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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. M

    tool box or bag?

    What are people preferences a tool box or bag?
  2. M

    Pipefitters Mate (Required Tools)

    I have recently been offered a Pipefitters mate job on a shopping centre development and wondered what tools I would be required to take with me. Any suggestions would be helpful. Darren
  3. D

    Back on the tools!! recently Joined

    Hello fellow plumbers!! Was busy in London quite a few years back plumbing, refurbs etc, & moved to Somerset to be nearer to mum & the "Old Man" who are getting on a bit now!!!! But work has been so slow, had to do window cleaning for a bit & my brain died lol!! Only doing little odd jobs...
  4. L

    Trainee ACS in Wolverhampton area- own van and tools

    Hi guys, My names Lucan. I'm 34 (35 next week lol) I'm a trainee gas engineer and I'm currently trying to finish off my ACS portfolio. I'm looking for someone who does fire installs and services, cookers also. Ive been with an engineer who's sub contracted to fit Valiant Boilers as part of...
  5. jonnyswamp

    Van done over, tools lifted

    Had my van done last night and all my corded and cordless power tools have gone After talking to police and others, it seems there is a "master" type ford transit key available from amazon for around 25 quid which will open various models, including dead locks 4 or 5 transits got robbed in my...
  6. U

    Gas safe engineer job Essex/London

    Share this about please everyone, thanks: JOB ADVERT FOR LONDON & ESSEX AREA JLC PROPERTY SERVICES LTD are based in Basildon Essex. Gas Safe Engineer Required Full time PAYE: OTE £50,000 plus per annum. (Based on £24,000 basic plus commission) 15 plate van supplied, fuel & tools. Holiday...
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  7. 1Steven

    Self employed

    Hello, I am going self employed at the end of the month and would be grateful for any positive tips to smooth the path! Many thanks.
  8. J

    Watermeters

    Many meters were installed 20 years or more ago and it is increasingly common to find the isolation valve compromised. Local utility will normally attend within 72 hours but emergency situations at times dictate a more direct approach. What tools from the tool bag do others find useful.
  9. hammers4spanner

    Mini saw

    Just bought on of those mini saws today what a cracking piece of kit BOOM
  10. P

    A few Milwaukee power tools

    I have a few Milwaukee power tools for sale. All tools are used but in great condition as I am a little OCD about my tools. I have two 18 volt 1/2" hammer drills. I am asking 40£ for one and 50£ for the other one as it is newer and in better condition. I also have a 1/4" impact driver for 45£...
  11. C

    Tools Stolen

    Hi all, Unfortunately yesterday evening the van and shed was broken into!! Both propacs gone, all bahco socketry, all wera hand tools, ally rigid grips, about 3k in total gone!! Happened in CV7 Coventry, if anyone gets offered anything on the cheap please let us know. I hope the consurance...
  12. Best

    For anyone with Hilti tools

    I see Hilti are doing their run up to Christmas offers again. The Hilti 22volt range starts at £135 for tool body and case. Good deal especially if you have charger and batteries. https://www.hilti.co.uk/winterwarmers-mif
  13. P

    Hilti SDS drill or Bosch?

    My old 850W Bosch SDS seems to have lost some of its punch after 8 years of abuse (mainly mixing plaster!) I want to buy another drill with my scrap money (will be around £200). Drill will be a stand by and will continue to use the old one until it dies...
  14. gmartine

    Knipex handtools

    Quite good prices, 10% off first order (code MC3917) and free delivery. ROVORi | Hand Tools Thought these quickset were handy... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6SkEOsWtn0
  15. G

    Value for money tools

    Every now and again someone pops in asking for drill advice on a tight budget or apprentices looking to grow a tool collection trawling through the clearance sections on a few websites and noticed 18v 4ah li on Bosch drill and impact driver kits going for reasonable rates. ok it's not makita or...
  16. Robert Tyrrell

    Vent sizing tool

    I've seen these things used by others to gauge the size of an existing free air vent and I wondered if any of you know where I could get one as I can't find them on the net? As far as I can remember, it looks like a piece of stepped rod with each 'step' being a different diameter in mm.
  17. S

    Pipe threading tools

    Can anyone recommend a good kit for threading steel pipe?
  18. A

    Can you recommend me a set of ratchet swivel head spanners and where to get.

    As title says. Hoping to pick up today so if anyone knows somewhere that sells a decent set for a reasonable price that would be great. Thanks
  19. G

    Plumbers Merchants in East London / Essex

    Hi Chaps Can anyone recommend a good merchants where i can get some basic tools of the trade, not screwfix and the like, proper plumber merchants. Find screw fix expensive and never have a great selection of stuff. East London / Essex way if possible Cheers
  20. Dan

    TradeTiler.com for Tiling Tools

    Worth plugging Tradetiler Home page - He's a tool sponsor from our tiling forum, has some really good prices. David Neave is the owner, and he's most likely to pick up the phone when you ring. Small family business that does what he can to get stuff to you FAST. Can often order quite late on...
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