What color is the professional tool produced in? Profession - power tool: What is the difference between a professional tool and an amateur one

What does the term “professional” mean here? The most direct and correct interpretation is intended for works put on a commercial basis, that is, bringing income to the master. The popular point of view that the difference between a professional instrument and a “household” (amateur) one is only in the level of manufacture, to put it mildly, is incorrect. This means that it is impossible to determine the difference by technological features alone.
All aspects are equally important here: the ability to withstand intensive use, provide low fatigue, high accuracy and productivity, as well as payback. The last factor combines the ratio of the initial cost and resource, availability and cost of maintenance, reliability.

Nutrition

The second most popular tool after a hammer is a drill. Machine, the principle of which is simple to the limit. All it takes is a handy body to grip, a motor to turn the drill clamped in the chuck. Is it possible to complicate something here? It turns out that it is possible and even necessary. Let's start with the fact that different materials require different speeds of rotation of the equipment, and the "drill" itself determines the amount of revolutions. So, with an increase in the diameter of the hole being made, it is required to reduce the "turns". Here is the reason for the first complication: the speed of rotation must be regulated. An electronic unit built into the start key or separate from it is responsible for this. An extremely simple case is simple modulation of the input signal in time, that is, regular on / off. The current value of the voltage changes, and with it the maximum speed of the motor.

This is how a typical circuit for an amateur drill works. Its main drawback is that by reducing the frequency, we inevitably lose the torque reserve, which is so necessary when working with viscous materials and / or large equipment. Now, if the “block” monitored the load and added watts at the moment when they were needed ... This is how circuits of the next level of complexity, worthy of a professional tool, function. Of course, the speed will still “float” depending on the load, but not so much. Work will become more comfortable, more accurate and more productive.

Motor

With the power of the "professional" motor is understandable. Now about the heart itself. Everyone has the same design - a collector electric motor, but the execution is different. The efficiency, and hence the heating, depends on the magnitude and uniformity of the magnetic gap (between the armature and the stator). A poor-quality motor quickly overheats. If it does not “burn out” immediately, the increased thermal load quickly destroys the wire insulation in the coils, interturn short circuits appear, the destruction process progresses ... But what prevents accuracy? This is equipment, assembly culture and, of course, the rigidity of the case. By the way, the type (in fact, the cost) of the used insulating varnish and hardening impregnation also determines a lot - this is resistance to overheating and abrasive wear by sucked dust.

The next problem requiring high technological costs is mechanics. At idle, the rotor develops colossal revolutions - 20-30 thousand per minute. Not every bearing can withstand this. A prerequisite for reliability is the use of quality components, but this is not enough, good dust protection and a tight fit are important. It is best if the front bearing fits into the metal of the gearbox housing or, if it is not isolated, into its metal shield. On household models, there is often neither a case nor a shield ...

The rear support of all models is usually plastic. On solid machines, there is a rubber bushing between the clip and the “bed”. If it is not there, there is a high risk of turning the entire bearing, and this is an instant melting of the landing site and failure of the tool. Note that the mere absence or presence of a rubber ring does not say much - on a household tool it may not be sufficiently resistant, but on a professional one it can be replaced with another refinement, for example, a clamping collar.

Another difficulty associated with "turnover" is balancing. Manufacturers of only household tools often do not have the equipment to accurately correct imbalances. A typical sign of products from such a plant is holes drilled in the anchor holder. But if instead of them there are neat slots, it means that the technology is on the level.

Reducer

The rotation is received, the next stage is its transfer to the cartridge. The drive gear teeth are always cut on the front shank of the armature shaft. If its metal is of the wrong grade or poorly heat-treated, rapid wear is inevitable. For the same reason, sudden “death” can also occur - when a thick drill is jammed, a soft shaft can lead. Such a defect is not typical for a good-quality household tool, and even more so for a professional one.

If the drill is highly specialized, it has one pair of wheels in the gearbox, if it is universal - several. “Synchronizers” are responsible for the smoothness and accuracy of switching speeds, their task is to combine the teeth of the pair being switched on, even if they do not match. For professional drills, their presence is the rule, for household ones it is rather an exception.

