Sam Horder
Toolfair Exeter 2022 | Exhibition Walkaround, Tools & Demos
Renowned for being permanently busy people, it seems the trades can always find time to go look at tools! Last week we drove to the...
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Sam Horder
- Feb 8, 2022
- 5 min
What's in My Electrician's Tool Bag?
Have you ever wondered what electricians carry in their tool bag? Here’s what I carry on a day-to-day basis and the essential tools that...
Sam Horder
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
Product Review: Triton TWX7 Workcentre: The Unboxing
Triton has a multitude of power tools aimed at both the DIYer and the professional tradesperson. The TWX7 Workcentre is a popular modular...
Sam Horder
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Product Review: Makita HS004GZ 40V Max XGT AWS Brushless Circular Saw 190MM
Sam reviews the Makita HS004GZ 40V Max XGT AWS Brushless Circular Saw 190MM and gives his professional opinion.
Sam Horder
- May 24, 2021
- 3 min
How to Build a YouTube Studio Backdrop
Sam shows us how to build a portable studio backdrop for making videos, with a workshop theme.
Sam Horder
- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
Product Review: C.K Magma Technician’s Wheeled Case MA2650
With my old tool bag coming to the end of its life with pockets wearing through, zips breaking, and seam splitting, I thought it was time...
Sam Horder
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
Switching off is Healthy
Fed up of being on call 24/7? Use this free app to control text messages and calls.
Sam Horder
- Aug 10, 2020
- 1 min
Unexpected Finds on the Job
This socket is a great example of an unexpected discovery while PAT testing a client's home.
Sam Horder
- Jul 27, 2020
- 1 min
Thinking Outside of the Consumer Box
Upgrading the shower supply for a customer today meant I had to change the MCB (miniature circuit breaker) in the consumer unit; as well...
Sam Horder
- Jul 24, 2020
- 1 min
More Fake CE Stamps?
This is a perfect example of why RCDs (residual circuit devices) are such a great idea. The in-built fuse failed to blow due to using...
Sam Horder
- May 6, 2020
- 4 min
How to Hang Pictures Sets with Uneven Hooks
If you need to hang a set of picture frames that have hanging hooks in different places on the back, read Sam's solution for fixing this.
Sam Horder
- Apr 27, 2020
- 2 min
Product Review: Velocity Storage Case
Seven months since buying a Velocity Progear Case at Toolfair last year, Sam finally gets round to using it. Was it worth the wait?
Sam Horder
- Mar 2, 2020
- 1 min
Product Review: The Keter Toolbox from Aldi
Currently available at ALDI and retailing under £20, With a small price tag, Sam decided this toolbox was worth trying out.
Sam Horder
- Sep 13, 2019
- 2 min
The Problem with Buying from China
There are a lot of fake and dangerous items produced in China and sold in the UK that the public is not aware of. Are you aware of these?
Sam Horder
- Jul 16, 2019
- 2 min
The Only Way to Deal with a Late-Paying Client
How do you deal with clients who don't pay you? We know from first-hand experience what a stress this IS, and think there's only one way.
Sam Horder
- May 31, 2019
- 1 min
Product Review: Scruff's Worker Gloves
Sam put these gloves to test in the workshop and the garden to see how much protection they offer.
Sam Horder
- Apr 10, 2019
- 5 min
Product Review: The Silverline 350W Drill Press
We sent Sam into the workshop to review the Silverline 350W Drill Press, which retails at a great price, and comes with a 3-year guarantee.
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