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Recommended DIY Tools
We only recommend the tools that we use, love and buy ourselves either at The Goodlife Centre or in our own homes. We receive a small commission from Amazon if you purchase using the links below.
Amazon changes the models that they sell quite often so we try to keep this up to date.
Item | Image | Brand | Link and Description |
18V Cordless Combi Drill | Bosch 06039A3371 PSB 1800 LI-2 A user friendly drill that docks for charging without having to be removed from the drill body. Part of a range that fits many tools to one battery. Approx £90.00 | ||
18V Cordless Combi Drill | Ryobi ONE R18PD3-213S Part of a range that fits many DIY tools to the interchangeable battery. This link is for the drill, two batteries, charger and case. Approx £125.00 | ||
18V Cordless Combi Drill | Basic drill, with one battery and case Approx £50 | ||
18V Cordless Combi Drill | Dewalt 18V cordless combi drill. DeWalt are a favourite with professionals. This comes with one battery, charger and case. Approx £119.00 | ||
Corded drill | Makita HR2630 26 mm 3 Mode SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill. A strong and trustworthy drill with extra handle for support. Approx £115.00 | ||
Portable workbench | Black and Decker WM626-XJ Dual Height Workbench. The original folding portable workmate. Approx £95.00 | ||
Portable workbench | Portable workbench A light weight version of a folding workbench Approx £40.00 | ||
Goggles | Adjustable clear safety goggles. Approx £9.00 | ||
Gloves | Flexible, breathable gloves in various sizes. Approx £3.00 | ||
Tool box | Stanley STST1-75518 16" Toolbox with Metal latches. Approx £12.00 | ||
Quick grip clamps | Irwin Quik Grip clamps. 600mm (24") Medium-Duty Bar Clamp/Spreader. Consider 2 clamps to secure work. Approx £25.00 | ||
8" G - clamps | G-clampsThe traditional clamp can be made tighter than the Quikclamps but is slow to screw closed and more difficult to use alone. Approx £14.00 | ||
Screwdriver with hex bit holder | Stanley Fat Max Screwdriver with magnetic bit Adaptor125mm. Approx £7.20 | ||
Hex 'Ikea' bits | 4pcs 25mm Long 1/4" Hex Shank H4 Screwdriver Bits. An H4 fits many fittings used by IKEA. Approx £6.00 | ||
Bradawl | Bradawl Approx £3.00 | ||
Bits Set | Bosch Drill and Screwdriver Bit Set, 34 Pieces. Includes drill bits, scewdriver bits, magnetic bit holder and countersink. Approx £10.00 | ||
Mag bit | Stanley magnetic bit holder. Approx £3.00 | ||
Countersink | Countersink Drill Bit Set 12mm, 16mm, 19mm. Approx £6.00 | ||
Combination countersink set | 7Pcs Countersink Drill Bit Set with Stop Collars. To drill and countersink at the same time Approx £12.00. | ||
Tile drill bit for kit | Bosch Professional tile drill bit, 5 mm. Approx £4.00 | ||
Solid wall fixings | Solid wall fixings Approx £3.50 | ||
Hollow wall fixings | Plasterboard Hollow Cavity Drywall Plugs. Pack of 50. Approx £8.00 | ||
Cordless Rechargeable screwdriver | Bosch IXO cordless screwdriver. With (angle adapter, off-set angle adapter, 10 screwdriver bits, USB charger with metal case) Approx £65.00 | ||
Spirit Level | Stanley 230 mm/9 inch shock proof spirit level. Approx £10.00 | ||
Angle bracket9 x 7 inch | 10 pack white 9" x 7", wall mounted shelf brackets. Approx £9.00 | ||
Tape Measure | Stanley 5 metre metal, retractable measuring tape. Approx £16.00 | ||
Stud detector | Bosch Detector for metal and current. Maximum detection depth= 70mm. Requires 3 x AAA batteries. Approx £35.00. |