{"id":172,"date":"2019-04-24T18:23:45","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T18:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2019-01-23T18:26:32","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T18:26:32","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-before-buying-power-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-before-buying-power-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know Before Buying Power Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

A DIY home improvement project is a massive undertaking, one that requires a significant amount of time & effort and some capital investment. For starters, you will need access to the right power tools to get the job done. The market is full of useful items, but the average homeowner doesn\u2019t possess the requisite knowledge needed to differentiate the more useful items from the less useful ones.<\/p>\n

So for those of you who want to learn the basics, this article points out five things you should know before buying power tools for a DIY project.<\/p>\n

1) Cord Versus Cordless \u2013 Between a Rock and a Hard Place<\/span><\/h2>\n

For many users, trading raw power for cordless power tools is not a justifiable tradeoff, particularly when the prices of some tools are sky high. Both types of power tools have their own benefits. Corded models have sheer raw power because they borrow energy directly from the grid.<\/p>\n

These models are limited only by the length of their cords, but a good workaround is to find extension cables and call it a day. But then, you will have a jumbled mess of wires inching against each other for more space. Cordless power tools are easy to carry around and are configured to allow users to work on their projects from any angle or position of their choosing.<\/p>\n

2) All the Bells and Whistles<\/span><\/h2>\n

Every product will have a bunch of extra features thrown in for marketing purposes. While these features are nice to have, most people only care about the bits that are actually important. Those fancy LED panels aren\u2019t telling you what you already don\u2019t know. What you should be looking for, instead, are features that may be needed for specific projects. These include power levels, torque settings, drill bits to work with project materials, and an ergonomic grip.<\/p>\n

3) Safety Is the Most Important Thing to Consider<\/span><\/h2>\n

Always prioritize safety above all else, even comfort. Power tools are designed to plow through hard metal with brute force, which means that they will obliterate objects that have lower \u2018resistance\u2019 \u2013 case in point, human beings. This is why you should always check product descriptions to gather as much information about the model\u2019s safety features as possible.<\/p>\n

If possible, search on the internet forums about possible malfunctions that the power tool may be known for. You should also invest in good personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard against accidents and loud noises.<\/p>\n

4) Battery Life Is Key<\/span><\/h2>\n

Try to find cordless power tools that use everyday batteries that you can purchase from your local Radioshack. You won\u2019t regret spending money on bare tools \u2013 ones that come without batteries \u2013 so long as the battery type is universal. But if you have to, you can rent the more expensive battery-included power tools to experiment and see if they make a difference.<\/p>\n

5) Hidden Costs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most power tools, such as wrenches and drill machines, will require you to purchase additional accessories such as bits, blades, and belts. Bulking up on these essentials can cost quite a large sum. It helps to do your research so the hidden costs won\u2019t catch you by surprise.<\/p>\n

Why buy an expensive power tool if you\u2019re only going to use it occasionally when you can rent it for a low price? Click here<\/a> for more information.\"Garage101\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Garage 101<\/a> is an online platform for renting and buying hardware tool of every category. If you want to rent or rent out any tool, register yourself at their website.<\/p>\n

You can call at +1-650-230-8081<\/a> or email at info@garage101.com<\/a> to contact the company for any information or inquiry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A DIY home improvement project is a massive undertaking, one that requires a significant amount of time & effort and some capital investment. For starters, you will need access to the right power tools to get the job done. The market is full of useful items, but the average homeowner doesn\u2019t possess the requisite knowledge […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[5,20,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=172"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":174,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172\/revisions\/174"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garage101.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}