In the gearbox, the torque increases many times, and the loads also increase. This is one of the reasons why a professional drill needs a strong and rigid gear housing. The best option is metal: it also provides good heat dissipation. But such a box is heavy, so professional models often use a plastic case. At the same time, the external resemblance to a household machine is so great that one is tempted to think: is there a difference? Yes, and very important!

In addition to internal reinforcing elements (cast metal shields), professional models have other secrets. The worst case is considered to be made of thin and smooth (shiny) plastic. The mirror-like cleanliness of the surface indicates that no filler was used - fiberglass. It makes molding difficult and worsens the appearance. Some manufacturers solve this problem by increasing the binder content. Strength from this increases, but manufacturing accuracy suffers. Of course, the clumsy appearance is not so terrible, but loose joints are already a serious flaw ... Some of the famous companies also use original compositions, achieving unique qualities. For example, DeWALT makes models with glass-filled nylon bodies - they are strong, rigid and not brittle.

Many household models have a gearbox with a metal case. Maybe this equates them to professional ones? Unfortunately no. After all, it is important not only to make a casting, but also to process it well - uneven planes require thick gaskets that reduce rigidity, but this does not make the body airtight. And in professional models there are gearboxes assembled without gaskets and sealants at all, while the joints “do not sweat” (I had to see this on Bosch models).

Gears and Lubrication

Gears are mainly made by powder metallurgy, in rare cases, the teeth are cut on machines. But machining is mandatory, although it is often neglected in household counterparts. At the same time, abrasion resistance decreases and large backlashes are initially laid.

Speaking of mechanics, one cannot fail to mention the most important component of durability - lubrication. Its selection is a delicate and complex task, the solution of which depends on the characteristics of the temperature regime, loads in friction pairs and materials. In a solid tool, compositions that are very different in external properties can be used. It is clear that competent service is impossible without high-quality service support, but where can you get it if you purchase goods from a one-day company?

“Everything should be perfect in a person…”. The same can be said about the tool: both filling and appearance. Ergonomics depends on the shape, layout and weight distribution. Household models are made according to standard patterns, and firms engaged in the manufacture of products for professionals conduct their own research. It only plays into the hands of the master - you can always choose a car for yourself. At the same time, designers, if necessary, turn off the beaten track, creating planetary gears, adding angular gears (AEG ErgoMax), rotary brush holders and other unusual innovations.

Perforators

Close "relatives" of drills are hammer drills. Their fundamental difference is in the design of the percussion mechanism - it is a compression-vacuum one. A tool of this type is complex both from a constructive point of view and from a technological point of view. As for the drive and power - the device and the differences between "amateurs" and "pros" are completely similar to drills.

The most important internal parts of the perforator are the cylinder, its drive and the striker. Structural complexity - compact placement. Why do most household models have a vertical layout and bulky dimensions? You should not think that it is from the generosity of the manufacturer, who did not spare the metal to create a “killer” machine ... In defiance of this approach, modern professional rotary hammers are usually so tightly “packed” that their disassembly is impossible without the use of special tools. The result is a handy and lightweight yet powerful tool for efficient work. By the way, firms that specialize specifically in household tools often neglect the torque limiting clutch, and it is very important for safety!

Engineering work at the design stage is also of the utmost importance. The calculation of the dynamics of the percussion mechanism gives a strong impact with low recoil. On powerful machines, this is not enough, so they install shock-absorbing handles (Milwaukee Kango) or come up with other moves. Pneumatics must be efficient and not suck in outside air (there is a lot of dust in it!). Lubrication is a separate issue in general: its properties should contribute to a quick start to the operating mode, to ensure low wear (if too much lubrication is used, too much power will be consumed).

Rubber seals must retain elasticity for a long time, resisting abrasion and high temperature. The striker is subject to riveting. Of course, when developing such complex products, innovations belonging to leading companies could not but appear, for example, the authorship of the worldwide widespread types of clamps SDS-Plus and SDS-Max belongs to Bosch.

