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Makita 50th anniversary competition

|Date: 16 May, 2022

Makita 50th anniversary competition

To conclude our Toolbox series with Makita, we are giving one lucky reader the chance to get their hands ...

To conclude our Toolbox series with Makita, we are giving one lucky reader the chance to get their hands on the DK0014G202 XGT 40VMax 2piece Combo Kit – in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversar ...

16 May, 2022
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The tools you need when working on loft conversions

|Date: 12 May, 2022

The tools you need when working on loft conversions

In the next instalment of our Toolbox series with Makita, the team look at the tools you should keep clos ...

In the next instalment of our Toolbox series with Makita, the team look at the tools you should keep close at hand when working on loft conversions. When it comes to sizing batons and joists, the Maki ...

12 May, 2022
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Tools and equipment products – March 2022

|Date: 18 March, 2022

Tools and equipment products – March 2022

PLUNGE ROUTER Driven by a powerful 1,100W motor, the Makita UK RP1111C Plunge Router with ¼” collet, deli ...

PLUNGE ROUTER Driven by a powerful 1,100W motor, the Makita UK RP1111C Plunge Router with ¼” collet, delivers 8,000-27,500 rpm with a plunge depth capacity of up to 57mm. The RP1803 - ½” Plunge Router ...

18 March, 2022
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Top products to make tiling effortless

|Date: 7 March, 2022

Top products to make tiling effortless

In the latest instalment of our Toolbox series with Makita, the team explore the products that help make ...

In the latest instalment of our Toolbox series with Makita, the team explore the products that help make tiling effortless. Prepping surfaces When prepping surfaces with plyboard sheets or backing boa ...

7 March, 2022
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Must-have tools for constructing ‘shoffices’

|Date: 8 February, 2022

Must-have tools for constructing ‘shoffices’

The team at Makita look at the power tools and accessories that professionals should keep close at hand w ...

The team at Makita look at the power tools and accessories that professionals should keep close at hand when constructing ‘shoffices’. As a result of the pandemic, and subsequent restrictions, many wo ...

8 February, 2022
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Tools and equipment products – January 2022

|Date: 19 January, 2022

Tools and equipment products – January 2022

PLIERS The Knipex TwinGrip Slip Joint Pliers can be used to grip and loosen stuck bolts and screws, even ...

PLIERS The Knipex TwinGrip Slip Joint Pliers can be used to grip and loosen stuck bolts and screws, even with a worn profile. An asymmetrical pipe grip ensures that flat workpieces can also be machine ...

19 January, 2022
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Must-have tools for window fitting

|Date: 12 January, 2022

Must-have tools for window fitting

Next up in our series with Makita, the team look at the tools that can help make window fitting a breeze. ...

Next up in our series with Makita, the team look at the tools that can help make window fitting a breeze. The first must-have tool for replacing windows is Makita’s DJR186 18V LXT Reciprocating Saw. I ...

12 January, 2022
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January 2022 free for all

|Date: 22 December, 2021

January 2022 free for all

Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter ev ...

Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter every single competition from the January issue simply by filling in your details at the bottom o ...

22 December, 2021
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Makita’s top products tradespeople need during winter

|Date: 6 December, 2021

Makita’s top products tradespeople need during winter

In the next instalment of our Toolbox series with Makita, the team will be looking at the products that a ...

In the next instalment of our Toolbox series with Makita, the team will be looking at the products that all tradespeople need during the winter months. Lighting Regardless of the trade you work in, th ...

6 December, 2021
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Tell us about estimating and win a Makita drill

|Date: 23 November, 2021

Tell us about estimating and win a Makita drill

The admin of being a builder. You either love it or hate it. We’d love your thoughts on estimating in pa ...

The admin of being a builder. You either love it or hate it. We’d love your thoughts on estimating in particular – are you all about the details or just want your quotes done as quick as possible? T ...

23 November, 2021
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