Tips for finding the right tools
Tools are available in all shapes and sizes. And of course you have cheap and expensive tools. When you only use a piece twice a year, the quality doesn't matter that much. But you are a professional. That is why it is a good idea that you choose a tool from a reputable brand. Brands such as Festool, Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee have been known for years as real quality brands. If you buy tools from one of these brands, you can be sure that you will enjoy them for years to come. Are you going to buy tools at Mastertools.nl, called gereedschap bij Mastertools.nl kopen in Dutch? Use these tips!
Material
The hardness of the metal used in your tools is important for quality. Hand tools made of hardened steel are preferred here. To make sure that you buy your DIY tools made of hardened metal, you can pay attention to the abbreviation HSS. This is a specific quality mark that guarantees hardness. HSS is an abbreviation of 'High Speed Steel'. It is a high quality steel alloy. HSS is significantly more resistant to wear than tool steel (WS). You will find HSS on the packaging of many tools. The price of HSS tools is higher than that of WS products, but the ratio is proportional to the quality.
Safety
Working with tools means that you work with pointed and sharp material. No matter how meticulous you work, an accident can happen in a small corner. You want to prevent parts that come loose and that is why good tools are provided with a quality mark. One of those quality marks is GS. This stands for 'Geprüfte Sicherheit'. Then you know you have a good piece in your hands.
CE mark
Another important mark is the CE. It means that the tool complies with EC Safety Directives. VDE and TÜV are also quality marks that guarantee the safety of your tools. When you go to buy tools, check whether it has one or more of these quality marks. Then you know for sure that it is the right tool.
Reviews
When you search the internet for the tool you need, you will find many reviews and videos of the relevant tool. Handy to see what it looks like and how it works in practice. All established brands present their key tools in clear and engaging videos. This way you can see in advance how the material works in practice. Before you buy tools, it is therefore useful to look on the internet.
Try-out
Good material, good quality marks. When you are going to buy tools, these are important points. But what is at least as important is the way in which you handle the material yourself. You want it to feel good in your hand. And above all that you can work well with it. Tip: take different types of a certain type in your hand and compare yourself what works well and what fits well in your hand.