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Work Tools, Toolboxes and Cases: The Ultimate Guide

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Whether you’re a professional or a DIY lover, it doesn’t matter; having the right tools can ALWAYS be useful.

This ProduceBlog buying guide is for everyone; DIY professionals, amateurs, repairers, plumbers, electricians. Let’s take a look at how to choose not only the best toolbox, but all the necessary tools.

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Wooden garden chest storage trunk container Wigeon
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Wooden storage box container for garden tools Teal
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Garden trunk wooden storage container tool holder 122x77x97cm Scaup
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Wooden wall-mounted tool holder gardening tools accessories Gib

Dear lovers of DIY jobs and repairs, have you already taken and organised your toolbox?
If not, don’t worry: ProduceShop is here for you!

Choosing everything you need to be prepared for every situation and emergency is very important. So we’re not just talking on behalf of professionals, but also for anyone who prefers to have a toolbox on hand when needed. Whether it’s just for a small hobby, or to repair a sink, let’s see what features to consider.

Toolbox STARK HX
Tool Case Set Work Tools Socket Wrenches Ratchet Screwdriver Allen 99 Pieces Hx

Do we really need everything?

As soon as we see a catalogue full of beautiful, shiny tool cases and trolleys full of instruments, the temptation is obviously to take the biggest and best equipped one; we don’t care when and how we use it, we just know that we can’t do without it, that it will surely be needed in the next 30 years. Well, it takes a bit of practice, but you have to control this instinct; when our passion for DIY leads us to choose the best tools, and to choose many of them, it would be a good idea to think about it beforehand.

In fact, a toolbox should be tailored to the person who owns it.
So if a professional has to have every single tool, the hobbyist will be comfortable and satisfied with a more compact set. In addition, there are cases and boxes made up of only one type of tool; for example, you might only need a box of ratchet spanners, or one of screwdrivers (large or precision). The cost of each individual box also varies according to its essential contents.

So try to organise your ideas and work out what you need, so that you don’t rush into the ill-advised purchase of a toolbox with too many tools and probably costing more than you need.

Air compressor EINHELL STARK
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What do we put in it?

Everything, absolutely everything, every single possible tool!
No, we’re kidding, that’s obviously not the right answer (read above in case).

First of all, think about how you are going to organise your space; by choosing your toolbox according to its shape or type (briefcase, trolley, accordion, book), you will already know how you are going to arrange everything you need. Furthermore, after having assessed, as we said before, the use you will make of it, think of a good list of tools. Of course, there are some fundamental ones; to help you out, we leave you with a list of the tools that should not be missing from a DIY case:

  • screwdrivers (slotted, Phillips, precision)
  • pliers (simple, pincer, parrot, electrician)
  • box cutters and scissors
  • spanners (flat, at least 4 or 5 sizes)
  • ratchet spanner
  • Allen keys (again, a set of at least 6 or 7 pieces)
  • roller spanner
  • tape measure (extendable or electronic)
  • hammer (iron or rubber)
  • hacksaw (with removable blades, for wood, metal, plastic)
  • spirit level (bubble or electronic)

How to choose the right toolbox?

Folding aluminum trolley with 2 wheels, 90 kg capacity Ercolino
Folding aluminum trolley with 2 wheels, 90 kg capacity Ercolino
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Tool trolley case 826 pieces 4 compartments Full
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Wooden garden storage chest 99 Lt Gaia
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Wooden garden chest 183 Lt Giunone
  1. Use and destination

    The use you will put the tools to, i.e. what kind of activity you will be doing, is the first factor to consider; too many tools for too little work is wasteful and takes up space. On the contrary, for complex jobs you should always have the right tools at hand. Frequency is a good yardstick. Try asking yourself the question: how many times in the last year have I needed this tool? Then you will know for yourself how many pieces you will need.

    Destination is another good way to understand a few things. Are you a professional? Will you use the toolbox or tools for work? Or do you want to feel safe when doing repairs around the house, or for fun with wood at the weekend? By answering these other simple questions, the kind of set that suits you is already starting to take shape.

    Toolbox Trolley Set With 1100 Pieces STARK MAC-XXL
    Toolbox Trolley Set With 1100 Pieces Mac-Xxl
  2. Tools and Equipment

    Beyond the simple contents of the toolbox, there are many types of tools that we can use. Here are some of the most important ones; it is up to you to choose which ones you need for your set or for your needs.

    • Tool cases and trolleys, in general, for easy storage and transport of all common and useful tools.
    • Tool racks, i.e. metal structures suitable for storing several tools; large, with many drawers, often equipped with wheels and work surfaces.
    • A complete workbench with a table, drawer and tool panel is the ideal companion for carpentry work, small carpentry jobs and hobbies.
    • Various tools, electrical or otherwise, can provide additional help for different tasks; we are talking about an electric compressor, for example, or trunks, shelves and cabinets for storing bulky tools. Finally, trolleys and storage racks, especially if we are dealing with heavy materials and bulky work.

  3. Quality and materials

    Always make sure of the quality and origin of the materials of your work equipment. When it comes to tools, nothing is as strong as iron and stainless steel; for maximum comfort and grip, think comfortable plastic or rubber handles. The wood of some worktops is an excellent substitute for metal.

    The toolbox needs to be solid and durable, but also light and comfortable, so think aluminium, a very versatile material, as well as foam and fabric interiors to keep tools safe. For the more basic and less expensive tools, a plastic case with convenient interlocking closures is also ideal.

    Workbench With Pegboard And Drawer For Garage And Workshop Max 120x60x150cm
  4. Budget

    SChoosing tools, toolboxes and utensils requires a certain investment, but you can be sure that over time this cost will be covered. As well as saving money on repairs and small jobs, you won’t find yourself changing tools after a short time. That’s why a quality supplier like ProduceShop, and a long-standing brand like Stark Pro, might be a good choice for you; you pay for quality, but you only pay once!

Now the guide is complete, perfect and comprehensive. Think it through, hold back the impulse to buy everything, and get ready to choose only the best Toolbox, and all the necessary Working Tools, perfect for you. After all, ProduceShop loves to spread the #SmartBuy philosophy!

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