Buying Tool Sets

Buying Tool Sets

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Buying, Tips

Buying tools in sets dramatically reduces the cost, and you’ll have a more complete selection when you need it.
Buying Tool Sets

Hammer Types

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Buying, Tips

What size do you need? Many experienced carpenters use a 16 oz. claw hammer for most jobs, but also carry a 20 or 22 oz. framing hammer for their heavier nailing jobs requiring big spikes. For lighter work, a 13 oz. curved claw hammer can be useful. Even a 7 oz....
Buying Tool Sets

Buy In Bulk

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Buying, Tips

When buying quantities of standard fasteners, such as screws or bolts, buy a full box anytime you will need close to a half box or more. The second half of the box will be virtually free. For example, 45 individual screws will usually cost about the same as a box of...
Buying Tool Sets

Parts Card

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Buying, Tips

How often have you been at the store, knowing you should pick up a filter, humidifier pad, vacuum bag or plumbing part, but don’t remember the size or the part number? A solution is to make up a Òparts cardÓ the size of a business card to carry in your billfold....
Buying Tool Sets

Tool Depreciation

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Buying, Tips

The depreciation factor can help you out when you buy more expensive quality tools. A high-quality tool usually will depreciate less, as a percentage of its purchase price, than a lower-priced tool. This means you can use that quality tool over the years and, if you...
Buying Tool Sets

Tool Potential

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Buying, Tips

Once you have invested in quality power tools, follow through with premium blades, bits or accessories to take full advantage of high-quality engineering. For example, if you try to get by with a cheap saw blade instead of a premium blade, a saw will not perform up to...