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Show me your tools and I'll tell you something about yourself. Every specialist, regardless of the industry, knows well that knowledge and experience are not enough to be fast and effective. A good workshop and functional tools are equally important. In construction or finishing works, where time and accuracy count, it is especially important, so we suggest what to equip to work quickly, efficiently, and without downtime.
Returning to the thought at the beginning of the article - the tools should reflect the nature of the work of a specialist, therefore the composition of the tool kit should be individually adapted to your needs. However, some tasks are repeated regardless of the type of construction work, and the tools used for them are in every workshop and professionals use them without exception. It's all about measuring tools - without them, no work will move forward.
RETRACTABLE TAPE MEASURE, THE ABSOLUTE BASIS
Let's start with the basics - the tape measure. This is the first measuring tool that a professional learns to use, an absolute must-have for every workshop and household, because we all need to measure something once in a while, for example, to furnish our apartment. For home use, a 3-meter tape measure with a button blocking the tape is usually sufficient, but the tool for everyday work on the construction site should be more professional, allowing measurement at 5 or even 8 meters. A professional should also pay attention to other parameters - a reverse brake that automatically blocks the pulled-out tape; a button ensuring control of the rolled tape and a bumper absorbing its impact, stiffness of the tape ensuring overhang without support even up to 50% of the length, as well as a scale in a good accuracy class. Due to the conditions on the construction site, it is good for the measure to have a ribbed side insert that allows a firm grip, as well as a nylon coating of the tape to prevent it from scratching and rusting. The PRO brand offer includes tape measures adapted to each type of work.
A SET OF SCREWDRIVERS AND BITS FOR VERSATILITY OF OPERATIONS
If one solid measure should be enough, the opposite is true with screwdrivers - the more the better. Screws have a variety of sizes and slots in the heads, so one screwdriver is not enough. A few are a minimum, and most professionals have a dozen or even several dozen - smaller, larger, cross-shaped, flat, with unusual tips for less common heads. Each of them takes up space and weighs its own, so you should consider buying a screwdriver with interchangeable tips, i.e. bits. A professional screwdriver can also be purchased with interchangeable blades. However, this solution only makes sense when the connection between the tip and the handle is solid and immobile. The PRO 6in1 model has a lifetime warranty on the connection of the tip with the handle, which is why it is a great choice for many years of work. A rich set of 29 bits and sockets from the same manufacturer will be useful for the screwdriver - made of high-quality CrV 6150 steel, with an oxidized, hardened, and tempered tip, properly reinforced and protected against corrosion. Thanks to the magnetic tip, depending on the needs, we can easily change the type of bit. If you need to carry out work with electricity, VDE screwdrivers for electricians come in handy. The PRO offer includes a set of 6 tools adapted to work with voltages up to 1000 VA.
STRAIGHTEDGES AND SPIRIT LEVELS - TOOLS FOR EVERY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SPECIALIST
Another tool that is in the hands of a construction industry adept is a spirit level. Professionals will always have at least one with them, although their toolkit usually includes several spirit levels with vials of different lengths. Due to the frequency of use of this measuring tool, it is worth focusing on precision and reliability. Red spirit levels and bars from PRO are always an excellent choice, so it's no wonder that for 30 years they can be found practically on every Polish construction site. The solid spirit levels not only precisely mark the levels, but are also resistant to falls from great heights and twisting, and have a durable and light profile. The PRO brand cares about the high quality of the measuring vials and guarantees 10 years of reliable operation. The latest models, such as the PRO 900, in addition to the level indicator, are equipped with two vertical vials, which means that one of them is always at eye level. In addition, thanks to the use of indicators with the effect of a magnifying glass, multiplying the size of the bubble - the measurement is precise and extremely fast. PRO spirit levels are available in various lengths, color variants, and execution options, e.g. with a milled surface or with handles enabling a firm grip. There is something for everyone among the many models. The level is complemented by a plastering level or a straightedge, useful in all kinds of construction and finishing works, leveling curves on vertical and horizontal surfaces, as well as distributing plaster on the wall.
