ovens, hobs and extractor filters
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfPaint edging pad kit
Cutting in without masking
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfPaint kettle set
Decanting and carrying paint up a ladder
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfPaint roller set
Walls and ceilings, three sleeve types
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On loanPaint shield guard
Keeping paint off carpet and glass
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfPaint tray and roller kit
Loading a roller evenly
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfPanel saw
General cross-cutting in timber
Condition: Good, checked over last month
On the shelfPaste bucket and brush
Mixing and applying wallpaper paste
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfPasting table
A flat run to paste a full drop
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfPatio brush with scraper
Lifting moss and weed from joints
Condition: Well used but sound
On the shelfPetrol strimmer
Cutting long grass and rough edges
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
Out of servicePipe wrench (Stillson)
Gripping round pipe and fittings
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfPlasterer's hawk and float
Carrying and laying on plaster and filler
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfPlatform step with handrail
Longer jobs standing at one height
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfPliers set
Gripping, bending and cutting wire
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfPlumb bob and chalk line
Hanging the first drop truly vertical
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfPodium step platform
Standing work with a guard rail
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfPortable table saw
Ripping sheet material to width
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfPost hole digger
Sinking fence and gate posts
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On loanPost rammer
Driving posts home without splitting the top
Condition: Good, pitted in one place but true
On the shelfPressure washer
Patios, paths, decking and vehicles
Condition: Good, minor scuffs to the handle
On loanPressure washer surface cleaner
Large flat areas without splashback
Condition: Serviceable, one of the older ones
On the shelfRadiator roller set
Painting the wall behind a fixed radiator
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfRandom orbit sander
Smoothing timber and filler without swirl marks
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On loanReciprocating saw
Rough demolition cuts through timber and nails
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfRetractable tape measure (8m)
Measuring and marking out
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfRoller extension pole
Reaching ceilings and stairwells from the floor
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfRoof ladder hook
Securing a ladder over the ridge
Condition: Good, pitted in one place but true
On the shelfRoof safety line kit
Working on a pitched roof
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfRotary hammer drill (SDS)
Drilling masonry and light breaking
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
Out of serviceRotary lawnmower
General mowing on uneven ground
Condition: Serviced in the spring, starts first or second pull
On loanRotary patio cleaner head
Even cleaning without striping
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfRotary tool kit
Fine grinding, cutting and polishing
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfRouter (1/4 inch)
Grooves, rebates and decorative edges
Condition: Blade recently sharpened
On the shelfRubber mallet
Tapping joints together without marking the surface
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfRug beater and shaker
Getting dust out of rugs outdoors
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfSalt and grit spreader
Paths and car park in a frost
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfSanding block set
Rubbing down filler and old paintwork
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfSash brush set
Glazing bars and fine detail
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfScaffold board (staging)
Spanning between trestles
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On loanScaffold clamp set
Joining tube and board securely
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfSet of Phillips screwdrivers
Cross-head screws, four sizes
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfSet of flat screwdrivers
Slotted screws, five sizes
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfSkirting scraper set
Stripping mouldings without damage
Condition: Serviceable, one of the older ones
On the shelfSliding bevel
Copying and transferring angles
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfSliding mitre saw
Accurate angled cuts in trim and framing
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On loanSmall air compressor
Inflation and running air tools
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfSnow shovel and scraper set
Clearing paths after snow
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfSocket set (metric)
Nuts and bolts from 8 to 24mm
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On loanSoft wash brush head
Render and painted surfaces
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfSoldering station
Plumbing and electronics soldering
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfSpirit level (600mm)
Checking level and plumb on shelves and frames
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfSqueegee set
A streak-free finish on glass
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfSteam cleaner
Chemical-free cleaning of hard surfaces
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On loanStep ladder (3-tread)
Light indoor work at low level
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfStep ladder (6-tread)
Ceilings and high shelving
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On loanStep ladder (8-tread)
Stairwells and high ceilings
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfStiff yard broom
Sweeping paths and yards
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On the shelfStipple brush
Working a textured finish while wet
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfTelescopic cobweb brush
High corners and beams
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfTelescopic ladder
Access where storage space is short
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfTelescopic window pole
Upper windows from the ground
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On loanTenon saw
Fine joinery cuts with a stiffened back
Condition: Good, minor scuffs to the handle
On the shelfTextured ceiling scraper
Removing old textured coatings
Condition: New blade fitted this spring
On the shelfTin snips
Cutting sheet metal and flashing
Condition: Serviceable, one of the older ones
On the shelfTorque wrench
Tightening fixings to a set figure
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
On the shelfTower guard rail set
Edge protection on a working platform
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfTower stabiliser outriggers
Widening the base of a tower
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfTry square
Marking and checking right angles
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfTurf cutter
Lifting turf cleanly for a new bed
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfUpholstery extraction tool
Sofas and car interiors
Condition: Good, checked over last month
On the shelfUpright carpet cleaner
Deep cleaning carpets and rugs
Condition: Sound, cable and plug replaced last winter
Out of serviceWallpaper scoring tool
Perforating vinyl before steaming
Condition: Good, minor scuffs to the handle
On the shelfWallpaper seam roller
Bedding seams flat without shine
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfWallpaper smoothing brush
Working air out from under a drop
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfWallpaper steam stripper
Lifting old paper without gouging the plaster
Condition: Good, checked over last month
Out of serviceWallpaper table trimmer
Trimming a drop square on the table
Condition: Excellent, barely used
On the shelfWatering can (10L)
Watering beds and containers
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On the shelfWet and dry vacuum
Site clean-up and spills
Condition: Sound, replacement grips fitted
On loanWet tile cutter
Clean cuts in ceramic and porcelain tile
Condition: Good, PAT tested in June
On the shelfWheelbarrow
Moving soil, compost and rubble
Condition: Good, cleaned and oiled after the last return
On loanWindow cleaning kit
Glass inside and out, with a pole
Condition: Very good, donated new last year
On the shelfWood chisel set
Paring and mortising timber
Condition: New blade fitted this spring
On the shelfWorkshop dust extractor
Collecting dust from saws and sanders
Condition: Fair — cosmetic wear only
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