Tools

Cordless tools are the most flexible for moving around the house and yard. Corded electric tools give steady power for long sessions in the workshop. Petrol suits heavy outdoor jobs away from power, such as digging post holes. If you already own batteries from one system, check compatibility before buying more cordless tools.

The main jobs are digging post holes, measuring and cutting. A petrol post hole digger with the right auger size saves hours over digging by hand. Add a measuring tape, string line and level for set out. See our post hole diggers and measuring tools.

Choose an auger about twice the width of your post so there is room for concrete around it. For example, a 100 mm post usually goes in a 200 mm hole. Many diggers come as kits with more than one auger bit plus an extension, so check the product page for which sizes are included.

Press capacity is the maximum force the press can apply, listed in tonnes, such as a 20 ton press. Higher capacity handles tougher jobs like pressing bearings and bushes. Also check the working height and width between the posts, since a press that is too narrow will not take larger parts.

Many tools here are listed as heavy duty, which suits frequent use. Lighter portable tools are better for home and weekend jobs. Check the product page for specs like motor power, material and load capacity, and compare them with what you need day to day before choosing.

Some do and some do not. Tool sets, drill accessories and measuring kits often include a case, while larger equipment usually ships on its own. Check the what is included section on the product page. A case keeps small parts together and makes the tool easier to carry to the job.

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