www.dandtcreate.com

At toolsandleisure.co.uk we are always finding ways to support those within our local community. As we have been selling Hand Tools to local schools for many years now we felt that it was time to give a little back. When approached by The Weald Of Kent Grammar School's Design and Technology department about possible sponsorship of their new department website we were only to glad to help both financially and technically. Check it out here. http://www.dandtcreate.com/.

Winter Warmers

Is it me or is it getting colder? This time of year seems a little depressing when the clocks change and you only see real daylight on a Sunday when you are not working. However, I am not alone - OK back to business. It has been a busy time lately gearing up for Christmas and securing new product lines for toolsandleisure.co.uk, the Hand Tool specialists, we are expanding our range on a weekly basis but for this article lets focus on winter essentials.

Although the central heating in the office block was on the other morning prior to arriving it felt cold and unwelcoming. After not using radiators for a long time air can build up causing them to be inefficiient. For 35p we solved this by purchasing a Radiator Bleed Key - yes we do buy our own stock!

Another essential this time of year is a Chamois De-Misting Block. We sell these quality made chamois de-misting block from Silverline Tools. They are a soft foam block with chamois cover that will quickly and easily de-mist your car windows. Dimensions: 80 x 125 x 45mm. The price? 99p each.

Who can forget our essential range of feet warming Moccasin Slippers? We have recently restocked and increased the colour range of these superb Moccasin Slippers and at only £6.99 a pair we are even cheaper than ASDA!

Hand Tools at Toolsandleisure.co.uk

New Product Alert: Pifco 6V (4R25) lantern battery

A general-purpose battery

Super quality, heavy duty

Zinc chloride 0% Cadmium, 0% Mercury added

Ideal for use in torches and some radios

EXCELLENT PRICE: £2.49

Country and Western...this cheap!

New CD just arrived at toolsandleisure.co.uk and what a great CD. A 2CD collection of some of the most famous and much loved Country and Western singers - Country's Greatest Hits - and what a great price only £5.99. Artists include Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Marty Robbins, Pasty Cline, Faron Young and many more.

Check out this and other great CD's today in our ever increasing CD's and DVD's section.

What do the following have in common?

Hand Tools, Leisure Products, Moccasin Slippers, Reflectors and a selection of Country and Western Cd's and special interest/steam DVDs...answer, they are all sold at toolsandleisure.co.uk.

Yes we understand that our new range of Cd's and DVDs seem to be going off the track a little but believe it or not we have always sold them - it has only been now that we have found the time to start uploading our stock levels to the website. So if you are after a set of spanners, a self adhesive reflector, some leisure products, a pair of moccasin slippers and a CD by T Rex...you've come to the right place :)

Stock levels will be increased on a weekly basis.

New Website - Same Great Savings

At toolsandleisure we listen to our customers. Over the last few months we have surveyed our customers gauging their shopping experience. The results made us listen. 14% stated that the navigation aspect of our site - with a dynamic menu- was slow to load and was not easy to follow - a clearer approach was needed. 8% felt that a more easy defined category structure was needed, for example Hand Tools goes to a sub category page where needle files could be found. Well we listen to our customers and immediately set about having our site tweaked and redesigned in places. The result is hopefully the new and improved toolsandleisure website. Please let us know your thoughts - because without making your shopping experience easy and happy we do not run as business.

Hand Tools - Still surprise me

The title depicts a jaw dropping moment and that is certainly true. Thumbing through the order catalogue recently I came across two new lines - I added them to my order. It was only when the Hand Tools were delivered and unpacked that I had my jaw dropping moment...based around the shear brilliance of someone out there who designs these Hand Tools - an imagination that allows us users an easier ride when it comes to doing our normal jobs. The first of these revelations is Rolson's 10mm and 13mm Flexi Head Ratchet Ring Spanner. It is made from high grade 40Cr alloy steel with a mirror polished finish. Complete with an 8 degree ratchet action and 180 degree pivoting head how did we ever mange without one? Now I appreciate that some of you may think that I am a little mad for having these thoughts but I think of the laborious Hand Tools that I have used instead of this! Although I sell Hand Tools I also use them in my day to day work - and anything that saves me time in my busy schedule is a must for my toolbox. The other Hand Tool - which again has gone straight in the tool box is the Toolzone 4pc Star Spanner Set - just brilliant, robust, easy to store and just simply a time saver. I have always had a passion for Hand Tools and how they allow me to do jobs quickly and efficiently and if you are a Toolie like me then you know that the surprises just keep on coming...and we love that. Happy working.

