Tools and Things

In order to maintain a decent level of efficiency, the tools and equipment we use have to remain available, maintained and competently used.

However, most tools, especially the power tools, are nothing without the accessories, attachments and power sources required to make them useful.

Lets face it, what is a circular saw without a blade, a drill driver without a bit or a portable jigsaw without a battery.

Often these things are looked over by the end clients but are a constant thought for most professionals and a continuous cost that creeps in from time without fail.

Now, the tools themselves are a personal preference: DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Hilti, Erbauer and so on and the selection is often driven by cost. However, the one thing that remains constant between all power tools, are the accessories and attachments need to make them useful.

As a result, I have compiled a list of items (Consumables) that I use on a regular basis with links on where I also get them. Full disclaimer, many of the links provided will be affiliate links, this is no additional cost you, but the pennies received from using the links is appreciated. We have no affiliation with the sellers and we are not being specifically paid to promote their items. The links can be used as ideas and you can shop around to your hearts content.

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• Metabo Wall Chaser Blades - https://amzn.to/3ZEhJSA

  These make light work of most concrete, brick and masonry materials with the blade designed in a way to leave very little to no material left in the chase.

  

• Metabo Compatible Vacuum Bags - https://amzn.to/4g0ATbh

  A Pack of 5 cleaner bags compatible with Metabo ASR 25 L SC, ASR 35 ACP/L/M/H

  By emptying a bag 2/3 times, you can make these last however doing so may decrease the suction capabilities of the vacuum. I'd play it by ear.

  

• Dewalt 18V 4ah Battery - https://amzn.to/3BdC7ki

  

• Dewalt 18V 5ah Battery - https://amzn.to/3BslWPY

  More powerful and longer use per charge than the 4ah and only a few quid more expensive.

  

• Quick Release Multitool Blades - https://amzn.to/3VqiJHr

  60 Blades for just over £20 is a no brainer. For the same price you get 5 blades at your local electrical retailer.

  
  

• Universal Jigsaw Blades - https://amzn.to/4fZGAGo

  3x 5packs. Should last you a few jobs, unless your chewing on them.

  
  

• Circular Saw Blade - https://amzn.to/3VrBTg6

  165mm Blade which is perfect for my cordless DeWalt circular saw. ***Make sure you find the size that is right for what you have***

  

• PH2 Posi Drill Driver Bits - https://amzn.to/49sG4hM

I have spares for my spares, not all are the same but these have the benefit of reach. cant go too wrong.

These are just a few of the things we have to replenshish from time to time during out work weeks but is just a idea of some of the items we have to keep topped up so that we can do the jobs we need to do.

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