For the price, this is a well-equipped welding machine for private use. However, it is annoying that the fans always run at full speed. This is not only […]
What a great bit set!
Bits are everywhere. In toolboxes, with cordless screwdrivers, as promotional items, as extras with spare parts…What do many of these bits have in common? That’s right, poor quality. […]
Parkside X20V System – Battery no longer charging?
After prolonged use and heavy wear, four of our six 8 Ah smart batteries gradually stopped charging. After a quick search, we discovered that this is a known […]
Our Parkside tool collection
Batteries 8 Ah (6x) PAPS 208 A1 /// Performance Very good performance Relatively heavyI find the Bluetooth to be a gimmick Does not fit in the case when plugged into […]
General thoughts on power tools, especially battery systems
After careful consideration, we decided some time ago to use a battery-powered system instead of corded power tools for our home renovation. In terms of quality, I would […]
A dirt trap drawer for the Bosch PBD 40
The original plan was to simply screw the bench drill to the workbench and that would be it. However, the PBD 40 has openings in the aluminum base […]
Bosch PBD 40 bench drill: Increase accuracy
I purchased a Bosch bench drill for our workshop – a PBD 40. The data sheet looks good, and I bought this tool second-hand, but I had some […]
Decoupling the bench grinder – Scheppach SM200LB
For our workshop, I wanted a bench grinder* that, unlike most, was equipped with a wire brush on one side instead of another, coarser grinding wheel. This poses […]
Overhaul a ZAG 125 vise
I had to make a decision for our workshop: new or used vise?It had to be a solid design. If new, only something like Heuer* would be an […]