Pick A Practical Present

Posted by trucksplatform on Thursday, January 08, 2009 - 11:17 am:

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As shoppers plan for affordable gifts this year, practical presents that serve a purpose are looking like popular gift choices for those that want to avoid splashing out on indulgent, novelty type gifts that will be completely forgotten about.

Be prepared during the dark winter nights with a pocket Xenon light

This handy light produces a white bright beam, 400% brighter than ordinary pocket lights. Come supplied with a shirt clip, a Lite bender and 2AAA Alkaline batteries.

The dimensions are: L x W x H - 121 x 21 x 21mm.

Online price - £11.35 + VAT

Finish those niggling jobs around the house over the festive season with this variable speed impact drill.

A 750 Watt Variable Speed Impact Drill with the following features: 13mm keyless chuck. Variable speed forward and reverse. Spindle lock for tool free accessory changing. Bit storage cassette in auxiliary handle. Two directional bubble level.

Online price - £49.87 + VAT

Look after your valuables with a security safe.

With an electronic lock and 8 lever override key, 2 live-locking bolts, removable shelf and bolt-down kit. Solid steel construction, holds A4 paper, A4 binders and most laptops. The dimensions are: Capacity 36.3L. External H x W x D mm – 270 x 430 x 370.

Online price £67.21+ VAT

Chill out with a micro cooler.

This 42w micro cooler holds up to six 330ml cans and has a removable shelf. It plugs into the mains power supply or into a 12v car adapter.

Online price - £28.31 + VAT

It will be a pain to wrap but a composter will benefit your whole garden.

Quickly and easily recycles most kitchen and garden waste into a rich, nutrious compost. Fitted with an extra wide hatch for easy access to the finished compost. No need to assemble, are easy to use. Made from black recycled plastic, it holds 220 litres and is 740mm high and 900mm wide (other sizes available)

Online price - £37.19 + VAT

Three drawer roller cabinet means there are no more excuses for having an untidy garage.

This contains a ball bearing slide mechanism and three, 73 mm drawers plus lower storage compartment. Matting supplied for all drawers and worktop. It is fully lockable with a push handle. Powder coated Blue finish. Dimensions - 680 x 460 x 658mm (835mm with castors). Design No: 329338

Online price - £160.55 + VAT

Shut work away with this hideaway desk unit.

Clever design with stable doors hides away home office mess and clutter. Featuring pull out storage trolley for printer with additional file storage space. Includes a sliding keyboard shelf, space for CPU unit and media racks for up to 60 CDs. It has an attractive beech effect finish.

The dimensions are: H x W x D mm: 1365 x 880 x 560.

Online price - £157.70 + VAT

Blow away those winter blues with a garden blower / vacuum.

This comes with a powerful 2200w motor with variable air flow setting up to 260km/h. It has a convenient Vacuum to Blow' control lever. Adjustable front and soft grip rear handle plus shoulder strap. Vacuum/Blower tube features support wheel. Supplied with large 45 litre collection bag and 10m electrical cable.

Online price - £77.66 + VAT

So, for an affordable and practical gift this year, why not visit www.slingsby.com and see what else is available.

To explore our range of pallet trucks, please visit our website at http://www.slingsby.com.