Lightweight and powerful, it is convenient to use as a low-speed drill. In the domestic class, to realize this possibility, it will be necessary to install an adapter cartridge, which increases the longitudinal dimension and introduces “laxity” into the design. Professionals are able to surprise here too, for example, in the DeWALT D25104K-QS, the drill clamp is removable, and a cartridge is installed instead of it (replacement is done with a slight movement of the hand). A similar system is found in Bosch (models with the DFR index) and Milwaukee (PLH 32 XE). And here is an example of a different kind - Elmos BM-60: this tool has a two-speed gearbox, the metal body of which is covered with plastic for safety reasons (to protect against burns when touched); the reverse function allows you to perform screw-driving work.

cordless tool

However, giant companies such as Bosch, DeWALT and Milwaukee are able to offer incredible developments in this area: cordless rotary hammers. It is clear that there are no household analogues here at all: there are self-powered drills, but hammer drills are much more “gluttonous”. Therefore, modern models of cordless hammers have a voltage of 24 or 36 V.

By the way, it is easy to judge the differences by traditional models. The first thing you pay attention to when comparing a solid professional screwdriver with an amateur one is the difference in torque. Its increase without reducing the output speed (it entails a loss of performance) is impossible only with the modernization of the engine (relatively simple). Motorists will easily understand the analogy with starting a car - even a working starter barely turns the engine when the battery is useless.

Naturally, the duration of work on a single charge is also a topic for comparison. However, it is not the only thing that matters - being equipped with spare batteries and a quick charger, the "pro" is able to work continuously. To reduce the charging time, different technologies are used - battery cases are made of metal or perforated (promotes heat removal), “smart” electronics are installed that control the voltage and charge cycle. It was the development of these technologies that allowed the birth of many tools whose autonomy was previously unthinkable: a construction vacuum cleaner (DeWALT), miter, circular and other saws (Bosch, DeWALT, Elmos, Milwaukee). There are also simply original ones, albeit not requiring high technology, but clearly not typical: for example, Elmos even makes a cordless stapler and jigsaw.

Site users prefer to make repairs in apartments and build houses on their own. In order for the repair to turn out to be of high quality, and the construction of the house does not turn into a long-term construction, reliable assistants are needed - different types of power tools. Many companies have a line of professional and amateur tools. What a home master needs, we will tell in our material.

You will find answers to the following questions:

• What is the difference between an amateur instrument and a professional instrument;
• What features of the power tool you need to know before buying it;
• Does the home master need professional devices;
• At what stage of work is it necessary to switch from an amateur device to a professional one;
• What basic set should any home master have?

Main selection criteria

Thinking about purchasing a power tool, first of all, you need to decide on the scope of work. Hanging a chandelier or a picture in an apartment is one thing, and a completely different thing when it comes to building a cottage. If you can hang a picture using a conventional drill, then when building a cottage, you will need a whole arsenal of mechanical assistants.

All types of power tools can be conditionally divided into battery-powered and powered by the mains. It is also customary to divide it into amateur and professional.

Company Specialist "AllTools" Alexander Dubov:

– Models of amateur and professional power tools differ significantly in price. The cost is affected by the resource of work, reliability and functionality.

Two drills perform one task - drilling holes. But a professional drill is designed for long-term use throughout the work day. This is achieved through better cooling or overheating protection.

Such a drill can be provided with electronic speed control, several speeds, a soft start function, maintaining constant speed under load.

Reliability, functionality and performance determine the class of the tool and affect its cost.

Company power tool expert BoschVasily Ivanov :

– The professional tool is designed for work on construction sites and in difficult conditions. It has an increased resource and wear resistance. If frequent use is expected, then it is better to choose a professional one. If not frequent, then amateur.

When choosing a tool, you should pay attention to the fastening of the equipment, how quickly it changes, whether additional tools are needed to replace it. Convenient location of controls and ergonomics are important.

Master Consultant Hypermarket OBI Khodynskoye Pole Evgeny Babichev:

- A professional tool, unlike an amateur one, has better cooling, dust resistance, a stronger body and higher quality parts. For example, in a professional angle grinder there is a metal bearing, and in an amateur one there is a plastic sleeve.

The main differences between an amateur instrument and a professional one:

1. Working time:

• professional - 200 hours / month;
• amateur - no more than 20 hours / month.

