Keep Warm in Winter! Scruffs Thermal Sets

Keep Warm in Winter!

As the clocks go back and the days get colder, tradesmen need to stay warm when they're working!

Scruffs Workwear have got just the thing, a two piece thermal set that is the perfect base layer for work on a cold day.

You can find it at The Power Station along with everything else you need for site!

World's tiniest power drill?

Check out the video of this tiny power drill - It actually works! Could it be the smallest in the world?


Unfortunately we don't have any drills quite as miniscule at The Power Station but the Bosch GSR10.8V-Li-2 comes close!



Compact and powerful, the Bosch GSR10.8V-Li-2 is ideal for precise work in tight spaces.

New Makita Paddle Switch Angle Grinder combines power, ergonomics

Weighing 4.2 lb, GA4534 is 4 ½ in. paddle switch angle grinder with non-protruding brush holders and motor that lend to reduce barrel diameter of 2 3/16 in. Side handle is positioned at increased 20° angle for comfort and control, and 6 A motor delivers 11,000 rpm. Engineered with machined bevel gears, grinder also features labyrinth construction that seals and protects motor and bearings from dust and debris. All-ball bearing design and metal gear housing promote durability.

"The new GA4534 has the smallest barrel grip on the market, and is the most compact and lightweight paddle switch angle grinder in its class," said Wayne Hart, Makita communications manager. "Makita has shown once again how to take an industry leading tool and refine it to make it even better."

The new GA4534 is engineered with non-protruding brush holders and an innovative motor housing that reduce the barrel diameter to only 2-3/16". In addition, the GA4534 has an ergonomic grip for added comfort, and weighs only 4.2 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue. The side handle is positioned at an increased 20-degree angle for added comfort and control, and the paddle switch has a no lock-on for added user preference.

Makita's 4-1/2" Paddle Switch Angle Grinder (GA4534) is engineered with machined bevel gears (top-left) for longer tool life, and features non-protruding brush holders and an innovative motor housing that reduce the barrel diameter to only 2-3/16".

The Power Station are pleased to offer this new angle grinder at a great price - Take a look here!

78% of women ‘handy at DIY’

Men may need to start taking DIY advice from their female partners after a new study revealed 78 per cent of women are happy to do home improvement tasks.

Research by Bosch Power Tools showed 72 per cent of people in Britain believe women are good at DIY because they are more patient than their opposite sex.

Chris Tidy, home improvement expert with the organisation, said the survey shows the gender gap in DIY is beginning to shorten.

"Men are traditionally driven by a desire to fix things to display their authority," he explained. "It's interesting to see that women are using DIY instead as a way to express creativity."

According to the statistics, more than two-thirds of women cited financial reasons as their primary motive for picking up the power tools.

This is despite Halifax Home Insurance claiming last month that around 50 per cent of under-35s are unable to do basic DIY tasks such as wiring a plug.

Van Vault Outback Chrome Special Edition!

After the success of the Chrome Van Vault 2, a new Chrome version of the Outback box has been released.

Head on over to The Power Station and take a look!

Competition Time!

It's competition time at The Power Station!

The FIFA 2010 World Cup is fast approaching and what better way to show your support for the beautiful game on site than with an England branded hard hat!



Simpy sign up for our newsletter before 21st June 2010 and you will be entered into a draw to win one of 15 England hard hats! What's more, everyone who signs up immediately gets a FREE World Cup 2010 wallchart!

Click here for more information and good luck!

Quality Tool Brands - Marcrist

Throughout the coming weeks we will be taking a closer look at the manufacturers of the tools we sell at The Power Station. This week we will be looking at Marcrist - "British tradition and European design hand in hand with Swiss precision".

With headquarters in Doncaster, England and subsidiary companies in Germany, Switzerland and Asia, Marcrist currently employs hundreds of people worldwide.

Since their formation 1979 Marcrist have single-mindedly followed the core values of:

• Innovation and technology leadership in diamond tools; cutting, grinding and drilling
• Tools that live up to Marcrist reputation: Better than the best of the rest

Marcrist support their tools with services and guarantees that set the standard within the diamond industry. Marcrist aim is that once you have used Marcrist you will always use Marcrist because you have experienced the difference.

One of our more popular Marcrist items is the 11 Piece Turbolite Diamond Dry Core Drill Set. This extensive kit is a low-cost solution to almost all dry core-drilling applications that still delivers the high quality associated with Marcrist.

For even more Marcrist items check out their section at The Power Station!

Scruffs Takes Triple Gold!

Scruffs, one of the top brands available at The Power Station, has taken 3 first place Golds at the prestigious 2010 Roses Advertising Awards!

The prizes were awarded for the MAN TIPS radio ads that ran on talkSPORT in February & March, and included:

• Best Radio Ad
• Best Radio Campaign
• Best Copywriting

The awards ceremony took place at the Ramada Hotel in Manchester in May 2010 and were attended by renowned creatives and clients from across the advertising industry. The high-calibre judging panel included Trevor Beattie, who created the notorious Wonderbra ad campaign, and Tony Hardcastle, the man behind the 118-118 ads.

Competing with the best Scruffs came up against stiff competition in each category that included household names such as WKD Vodka, Warburtons, and Vimto. Judges commented on the “exceptionally high standard of work” submitted for the awards. As a winner Scruffs joins an elite circle of advertising excellence.

The Roses Awards are the highlight of the very successful MAN TIPS campaign. They’re fantastic recognition for a cheeky campaign that really engaged dealers and consumers.

As always you can find your Scruffs gear at The Power Station - And don't forget to check out our MAN TIPS page!

Wera Kraftform Kompakt Screwdriver

Wera Kraftform Kompakt Screwdriver



You can find this innovative bit of kit at The Power Station today!

