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A tool is an object that can extend an individual's ability to modify features of the surrounding environment. Although many animals use simple tools, only human beings, whose use of stone tools dates back hundreds of millennia, have been observed using tools to make other tools. Early tools, made of such materials as stone, bone, and wood, were used for preparation of food, hunting, manufacture of weapons, and working of materials to produce clothing and useful artifacts. The development of metalworking made additional types of tools possible. Harnessing energy sources such as animal power, wind, or steam, allowed increasingly complex tools to produce an even larger range of items, with the Industrial Revolution marking an marked inflection point in the use of tools. The introduction of automation allowed tools to operate with minimal human supervision, further increasing the productivity of human labor.

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  1. Matturner

    Free remote diagnosing tool for iPhone (to cut down callouts)

    Hello guys, I just wanted to share with you a thing I made. I myself am an IT engineer often doing callouts, or home visits if you prefer. I was fed up with the amount of time I waste by going to the client only to find, that the fix is trivial and I could have solved it on the phone, or that I...
  2. P

    Cordless power tools

    Hi all, hope this is in the right place. So this weekend some delightful charmer broke into my van and made off with all my Bosch 18v battery tools. Grinder, Jigsaw, multitool, brushless combi/impact set, SDS, Radio, light and my Metabo core drill. plus drill bits chisel bits, spare batteries...
  3. cr0ft

    Started on the tools at my new job today!

    Just when you think you are getting on top of the learning, you go and get a job maintaining commercial properties! Expect lots of photos of stuff being uploaded in the next few days and me asking lots of questions to you commercial types about why things are plumbed how they are and what...
  4. cr0ft

    Tools going on Ebay - Sneak Preview :)

    So the first lot of my tools are going on Ebay. Auction starts on Thursday at 7pm and will run till Sunday 18th at 7pm. These are the auction links for the tools detailed below. They won't come active until Thursday at 7pm, just wanted you all to know about them as there's been some interest...
  5. cr0ft

    First lot of tools up for sale

    All in good working order unless defects stated. The Hilti TE7-C is a 230v corded tool. Price for this would be £150 based on a new price of £294. If you want a Hilti cordless drill (amazing by the way) we have 3x Hilti SFH 22-A for sale. Each one comes boxed with 2x batteries with plenty of...
  6. D

    Claiming back for tools and washing uniform?

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had claimed back the tax for buying tools and washing their uniform? I've had a look online and it seems to be a bit of a minefield and wondered how you guys did it? Cheers, Dave
  7. D

    What power tools?

    Hi all I will soon hopefully be moving from my current employer to my new one to carry on my apprenticeship and I will be doing new build site work 1st and 2nd fix and I need to supply my own power tools(battery kit). Could you please roughly advise me on what make to go for and what actual...
  8. M

    Commercial tools?

    Hi guys. I normally only work on domestic stuff so all my tools are obviously geared to that. My question is what sort of tools do you guys use for working with 54mm compression fittings? And copper threads? Thanks.
  9. A

    Is there a gas engineer full tool bundle I can buy?

    Hi, I'm about to start a gas engineering course and I'm trying to buy all the tools beforehand. Does anyone else know if there's a full tool kit available from anywhere?
  10. G

    Van broken into - all power tools stolen

    Word of warning, the van was dead locked all round with expensive dead locks http://www.locks4vans.co.uk/products_locks_deadlocks.html No problem what so ever the side door was just bent back and in they go. The locksmith is now saying have a Clifford alarm fitted in stead of locks Stay safe...
  11. P

    Buying tools as an apprentice (tax refund?)

    Hello, I'm a first year apprentice wanting to buy my own tools so I can eventually start doing foreigners on weekends. I know if you're self employed you can claim the tax back. So what I want to know is if i can claim tax back as a emoloyeed apprentice. Im on £3.40 an hour so dont pay...
  12. A

    Self employed start-up costs

    Hi I'am looking to be a self employed plumber/ Gas engineer in the near future but i wanted to know what are the costs and what will i need to purchase or have as mandatory i.e liability insurance and any other insurance , tools, van etc some guidance would be very helpful. Thank you in advance.
  13. AlexGas

    Horley plumber offers reward for return of tools worth £10,000...

    Horley plumber offers reward for return of tools worth £10,000 after his van is stolen | Surrey Mirror
  14. Best

    More tools

    I called into a Lidl warehouse clearance and discovered nearly everything was being further reduced to clear. It was a buy one, get any other item of same price free. I know this l-ion rechargeable screwdriver/torch ain't going to do heavy work, but I had to buy these and other things at £5...
  15. rpm

    20% off Bosch tools

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  16. M

    Taking on an apprentice

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  17. S

    Effective Tools to save time

    I have recently moved from an hourly rate to price work on new build sites. I was wondering if there are any experienced plumbers who have been on price work that can recommend some handy tools or methods to get things done a bit quicker without compromising the quality. Simple things I have...
  18. K

    Work placement needed for hot water/central heating portfolio.

    Hi. I'm close to the finishing line on my gas course but before I can complete it I needed to create a portfolio in plumbing levels 2 and 3 for hot water and central heating only. All it is are few photos of me performing some tasks to cover the relevant requirements. I don't have any previous...
  19. F

    Top 10 tools you always use

    Hi, I would like to know what are the top 10 stuff or tools you like to have always on hand. Are there screws, duct tabe or screwdrivers, you always use. I excluded the Plumber wrench:smile5:, because i think most of you already have 3 arm just for it. Let me know, I looking for an inspiration...
  20. Super Mario

    Tool box for installs?

    What sort of tool box do you use for install work like boilers and bathrooms
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