2. Working mode:

• professional - 40 minutes of work, 10 minutes of rest; designed for use no more than eight hours a day;
• amateur - 10 minutes of work, 10 minutes of rest; designed for use no more than five hours a week.

Evgeny Babichev:

- To understand what tool you need, first of all, you need to determine for what work and in what mode it will be used.

For example, let's take a professional and amateur drill driver from two different manufacturers and consider their technical characteristics.

Characteristics of a professional cordless drill driver:

• battery charging time - 1 hour;

• torque - 30N / m;

• comes with two rechargeable batteries;

• can screw a 4.2x150 self-tapping screw into a tree without pre-drilling;

• can work non-stop.

Characteristics of an amateur cordless drill-driver:

• battery charging time - from 3 to 5 hours;

• torque - 11N / m;

• comes with one battery;

• can screw a 4.2x65 self-tapping screw into a tree without pre-drilling;

• cannot work non-stop.

Therefore, amateur devices will have to be stopped more often for cooling or recharging. This can significantly increase repair or construction time, while a professional tool will allow you to complete the same amount of work in a shorter period of time.

When to switch from amateur to professional

Buying an expensive professional tool is a responsible step for a home master.

The opinion of a forum member with a nickname Roracotta:

It all depends on personal needs and preferences. If a person ceases to be satisfied with an amateur instrument, then he acquires a professional one. I know several cool craftsmen who have an amateur tool, and this does not affect the quality of their work. It is unprofitable for a home master to immediately purchase professional devices. I recommend that you first fill your hand, and with the growth of skill and experience, an understanding will come - whether it is necessary to purchase a professional tool.

Vasily Ivanov:

- In my opinion, a professional tool is necessary if a person is professionally engaged in repair or construction.

Alexander Dubov:

– It is difficult to define a clear line. If you use a drill every six months to drill a couple of holes in the wall to hang a shelf, then it is not rational to buy a professional tool.

In some cases, the home master should purchase the so-called multi-tools - tools that perform several operations: from grinding and cleaning surfaces to cutting blanks. Their capabilities depend on the set of equipment. One such tool can replace at least two - a grinder and a saw.

Also, before buying a device, you should ask to think about what tasks you need to solve in a year. If over time you need to work with the tool more often and more intensively, then it makes sense to spend a little more money today. Then you won’t have to spend money again on buying another, more functional model.

Alexander Dubov:

- An amateur model is not as functional as a professional one and may not withstand heavy loads. If you have to use a drill for the construction of drywall partitions, finishing the facade of the house with siding or in large-scale construction, and the work will be carried out every day, for several weeks in a row, then you can immediately think about buying a professional-class model.

Regardless of whether it is an amateur model or a professional one, it must be of high quality and reliable!

What should be in the arsenal of a home master

Although the home workshop can be completed almost endlessly, there is a basic set that any home craftsman should have.

Alexander Dubov:

- The arsenal of a home master can vary significantly depending on what tasks he faces. This may be the repair of an apartment or the construction of a private house or cottage. Many people work in a garage or garage, where they need not only a tool, but also devices for organizing a workplace and personal protective equipment.

Here is what is most in demand in everyday life:

1. Drill - needed for drilling holes in wood, metal or plastic.

2. Cordless screwdriver - indispensable for assembly work, where there are a lot of threaded connections.

Especially useful when there is no electricity. A universal option can be a cordless drill driver, which can not only tighten fasteners, but also drill holes.

3. An impact drill or hammer drill is required for making holes in concrete and other hard surfaces.

If you need to make only a few holes in the concrete, then you can do with only an impact drill.

If large-scale work is planned on drilling bricks, concrete or dismantling work (chipping tiles from walls, etc.), it is better to take a hammer drill.

4. Bulgarian (angle grinder) - necessary for cutting metal and stone (concrete, brick, ceramic tiles).

It can be equipped with a roughing or grinding wheel for cleaning and grinding various surfaces.

5. Jigsaw - necessary for curly cutting wood, plywood and laminate.

You also need to have a set of hand tools.

Alexander Dubov:

- To perform work of a different nature, a universal kit is suitable, which may include: a hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches and many nozzles.

For specific tasks, there are carpentry, locksmith and automotive kits.

