The drilling of holes in workpieces too large to bring to fixed machines.Most portable power tools are electrically operated but pneumatic tools are used where compressed air is available. The use of tools with integral low-voltage battery packs is increasing

The cutting of sheet metal using power-operated shears, nibblers or notchers, either mains- or battery-driven. Hand-held nibblers may consist of an accessory fitted to a portable drill.

This is a 'bumper' edition, with articles covering: mobile kitchens, wall painting, power tools, D&T projects, 3D printing, food resources, drone racing, textiles careers, competitions, and some H&S updates in the 'smallprint'.

The following document is a list of the documents and other materials you will find on the D&T website.