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Hand tools are products that every DIY enthusiast owns. Without them, no one can perform daily tasks in the workshop, garage, or farm. Read the article below to find out which items to choose to meet your expectations, help you accomplish your plans, and serve you for years. We will also answer questions on what to consider when purchasing, how to protect yourself while working, and how to store tools safely to ensure their longevity.
What to Consider When Choosing Tools?
“Reliability is a feature we expect from hand tools. To ensure expectations meet reality when purchasing them, attention should be paid to several key aspects that will allow us to choose the right product for our needs,” says Krzysztof Taciak, an expert at Kramp.
Quality and Safety
When choosing hand tools, the quality of their workmanship is very important. It is usually not worth saving on products in this segment, as a low price often means they will wear out faster and soon generate additional costs. It is worth choosing tools from renowned brands, such as Kramp, which offer items made of high-quality materials, translating into their durability and reliability. To ensure maximum safety, pay attention to the certifications and approvals of the products you buy.
Functionality
An important aspect is selecting the tool dedicated to the specific task. Choosing the right items directly affects the quality and efficiency of work, impacting the time needed to complete tasks. If we want the product to perform well in its intended role, it must also fit the user. Ensure the tool fits comfortably in your hand, is convenient, and easy to use. Also, find out if you can buy necessary accessories and spare parts for it.
Reviews and Warranty
User and expert reviews of a given product help us assess whether the product will be suitable for us. When shopping, it is worth choosing tools covered by a manufacturer's warranty, giving us the confidence that in case of problems, we can count on repair or replacement.
How to Protect Yourself While Working?
“Working with hand tools can be dangerous if appropriate precautions are not taken. To safely use hand tools, consider personal protection suitable for the tasks performed and properly organize the workspace,” advises Krzysztof Taciak.
Wearing protective clothing and using personal protective equipment suitable for the job can protect us during work. Depending on the projects undertaken, work clothes, boots, gloves, or protective glasses of the required protection class may be necessary. Always use the tool designed for the specific activity - this increases both efficiency and safety. Ensure proper protection of the area where you work. Secure the space to prevent accidents to yourself and those around you.
How to Store Tools?
Proper storage of hand tools is crucial for keeping them in good condition. It is also important to ensure comfort in finding and easily accessing products when needed. To ensure your tools serve for many years, you must care for them. Store them clean, in a moisture-free place. Ensure they are properly organized and labeled. Keep them in dedicated organizers or original packaging. Consider tool sets that often come with professional packaging (e.g., container, box, or organizer) and offer a favorable price. Many workshops and services use tool trolleys so that employees have essential equipment within reach. Kramp's solution to this customer need is the Kramp tool trolley, which helps in organizing the workspace. Ensuring safety during tool storage is also important. This is particularly crucial for tools with sharp edges, such as saws, chisels, or knives. Secure them to limit the risk of cuts when retrieving the needed item.
“Storing hand tools in good conditions and an organized manner not only ensures their long lifespan but also makes work easier and keeps the workshop or garage tidy,” suggests the Kramp expert.
Reliable Kramp Tools
To ensure the chosen products are of the highest quality, opt for Kramp brand tools. Note the Kramp wrenches, which have a satin (semi-matte) finish, ensuring a secure grip and preventing slipping even with dirty hands. The range includes a wide array of hand tools such as machine wrenches, turning tools, torque tools, screwdrivers, pliers, striking tools, special tools, and a tool trolley with modules. A new addition to the range is multifunctional pliers that allow several tasks to be performed with one tool.
“The highest quality of our range is confirmed by the lifetime warranty on Kramp hand tools introduced in January 2024, ensuring purchase security,” adds Krzysztof Taciak.
Summary
Hand tools are a very important part of every DIY enthusiast’s workshop equipment. Choosing the right products allows for their safe and long-term use. When buying tools, consider workmanship quality, safety during use, and functionality that allows us to quickly complete the required tasks. It is also worth paying attention to warranties and user reviews. When using hand tools, safety is paramount. Also, remember proper storage to keep the items functional for a long time. Kramp products meet the highest quality standards, and the wide assortment ensures everyone finds the right tool.
Where to Find Kramp Hand Tools?
If you are a wholesale customer, you can purchase all Kramp hand tools and many other products needed in the workshop or farm on our website. Individual customers can buy them at Powered by Kramp, Grene stores, and Kramp dealers. The list of points can be found on the "Find a Kramp Dealer" page on the KRAMP website.