FORUMHOUSE contains all the information The topic of our form contains the most complete set of professional . Read about when working with these devices. Find the answer to the question, what kind of power tool.

Many hardware stores that sell construction tools offer a wide range of products. Many buyers have a reasonable question: how does a professional tool differ from a tool for everyday use? After all, it is worth noting that in terms of its main purpose, appearance and capabilities, a professional and household tool is actually no different. As a standard, vibrating plates are rammed, a saw is sawing, a screwdriver is twisting, etc. If you follow all the rules, then a professional and household tool equally performs its tasks with high quality. But what is the difference?

Household tool

Often, a household tool is used only for occasional work in the country, around the house or in the garage. For example, a grinder is used when it is necessary to cut off a piece of metal, a drill to hang a donated picture, hang a shelf, fix a cornice, etc. When a tool is used so infrequently, then the performance of the tool does not matter, the price comes to the fore, and manufacturers produce such a tool at a very reasonable cost. Such a tool goes on sale in a regular box and is extremely rarely equipped with additional devices to expand the range of work.

Professional type tool designed for 24/7 use. Such a tool, 24 hours a day, is ready to perform the tasks assigned to it. For example, at a construction site it is used not only for drilling holes in metal, wood, concrete, ceramic tiles, but also for mixing solutions when laying tiles or floor screed. Some Heavy Duty models can even do the unusual job of driving screws and screws. And a special grinding nozzle makes it possible to grind metal, wood and other materials.

In this case, the performance of the tool is of great importance, therefore, such a tool, which is offered by Milwaukee-Milwaukee, Wacker Neuson - Wacker Neuson, etc., has a large margin of power and performance relative to household tools. Often, such a tool has a more reliable design, which uses wear-resistant materials. All solutions that developers use when creating such a tool are aimed at increasing reliability, ergonomics, convenience and reducing worker fatigue. This tool makes it equally comfortable to use with both left and right hands.

A professional tool with an electric drive is supplied with a longer and frost-resistant electric power cord. On average, 2-3 meters longer than in household models. An industrial-grade tool is necessarily equipped with additional devices for more efficient work. For example, an electric planer may have a set of tools for sampling a quarter, and a tool for cutting rails.

A similar tool is supplied in a special impact-resistant case, so it can be easily moved from site to site, which is important for construction companies. Suitcase - Box Milwaukee is practical and adapted for carrying both the tool itself and various accessories, it is not afraid of falls and bumps. Cordless professional tools are equipped with pulse charge chargers, which reduces the charging time to forty minutes. Moreover, it is possible not only to charge the battery, but also to work in a charge-saving mode.

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First of all, let's find out how a drill differs from a hammer drill, and only then we can answer the question of how to choose a drill.

To date, almost all manufacturers are selling impact drills. Using such a drill, you can perform the following types of work: drilling holes in various materials, including brick and concrete, driving and unscrewing screws, self-tapping screws and screws.

Hammer drills additionally offer the following features: drilling holes in particularly hard materials (reinforced concrete, stone), chiseling. Thus, at first glance, a hammer drill is preferable to a drill, but along with the advantages, it has a number of disadvantages.

First of all, with the same power, a hammer drill is more expensive than a drill. Due to the peculiarities of fastening in the punch chuck, it is impossible to use ordinary drills without a special adapter (which often comes standard with the punch), which lengthens the dimensions of the tool, creates additional vibration and thus makes the punch less durable, reliable and easy to use.

A pleasant exception to this rule are rotary hammers with a replaceable cartridge, one of the most successful representatives of these models in terms of price and quality is the BOSCH 2-24 DFR PUNCH.

However, if you do not need to perform a large amount of work with drilling in hard materials, then you may well opt for an impact type drill. A good drill from this class is the BOSCH GSB 2-20 RE.

Cordless drills

The next thing to pay attention to is the power supply. Basically, two options are used: from the network and from the battery. It is advisable to use a self-powered tool where there are no outlets nearby, in hard-to-reach places and for work associated with frequent movement of workers (it is very difficult to quickly move from one place to another, while dragging the wire with you).

The disadvantages of such a tool are the short time between recharges and the high cost of batteries (although many models of cordless tools come with two batteries and a charger).

