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What Are Socket Sets? Socket sets are a collection of tools, designed to help you to tighten and loosen fasteners such as nuts and bolts. They typically contain a range of sockets in differing sizes, as well as components such as rachets, drivers, and extensions, to help you to apply torque to turn the socket …

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There are many different screwdriver types available as well as many types of screwdriver heads, all designed with different applications in mind. Most screwdrivers look very similar, with a thin steel shaft that attaches to a handle – but that doesn’t mean one screwdriver will do every job. Some screwdrivers work best in hard-to-reach spaces, …

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As a working electrician, investing in professional electrician’s tools is essential. After all, tools are the bread and butter of your trade, helping you to complete each job safely and efficiently. With that in mind, we’ve put together a checklist of the top 19 electrician tools no working electrician would be without. Arm your electrician …

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What is a non sparking tool? A non sparking tool (also referred to as spark-resistant or spark-reduced) is a tool that is only capable of producing a cool or low energy spark. This is due to the fact that, unlike steel tools, non-sparking tools are manufactured from metals that absorb heat. These include copper tools …

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A spanner and a wrench (often just referred to as wrenches in the U.S.) are two types of tool you can use to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts. To help you tell them apart, this short guide explains exactly how these two essential tools differ and summarises the most common wrench and spanner types …

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Tool control is an essential part of preventing avoidable aviation accidents, helping to keep both passengers and crew of commercial and private aircraft safe whilst in flight. Many major countries operate tool control policies precisely for this reason, so it’s vital that aviation engineers take the necessary steps to ensure the tools they use are …

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A good mechanic needs two things to get the job done: knowledge and the right tools. Knowing how to maintain and fix cars is a skill that every mechanic needs, but that will only get you so far. If you really want to make a living as a mechanic, you need to invest in the …

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There’s always something happening here at Red Box, so why not keep in the loop with everything we’re up to by following us on our Facebook, YouTube and Instagram? We’ve even began delving into the world of TikTok too! We cover everything from our tools, kits and other services such as shadow foaming, special offers …

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Happy New Year everyone! Why not start off the new year right by updating and improving your tools and/or tool kit? We’re your one-stop-shop for everything tools related here at Red Box (online and in-store); so if you’re struggling on what to make your New Year’s resolution, why not get that tool you’ve been in …

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Last week, some the Red Box Tools Team showcased our goods at the MRO Europe Aviation Exhibition, with it being hosted at ExCeL London this time around. MRO Europe is the largest convention in Europe where airlines and the industry’s maintenance leaders and experts congregate to show off their services. A handful of our pre-designed …

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In this week’s post, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank all our lovely customers for the influx of support, positive feedback and reviews we’ve recently received. Whether it was via Google, engaging with us on our social media platforms, stopping by the tool shop or by contacting the office, we truly appreciate all …

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We’re all living through a rough time at the moment, with the cost of living crisis wreaking havoc on our lives (and bank balances), Red Box Tools are doing what we can to make things a little less expensive. We have thousands of essential individual tools currently on sale ready for whenever you may need …

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