LASERS, TIME-SAVING DEVICES FOR LARGE CONSTRUCTION SITES
A tape measure is the simplest tool for measuring distances, but it quickly proves insufficient on a construction site. More sophisticated instruments are needed for measuring and marking over long distances. If you want to avoid running back and forth in spacious rooms and thus wasting valuable working time, choose a professional laser. The base is a line laser, i.e. generating a straight line or lines - one, two, or several. A laser with a red beam is cheaper, but it is worth knowing that the green beam is better visible to the human eye and will be useful when measuring longer distances. Everyone should choose a tool for their specific needs. In finishing works, e.g. when laying tiles or parquet, a cross laser will work, as it marks perfectly straight levels and verticals on the surfaces of walls and ceilings. A well-positioned laser is a virtually maintenance-free tool and, unlike a spirit level, it is hands-free. A noteworthy device is a cross-point laser, which emits not lines but points of light arranged at right angles to each other. The tool works well in determining perpendicular planes. A great, comprehensive solution is a rotation laser that not only generates levels and plumbs but also determines the height. It is mainly used outdoors. Thanks to the rotating beam, it does not need to be moved every move, which saves time. The PRO brand's offer includes professional laser and optical devices, and the brand's service center will help with their calibration. Each laser and spirit level should be calibrated regularly.
OTHER TOOLS THAT MAY BE USEFUL
What else can you find in professional workshops? Depending on the work carried out by a specialist, there are powerful drills and sets of durable drills, solid hammers, pliers, saws, and files in various sizes, as well as pliers, cutters, or hexagonal keys. Various tapes, paint rollers, cuvettes and brushes, joining tools such as hand riveters or upholstery staplers, as well as foam guns and squeezers for silicones and masses are also useful. At work, after dark, professional, energy-saving LED headlights in functional, multi-chamber, reflective covers will prove useful.
- The mentioned tools in both cases are the basic equipment of the workshop, which over time should be extended with additional elements, also in several sizes. This will allow you to get complete satisfaction and independence while working. When choosing new tools or replacing them with new ones, it is worth relying on a proven manufacturer that guarantees reliable operation. As an industry leader and the largest manufacturer of measuring tools and devices in Poland, we have been focusing on the effectiveness and failure-free operation of our solutions for over 25 years. We also focus on a unique, consistent style of tools, especially when you make sure that the tools are displayed on a hanging workshop board or when you go with them to the customer - said Paweł Mróz, Product Manager of the PRO brand. The brand representative adds that a confirmation of the care for the visual aspects of PRO tools is the award in the European competition in the field of design management - Design Management Europe Award.
TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY FOR COMPLETION OF THE WORKSHOP
A good workshop also has chemicals. Professional technical preparations are much more effective and efficient than traditional ones, commonly available in stores. First of all - they have all the necessary approvals and certificates that guarantee safety during use.
- In the workshop, it is impossible to omit the agents intended e.g. cleaning, rust removal, lubrication, drilling, or welding. The PRO product portfolio is so wide that you will certainly find chemicals tailored to the needs of your workshop. It is enough to go to a nearby hardware store or the largest retail chains. By choosing PRO products, you can be sure that you are using the most effective solutions on the market - said Paweł Mróz, Product Manager of the PRO brand.
EQUIPPED... AND EFFICIENT WORKSHOP
When choosing tools for everyday work, it is worth focusing on quality, not quantity and price. Parameters such as resistance to damage or a high scale of precision are crucial because the effect of our work depends on them. When the equipment fails, work frustrates instead of giving a sense of satisfaction, and does not bring the expected results or can even cause measurable losses. There are certain situations that cannot be avoided during construction or finishing works, e.g. the level falling from a great height. It is better to predict them in advance and choose the tools that will meet them.
- Nothing upsets professionals as much as the need to replace equipment, especially during work at the customer's site. We know from experience that workshop equipment, the more reliable - the better. The service life of PRO products can be determined for years, which is confirmed by long-term guarantees for selected equipment. At PRO, we not only produce them, but most of all use them. We are DIY enthusiasts and construction enthusiasts. We have tested our products many times, recently, for example, the new series of PRO900 HEAVY DUTY spirit levels with a three-chamber profile and vials made of acrylic glass and the ERS + system (in terms of falling, scratching, or durability) and we would not exchange them for any other - said Paweł Mróz, Product Manager of the PRO brand.
