13.04.2023 | Category : spectrum

Basic tool configuration for professionals


Five tips that you should definitely keep in mind.

When you first get to grips with the subject of tools, you are quickly spoiled for choice: many manufacturers, many materials, many tools, all competing for your attention. What should you look out for? We've put together a few useful tips for you!

01. Quality isn’t expensive. It pays for itself.

The old saying is true: buy cheap, buy twice. You should therefore always buy the best tool you can afford. If in doubt, invest in a few high-quality tools that you really need to begin with. Over time, this is cheaper than replacing broken or worn out tools time and time again. A high-quality tool also usually provides you with better ergonomics and more safety when working.

02. Start small and expand

It often makes sense to buy a manageable set of tools which includes the most important things – such as spanners, ratchets, hammers, pliers, etc. A set of 130 items is enough to get you started! And if you need to, you can add special additional sets later.

03. Mats make sense

Many suppliers offer tool control systems, in which the tools are laid out logically, usually in foam inlays. Systems like this save you time and make it much less likely that you will lose your tools, because everything has its own place. Last but not least, the foam inlays protect your valuable tools because they aren’t moving around in the toolbox.

04. Buy on demand

When you are buying, think about which type of jobs you do most often. Do you do a lot of fiddly work in tight spaces? If so, ratchet sets with a 1⁄4" drive are ideal. If you normally work in open spaces, carrying out heavy work requiring the application of more force, invest in ratchets with a 1/2" drive first. By the way: You can cover the vast majority of applications with 8 to 32 mm spanners and/or sockets!

05. Lost something – what now?

When you are choosing a tool supplier, make sure that they offer individual parts for purchase separately. Sockets and small tools are easy to lose, and even the best quality tools won’t always last forever.

And now: have fun putting together your first professional tool set – and we wish you every success with your projects!