Seems ages since my last post?

I feel the title says it all - it has been a very busy time for toolsandleisure - not only have we been updating our stock list with 20+ new Hand Tools - we have also been in deep discussion with our web designer to upgrade and improve the shopping experience with tools and leisure. Some new items on the website include:

1. Toolzone 180pc Internal Circlip Assortment
2. Toolzone 300pc External Circlip Assortment
3. Bentley Scissors
4. Toolzone Automatic Centre Punch
5. Blackspur Automatic Centre Punch
6. Wye Vale 10” Lock Plier
7. Red PVC Insulation Tape
8. Silverline 8pc Whitworth Spanners
9. Silverline Concave Utility Knife Blades
10. Silverline Car Light Tester (6v-24v)

And much much more.

Over the next couple of months I shall post several blog entries as to ascertain whether the 'look' of our new website is correct for our customers - your feedback is always welcomed and valued.

Silverline Hand Tools now available from Tools and Leisure

toolsandleisure.co.uk is pleased to announce that it now stocks Silverline Hand Tools. It was decided to stock these Hand Tools due to the unbelievable savings that can be made by our customers but more importantly these Hand Tools are guaranteed....FOREVER!

30+ lines added...much more to follow.

A Practical Hand Tool

Ever struggled to get your caravan or motorhome level?
I know I have so I was pleased when our purchasing department decided to stock this little gem: It is called an orbit bullseye level - multi directional and such a practical tool for perfect levelling. At 99p each the price is pretty amazing too. Its functionality doesn't stop there as it can be used to level pillar drills, mitre saws and benches - a really practical tool from toolsandleisure.

50 New Product Lines...toolsandleisure.co.uk is Growing

February sees the launch of 50 new product lines. Most are from the suggestions of customers. New Hand Tools, more Leisure Tools and Products and increased stock levels on Reflectors. Below is a sample of our new lines:

• Junior Hacksaw from Hilka - £3.29
• 2pc boat shaped sharpening stone from Hilka - £1.79
• Set of 3 Centre Punches - £1.49
• Spark Plug Brush - 85p
• Electronic Solder - £4.49
• Blue Spot Retractable Utility Knife - £6.99
• 16pc Precision Screwdriver Set - £2.49
• 10pc Car Fuse Set - 79p

More to be added over the next few days. Please keep checking back.

Supporting Local Businesses - Edenbridge - Kent

At toolsandleisure.co.uk we are constantly on the look out for supportive ways to promote businesses and other activities within our local area. As a lot of our customers are local we do enjoy giving a little back. We have just created a links page on our website for promoting local firms and interest groups. Although in SEO terms, reciprocal linking, offers very little in website page ranking - it does promote these organisations to our visitors - and that is our aim.

The first business has been placed on our site and their details are as follows:

DCM and Partners (General Builders) Kent
General Builders based in Edenbridge, Kent. For all types of Building and renovation work please contact us now. Highly recommended.
Drives and Drainage Extensions Carpentry and Joinery Bathrooms

An excellent local builder who recently refurbished our office - superb job and a competitive price.

A New Year...with New Bargains

Happy New Year. With the new year comes even more apparent doom and gloom with regards to the economy. Yet toolsandleisure is trying hard to fund cheaper products and pass these savings onto our customers. we shall continue throughout the next few months to work hard to secure even more cost savings, but for now we hope that these items may be of interest to you.

• Duracell batteries have now been reduced from £2.49 per pack to just £1.75 (whilst stocks last)
• 25mm x 50m masking tape - now only 69p per roll
• 12pc Hose Clamp set - was £1.75 now £1.49