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These are the tools behind every Mr Idea's DIY build. I use them in my workshop every week, and you'll see the same ones in my videos.
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Machines
Machines
Table Saw - 255mm with Rack & Pinion
Table Saw - 255mm with Rack & Pinion
My main cutting tool. I use it to cut every panel to size so each piece is square and the joints line up cleanly.
Sliding Mitre Saw Double Bevel - 305mm
Sliding Mitre Saw Double Bevel - 305mm
My go-to for quick, accurate crosscuts and angled cuts. Perfect for cutting parts to exact length, so every piece of a build matches.
R55 1/4" Router with Intelligent Speed Control & 3 Bases
R55 1/4" Router with Intelligent Speed Control & 3 Bases
Used for rounding over edges, cutting grooves and shaping details. The speed control keeps cuts clean across different timbers.
Finish Nailer - 18 Gauge with Silent Compressor
Finish Nailer - 18 Gauge with Silent Compressor
Fixes small parts and trim in place quickly and neatly, holding them while the glue sets. The quiet compressor makes it easy to use without filling the workshop with noise. The model I use is currently out of stock, so the button shows the other nailers Rutlands has.
Brushless Random Orbital Sander
Brushless Random Orbital Sander
Smooths every surface before you finish or paint. The dust extractor keeps the workshop cleaner and the finish smoother.
Cyclone Dust Collector with 20L Drum
Cyclone Dust Collector with 20L Drum
Sits between my tools and the vacuum and catches most of the dust and chips before they reach the filter. Keeps the workshop cleaner and the vacuum working at full power.
Clamps & Joinery
Clamps & Joinery
Spring Edge Band Clamps – 70mm (pack of 6)
Spring Edge Band Clamps – 70mm (pack of 6)
Quick to fit and great for holding edges and thin strips in place while the glue dries.
Pocket Hole Jig
Pocket Hole Jig
Makes strong, hidden screw joints quickly. Ideal for frames, boxes and anything that needs to be sturdy without visible fixings.
Castors with Brake - 100m - Pack of 4
Castors with Brake - 100m - Pack of 4
Make my workshop kit mobile, so I can move it where I need it and lock it firmly in place while I work.
Aluminium Sash Clamps (1200mm, pack of 6)
Aluminium Sash Clamps (1200mm, pack of 6)
Hold everything tightly while the glue sets so the joints stay square and strong.
125mm Net Abrasive Discs – (80–320 grit)
125mm Net Abrasive Discs – (80–320 grit)
The discs I use on my orbital sander. The mesh design lets dust pass straight through, so they clog less and last longer. I usually start at 120 grit and work up to a smooth finish.
Machine and Tool Wax
Machine and Tool Wax
Keeps my table saw top slick, so timber slides through smoothly, and helps protect bare metal from rust.
Japanese Camellia Oil
Japanese Camellia Oil
A light, traditional oil I use to protect blades and hand tools from rust between jobs.
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