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Almost everyone has used a hand tool in one form or another. Whether it is using sheers during gardening or a screwdriver for home DIY, hand tools are part of everyday life. Hand tools are differentiated from other types of tools by the fact that they only require human strength and power to operate; and […]

The Reisser cutter series is the next generation in performance wood screws that deliver exactly what tradesmen want from a wood screw – consistent quality. What makes Reisser wood screws such a popular choice with tradesmen? We take a look at a few features that make Reisser cutter screws stand out from other standard screws available. 6 Reasons to […]

The Makita dust extractor range is a popular choice with customers looking for an efficient dust extractor suitable for residential and commercial use. Makita have created a great range to choose from, with both L Class and M Class extraction options available. We take a look at the two classes of Makita dust extractor and compare the models in […]

Whether you prefer listening to talk radio or 80’s music, nothing helps time go quicker on the job site than with a site radio to keep you entertained. A Makita radio is a popular choice with customers for their quality, versatility and value. With several Makita radio models now available to choose from, we take a look […]

The Festool Roadshow will be making a stop at our Newmarket showroom on Friday 7th July. Hugely popular with Festool fans and other visitors, the unique Festool truck opens out to show a full range of power tools and accessories. It’s a great opportunity to find exclusive deals on Festool power tools that will only be available on […]

The new ATC Newmarket showroom is now open and boasts the same top attractions as our other stores. Visitors can find low online prices and a great range of products from leading tool brands. Our newest showroom in Suffolk is inside the Ridgeons Newmarket branch, which is just 5 minutes off the A14. Not forgetting the popular cafe […]

Today we take power tools for granted. Whether you work with machines or just have a DIY job around the house that needs doing, you will simply reach for your power tool and get to work. While we may take power tools for granted, our ancestors weren’t so fortunate and instead had to make do […]

It’s nearly time for our Pampisford Trade Show, which this year features our biggest Trend Demonstration Zone yet. If you’re a woodworker, carpenter or joiner, you won’t want to miss it! From Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th May, the Trend Demonstration Zone will host live demos throughout each day. Read on for more details, or […]

The Anglia Tool Centre Pampisford Trade Show is back again for 2017, bigger and better than before! Located at our Pampisford Exhibition Centre just outside of Cambridge, the event is free to attend and features over 30 leading power tool brands. Thursday 18th May, 4pm-8pm Friday 19th May, 8am-4pm Saturday 20th May, 9am-1pm If you’ve been […]

The Toolbox App is the award-winning smartphone app from Bosch which is free and available to download for both iPhone and Android users. We take a brief look at why the Bosch Toolbox App is a handy tool for all types of tradesmen and not just Bosch customers. Measurement Camera Whether it’s for a quote or for […]