Machine Mart is filled with tools, ranging from the DIY, to the professional, right through to…read morethose massive spinning saws of death you used to find exciting in DT lessons back at school and you had to wear goggles to use. The only room that is possible more manly than Machine Mart, has Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone arm wrestling to the theme song of Thunderbirds. Intense Dad rock plays over the radio and massive overalls and tool belts hang from the many walls. Its certainly intense, and I felt rather emasculated on leaving, wishing I too had a tool belt... Aside from that though, Machine Mart also stocks a good range of fire places (the ones that sit in an alcove), and they were priced very very reasonably. There's also a selection of intense cleaning products, including Hoovers that use extremely hot water to blast dirt away, and a few other bits and bobs, like safes. Nicely layed out, well organised and staffed by a flock of friendly staff - who are all too happy to help - Machine Mart makes for a compelling tool store.

A one stop shopping shop for rigging equipment and safety equipment for the entertainment industry…read more They have a vast selection of equipment, from Truss & Electric Chain Block hoists to Roundslings & Eyebolts. Being able to provide staging solutions, riggers, safety equipment, bespoke design including the provision of fabrication (where possible), Rigging Services provide equipment and staging for events such as Glastonbury, Party InThe Park and events as big as the London 2012 Olympics. Amongst the standard hire and sales of such equipment, Rigging Services also offer training on various aspects of the industry and can either provide this in-house or at the customers site. Inspection and testing is also available. Helpful staff, and on many occasions have proved why they are among the leaders in the industry.