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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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  1. C

    Donating tools???

    My new toy has landed and if I'm honest there is no way someone would want to buy my rubi rail saw. Could it be any use in Africa or any other developing country ? Who would take it ?
  2. High Peak Tiling

    The top 10 essential tools for any Tilers bag

    1. Tape measure 2. Floor trowel 3. Wall trowel 4. Boat/1ft level 5. Grout float 6. Set square 7. Tile nippers 8. Sealant gun 9. Crayon/felt tip/chippy's pencil 10. Stanley knife
  3. C

    Tools for new tilers

    I exclude apprentices in this thread, it's more aimed at people doing short courses for a career change. I've seen a few posts lately from new guys looking for advice on what tools to buy so I will try and give you the best advice. Ok you have done your course and you are ready to take on...
  4. C

    R5 Half Bullnose and R20 (40mm) Full Bullnose ATS Diamond Tools.

    More stuff in this week, one of these will be of more interest to the readership here than the other. R5mm Half Bullnose Profiling tool - or Pencil edge. Designed to put an R5mm quarter round radius on your work piece. Our mason customers have asked for this size to use as a finish for under...
  5. C

    Segmented laser welded stone cutting blades ATS Diamond Tools

    New this week - Super premium Laser welded stone cutting blades in various sizes - we have stocked the 150mm for a while which has sold well so we expanded the range. These are more suited to masons and landscapers as they are formulated for cutting hard and very natural stone as opposed to...
  6. C

    Turbo Cup Grinding Wheels 100mm M14 ATS Diamond Tools.

    New in this week, Turbo Cup Grinding Wheels. Aluminium backed to make them lighter with a M14 fitting to go straight onto your variable speed grinder - ideal operating speed circa 5000 - 6000 rpm - A full speed grinder would get a little hairy using these. These are dual use items. Our Stone...
  7. B

    New tools this week

    Think I might treat myself to some new trowels this week and possibly new manual and electric tile cutters. Does anyway have any recommendations?
  8. A

    110v tiling tools.

    After doing residential work for the last 12 years all of my power tools are 240v. I'm intending on filling any gaps in work on sites so i'm now after doubling everything up of what i got in 110v versions. Please PM me if anyone has any 110v stuff there looking to off load.
  9. kilty55

    ats diamond tools

    hi all,good write ups for ats on the hole corers has anyone used the grinder blades? cheers jamie:thumbsup:
  10. D

    New tools :)

    I've had a splurge on new tools today! Really given the bank account a good seeing to:drool5: misses not to happy tho makita circular saw ( body only ) Mikita site radio with battery, new tile float, grout float, laser level and a shed load of bits and bobs:yikes: Roll on next week when they...
  11. D

    spray your tools with this

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r5Qt8z2WJ4&feature=youtu.be just think where you could use this then ? :thumbsup:
  12. J

    Any tools for a New Starter!!

    Hi, I am on the look out for any second hand tools (that are still in working order!!) to equip myself for the industry. Any and all tools needed/considered. If you have anything you think I may be interested in the please PM me. Thanks
  13. P

    best place for wholesale tools?

    As the title says, im currently searching for a wholesale supplier where I can buy items in bulk for a reduced rate. for example, trowels, spacers, washboys, washboy sponges ect. Not looking for any cutters or high spec tools, just the niggly items that you have to go out and renew week after...
  14. S

    new tools

    any one got the flex wet polisher variable speed ?
  15. S

    USA american power tools

    can you use american power tools over here in the uk? i know that they run on 110v and we use 110v on building sites, but wanted to know is it just a matter of switching the plugs over to the same as our 110v plugs? I know that the Hz is different and may affect the speed of the tool.
  16. J

    Best buy basic tools for starting out

    As a newcomer to the industry I am putting together my tool kit. I need to add my adhesive trowels and grout floats and was after some recommendations please! Whilst I do prefer quality tools, I am restricted by budget and am looking at the "budget" end of the market (with the aim of replacing...
  17. area tiling

    Tools you couldn't be without!

    Left my harrris scraper at home today:mad2: , and it got me thinking, is their any tools that you could not be without during your days work, other than the obvious cuttters, grinders levels and mixers! Iuse my scraper for everything from buttering tiles, lifting tiles scraping out the buckets...
  18. I

    Silverline tools

    Anyone used this brand of tools? Just come across a few bits and pieces, seems very cheap which would suggest poor quality. Are they just a budget brand?
  19. S

    best and worst tools bought in 2012

    At this tims of year I start thinking about my plans for next year and look back on the good and bad bits of the last 12 months Some of the tools I bought this year have worked out to be great and some not so good and are hardly used 1.7inch grinder cup wheel and a bosch 9inch dust collection...
  20. I

    Anyone get any tools in their stocking?

    My wonderful wife has been super sneaky and got me the stabila LAX50 laser level. She even went so far as to get David at tradetiler to make sure the packaging had no tradetiler branding on it, so even if I signed for it I wouldn't realise where it was from! Once again tradetiler providing that...
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