Black and Decker power tools will make any DIY job simpler
(07/09/2010)

Black & Decker® has a range of power tools that will make DIY jobs simpler. Bank Holiday weekends are traditionally spent on DIY jobs, which often take longer than expected and before you know it the long weekend is over. With Black & Decker. you’ll no longer dread DIY and will be left with more time to enjoy the final Bank Holiday of the year.

Revamping doors, window ledges and skirting boards is one of the most popular DIY tasks and the Compact Mouse® Sander from Black & Decker® is the ideal tool for the job. A versatile tool that can not only be used for sanding, it can also be used for a range of maintenance jobs from rust removal to glass cleaning or polishing metal. It also has a finger attachment which allows you to get into tight places for detail sanding. The compact design gets the DIY’er closer to the surface for greater control and the effective dust filtration system ensures a cleaner working area. The soft palm and ergonomic design provides added comfort taking any irritation out of the job and leaving you free to smarten up your house.

Odd jobs such as fixing curtain rails, loose cupboard doors and wonky mirrors can be sorted out in a jiffy with the new Easy Access Lithium® Screwdriver from Black & Decker®. This handy tool is perfect for awkward, hard to reach areas, as it comes in a compact format enabling you to drive the screw in perfectly flush and straight even in the tightest places, fitting where other screwdrivers can’t. The new Easy Access Lithium® Screwdriver also boasts a lithium ion battery which not only makes it lightweight and easy to handle, it ensures that the tool stays charged and ready to use for up to 18 months, making it a leading performer in the market.

Sawing with a traditional manual saw is never easy and that straight line you’re aiming for usually ends up jagged. The simple solution for any sawing task is the Black & Decker® Scorpion® Powered Hand Saw. The Scorpion® Powered Hand Saw can cut wood, metal and plastic and the jigsaw mode allows the cutting of curved lines. With a fingertip variable speed control, the Scorpion® Powered Hand Saw ensures safe and accurate cutting.

New to Black & Decker’s power tool range is the 14.4v Autoselect® Lithium Ion Hammer Drill, pre-set by experts, making it easier and faster to use. Simply turn the image-led dial to select the most appropriate application and it will automatically adjust to the optimal power and speed. The Autoselect® dial includes a clear indicator of the gear selected to ensure that no DIY mishaps occur. Not only does the new 14.4v Autoselect® Lithium Ion Hammer Drill remove the confusion from DIY, but the Lithium Ion battery retains charge for up to 18 months so it is ready to use whenever you need it.

If you have some traditional decorating planned, Black & Decker® has a Wallpaper Stripper and Heat Gun that will help you along with these tasks. The Wallpaper Stripper is fast boiling so you won’t have to wait around to start work and it removes all types of wallpaper including vinyl, multi-layered, painted and textured coatings. It also has a ladder hook and plate storage so the product can be put down during a job. The Heat Gun has variable heat and airflow which with the accompanying kit box and range of accessories adapts the product to a range of jobs including soldering pipes, welding and paint and varnish stripping.

The perfect companion for all of these DIY tasks is the Black & Decker® Workmate® Deluxe Workbench, the classic workshop accessory. The Workmate can be used as a vice for cutting and painting, a sawhorse or bench tool stand. It has an exclusive, advanced one-handed clamp system and the front jaw swings up for vertical clamping, increasing flexibility to clamp odd-shaped objects.

Price Information:

1. Compact Mouse® KA1000 – RRP £44.99, available from B&Q and Homebase
2. Easy Access Lithium® Screwdriver KC460LN - RRP £29.99, available from B&Q and Argos
3. Scorpion® Powered Hand Saw KS890ECN – RRP £49.99, available from B&Q, Homebase, Argos and Focus
4. Cordless 18v Hammer Drill EPC188BK – RRP £99.99, available from B&Q, Homebase and Argos
5. Wallpaper Stripper KX3300 – RRP £39.99, available from B&Q
6. Heat Gun KX2000K– RRP £34.99, available from B&Q
7. Workmate® Deluxe Workbench WM825 – RRP £99.99, available from B&Q and Argos