Independent Tool Reviews & Buying Guides for UK DIYers and Tradespeople
Your guide to the best power tools for DIY and home improvement in the UK. From drills and saws to grinders and sanders, we review, compare, and explain the tools you need for every project.
When shopping at Screwfix or Toolstation, you will notice that small angle grinders typically come in two standard sizes: 115mm (4.5-inch) and 125mm (5-inch). If you have recently upgraded from a 115mm model to a more powerful 125mm machine, you might find yourself with a drawer full of leftover 115mm slitting and grinding discs. The … Read more
Few things are more frustrating than being halfway through a clean cut into steel or stone only for your angle grinder to suddenly shut down. Whether it dies completely, stutters intermittently, or stops the second you apply pressure, a cutting-out grinder is a common problem with a few straightforward fixes. The exact cause usually depends … Read more
If you are laying a new garden patio or path, you will inevitably hit a point where a standard layout doesn’t perfectly fit your space. You will need to make precise cuts around drainage pipes, wall corners, or lawn borders. The short answer is yes, you absolutely can use an angle grinder to cut paving … Read more
We have all been there. You are halfway through a DIY project or a quick cutting job in the garden, you go to swap a worn-out slitting disc for a fresh one, and you realize your pin spanner wrench is nowhere to be found. Before you drop everything to run down to Screwfix, B&Q or … Read more
If you are setting up a home workshop, tackling a garage property restoration, or getting serious about DIY, buying power tools individually is an expensive mistake. Purchasing a bare tool body, a lithium-ion battery pack, and a dedicated mains charger separately quickly drains your budget. The smartest, most cost-effective entry point into any modern power … Read more
An oscillating multi-tool is only as good as the blade attached to it. Put a cheap, soft-steel blade on a £250 trade machine and it will dull in seconds when hitting a hidden frame nail; put a premium carbide blade on an entry-level tool and it will cut through tough materials effortlessy. Because multi-tool blades … Read more
If you’ve ever bought a fresh pack of multi-tool blades only to get back to the jobsite and discover they don’t fit your machine, you aren’t alone. Multi-tool blade fitment is one of the most confusing parts of owning an oscillating saw in the UK. With competing standards like Universal OIS, Starlock, StarlockPlus, and StarlockMax, … Read more
Whether undercutting door architraves during laminate installation, making clean plunge cuts into plasterboard, or stripping grout from bathroom tiles, an oscillating multi-tool is the ultimate problem-solver on any UK jobsite or home DIY project. Because oscillating multi-tools use tight, rapid side-to-side micro-vibrations rather than rotating blades, they can slice through timber, nails, and copper pipework … Read more
Disclaimer: UK Tool Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. If you’re new to DIY, choosing your first angle grinder can feel overwhelming. Different sizes, power levels, discs, and brands — it’s a lot. The good news? Beginners don’t … Read more
Cutting metal with an angle grinder is one of the most useful DIY skills you can learn. Whether you’re trimming bolts, cutting steel pipe, shaping sheet metal, or working on garden or home repairs, an angle grinder makes the job fast and accurate. This guide gives you a clear, safe, step‑by‑step method for cutting metal, … Read more