Professional and household tool

All power tools are divided into professional and household. The professional tool is designed for many hours of daily work. The quality of the materials used in its assembly is much higher than that of a household tool, which significantly increases its reliability.

The advantage of a household tool is its low cost, light weight. Many firms focus on ergonomics, i.e. appearance, ease of use. A household tool can be used in work for no more than 4 hours a day, and every 15 minutes you need to take breaks for about the same time.

Manufacturers of power tools are also trying to make professional tools in developed countries, where workers have more professional skills. Accordingly, the production of household tools, where the manufacturing technology is less complicated, is transferred to less developed countries, because. labor is much cheaper there.

For example, the German company BOSCH manufactures all heavy equipment, including professional hammer drills and drills, only in Germany, while the amateur or "household" tool outsources production to China and Malaysia.

How to distinguish a professional tool from a household one?

First of all, manufacturers try to inform the buyer about what tool he is buying by marking their products with cases of different colors. For information, a table is provided where you can see what color a particular brand of power tool has a household and professional tool.

Now let's say a few words about the characteristics of the power tool. The main ones are: rated power, number of revolutions or rotation speed, maximum drilling diameter. An important point is the regulation of the rotation speed. Almost all modern drills and rotary hammers have this feature. The rotation speed depends on how hard you press the start button.

Separately, it is worth noting two-speed drills. In these models, for a more rational use of the power of the tool, a mechanism is used that resembles the principle of a car gearbox. A good option for a two-speed drill is the BOSCH GBM 13-2 RE tool. The choice of the number of revolutions is carried out using the wheel. The drill is equipped with control electronics for precise centering, thanks to the reverse it is suitable for driving and unscrewing screws and screws. Also, this drill can work in a drill stand.

Types of cartridges for drills

1. Traditional, well-known cam or toothed chuck, in which the drill is fixed with a key.

2. Keyless chuck, in which a small hand force is sufficient to secure the drill. The clamping quality of such a cartridge is not worse than a toothed one. There are one- and two-sleeve keyless chucks. The double-case cartridge has two rotating rings - for clamping and loosening. The easy-to-handle single-sleeve chucks (press+lock and auto-lock) offer the most convenient way to change drills.

3. SDS collet chuck. These systems are developed by BOSCH. The most modern system is auto-lock. The spindle of the device is automatically blocked after a stop and it is enough just to turn the drill chuck to change and fix the drill. This cartridge is equipped with a convenient 1-speed drill BOSCH GSB 16 RE and a powerful 2-speed drill BOSCH GSB 22-2 RE.

The BOSCH GSB 16 RE drill is equipped with an auto-lock lock, a comfortable grip for work, and control electronics. Its power consumption is 650 watts. The choice of the number of revolutions - using the adjusting wheel. Soft grip - for vibration-free operation. The BOSCH GSB 22-2RE drill is perfect for the toughest drilling and screwdriving jobs. Equipped with Auto-lock, vibration control, electronic speed control wheel, safety clutch for safe operation, chrome-plated drill chuck, etc. Power consumption - 1010 W.

If you need an inexpensive good drill, then you can recommend BOSCH GBH 6 RE. This drill is convenient when working in narrow places, when drilling overhead, as it is very compact and weighs little. Also equipped with electronics for precise centering, practical carrying clip, fully ball-bearing for long service life, glass-fibre reinforced plastic housing. Its power consumption is 350 watts. Almost all models of impact drills have analogs of a cordless tool.

Now let's talk about perforators

Hammer drills are used for chiselling and drilling in concrete and stone. With the help of a perforator and a special chisel nozzle, you can very quickly remove any tile and tile. To do this, just turn on the rotation lock, and the hammer will work in jackhammer mode. The perforator can easily make small openings, recesses, cable channels.

The most interesting small hammers in the price-quality category are the following types:

BOSCH GBH 2-24 DSR. Efficient rotary hammer with optimized impact mechanism, rotation lock for light chiselling, Vario-lock system for locking the chisel in 36 angle positions, impact lock for drilling in wood and metal, electronic control for soft start, etc. Power - 620 W.

