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    30mm channeling chisel?

    I've just had to return an Armeg 30mm channeling chisel because it snapped after 5 minutes use. The last one I had didn't fair well either, and at £40 + I'd expect them to last! Does anyone know of any other manufacturer of these, don't really want another Armeg because they are not the quality...
  2. D

    UK Looking for a back box sds sort of chisel

    Does any one know the name of this sds chisel in the photo I've had it a while but cannot find another or what it's called, it's great for doing neat back box cuts in brick
  3. R

    Hammers, Cold Chisel and Crow/Utility Bars

    I am looking on here for some hand tools: PRYMATE 5 Piece Multi Bar Pack - https://www.its.co.uk/pd/200566-PRYMATE-5-Piece-Multi-Bar-Pack-_ULT200566.htm I am unsure what Hammers, Cold Chisels and Utility bars, any advice is welcome.
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    Running cable behind skirting board

    Hi, now don't jump to conclusions, I need any advice on running cable vertically behind a skirting board not horizontally. Customer has large 1960's skirting boards approx. 250mm high, maybe higher, and has asked me to install new recessed sockets without removing the skirting board. A fairly...
  5. M

    Getting into a resin filled joint

    Hi all, Couldn't find existing thread on this. Need to get into a large resin filled joint on a 120mm 4 core SWA and wanted to know if there was a solution to dissolve it or is it a case of hammer and chisel like the old days. It is a cold cured, two part resin Kit from CTC. Any help...
  6. tombrooker84

    SDS Chisel

    Hello Guys, Just wondering what SDS chisel or channel bits, you use when cutting out your back boxes and channelling? I have a 70mm one, but its brutal, and I was wondering if you guys use a channel bit. Do you stick with brand names or just any old chisel bit from the web? Cheers Tom
  7. E

    sockets wired in 1.0mm 3 core flex

    Doing a re-wire for a customer who's had their kitchen redone recently and told me the electrics are fine.when I checked, they've all been wired using 1.0mm 3 core flex then sealed underneath tiles.I can't remove the tiles or pull through new cables.Is it permissable to leave it connected like...
  8. S

    Scutch Comb Chisel

    Need to get a scutch comb chisel mainly for general use cutting in back boxes. What size do most of you guys use 1" or 2"? Thanks All
  9. tombrooker84

    Wide SDS Chisel

    Hello Guys, Just read a thread on chiselling in back box, and been looking at wide sds chisels, are they any good, are there any particualr brands you stick by? Regards Tom
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    Has anyone had experience of chasing in brickwork?

    Good info, also as I am just used to surface laying this whole chase cutting is a bit of a new experience, now the chases has capping in it and has to be deep enough to accommodate it, the metal back boxes are 35mm deep so sometimes do you have to chase into the brickwork itself as sometimes you...
    • hutch6447
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    • anyone aus brick chase chasing chisel electrical work experience surface
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Australia
  11. E

    Tools for sale

    Hi guys just selling a few surplus tools to fund a new fishing reel. After having some problems recently with Royal Mail postage I would ideally prefer collection from Leeds area, however if you live too far away let me know and I will see what a courier would charge. What you get: Estwing...
  12. M

    Chisel help

    Hi Guys Help me out please .....Remember not lived in UK for 21 years ! I know the name of a sds chissel bit in Spanish but dont know what they are called in UK, just looking at prices as i'm due to visit UK in July. The bit im after is about 1inch wide like a long spoon handle for chassing Ta
    • mayfair
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    • aus chisel help
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Australia
  13. D

    Can I use SDS chisel bits on this drill that require roto stop?

    Hi I purchased this drill makita bhr241z a couple of months and would lke to use scutch type and challengling bits but not sure I can? Expert advice needed plaese!
  14. G

    Socket box sinker for brick

    Hi, is there a socket box sinker on the market that will work on older (Tougher) type house bricks, or is it just a case of good old lump hammer, chisel, and lots of holes with a masonry drill ??
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    Socket box sinker. (+ sds chasing chisel)

    Anyone use a socket box sinker ? I'm thinking the armed type. I've got 2 or 3 jobs lined up soon where I know I will be chopping out in brick. So I think now's the time to bite that particular bullet and lay out for one. ! Be grateful for any pointers Cheers.
  16. R

    SDS chisel - Heller or Makita

    Has anyone used Heller SDS chisels? I'm after a new channelling chisel and can get a good deal on one, or a Makita - are they any good as well? Nice one!
  17. L

    Chasing walls for light switches

    Hi all, I need to chase 4 walls for light switches shortly. Its in my own home. Had it re-wired few months back but due to time restrictions had to have wall mounted switches and trunking fitted. Was planning on using my sds drill then 25mm chisel, covering cable with pvc channeling. Any...
    • Lloydus
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    • aus chaser chasing chisel easier light switch switches walls
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Australia
  18. P

    Sockets in Brick

    Hi Im fitting some 2 gang metal back boxes into a brick wall but the bricks are crumbling and Im finding it very hard to get a flat back to the hole. Has any body got any tips to help remove the brick, im using a hammer and cole chisel. Many thanks guys.
    • pburley
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    • aus bonding brick chisel socket sockets welcome
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
  19. E

    Best way for lifting floorboards?

    Hi guys, could someone give me some advice on how you lift floorboards? If I am lifting one or two I usually just use my Fein multimaster to cut over the joist on each end and along the tongue. I was shown at college to use a floorboard saw but I find them so time consuming. My boss also...
    • eskimo39
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    • aus best blade boards chisel floorboards
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Australia

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