Timber iQ June - July 2019 // Issue: 44 | Page 49

WORKBENCH DRILLING WITH EASE The Skil 2320AA Cordless Drill features a built-in battery with 1.5 Ah high-capacity cells to provide an extended running time. The Li-ion battery technology used in the 2320AA is protected by the Skil ECP, explains Skil junior brand manager Vision Ndlovu. Additional features designed to take the trials and tribulations out of DIY include a battery status and forward / reverse indicator, which means users can easily ascertain the operating status of the cordless drill, allowing them to focus on the task at hand. This drill is supplied with a 2320 drill driver, a three-hour battery charger, an instruction manual and a double-ended screw bit. It also has an ergonomic soft grip for increased user comfort, which enhances the efficiency and quality of even the smallest DIY tasks. +27 (0) 11 651 9676 | www.skil.co.za TECHNICALLY ADVANCED PLUG The DuoPower nylon plug from Fischer is a technically-advanced anchoring system available from distributor Upat. The plug’s multi-functionality – from expanding, to folding and knotting – extends its application range even further, which means that materials with top loads can also be accommodated. The closed plug tip prevents drill dust entering the inner plug section, making for an even smoother installation, while the distinctive red Fischer marking makes it easy to identify the plug’s dimensions. The required screw length is derived from the plug length plus the fixture thickness. Other advanced features include an anti-rotation lock to prevent turning in the drill hole during installation, while the pronounced rim prevents the plug from slipping into the drill hole, but still allows for push-through installation. Installation time is reduced even further due to the shorter drill-hole depth that is required, which makes fast and efficient work of the fixing process. +27 (0) 11 624 6700 | www.upat.co.za LASERS LEAD THE WAY Stabila has a range of measuring tools ideal for modern construction sites. These are especially for the wide range of building and related trades that require accurate measurement, which include excavation and pipe laying, gardening and landscaping, bricklaying, reinforced concrete construction, timber construction, dry walling, metal construction, screed and tile laying, electrical works, plumbing and heating, fit-out and even roadworks. The full Stabila range is distributed by leading supplier Upat, which also supplies customer service and technical support. The main rotation lasers on offer are the LAR 350 and LAPR 150. Line lasers include the LA 180 L, LA X 400, LA X 300, LA X 200, LA X 50 and FLS 90, while the LA 5-P dot laser is also available. +27 (0) 11 624 6700 | www.upat.co.za www.timberiq.co.za // JUNE / JULY 2019 47