Machines that suit a garage or shed workshop: grinders, drills, lathes, saws, compressors, welders, dust extraction and the safety kit to go with them.
Key figures 24 l tank · 6.5 CFM free air delivery · 8 bar
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 1.1 kW
Good for Quiet home workshops: inflation, nailing, stapling, airbrushing
An oil-free direct-drive compressor that SIP rates at just 59 dB, with a slow-running four-pole motor.
Details of SIP QT DD 1.5hp 24 Litre Ultra Low Noise Compressor (05491)
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Key figures 305 mm blade · 1,675 W · bevel to 49° both ways
Power Mains electric
Good for Repeatable mitre and bevel cuts on site or in the workshop
A large sliding mitre saw with twin rails, a double bevel and an LED “shadow line” that shows where the blade will cut.
Details of DeWalt DWS780 305mm Mitre Saw
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Key figures Dust class L · 25 l · 3.6 m³/min · 210 mbar
Power Mains electric, 1,000 W
Good for Connecting to sanders, saws and drills
A wet and dry extractor with a power take-off socket, so it starts and stops with the tool plugged into it.
Details of Makita VC2512L Dust Extractor
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Key figures 24 l tank · 10 bar · 240 l/min intake (92 l/min at 7 bar)
Power Mains electric, 1,500 W
Good for Garage and workshop air tools, tyres and blowing
An upright, oil-free 24 litre compressor that Einhell describes as quieter than conventional compressors of the same performance.
Details of Einhell TE-AC 240/24 Silent
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Key figures 50 l tank · 4.7 CFM free air delivery · 8 bar
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 1.5 kW
Good for DIY, hobby workshops and light trade use
A wheeled 50 litre oil-free compressor with a bigger air reserve than the 24 litre models here.
Details of SIP AIRMATE 50 Litre 2hp Low Noise Oil-Free Compressor (05479)
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Key figures 5 l tank · 2.3 CFM free air delivery · up to 9 bar
Power Battery (18–20 V) or mains (230 V)
Good for Tyres, nailers and staplers on the move
A small oil-free compressor with a changeover switch, so it runs from a battery away from mains or plugs in at home.
Details of SIP QT 5 Litre Battery & Mains Oilless Compressor (05313)
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Key figures 150 mm wheels · 2,980 rpm · 370 W (S2 30 min)
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A)
Good for Sharpening chisels, drill bits and garden tools
A compact bench grinder with a coarse and a fine wheel plus a wire wheel, built on a cast steel base.
Details of SIP 6" Professional Bench Grinder (07625)
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Key figures 200 mm wheels · 2,980 rpm · 550 W (S2 30 min)
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A)
Good for Heavier grinding and shaping in a metal workshop
The bigger version of SIP’s pro bench grinder, with wider 200 mm wheels and a stronger motor.
Details of SIP 8" Professional Bench Grinder (07628)
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Key figures 200 mm wheel + 710 × 50 mm belt · 2,980 rpm
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 550 W (S2 30 min)
Good for Grinding, shaping and smoothing metal
A two-in-one machine: a grinding wheel on one side and a tilting sanding belt (linisher) on the other.
Details of SIP 8" x 2" Bench Grinder / Linisher (01459)
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Key figures 13 mm chuck · 5 speeds 580–2,650 rpm · 50 mm travel
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 350 W
Good for Accurate holes in wood, metal and plastic
A small bench pillar drill for a shed or garage bench, with five belt-change speeds and a depth stop.
Details of SIP B13 5-Speed 350w Bench Pillar Drill (01710)
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Key figures 13 mm chuck · 5 speeds 500–2,500 rpm · 60 mm feed
Power Mains electric, 350 W input
Good for Home woodworkers who want a tilting cast iron table
A bench drill with a cast iron head and a cast iron table that tilts to 45° and moves on a rack and pinion.
Details of Record Power DP25B Bench Drill
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Key figures 13 mm chuck · 450–2,500 rpm variable · 60 mm depth
Power Mains electric, 550 W (S2) induction motor
Good for Drilling with easy speed changes
A pillar drill with stepless speed control and an LCD that shows the current speed, so there are no belts to move.
Details of Einhell TE-BD 550 E
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Key figures 254 mm swing · 457 mm between centres · 5 speeds
Power Mains electric, 375 W input
Good for Smaller workshops, or a second lathe for small work
A compact cast iron lathe that suits a small workshop or a second lathe for small work.
Details of Record Power DML250 10" Mini Lathe
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Key figures 305 mm swing · 393 mm between centres · 6 speeds
Power Mains electric, 0.52 kW input (½ hp)
Good for Workshops with little space; longer work with the optional bed extension
A larger midi lathe with spindle indexing and an optional bed extension for longer work.
