Hand Tools

Which putty knife blade width suits filling, scraping and finishing, how a straight iron handle behaves, and how to keep a blade flat.

How board size and handle weight change the way a plastering hawk feels, which versions suit ceilings and walls, and how to keep the board clean.

How wide-blade plastering scrapers from 25 to 120 cm are used, which width suits walls and ceilings, and how to keep the blade straight.

How blade length, steel type and handle choice affect a plastering trowel, which lengths suit skimming or rendering, and how to keep a trowel flat.

How heavy duty tool bags from 35 to 45 cm compare, what internal compartments change, and when a cup holder version earns its place.

How canvas tool bags from 12 to 20 in compare, what the shoulder strap changes, and whether the 100-piece parts box option is worth choosing.

What an outdoor tool box has to survive, what the GD26 holds in practice, and when to choose a sealed case instead of a general storage box.

How a double layer tool box with a lift-out tray keeps small parts above the main load, what it holds, and where the format is worth choosing.

What a compact tool box with a locking catch holds, how the lock changes daily use, and which kits suit a small impact-resistant box.

What the mid-size bullet case tool box holds, why the format works on a bench and in a van, and how to load it so the deep body stays organised.