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The long awaited Festool Cordless Sander range has been announced, exciting the Festool fan community. The three new cordless sanders being launched this September focus on size, efficiency and practicality. These are the cordless Orbital RTSC 400, the Delta DTSC 400 and the Eccentric ETSC 125. Below is an overview of the key features you […]

Our Newmarket Trade Day is coming up and we don’t want you to miss what should be a fantastic event. Following on from the success of the Festool Truck Tour visit at our Newmarket showroom, the Trade Day event is being held at the Ridgeons Newmarket branch on 7th September from 9am to 4pm. Below are just a few […]

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 […]