Went to B&Q looking for a Jigsaw, but ended up getting a Grinder as well as they have a great deal for 2 for £30 making it £15 each for a power tool. OK, appreciate Mac Allister isnt the greatest make and you wouldnt really use it for professional use, but great for a DIYers and would make some brilliant Christmas presents!!!! The mix and match deal is on a £23 Jigsaw - £18 3.6v screwdriver - £20 Sander - £23 Angle Grinder and even the £27 600w hammer driller (as in the link), so if you bought 2 of these, then that really is a great deal. Also noticed, some of these tools come with a 2 YEAR guarantee, which is great as even some of the big names only come with 1 year guarantee. Happy DIYing!
The deal is good, but I have to say customer service at the B&Q in Leicester is horrendous! Its fine if you know what you want, and don't have any interaction with employees on the shop floor, but god help you if you do. I know this isn't the forum to complain, but I thought I'd put it out there encase anyone else has experienced similar service in other parts of the country. A quick Google search for B&Q Leicester and a glance at their reviews will give you an idea of what I mean. Again I do apologise but I thought I'd put it out there!
(Just to be clear this is not a rant at ALL the employees in that particular store, the ones I've had the misfortune to come across seem to be the worst amongst them)
Just did a quick check - THEY all come with a 2 year Guarantee so peace of mind!
shadey12 to cuslund
22 Oct 16#6
there is also a 1/3 sheet sander.
cuslund
22 Oct 16#2
and they had loads in stock when i went in, its not really advertised on the shop (just in a small brochure on the way OUT!) and the website doesnt let you know what other items are included so hunted them all out for us bargain hunters :-)
cuslund
22 Oct 161#3
The Hammer drill has got some great reviews!
AJ92
22 Oct 162#4
Thank you Mr Bean
djames108
22 Oct 16#5
why couldn't it work out a 20:10 split?
eddamoo
22 Oct 162#7
I've got one of these and went through 3 to find a Chuck that didn't wobble. Keyless Chuck can be a pain. Make sure you try it out asap. Otherwise a good drill having taken lots of abuse.
harveybq
22 Oct 162#8
OK for minor diy. but that's it.
cuslund to harveybq
23 Oct 161#18
What else would it be for :-0 ????
DanHandy
22 Oct 161#9
burnt through 3 of the drills. They are terrible!
arpster to DanHandy
23 Oct 162#22
So two burnt out and you still went and bought a third?..:smile:..what utter nonsense some people speak in order to vote a deal down.....if you want Makita quality, pay Makita prices.....if however - like many folk - you want something capable of occasional DIY tasks, these are easily up to the job
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Link for Hammer drill -
http://www.diy.com/departments/mac-allister-600-w-corded-hammer-drill-mshd600/592534_BQ.prd
Link for Angle Grinder -
http://www.diy.com/departments/mac-allister-220-240v-115mm-angle-grinder-msag750/1273273_BQ.prd
Link for Cordless screwdriver -
http://www.diy.com/departments/mac-allister-36v-li-ion-cordless-screwdriver-mssd36-li/592531_BQ.prd
Link for Sander -
http://www.diy.com/departments/mac-allister-corded-110w-corner-sander-mscs110/592612_BQ.prd
Link for Jigsaw -
http://www.diy.com/departments/mac-allister-500w-jigsaw-msjs500/592616_BQ.prd
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(Just to be clear this is not a rant at ALL the employees in that particular store, the ones I've had the misfortune to come across seem to be the worst amongst them)
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