Details of Record Power DML305-M33 Midi Lathe
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Key figures 350 mm turning capacity · 1,016 mm between centres · 4 speeds
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 370 W
Good for Small workshops and DIY turning, including longer pieces
A benchtop starter lathe with a long bed and a three-piece chisel set in the box.
Details of SIP 14" x 40" Starter Wood Lathe with Chisel Kit (01458)
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Key figures 260 mm blade · 1,510 W · 91 × 279 mm at 90°
Power Mains electric
Good for Wide cross-cuts and bevel cuts
A 260 mm sliding mitre saw with a laser, soft start and electric brake.
Details of Makita LS1019L Slide Compound Mitre Saw
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Key figures 260 mm blade · 1,500 W · 93 mm cut at 90°
Power Mains electric
Good for Ripping and cross-cutting in a workshop
A larger 260 mm table saw with soft start and an electric brake.
Details of Makita MLT100N Table Saw
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Key figures 200 mm blade · 800 W
Power Mains electric
Good for Light DIY cutting of timber and fibreboard
A small bench-top table saw for DIY cutting, with a parallel fence and an angle stop.
Details of Einhell TC-TS 200 Table Saw
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Key figures 20–100 A · 100 A at 15% duty · 0.8–3 mm mild steel
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A)
Good for First-time welders doing small repairs
A gasless MIG welder that plugs into a normal 13 A socket and comes with everything needed to start, including a face shield.
Details of SIP WELDMATE 100A Inverter MIG Welder (05729)
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Key figures MIG 20–160 A · 160 A at 15% duty · 0.8–5.5 mm mild steel
Power Mains electric (230 V, 16 A supply)
Good for Entry-level users who want MIG, stick and TIG in one
A multi-process welder that does gas or gasless MIG, stick (ARC) and TIG, with a gas hose and face shield supplied.
Details of SIP WELDMATE 160A MIG/ARC/TIG Welder (05733)
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Key figures 10–140 A · 140 A at 30% duty · 1.6–7 mm mild steel
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A)
Good for Workshop stick (ARC) welding of mild and stainless steel
A small, light stick (ARC) and lift-TIG welder with an LCD and automatic current setting for the electrode size you choose.
Details of SIP WELDMATE PRO 140A ARC/TIG Inverter Welder (05690)
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Key figures 30 l stainless tank · 280 mbar · 75 l/s
Power Mains electric, 1,300 W
Good for Garage, workshop and DIY clean-ups, with a socket for power tools
A large wet and dry vacuum with a tool socket that switches it on with your power tool, plus a filter-cleaning function.
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Key figures 50 l drum · 183 m³/h · 0.5 µm filtration · 100 mm inlet
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 1.1 kW
Good for Chips and dust from planers, thicknessers and bench saws
A compact chip extractor for bench-top woodworking machines, with a cartridge filter and a quick-release lid.
Details of SIP 50 Litre 1100W Dust & Chip Extractor (01923)
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Key figures 36 l · 54 l/s · 100 mm inlet
Power Mains electric, 1 kW
Good for Quieter fine-dust extraction in a small workshop
A high-pressure, low-volume (HPLV) extractor with three-stage filtration; Record Power describes CamVac machines as probably the quietest HPLV extractors available.
Details of Record Power CamVac CGV286-3 Compact Extractor
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Key figures SNR 27–37 dB across the range · EN 352-1 / EN 352-3
Power Passive (no batteries)
Good for Picking the right level of protection for each machine
A colour-coded range of ear defenders, from green Sonis 1 for lower noise to red Sonis 3 for very loud work.
Details of JSP Sonis Ear Defenders
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Key figures 31 dB noise reduction · EN 352-1
Power Rechargeable (USB-C)
Good for Long noisy sessions where you still need to hear warnings
Active earmuffs that let ambient sound and warning signals through at safe levels, with Bluetooth for calls and audio.
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Key figures SNR 33 dB · EN 352-2
Power Disposable foam
Good for Under a welding helmet or with other kit; narrow ear canals
Small pre-shaped foam earplugs for people who find standard earplugs too big.
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Key figures EN 166 · EN 170 (UV) · UV400
Power Not powered
Good for Everyday eye protection for grinding, drilling and sawing
Light, wraparound safety glasses with an anti-fog and scratch-resistant coating on a polycarbonate lens.
Details of uvex i-works Safety Glasses
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Key figures EN ISO 16321-1 · UV400 · 91% light transmission
Power Not powered
Good for People who wear prescription glasses
Safety over-glasses with a very large lens that fits over prescription spectacles.
Details of uvex OTG plus Over-Spectacles
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Key figures FFP3 · EN 149:2001+A1:2009 · NR D
Power Disposable (single shift)
Good for Sanding, sweeping up fine dust and dusty cutting
A cup-shaped FFP3 disposable mask with an exhalation valve, a four-point headband and a soft sealing lip.
Details of uvex silv-Air c 2310 FFP3 Mask
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