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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. Lou

    Plumbing tools

    Plumbing tools are essential for anyone doing their plumbing job. We also have tool talk on the Tilers Forum here and we have Electricians tool chat here!
  2. Dan

    What's in your toolbag?

    What's in YOUR toolbag? Please reply let us know and I'll compile a big list in the first post.
  3. Plumbing Tools | Under £30/$25 That Every Plumber Needs

    Plumbing Tools | Under £30/$25 That Every Plumber Needs

    10 of the best Plumbing Tools for under $25 that every plumber should have in their plumbing tool bag.
  4. F

    Advice on press fit tools

    Hi All Looking to purchase a press fit tool and considering many brands. I don’t do a lot of pipe work, so don’t need a heavy duty one. Hot works are becoming a thing of the past. Any recommendations?
  5. B

    Essential Plumbing Tools

    Hey all, First post here, am an avid DIY'er and I'm putting in my mother-in-law's bathroom this weekend, this will be the 3rd bathroom that I've put in, however, I always get by with the poor tools that I have. In your experience what would you say are essential tools? I'm also looking to buy...
  6. Molnarbia

    Do you know other tools than FASTRA STOPL and Ravetti STOP/SYSTEM?

    Hi! I am writing my master's thesis at university. Please help me if you know of any other similar tools. The aim is to find out devices that can be used in case of a gas pipeline failure, for pipeline sectioning. The material of the pipeline is both polyethylene and steel. The pressure limit is...
  7. K

    Concealed Shower Cartridge removal Help

    I am having issues with my Concealed Shower Valve, Its blending too hot, ive put this down to the shower cartidge probably needs a clean as its only been working ok for a year. Shower is fed on a 1.5bar pump with header tank. my main issue though is ive moved all the knobs and faceplate but to...
  8. Lou

    Protect your Tools with CORGI Direct Armorgard!

    Introducing Armorgard Product Armorgard understand the quality that you need, and build exactly that. Armorgard products are built to ‘take the knock’. With 30 years in the industry they have designed and established products that are built to endure and guaranteed to perform, reinforced...
  9. R

    power tools needed to install central heating

    what power tools are needed to install a central heating system?
  10. C

    lost hand tools and need to get job wrapped up asap

    hand tools have went missing and wondering if anywhere rents out hand tools so I can get a job finished tomorrow?
  11. U

    Upgrading hand tools

    After not doing plumbing for alot of years my tools could probably do with an upgrade eg my bacho 10,12 inches open about as wide as a 6inch wide jaw now. I see the armeg jaws for taps so probably going pick up them. Also see knipex adjustable wrench that looked good. Any tool ideas to make life...
  12. M

    Boiler servicing & breakdown tools

    Evening all. Just need a touch of advice please! Quick back story, I have been plumbing/pipe fitting for 14 years. Just passed my ACS after a 10 year hiatus, only had around 18 months gas experience, and that was back then. Deciding to dip my toes back in. What tools would you recommend for...
  13. M

    Just hand my hand tools pinched...

    Hi all. I hope you are keeping well. I just had all my hand tools pinched from the side door of a house as I was packing up. Probably about £300 worth. Is it worth claiming on my insurance or as it is only £300 just pay for new tools. Would my premium go up that much is basically what I am...
  14. CorgiDirect

    We have made it even easier to buy your REGIN Tools & Consumables

    Regin , Safe, efficient and innovative products for Heating Engineers. We carry a large range of tools and consumables. Unique, professional & top Quality. From Dustsheets to Tape, from Fittings to Washers. VIEW HERE
  15. J

    Tools for clearing urinal pipework

    I get called out to alot of urinals , I'm considering purchasing the milwuakee m12 drain cleaner, has anybody got experience with them or can you recommend another tool for the job ? Thanks
  16. darrenjames10

    Van tool theft, Stealth Tool Tracker will help you find your stolen tools

    Everyone needs one of these, not just for your tools, it is 24hr tracking regardless of what property you are trying to keep hold of, just connect it to a cheap tool such as a torch and leave it in PLAIN Sight, it WILL be stolen with your precious personal items, and you WILL find them. Prices...
  17. B

    Nerrad Tapex Kit

    Any of you fellas (or gals) used or own this kit? Was looking for decent tap/backnut spanners and came across this kit. Seems pricey at 150 quid but looks comprehensive enough. Any other bits of kit you'd recommend? As stated before I'm an UK plumber, back from Australia and now in Ireland...
  18. ShaunCorbs

    New Tools

    That looks interesting hopefully the other big ones will copy the idea / make there own
  19. B

    Hello.. Plumber, going back on the tools??

    Hello All My name is Bill and have been a plumber for 35years. I have just returned from Australia where I was working as a plumbing inspector for 12 years! I have returned to the UK ( Ireland actually) and am considering getting back on the tools (probably just maintenance) .. Interested to...
  20. H

    Milwaukee chpx vs chm

    Hi guys, was wondering if someone could give me some advice. I’m looking at buying a Milwaukee sds which will be for general use such as drilling a variety of size holes and also for some core drilling from time to time in thermalite and also solid brick. I would like the drill only mode on the...
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