BOSCH GBH 2-24 DFR. In our opinion, the most worthy perforator of its class. It differs from the previous hammer drill in that it has a quick change cartridge system (SDS-plus for SDS drills and quick-clamping for conventional drills). In the previous model, a conventional chuck is inserted into the hammer drill by extension, which lengthens the tool and creates additional vibration when drilling.

Without a high-quality and functional power tool, it is difficult to imagine both a professional builder and a home craftsman. Both require reliable equipment, despite the fact that the purposes and frequency of use of the tool will be different. That's just how to understand how one punch, for example, differs from another, if their parameters are the same, but the price is different? It's all about the name of the manufacturer and his reputation. When it comes to responsible repairs, the quality of the equipment comes first, because it is important that the equipment does not fail at the most important moment. Let's try to understand the motley market of power tools and get to know its main players, and we recommend making a purchase in a trusted mastershop.rf store, where a huge range of equipment is presented for both experienced professionals and beginners. You can choose an option for any wallet, and qualified employees will prompt and help. However, it doesn’t hurt to navigate the issue yourself, so we suggest select the best manufacturers of power tools.

Makita

Large Japanese company, whose products are sold in almost all countries of the world. The manufacturer dates back to 1915, but has been producing power tools since 1958. Since then, the company has built several new factories. Today their number has reached 8: production facilities are located not only in Japan, but also in Europe and China. Needless to say, the equipment of the factories is the most modern?

Makita produces screwdrivers, rotary hammers, drills, routers, grinders, saws, planers, jackhammers, wall chasers, wrenches and other equipment - all in a decent assortment, so choosing the tool that best suits your requirements is easy. The choice is constantly expanding, the company is introducing new solutions, improving the entire range of equipment and striving for maximum product ergonomics.

Experts call the Makita tool the best option for personal use, as it combines highest quality and reasonable price. For professionals there is a separate line of products. Each piece of equipment is designed and manufactured with a large margin of safety from high-quality durable materials, so the equipment has served faithfully for years.

Bosch

It is difficult to find a person who has not heard about Bosch technology. German company has become synonymous with quality, no matter how trite and pathetic it may sound. A huge concern is engaged in the production of various kinds of products, but almost the closest attention is paid to power tools here. Manufacturer's plants operate in Europe, China and Russia, representative offices are open almost all over the world - in 150 countries.

Huge range of power tools, and it is simply meaningless to describe it. Here they produce absolutely all the equipment that a professional craftsman or an amateur may need in carrying out repair and construction work: drills, hammers, mixers, tools for working wood and metal - the company produces a huge amount of equipment with different functionality and capabilities. Pricing is about the same as Makita.

A nice feature of the brand is, so there should be no problems with the selection. The company tries to pay attention to detail, invests substantial amounts in research and development, which has allowed it to take a leading position in the global power tool market.

Metabo

Deutsch Metabowerke GmbH will soon celebrate its centenary in the power tool market. His story begins in 1924. Almost immediately, the manufacturer began to manufacture hand tools, then switched to power tools and made many important discoveries and inventions in this domain. It was here that they created the first drill with an electric drive, the first scraping machine, the first impact drill. Since then, the company has not stopped reforming the power tool market with its innovative solutions. In fact, we are indebted to the manufacturer for inventions that are used all over the world today. Until now, huge investments are being made in research and development, and the company is constantly reporting new solutions. In 2015, the manufacturer became part of the Hitachi Koki Co. concern, but this did not affect the company's policy.

Today the company produces a lot of different power tools, trying to comprehensively approach the construction and repair. A huge range of products is produced here, it is worth noting separately a wide range of consumables. It’s impossible to say that the prices are affordable, but you can’t call the company’s products too expensive either.

The manufacturer understands that durability and resistance to heavy loads depends on the reliability of each element of the tool, so the most critical parts are made from reinforced components, some models receive additional protection against premature wear. All this ensures high durability for both household and professional tools.

DeWalt

There are also decent manufacturers of power tools overseas, and the main one is DeWalt. The history of the company began in 1922 with the invention of a radial cantilever saw, which was able to significantly increase the productivity of woodworking. Since then, the name of the company has been inextricably linked with innovation, and the list of developments and inventions of the manufacturer can take a long time.

