If you’re in the construction business, you can’t afford to buy bad-quality hand tools. There are so many things that could go wrong when using substandard tools; not all are obvious.
The following are some simple tests you can use to tell if a tool is good or bad quickly:
How to tell the quality of a hand tool at construction sites
A good rule of thumb is that if you see a tool that looks like it has been used, then it probably has been. If it looks new, it has not been used at all. So when you are at a construction site or marketplace and want to know the quality of tools being sold, look for any signs of wear and tear. If there are no signs of wear and tear, then most likely, they have not been used much before. And if they have been used a lot before, there should be some signs of wear and tear.
How to test the quality of a wrench before you buy it
If you want to know the quality of a wrench, then you have to look at the materials and construction. Look for a wrench that has been made with high-quality steel, and is forged in one piece. If you find that the wrench has been welded together, then it will not be as durable as one forged in one piece. Don’t forget that if you find a tool that has been welded together, then it will be much more difficult to repair if something goes wrong with it later on.
How to test the quality of a hammer before you buy it
As far as testing hammers go, there are two main things that you need to look at when trying to determine if they are going to be good quality or not: their weight and their head size. The heavier the weight of your hammer will be, generally speaking, the better quality it will also be. However, this doesn’t mean that all heavy hammers are good and all light hammers are bad. It just means that if you want high-quality tools, you should look for heavy ones.
How to test the quality of pliers before you buy them
You first want to check if there are any visible defects on the pliers’ bodies or jaws. If there are, buying that tool is probably not a good idea. A good quality plier has a smooth and sharp edge for cutting and pulling out nails and a smooth handle for comfortable gripping. The tip of the nose is not blunt but slightly pointed. The jaws of the pliers should be straight, not bent or twisted. The handles should be made from high-quality steel polished with chrome or nickel to prevent rusting and corrosion.
Test a screwdriver’s quality at your construction site or workshop
A good quality screwdriver has sharp edges on both sides of its blade, so you won’t slip while turning screws into wood or metal. A sharp point allows you to easily pry out screws without damaging your fingers. The handle should be made from high-quality steel polished with chrome or nickel to prevent rusting and corrosion.