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It was really just to save time.... and I like playing with fancy tools :)

I've just looked up the DeWalt online and it seems to fit the bill but it is a little overpriced for DIY. Do you know any tool hire shops where I could hire one of those from or something equivalent?

Hello, can someone tell me what type of laser level I need for tiling my bathroom? Any makes better than others or are they all pretty much the same quality?

Yes, it's an external laser. It does grades / slopes too which might be of use to you in landscaping?

I've just bought a Leica Rugby 280 laser level, it's a great bit of kit but took some research to find the exact right kit for my needs (as things like receiver and accessories can change depending on your trade / use / job). I shopped around the usual places such as screwfix and B&Q but the...

Well I got to work ok once I dug myself out but it did take 4 times as long to get there!

ha ha ha - yeah, it is a bit grim up north and the further north you go the more grim it gets! Don't get me wrong, it's not "brass monkeys" just yet but I wont make the same mistake as the last 2 years and end up stuck on the driveway, digging the van out by hand :)

After waking up today to find a layer of frost over the car, and hearing from a friend that we are in for another white Winter, I've already bought a snow shovel and some rock salt! This year I will be ready for the snow - bring it on! :lol:

I'd have the Makita. DeWalt aren't as good as they used to be, in my opinion!

Have you tried to call a few hire companies and ask them? It's always my first port of call these days for odd / one-off tools for odd / one-off jobs... I've used National Tool Hire Shops a few times and they always seem to sort me out with whatever I need. I've never seen one for sale...

wow! The wife will kill me for this but I'm going to take my boy. What a great original idea and ideal for a father / son day out :D Has anyone been?

Diggerland????? you're pulling my leg surely? :shock:

noseall, I thought earlier today that I might need some sort of licence to use a mini digger but I've been told I don't as I'm only using it on my own property and not driving it in the street or working on the road.

HA HA! I didn't even notice that date!

Wooooo... only 70cm width for the 0.8T mini digger, that should get through the gate no problem! I think my backside is wider than that hahaha

I think you need a wet / dry hoover for that. Leaf blowers are useless (or at least the ones I've used are).

have you tried scaffolding companies? They might have old planks ready for replacing, we got some this way for our garden. They look good and a lot easier to move than the railway sleepers we bought in the old house!

Which model is it Derek1287? Have you tried looking on eBay?

That was quick! Here is the reply from hire company: Thank you for your interest in the Mini Digger 0.8 Tonne and the 1.5 Tonne. The cost to hire is £120 plus vat for a 48 hour / weekend hire period. We do also charge £10.00 for a Tracking Device and a Damage Waiver Protection which is 10%...

I wasn't planning on nipping the shops on it (I'm sure Asda wouldn't be too happy to see me in aisles running over the beans!) hehehe :D Thanks for the quick answer Diyisfun. I've emailed the hire company to see if they can confirm that. I've used one many years ago and it didn't seem too...