What's In The Box? New Van Vault 2 Chrome Limited Edition Promotion

"What's in the Box?" Van Vault 2010 Promotion

There are 1500 limited edition Van Vault 2 Chrome security boxes up for grabs during the "What's in the Box" promition. These are higly prized polished chrome versions of the industry-renowned Van Vault 2.

Inside every single Van Vault 2 Chrome box there is a FREE Van Vault branded wallet (£9.95 RRP). But that's not all!

75 of the 1500 special edition Van Vaults contain a winning ticket for one of these top branded power tools:

• DeWalt 14.4V Drill Driver
• Hitachi 24V SDS Hammer Drill
• Bosch 12V Drill Driver

That gives you an amazing 1 in 20 chance of winning a big prize!

It's easy to take part - Just buy a promotional Van Vault 2 Chrome edition from The Power Station, open it up and see what you have won!

Friday fun!

Here at The Power Station we like to have fun, so every Friday we will bring you a selection of videos, photos or stories showing the fun side of construction and power tools! To kick things off, here are a few videos showing some alternative uses for power tools!

Power Tool Drag Racing


Alternate uses for an angle grinder?


Beans!


Wind Power

Bosch DMF10 Zoom

These detectors now put an end to expensive drilling damage, such as drilling into metal water pipes or drill bits twisted on reinforcing steel. This is because the DMF 10 Zoom from Bosch detects metals (magnetic and non-magnetic), electric cables and wooden substructures and indicates live cables. The LED ring and the integrated marking pen offer additional relief.




Providing safety when drilling, the Bosch DMF10 Zoom is available now at The Power Station.

Get the Scruffs Look

Get the look on site - This tool on the Scruffs website shows you how their different ranges of workwear go together to create a professional look for all trades and at all price levels.

All Scruffs clothing and workwear can be found at The Power Station - Take a look and then get the look!

Makita Precision

To show just how precise their drills are, Makita have brought out this great video:



If you want to get this level of precision from your tools then check out the Makita gear at The Power Station!

The Defender Power Pod - A revolution in transformer design!

The ULTIMATE transformer:

The Power Pod is truly a revolution in transformer design. Designed for safe site use it is more efficient and more durable than traditional 3kva power tool transformers.

It's recessed sockets maximise safety and toughness, ensuring that the Power Pod can stand up to heavy site use. LED power indicators let you know if there is a fault, ensuring no time is lost in plugging tools into non-working sockets.

The tough rubberised casing further protects the Power Pod on site and the self righting weighted base ensures it can survive a drop of over two feet without any damage - How many traditional transformers can do that?

MCB overload protection makes the Defender Power Pod safe for site application whilst the cable tidy and securing strap along with it's unique stackable design further improves safety by reducing the danger of trip hazards.

The Power Station is proud to be able to supply our customers with these innovative and efficient transformers - For more information and pricing please click here.

Van Vault - Built Tough, Beating Theft!

Van Vault 2 is the original high tensile steel storage box, now relaunched with extra safety and security features, in stock now at The Power Station.

As the UK's no.1 security container for fixed installation into commercial vehicles, Van Vault have released a short movie showing just how hard it is to break into one of their boxes!

Van Vault - Don't get your tools nicked!

Stanley FatMax Fubar!

Here at The Power Station we are pleased to offer you the Stanley FatMax Fubar demolition tool, 4-in-1 tool for prying, splitting, board bending and striking jobs.

Winner of Popular Science's Best of What's New award, the Fubar is a go-anywhere, destroy-anything wrecking machine capable of taking down an entire finished wall without any other tools!

Stanley have released a great series of adverts showcasing the awesome destructive power of the Fubar. You can find them all on YouTube and this one is our favourite:



So if you're ready to take it to the next level of demolition, get yourself a Fubar!

Put up some wallpaper!

To go along with the new "Man Tips" campaign, Scruffs have released some cracking new wallpapers for your PC, take a look at them here!



Or if you fancy something a bit different, some of our other suppliers also have great wallpapers available for you to download!

Makita

Bosch

After sprucing up your desktop, why not spruce yourself up with some new gear from Scruffs, Bosch or Makita at The Power Station!

Scruffs - Look good getting dirty!

The Power Station is pleased to announce that we are now selling Scruffs safety footwear and workwear.

Scruffs delivers innovative safety footwear and workwear, loaded with creative design ideas, high-tech materials and functional features. Built to survive the rigours of work use Scruffs is made hard to be worn hard. Whatever your trade Scruffs ensures the comfort and protection that you need to get the job done in style.

Available at 3 levels to suit varying budgets the ‘Pro’, ‘Trade’ and ‘Worker’ ranges create an eye-catching professional image to get you noticed, both at work and in your leisure time.

The laddish safety footwear and workwear brand will be seen and heard in the new MAN TIPS campaign. Cheeky radio ads on TalkSPORT and promotional beermats in national pub chains will ensure that Scruffs will soon be talked about nationwide - Take a look at this YouTube video for an example why!



Scruffs – Look good when you’re getting dirty.

New Referral Promotion

We have just started a new promotion on www.the-power-station.co.uk

If you buy an item from us you can claim a free gift just by recommending us to a friend or colleague. Simply make a note of your order code and pass it on to them and when they purchase an item and enter your code, we will send you a free gift!

It couldn't be simpler, and then the person you recommended can do the same and get a gift of their own!

Welcome to The Power Station!

Hello and welcome to the new blog for www.the-power-station.co.uk

We will post regular updates to inform you of new products and brands, new developments and additions to the site and any news or stories related to the world of construction and power tools.

Keep watching us for information on upcoming special offers and if you have any questions please contact us at sales@the-power-station.co.uk