In an ideal world, we all want to tackle our projects using the best tools available. There are brands in each tool category that have built a reputation of quality and dependability among professional users. These are the brands we want to own.
In reality, our desire to own the best goes against a limited budget, regardless if it’s our personal budget or the company allowance.
Selecting the right tool for the job can make a huge difference in productivity and quality of work. There are certain tools whose proper selection and use go beyond making your job faster and easier and actually affect workplace safety.
Eyebolts are such tools. For this reason, selecting and using eyebolts correctly can make the difference between a safe work environment and one that puts people’s lives at risk.
Pliers belong in the category of must-have tools, with a basic design and functionality that hasn’t changed since medieval times. Every basic tool set includes a pair of pliers, but sometimes sorting through the various types of pliers can be confusing and intimidating.
This article aims to provide you with the knowledge to understand various pliers styles, their intended use, how to properly maintain them, and how to choose your next set.
In part 2 of our series on how to choose your next toolbox, we focused on the drawer system. We specifically explored drawer design and slide types.
In our final instalment, we will turn our attention to casters and the locking mechanism. With that in mind, let us begin.
Although entire full-length articles can be written solely about casters, we are going to focus only on the key essentials.
