Did you know? Andreas Stihl patented the first electric chainsaw in 1926 and the first petrol chainsaw in 1929 — earning the title Father of the Chainsaw.
Did you know? Johan Petter Johansson invented the modern adjustable wrench (spanner) in 1892 while working at Bahco — the tool used by every tradesperson today.
Did you know? A British company that manufactures router cutters, saw blades, and the famous AirShield Pro — one of the first powered respirators for woodworkers.
Did you know? Invented the first portable circular saw in 1927 and pioneered the dust extraction system that is now standard in professional workshops.
Did you know? Started by making carbon-filament lamps. The Philips head screw was NOT invented by Philips — it was invented by Henry F. Phillips, a completely different person.
Did you know? One of the oldest British chemical manufacturers, originally producing turpentine substitute. Their wood preservers have protected UK homes for over 145 years.
Did you know? The name comes from "Cuprum" (Latin for copper) and "Naphthol" — copper naphthenate was the original wood preservative formula invented in 1911.
Did you know? British General (BG) has been the UK's go-to brand for electrical accessories since WWII. Their white moulded sockets are installed in millions of British homes.
Did you know? Originally a mail-order screws company called "Woodscrew Supply Company". Now the UK's largest multi-channel trade supplier with 870+ stores and same-day Click & Collect.
Did you know? Owned by Travis Perkins Group, Toolstation grew from a single store to 580+ branches in just 20 years — opening a new store almost every week.
Did you know? ITS (Industrial Tool Supplies) is one of the UK's largest independent tool retailers, known for competitive pricing and fast delivery across their 30+ trade counters.
Did you know? Named after founders Richard Block and David Quayle. B&Q opened the UK's first warehouse-style DIY store in 1980, changing how Britons shop for home improvement.
Did you know? A fast-growing online-only tool retailer specialising in premium brands like Milwaukee, Makita, and DeWalt with competitive pricing and expert product knowledge.
Did you know? Started as a small family business, Power Tool Mate has become one of the UK's most trusted online power tool specialists with over 100,000 satisfied customers.
Did you know? Tools4Trade is known for their detailed product videos and expert reviews, helping tradespeople make informed buying decisions before purchasing.
Did you know? Famous for their massive 25,000 sq ft flagship store in Devon — a destination for woodworkers worldwide. They manufacture their own brand of lathes and machinery.
Did you know? SGS specialises in air compressors, generators, and workshop equipment. They design and manufacture many products under their own brand name.
Did you know? Toolden has rapidly grown into a go-to online store for tradespeople, known for their clean website design, fast shipping, and excellent customer service.
Did you know? City Electrical Factors (CEF) is the UK's largest electrical wholesaler with over 450 trade counters. They hold £150M+ of stock for same-day availability.
Did you know? One of the oldest companies in the UK, Travis Perkins traces its origins to 1797. The group also owns Toolstation, Wickes, and several other major trade brands.
Did you know? Power Tool World is a family-run business that has grown into one of the North East's largest power tool retailers with a massive online catalogue.
The Trend Door Fitting Pack gives you all the accessories you need to fit doors and install locks with ease. The Trend TR37X12TC 12mm x 63mm 12 Two Flute Cutter gives a clean finish to abrasive materials such as chipboard, MDF, plywood and certain hardwoods. Teflon coated, micro grain tungsten carbide tipped cutters for cutting the most abrasive materials to give extra long life. Ideal for use with Trend lock jig. Shank 12 Diameter 12mm Cut54mm The Trend TR12X14TC 12mm x 19mm 14 Two Flute Cutter gives a clean finish to abrasive materials such as chipboard, MDF, plywood and certain hardwoods. Teflon coated, micro grain tungsten carbide tipped cutters for cutting the most abrasive materials to give extra long life. Ideal for use with Trend hinge lock jigs. When using with lock jig you may need to use an auger drill bit to deepen the mortise. Shank 14 Diameter 12mm Cut 19mm The Trend HJIGA 2 piece hinge jig is a portable template set designed for recessing hinges in wooden doors frames, the unique 2 piece design splits into two pieces for easy transportation. Easy to use with minimal setting-up helps complete the job both accurately quickly. The hinge jig is quick and simple to set up as the hinge is used as the pattern. Ideal for use on site or workshop increasing productivity with clean and accurate recesses achieved every time. Four apertures for fire door requirements. Suitable for timber based doors square butt hinges, it can be used on both inside outside doors. The HJIGA can be used with most routers with a 14 collet, although a Unibase may be required for some routers. A long reach cutter will be required TRE14TR12 or PRO14RC12 12mm diameter with 70mm overall length. Hinge sizes possible Length min 67mm, Length max 127mm. Width min 9.5mm, Width Max 35mm. Door sizes possible Height min 1955mm, Height max 2100mm. The Trend LOCKJIG Lock Jig uses a set of interchangeable templates and, with a router, will cut the mortise as well as the face-plate recess for popular door locks. The Trend Lock Jig is suitable for most common sash mortise deadlocks, with up to 3 deep mortises, a 78 or 1 face-plate. Deeper mortises can be achieved with a suitable size auger bit. The jig ensures fast, clean and accurate results on doors 34mm to 58mm thick, even in hardwood. The Trend Lock Jig features CNC precision manufactured plates body for maximum accuracy and prolonged life. The Trend Lock Jig requires a plunge router fitted with a 30mm guide bush plus a 12mm long reach cutter TRE12TR37. Compatibility Must be used with a 30mm guide bush and a 12mm diameter cutter. For deep mortises a heavy duty router should be used.