Richard Hughes

As Director of eCommerce at ITS for a decade, Rich oversees digital marketing, ecommerce, and much more. Passionate about tools, he's been translating their intricacies for you since day one. A geeky jock, into rugby and cricket, his fatherhood often limits his playtime! With a degree in filmmaking, he enjoys creating entertaining videos for social media to help simplify complex tools. At home, wielding Makita and Dewalt Cordless Tools he transformed his own garage into a man cave - a challenging but satisfying DIY project.

Mirka Handy Sander – An expert review

This is undoubtedly the best sanding block I have ever used and comes with all the benefits of the ABRANET SYSTEM. I have found the ABRANET ergonomic ...

Dewalt MD501 Tough Smartphone

DeWalt are launching a tough Android powered smartphone for the British market in 2016. The launch date of the device is rumoured to be early ...

How To Protect Your Knees On The Job

How to protect your knees on the job

A newcomer to ITS; Redbacks Knee Pads may look a little odd, but believe me when I tell you, they are the future! The Redbacks are knee ...

The Mitre Saw, Makita has always lacked – LS0815FL 216MM

Will Makita release the LS0815FL 216mm Mitre Saw in the UK? Keeping our ear to the ground is part of what we do and as ...

New Dewalt XR Planer & Mitre Saw

You asked, We requested and at last…. Dewalt Delivered! The Cordless XR 18v Planer and Mitre Saw are coming! Over here at ITS HQ we’ve ...

Dewalt Cordless Framing Nailer – DCN690, a closer look.

Here at ITS (along with everyone else it seems) are very excited about the new DeWalt nailer – The DCN690, so we sent a member ...

Makita Heated Jackets DCJ200/DCJ100D & Caulk Gun

New from Makita the DCJ200 & DCJ100D Heated Jackets and the BCG180 Caulking Gun Makita have been busy recently launching their new 4Ah battery and related cordless drills ...

Great Accessories For Your Festool TS-55

Great accessories for your Festool TS-55

The Best Festool Guide Rail Accessories Why should you get some guide rail accessories? Well we all know that the Festool Plunge Saw and Guide Rail system ...