Buying guides — 2026–2027
Short, plain advice to help you pick the right tool. Questions? Call +374 93 238766 or visit our shops.
How to choose a drill, hammer drill or rotary hammer
Drill-driver, hammer drill or rotary hammer: which one for wood, metal and concrete, and what Nm, SDS-plus and battery Ah mean.
How to choose an angle grinder
How to choose an angle grinder: 115, 125 or 230 mm discs, power, cordless or corded, soft start and the safety features that matter.
How to choose cordless tools and a battery platform
How to choose cordless tools: 12 V, 18 V or 36 V, one platform for every tool, battery Ah, brushless motors and buying tools without a battery.
How to choose a power saw: circular, jigsaw, reciprocating, mitre
Which saw to choose: circular saw, jigsaw, reciprocating saw, mitre or table saw, and how to pick the right blade for wood and metal.
How to choose a welding machine: MMA, MIG/MAG or TIG
How to choose a welding inverter: MMA, MIG/MAG or TIG, current (A), duty cycle, 220 V mains, electrodes, wire and an auto-darkening helmet.
How to choose a laser level (line laser)
How to choose a laser level: green or red beam, number of lines, 360°, accuracy, working range, receiver and tripod.
How to choose a workshop (industrial) vacuum
How to choose a workshop vacuum: dust classes L, M and H, tank size, filter cleaning, a power-tool socket, wet and dry pick-up.
How to choose a sander: random orbit, orbital, belt
How to choose a sander for wood, paint and walls: random orbit, orbital, belt, delta and drywall sanders, and which sandpaper grits to use.
How to choose an impact wrench or impact driver
How to choose an impact wrench or impact driver: torque (Nm), 1/2" square and 1/4" hex drives, cordless or air, for car wheels and building work.
How to choose garden tools: lawn mower, trimmer, chainsaw
How to choose a lawn mower, grass trimmer, chainsaw and hedge trimmer: petrol, corded or cordless, cutting width and bar length.
How to choose a pressure washer
How to choose a pressure washer for the car, patio and building site: pressure (bar), water flow (l/h), pump, motor and drawing water from a tank.
How to choose an air compressor
How to choose an air compressor for air tools, spraying and tyres: air delivery (l/min), tank size, pressure, oil-lubricated or oil-free.
How to choose a tile cutter: manual or electric
How to choose a tile cutter for ceramic and porcelain tiles: cutting length, manual or electric, scoring wheel, 45° cuts and diamond blades.
How to choose a ladder: stepladder, extension, multi-purpose
How to choose a ladder or stepladder for the home, warehouse and building site: types, height, load rating, aluminium or fibreglass, and safety.
How to choose a tool set for home and car
How to choose a tool set: 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sockets, Cr-V steel, 6-point sockets, ratchets and cases, for the home or the garage.
