How to buy a Power Tool
C once bought me an electric drill. I still use it to this day, as it fulfils all of my needs.
She didn’t go to somewhere like B & Q and buy something at the top of the range, but probably to a proper tool shop like Mackays in Cambridge and asked advice.
- She actually bought a Bosch , which had the following features.
- No batteries, as they’ll always flat when you want to use it.
- A simple chuck that doesn’t need a key. It still locks the drill tight.
- Variable speed.
- Hammer action if required.
- Side handle, although I’ve never used it.
Whoever advised her, got it absolutely right and I’ve used it for seven or eight years. Here’s a picture of the neat box with the drill inside.
Bosch PSB 6800 RE In Its Case
It was also once number one in the Independent’s list of 100 best tools.
This all proves it’s not difficult to buy good tools, but ask in the shop first and don’t be seduced by all the macho features.
The Anonymous Widower 
I have a large selection of hand and power tools for woodwork, metal work, and car repairs. My only purchase regrets have been when I have bought too cheaply. Quality tools last a long time, if properly cared for and maintained, and are much cheaper in the long run. Also it is not possible to do good work with poor tools, and I suspect that many people are put off making/mending things as a result of failure due to using cheap/poor tools.
Comment by John Wright | May 29, 2011 |
True. At least where I am, I’ve got two branches ofFranchi’s. Sadly people go to B & Q and suchlike and buy the cheapest. Not that you can’t get good stuff in B & Q, but you have to pay more.
Comment by AnonW | May 29, 2011 |