Power Tools
3-in-1 Rotary Hammer: Choosing a Chuck and a Motor
3-in-1 Rotary Hammer in 13 options from $249.70 to $492.17. What decides performance, how the options differ and how to choose.
2-Mode Hammer Drill: Hammer, Impact and Rotary Action
2-Mode Hammer Drill in 5 options from $161.43 to $370.70. What decides performance, how the options differ and how to choose.
Angle Grinder: Cutting Speed, Loading and Life
Angle Grinder supplied as a single option at $13.12. What decides performance, how the options differ and how to choose.
Engravers, Knife Sharpeners and Electric Files for Bench Work
How to control a fine cut: rotary and CNC engraving, guided and diamond sharpening at a consistent angle, electric files for deburring, and heat and burr control.
Cordless Screwdrivers, Impact Wrenches, Rivet Guns and Nailers
How to choose cordless fastening tools: clutch settings for screwdrivers, impact wrenches for seized bolts, rivet gun and nose piece matching, and nailer fasteners.
Impact Drills, Chucks and Magnetic Drill Presses
How to choose an impact drill or magnetic drill press: hammer action for masonry, chuck and bit matching, annular cutters and safe percussive tool practice.
Bench Grinders, Die Grinders, Sanders and Polishers Compared
The difference between grinding, sanding and polishing, and which machine does each: bench and die grinders, sanders, polishers, wheel dressing and abrasive choice.
Circular Saws, Jigsaws and Tile Cutters: Matching the Saw to the Cut
How to choose a portable saw: circular saws for straight cutting, jigsaws for curves and plunge cuts, grooving and tile cutting machines, and blade selection.
Power Tool Accessories: Chucks, Bars, Chains and Adapters
How to choose power tool accessories: drill chuck mounts and capacity, rotary tool kits and speeds, matching chainsaw chains by pitch, gauge and links, plus adapters.
Angle Grinders: Disc Size, Speed and Safe Cutting
How to choose and use an angle grinder: disc size and rated speed, cutting versus grinding wheels, carbide blades for timber, guards and safe cutting practice.








