Marym2 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 HiAs most of my tools were stolen last year, I am now looking for replacements. As I bought a lot from England I have now the dilemma of where to buy, as the insurance has so far not paid up. Do I buy again in London or would it be cheaper to buy in France, and if so where. For instance I am looking at the Hitachi Impact Drill Driver, cost at home £200-50 would I get it for less in France ? I welcome any suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracteurtom Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Pro vs amateur, Bricolage vs trade shop, who knows, all depends on the deals that are available. Unfortunately, you need to check each item and make a decision from there. Lots of info from the UK via the web, not too many French sites selling tools (or maybe its because I've not found them yet?), For what its worth, I've just spent £500 at Machine Mart on a VAT free day. I thought it was a good deal and better than any I could find in France. Be aware, any electrical item you buy in the UK will need the plug changing, no big deal, but it adds 5€ ish to the cost and will probably void the warranty. Also, I find Facom tools (very good quality) are reasonably priced in France compared to the UK I think that Facom owns Britool now, another famous UK name lost. Great fun with students in the colleges with the Facom name.........................[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I've found Leroy Merlin have a decent range of quality tools. They do the cheapo ones as well and most of their still is the "non-Pro" ranges but they do some decent makes (e.g. Matika [sic]). Same with non-powered tools. When I purchased my new decent drill in Leroy Merlin last year I got home and checked the Axminster catalogue. Axminster sold the exact same model at very close to the same price.Most of the other Brico's I've looked in seem to do cheapo brands (Black & Deker, Ryobi, etc.).One aspect to UK power tools is that some might (mostly rechargeable ones) have "plug-top" power adaptors so you will need to make up an adaptor rather than just change the plug.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marym2 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 HiRegarding plugs, as I will now only bring them over once I have, purchased them, (either from england//france) I will use an extenstion lead for recharging etc.What I use to do before is have a english extenstion lead and a french one but with both different plugs on them so I do not have to bother changing plugs, although they took all our electrical stuff as well, so that will have to be renewed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 As PCWhizz says, you're unlikely to get as good a deal in France as you can every day in MachineMart or Screwfix in the UK. So if you've got a load of kit to buy it may pay to buy from one of these - why not check out their websites and compare with Castorama, for instance. There are bound to be a few items in common.Each plug's only a couple of euros if you decide to change them (though I, too, use an adapted extension lead for some of my stuff). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 hi ok like you I had most of my tools Nicked here in France, donnot expect what they are worth from your insurance, unless you have all the receipts !!! Ok so that said some tools are cheaper here compressors , sdi drills are just a few , but top quality stuff is expensive. try here if you are in the uk, http://www.axminster.co.uk/ . they do also deliver to france but it`s expensive also take a good look a B&Q`s pro range e.g I had a Makita jig saw £195 jobbie the same saw badged b&q pro was £39.99 I cannot tell the difference.another Uk store is http://www.rutlands.co.uk/ they seem to have a bit of a price war with axminster so compare like for like before you comit ... hope this helps dave ps some of my work is here http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j311/daveolive/?start=20 all hand built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 [quote user="DaveandOlive"] also take a good look a B&Q`s pro range e.g I had a Makita jig saw £195 jobbie the same saw badged b&q pro was £39.99 I cannot tell the difference. [/quote]Wow! That's a good tip. I'll definitely have a look at B&Q next time we're over. God knows when that'll be - hope I don't forget in the meantime. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collywobble Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 ps some of my work is here http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j311/daveolive/?start=20 all hand built Great stuff Dave, the cat is so life like[:P] Seriously though, I could almost smell that floor. Looks brilliant.cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marym2 Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Thanks for your quotes, tried the web sites suggested, but did not come up to the tools that I use at the moment.( eg Hitachi impact ) the sites that did came out far greater then I can get here. So back to the web pages.Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keni Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Love the pics D & O, when you are ready we have a small place that needs a lot doing to it - when you are not busy of course..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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