The company's factories are located in the USA, Canada, South America, Europe and China. The range of electrical equipment includes more than three hundred items and includes various models of drills, jigsaws, planes, hair dryers, polishers, jigsaws and jackhammers. DeWalt is the number one brand in the North American professional power tool market. Recently, tool sales have increased sharply in Europe, and experts recognize the company one of the fastest growing in its field.

The quality of the products is the highest, and thanks to a well-thought-out design and the introduction of our own developments, the tool comes out convenient and durable. With this, no repair is terrible! You have to pay for overseas quality - the cost of the company's products is higher than similar ones from the already listed competitors, and not the entire range is represented on the domestic market.

AEG

Power tools under the AEG trademark are known even to those who are engaged in repair work a maximum of once a year. It all started in Germany in 1883 with the release of light bulbs, and later the young company actively responded to the development of industry in the country, and already in 1898 introduced first compact drill. Within a few years, the manufacturer's products conquered many countries. The company later introduced the first drill with a pistol grip, a form factor that is still popular today. Variable speed drills with double insulation, the first rotary hammers and straight grinders followed. The company has become one of the pioneers in the world of cordless power tools.

The manufacturer has always focused on the continuous development of innovative technologies. Also great importance here has always been given to the design and ergonomics of the tool, and even at the beginning of the last century, designers were invited to work on the development of new equipment. The company's factories have always been a model of innovation, both inside (the most modern equipment) and outside (futuristic design).

Today, under the AEG brand, tools for drilling and chiselling, woodworking and metalworking, fasteners, various auxiliary equipment and accessories are produced. After the Swiss company Atlas Copco bought the company, it sold the part of it that produces power tools, so today the Chinese from Techtronic Industries own the facilities. Part of the production was moved to China to a modern plant, and punchers are still produced in Germany, but this is all poetry - the main thing is that the quality and approaches to production have not changed. Tools from AEG are durable and practically indestructible.

Hilti

Another major and established player in the power tool market. The history of the enterprise began in 1941 in Liechtenstein, then it was a small family company that produced lighters and auto parts, but soon there was a reorientation, and in 1950 they began to produce hand tools. Here they made the first powder mounting gun, improved the design of the perforator and still continue to work hard in the direction of innovation, and several research institutes are part of the concern.

Hilti is considered one of the largest and most reliable manufacturers of professional power tools in the world. Representative offices operate in 120 countries of the world, and in 1993 the manufacturer opened a subsidiary in Russia. Today it sells Hilti tools directly.

The manufacturer produces a wide range of rotary hammers, drills, screwdrivers, sawing and cutting equipment, as well as consumables. Several factories operate on different continents, products have received a lot of prestigious awards and worldwide recognition. The quality is top notch, but the prices are right.

HITACHI

Large Japanese company with a name recognizable in dozens of countries, it began its activity in 1910 with the production of electric motors. Later, the manufacturer began to work in the field of household and computer equipment, made developments for trains, and in 1974 the first drill with a microprocessor was designed here. Since then, the company has discovered another branch of activity - the production of power tools.

The group today includes many subsidiaries, production sites and representative offices. At modern factories, among other things, they produce hammers, grinders, circular saws, drills, jackhammers and dozens of other products.

The company's tool is distinguished by a sufficiently high quality, thoughtful design, wide range and reasonable price, and the combination of these advantages ensured a high level of sales of HITACHI tools all over the world.

Black & Decker

The company was founded in 1916 in the USA, and during its existence managed to introduce a lot of new technologies and solutions. Today, the manufacturer is considered one of the largest on its continent and in the world in the field of power tools, its products are presented and actively sold in hundreds of countries. The first important achievement of the company was the mass production of home drills, no one had done this before. After that, the manufacturer developed a comfortable handle and switch for the entire range of power tools, and then introduced the world's first portable electric drill for domestic use. Year after year, the range of products expanded, it became more and more perfect and productive.

Today, the company still takes a responsible approach to production and development. The range of products is able to satisfy any wishes and needs of customers. The manufacturer creates drills, hammers, screwdrivers, saws, woodworking tools, grinders and multi-tools - all at the highest level.