Alan Wadkins

05/07/2016

Using Hand Tools Safely – Quick Tips

From axes to screwdrivers, hand tools can be dangerous and can result in loss of digits and even your precious eyesight. Hand tools are used manually and are non-powered – with powered tools proving more dangerous than hand-operated tools, however injuries caused by power tools aren’t as common. We seem to underestimate how these tools can cause injuries and therefore we don’t take the necessary precautions or take care when using them. However with a few quick safety tips, you can take simple steps to reduce the risk of serious... Read More

We now have our own APP!!

We have just released our own APP. Download our APP to your Iphone for easy access to our website. The Alan Wadkins Ltd Toolstore APP is free to download. Click on the images for the link to download it now!

Discover The Milwaukee Cordless Range

Working with power tools without the constraints of wires has always had its downfalls – batteries running out halfway through a job, not being able to match the power of electric alternatives and the common conception that they’re unable to create a professional finish. However, the new Milwaukee cordless range will challenge your perceptions of cordless by showing you how far the technology has advanced since the early versions. In particular, battery technology has advanced enough in recent times to be able to finally cope with the strains placed on... Read More

Milwaukee Event Instore Only Now On

Instore at Darlington and Richmond today Thursday 19th May 8-5pm, Friday 20th May 8-5pm and Saturday morning 21st until 12.30 noon. There will be demonstrations and free gifts with Milwaukee purchases.   Come and take a look: Alan Wadkins Ltd, Chesnut Street, Darlington, DL1 1QL  01325 464452 or Alan Wadkins Ltd, Unit 3 Jacksons Court, Olympic Way, Gallowfields Trading Estate, Richmond, DL10 4FD 01748 823525

Great Outdoor Products From Alan Wadkins Ltd Toolstore

With the nicer weather arriving now is a great time to get some of those jobs done in the garden and around the home. Check out our gardening hand tools to make the job easier. We have a selection of cordless, electric and petrol lawnmowers that will make easy work of the lawns. To tidy up the edges we have strimmers and brushcutters available. All our Makita petrol machines are PDI inspected meaning the product is built up, fuelled and ran to ensure it is working correctly then drained of... Read More

Makita and Bosch Offers

Chck out some of our latest Makita and Bosch offers online at Alan Wadkins Ltd Toolstore. Orders placed before 3pm will be dispatched same day for delivery next working day.

Bank Holiday Delivery Information & Opening Hours

Any orders placed after 3pm on Thursday 28th April will be delivered on Tuesday 3rd May. Orders placed on Friday 29th April after 3pm will be delivered Wednesday 4th May. Saturday deliveries are still available to select from when placing your order.   Shop opening hours: we will be closed on the bank holiday Monday. Darlington open Saturday 30th April 8.30 – 12.30 Sunday & Monday closed. Open 8.00AM Tuesday 5th May. Richmond closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Open 8.00Am Tuesday 5th May.

How To Prepare Your Garden For Spring

It’s finally over; we can finally say we’re well and truly getting some spring weather now we’ve left the wet and miserable winter behind. However, if you’ve headed into the garden recently to soak up some sun or breath in some fresh, spring air, chances are you’ve been left horrified by the toll of winter on your beloved garden. You’re more than likely faced with a garden filled with weeds, overgrown hedges and mouldy, dirt-ridden footpaths. But don’t worry, you can soon get your garden back by following a few... Read More

Bosch Power Tool Offers

View these Bosch power tool offers online at Alan Wadkins Ltd Toolstore. Products in stock are dispatched same day on orders placed before 3pm for next day delivery.

New Products from Milwaukee

Milwaukee M12SET2N-202C consists of the m12jssp bluetooth speaker and the m12bddx drill driver multi chuck kit. M12 4 in 1 drill driver kit 2 X 2Ah batteries comes with a removable chuck and comes with a right angle drill head and offset driver head. The keyless chuck is 10mm, the right angle has a 1/4 inch hex drive and the offset head has a 1/4 inch hex drive head. The machine has a 1/4 inch hex drive behind the chuck fitting which reduces the length of the drill to 153mm... Read More