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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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    Precision angles - level tools

    For those who may want to measure gradients and angles a little more precisely I can recommend this as a good starter company and piece of equipment. Metrology and Quality Services...
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    Where do you clean your tools and buckets?

    Good morning, I clean them in the bathroom. Even taking as much adhesive as I can there's still a good bit left for an every day thing. Could this block the bath? Where do you clean yours?
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    Extra Large format tiles..

    Bathroom tiles 3000x1200mm floor and wall. What tools do you reccomend? Any install tips is much appreciated..
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    Half sized Trowel ever seen one ?

    Has anyone ever seen or know where I can buy one of these half sized notched trowels? Perfect for soap dish’s and kitchen splash Back hard to reach areas. Troxell USA make and sell them but don’t ship to the uk.
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    It’s cheap tools Friday

    Picked up a 900mm box level for £3.00 today in Homebase! Okay it’s not all singing all dancing but just leaning it on a wall makes everyone think you know what you’re doing and even if I hammer in the screws the joiner has left proud on wall I still get my money for it back from the scrappy...
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    PRO TILER TOOLS BLACK FRIDAY

    Evening Guys, Hope you are all well, just a quick post to inform you of our BLACK FRIDAY SALE, we have items at special prices throughout the weekend. These can be seen on either www.******************* or here on our sister site in the black Friday category: BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND - -...
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    Anyone used Northants Tools or Lilley Tile and Stone?

    Hi Everyone, I've been lurking about on this forum for a while now as I am (attempting) to redo my bathroom so thank you all for some really great advice and information I've already got from you! I'm looking at buying some Kerdi Board (12.5mm to put straight on to stud walls then tile over)...
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    Recommended tile cutter / tools

    Hi New to tiling and soon to be taking an NVQ course. I'm starting to think about what tools and kit I need and would like somebody who is in the know to give me a few pointers please. Can somebody please advise me on the best tile cutter to purchase to get me on my way in my new trade and...
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    Tiles made from titanium!

    I bought some of wickes urban grey ceramic floor tiles with a view to laying them this week. However, I needed to make a few cuts using the hand tile saw, which I have used many times with ease. Will the saw make a dent in these tiles...No...It defo says they are ceramic, but I'm totally baffled...
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    It’s New tools tuesdays

    i popped into topps tiles to pick up a Rubi 40ltr tub bucket and free trowel for £12. I bought the bucket to make life easier cleaning as was told it’s pretty tough.
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    Tools from ALDI starting tomorrow.

    As title says, not a lot of interesting stuff, but some cheap consumables. Sunday 10th September - ALDI UK - https://www.aldi.co.uk/c/specialbuys/dates/2017-09-10?q=%3Apopular&page=0
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    Introduce myself. Giuseppe from Montolit Tiling Tools

    Hi guys, I am Giuseppe and I'm one of the responsible of Montolit Tiling Tools. I just joined this forum because many tile setters from UK and Ireland recommended me to be part of this great forum. Yes. I work for a manufacturer but who knows me already know that I try to provide technical...
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    Stolen tools : Worth checking North London

    White Heart lane market, Saturday and Sunday . FAR TOO many dealers selling very high end gear . tens of thousands worth. Some new and very new. Some will have fresh "grinder marks" :-( Looks like whole sites and workshops are been done and sold on. Huge dewalt type site boxes full of...
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    DIY New ideas for tools the diy way

    Pity about this but I tried to get a few photos but got thrown out for not getting their permission! Was on holiday and was walking through a shopping centre that was getting a refurb. There were a group of tilers doing a large floor with large format tiles. Some were mixing and pouring slc on...
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    Mix m8 mixer for grout/adhesive

    Hi all, has anyone used or tried one of these? Are they any good. I'm thinking of getting one mainly for mixing grout
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    Cardinal sin - tools

    I forgot to clean my tools after spreading tile adhesive, because I was so tired. Now in a bit of a state, is there any easy way of cleaning them please?
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    BAL Kubala grout float review

    I received a kubala grout float to try and give a review. In comparison to my Rubi float it had the same footprint size. But I noticed it was a lot lighter and it looked thinner. I used it to grout 3.5m2 of floor tiles and found it incredibly light in my hand and was leaving very clean lines. I...
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    For Sale Tiling Tools For Sale

    I'm selling all my tools as one job lot: Rubi TS60 Plus (measuring arm missing) Rubi TS40 Plus Dewalt cordless dc410 angle grinder (dead battery) no charger Makita 110 angel grinder Vitrex 1400w power mixer 110v Dewalt D25123K hammer drill 110v tranny 2 sockets Alpro knee pads Alpro cushion...
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    marcrist ck 850 blade advice

    decided to try one in me husqy ts230 ...been using ats continuous over the last 12 months..nice blade but life span is poor imo ..been doing a lot off big porc recently ..door casings ..splay cuts etc so the wet saws had some hammer ..have i done right or wat ..i spend big money on blades over...
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    BAL Kubala hand tools now in the UK

    I've been tiling for last 16 years or so. I've noticed that pro tilers use great tile cutters but often overlook hand tools. How often you bought trowel that lasted 2 jobs? I sometimes struggled with bad grout float for weeks. It all changed when I started to use Kubala tools from Poland. In...
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