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Circular saw or jigsaw — which to choose?
Want a straight board — a jigsaw will frustrate you. Want a curve — a circular saw blade will not do it. The question is which cut you do more often. Wider guide: how to choose a wood saw. Demolition: reciprocating saw. Brand examples: Scheppach. Circular saw — straight cuts PL75 — 1600 W, 210 mm blade; depth up to 75 / 55 mm. BC-HCS165-X bare — 20 V, 165 mm; depth up to 55 / 40 mm; GEN2 battery required. Jigsaw — curves and cut-outs BC-JS254-X — 20 V; wood up to 100 mm, metal 10 mm, plastic 15 mm. Section: Sawing · Circular saws · Jigsaws. Common mistakes Buying a jigsaw “for all wood” w..
Comparisons 05/10/2026 INVENTĀRS
When do you need a rotary hammer, not an impact drill?
Many people buy a “bigger drill” when they actually need a rotary hammer. Others buy a rotary hammer to hang hinges — and fight the weight and SDS bit where an impact drill would do. The difference is not price — it is how the tool hits and which shank fits. Practical comparison from Scheppach. Drill basics: how to choose a cordless drill. V / Ah / Nm: what V, Ah and Nm mean. Short answer Impact drill — driving screws, drilling wood/metal, light brick/concrete with a cylindrical bit. Rotary hammer (SDS-Plus) — holes in concrete/brick with an SDS bit; often a chiselling mode too. What ..
Buying advice 05/10/2026 INVENTĀRS
How to choose a sander/grinder?
Sanding is not one tool. Angle grinders cut/clean metal; belt sanders remove stock on wood; orbital sanders suit finer flat finishing. Deeper: angle grinder for metal, belt vs orbital. Scheppach. JobTypeWhere to go Cutting/cleaning metalAngle (often 125 mm)Angle grinders · for metal Fast stock removal on woodBelt (+ disc)Belt · belt vs orbital Flat finish before lacquerOrbitalOrbital BC-AG125P-X SET S — 20 V, 125 mm. BC-AG125-X bare — GEN2 bare tool. BTS900 / BTS700 — workshop belt+disc. PPE: glasses, gloves, protective gear. Common mistakes Angle grinder “for furniture finish”. Expecti..
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Work gloves by job type
Work gloves by risk. Eyes: safety glasses. Full kit: PPE. Delta Plus · hand protection · cut-resistant gloves. CT402 size 9, CT402 size 10, CT402 size 11 Nitrile-coated gloves Cut-resistant gloves, class 3 With grinders mind rotating tools — angle grinder for metal. Before you buy Risk → type → size → work gloves / cut-resistant.
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How to choose drill bits?
Bits and hole saws. Related: SDS vs cylindrical, bits by material, when you need a rotary hammer, cordless drill. IRWIN. HSS PRO 3.0 mm, HSS PRO 6.0 mm BI-METAL hole saw 16 mm, BI-METAL hole saw 51 mm Bits · Hole saws. Eyes: glasses. Before you buy Material → diameter → shank → machine. Concrete volume → rotary hammer?
Comparisons 05/10/2026 INVENTĀRS
SDS or cylindrical shank bit?
Related: how to choose bits, by material, when you need a rotary hammer, cordless drill. Cylindrical example: IRWIN HSS PRO 3.0 mm. SDS tools: BC-DH290-X SET L, BC-DH290-X bare · rotary hammers. Scheppach, IRWIN · bits. FAQ Is SDS sharper? No — it is a shank standard. Before you buy Check the machine chuck, then the bit shank. Glasses.
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Bits for wood, metal and concrete
How to choose bits · SDS vs cylindrical. IRWIN · bits · hole saws. Metal: HSS PRO 3.0 mm, HSS PRO 10.0 mm Large holes: BI-METAL 51 mm Concrete volume → rotary hammer / rotary hammers. Machine: cordless drill. Eyes: glasses. Before you buy Material → type → diameter → shank → bits.
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How to choose garden machines?
Garden machines. Deeper: mower vs trimmer, pressure washer. Scheppach, Gudnord. Mower by lawn size Scheppach BC-MP320-X SET-L — 32 cm, 20 V with 4.0 Ah; manufacturer recommends 250–300 m². Scheppach BC-MP430-X XL2 — 43 cm, 2×20 V with 2×4 Ah, for a larger lawn without petrol. Gudnord 510 SM — 51 cm petrol, 146 cm³; for large areas, 27 kg. Edges, brush, surfaces Trimmers: C-LT240-X bare (240 mm, 1.3 kg, no battery). Brush cutters: BC-BCH380/40-X 2-in-1 trimmer/brush cutter, or petrol PBC520. Pressure washers: e.g. HPC1400 (110 bar max, 390 L/h) for car and patio. Batteries: different brands..
Comparisons 05/10/2026 INVENTĀRS
Mower or trimmer?
Mower for the lawn, trimmer for edges. Overview: garden machines. Scheppach, Gudnord. Mower: Scheppach BC-MP320-X SET-L — 32 cm, manufacturer recommends up to 250–300 m²; larger lawns — BC-MP430-X (43 cm) or petrol Gudnord 510 SM (51 cm). Trimmer: Scheppach C-LT240-X bare — 240 mm, no battery; or BC-BCH380/40-X trimmer + brush cutter with 2×4 Ah. Typical home set-up: mower for the area, trimmer for fences and posts. Only a strip along the house — a trimmer may be enough. Thick growth — brush cutter or a 2-in-1 with a blade. Also pressure washer if the patio is next. Mowers · Trimmers. FAQ Ca..
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Flood lights for the site
Flood lights when a headlamp is too narrow. Basics: work lighting. Compare: headlamp vs work light. Cordless on site Rapid The Portable (Rapid) — built-in battery: 1000 lm, 100/50 %, ~3 h, USB-C, stand tilts 180°, IP65. EMOS COB floodlight — 600/300 lm, 3000 mAh, power bank, IP44. DeWalt DCL043-XJ (DeWalt) — 18 V platform, 120–1000 lm, ~10 h; battery and charger not included; not Scheppach/Worx 20 V. Painting and finishing Rapid The Painter — 2000 lm, 6000 K, frosted glass, IP65; Rapid The Painter+ — 5000 lm, 50 W, IP65. Both fit a tripod (not included); check the power source on the card. A..