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Monthly Archives: January 2019

  1. Carrying & Fitting Plasterboard - Importance Of Safety.

    As a drywaller or plasterer, you are carrying plasterboard on a daily basis, and with that comes safety implications such as damage to your fingers and hands, not to mention how heavy it can be. Carrying heavy plasterboard up steep drive ways, and up stairs, is obviously going to be extremely hard work, especially if you are going back and forth a lot too. Although two pairs of hands are better than one, working alone is common for many plasterers which means that extra pair of hands is not always available to help you carry the boards.

    There are many tools and accessories out there that can help with the chore of carrying plasterboard and can be a great benefit to apprentices who may just be starting out in the industry and not sure how to carry the plasterboard correctly.

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  2. Product Review: Dewalt DCD240X2 54V XR Flexvolt Brushless Paddle Mixer

    We have a brand new product review on a brand new product to hit Drywall Tools Direct. The Dewalt DCD240X2 54V XR Flexvolt Brushless Paddle Mixer is a diverse tool offering benefits to a wide range of industry professionals including drywallers, plasterers, landscapers, flooring contractors and many more.

    The 54V Brushless Motor gives the equivalent power of the corded machine. Its ergonomic dual handle with critical width and angle dimensions helps to reduce user fatigue. The mixer has a high power FlexVolt battery system that ultimately provides the equivalent performance of a 1.8kW corded tool with the added convenience of a cordless machine. The DCD240 uses an M14 accessory c

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  3. LET'S GET SAFE WITH PORTWEST PW3 RANGE

    Portwest are one of the biggest and most reputable brands in the work wear and PPE industry, with good reason. Portwest have over 110 years experience in the business, and maintain their heritage of high quality, value and service in every range they release.

    The PW3 range is the latest Portwest collection to drop and it is their most innovative yet. Featuring many new and updated benefits and features to classic workwear and PPE garments.

    In this post we're exploring the new range and featuring our top picks for construction professionals...

    PORTWEST CRISS CROSS GLOVES

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