What is the best power tool? Rating of punchers for reliability - a comparison of the best models for home and professional use Which company to choose a power tool for the home.

Almost all processes in industry and construction today are not carried out by hand, but with the help of tools with an electric motor. They help with many small tasks around the house, especially when carrying out renovations. There is no extra drill on the farm, Sander, hammer drill, screwdriver, etc. If you need to cut tiles, stone blocks, make a frame from metal profile or cut the mesh, which is placed in the masonry for the strength of the walls or in cement screed, then you simply cannot do without a grinder, which is popularly called a grinder. More precisely, you can do it, but all those processes that a power tool performs in a matter of seconds, a mechanical or hand tool can cope in a few hours with a lot of physical strength.

The power tool can be stationary and portable. This equipment can be carried out in a metal or plastic case, depending on the feasibility and price limit. If a worker knows how to use a hammer drill, a drilling machine, a wall chaser, an electric planer, a wrench or other tools that are needed to do his job, then he alone can cope with the amount of work that a whole team does with a conventional hand tool. A useful feature power tool is the ability to change the working body: saws, grinding wheel, bits in a drill or screwdriver. Thus, the machine becomes suitable for a variety of functions. A power tool is an assistant at work and at home, which performs work for a person and leaves him time for rest.

As you can see from the publications on the site, a lot, for example, food, can (and should!) Be bought domestically. I set out to spend detailed analysis domestic manufacturers of power tools.
In the Yandex market, you can find references to more than a dozen instrument models with Russian-language names. However, as a simple study makes it possible to understand, basically these are either pseudo-Russian Chinese handicrafts (before the Chinese "mowed" for Germany, Austria, now they "mow" for Russia). Another, rather significant part, is assembled in Russia from Chinese or other imported components. But there are also such tools that are completely produced and developed in Russia. The latter and partly about the second category are discussed in this article.

First of all, I would like to note the products of the famous Izhevsk Mechanical Plant
(the largest diversified enterprise in Russia with modern technologies mechanical engineering, metallurgy, instrument making, microelectronics, producing civil and service weapons, power tools, packaging equipment, oil and gas equipment, medical equipment, precision steel casting. The products are manufactured under the internationally registered Baikal trademark.)
http://baikalinc.ru/
The plant produces various drills, hammer drills, jigsaws, electric planers, circular and chain saws, grinders.

By the way. Almost the same drill as in the picture has already withstood two small repairs. Used for drilling holes in concrete (including sockets).

Further, the well-known "Interskol".
http://www.interskol.ru/
A Russian company that produces various power tools, however, partly from imported components. The company has several of its own factories: in Russia (BEZ), in Spain (IPT), two in China (Shanghai and Jinghua).
The products are partially manufactured by partner factories: Russia (IMZ) (see above), Slovakia (GGP), Bulgaria (Sparky), Germany (Starmix), South Korea (Keyang), Italy (Annovi Reverberi), Taiwan (Rexon).

Further, JSC Perm Scientific and Production Instrument-Making Company (PNPPK)
(production of navigation systems for various purposes and consumer goods. The most important areas of its activities are: aviation instrumentation, sea navigation)
http://www.ppk.perm.ru/
Founded in 1956, PPK manufactures a whole range of drills (4 types of the MES series), hammer drills (MEP500), jigsaws ...
In addition, for completing drills of its own production, the company produces compact and light cartridges, which are currently the best in the CIS.

The next issue in our program: Konakovskiy Plant of Mechanized Tools, founded in 1972. The plant is equipped with imported equipment and produces about twenty items of manual electric and pneumatic machines.
Konakovskie drills are deservedly recognized as one of the best in Russia. The plant produces electric screwdrivers that have no analogues among Russian manufacturers (IE3604)

Also, from the domestic manufacturers of power tools, it can be noted:
Kirovsk JSC EMZS "LEPSE" produces angle grinders, electric hammers and electric shears.
http://www.lepse.com/

Saratov Electrotechnical Plant.
http://www.elektroteh.ru/
Produces a whole range of percussion and hammerless drills, which have been in demand since Soviet times.

LLC "Plant of electric saws" Inkar-Parma "Produces chain and disc saws" Parma ".

Thus, if you wish, you can always purchase a domestic electric tool.

In addition to the above manufacturers, the domestic market is filled with a huge amount of tools from Southeast Asia. These products are cheaper than Russian ones, and can be presented as an instrument of European, American and even Russian production... An example of a Chinese Russian instrument, brands "Caliber", "Zubr", "Progress-Instrument", "Energomash", "Diold", "Resource", "Enkor", "Stavr", "Grad-M", etc. ...

When I receive information about other domestic manufacturers, this note may be supplemented.

Of course, it is clear that the first group includes companies (Black & Decker, DeWALT, Omax Inc, Milwaukee), Germany (AEG, Bosch, Metabo, Kress, Festul, Solo) and Japan (Hitachi, Makita) and several others.

We will look at several of the world's largest manufacturers today. professional power tools... A professional power tool is designed to perform a specific set of functions for which it is designed. Here, manufacturers focus not on versatility, but on the contrary - the specificity and high quality of performance of the inherent capabilities.

Therefore, the catalogs offered to the buyer are large in volume and provide a wide choice in terms of functionality and price level. Experts note that in the past five to seven years only a few world brands have been leading the market for professional power tools.

Makita

Makita is a Japanese manufacturer of power tools and consumables with its own manufacturing facilities in Japan, Europe, China and other countries. The high level of quality and reliability at reasonable prices provides the company with a confident leadership in most of the world markets. Hardly half of the produced assortment is represented on the Ukrainian market.

Bosch

Bosch - trademark that needs no introduction. A large selection of all kinds of power tools, plus all kinds of consumables. Everything is of the highest quality level, excellent reliability and not very cheap. The assembly of the tool takes place in Europe or China.

DeWALT

DeWALT - American quality and innovative technological solutions, plus a full set of consumables, plus recognizability by the brand's black and yellow colors to make the work of Chinese “counterfeiters” more difficult. The only negative is the considerable price

Metabo

Metabo is a German brand, consistently high quality, trouble-free operation, supply of consumables. High-power equipment, the widest assortment line. High, but not prohibitive prices.

Kress

Kress is a German manufacturer. A professional tool of the level of Bosch. Problems can create some difficulty in securing consumables.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee is an American brand. This means that it is very high quality, easy to use and very expensive for our market. Offers many specific instrument models that no one else offers. Therefore, if you have specific needs due to your professional activity, you can get to know their offer better.

Hitachi

Hitachi is a Japanese model. A well-known brand in our market, which is offered at an attractive price, but, in recent times, does not confirm its quality. When choosing these models, be prepared for unpleasant surprises and communication with warranty repair shops, which will not always be able to help due to specific technical solutions, laid down by the designers in the tool.

Black & decker

Black & Decker - once a very decent American instrument, now assembled in China, which greatly affected the quality. Good functionality and thoughtful design, not supported by quality, is not an option that will attract a professional.

AEG

AEG is a German manufacturer that the market has "forgotten" about, but which is worth remembering. The relocation of assembly facilities to China did not affect the traditional German quality, however, made it more attractive in price. Now the instrument has changed from everyday blue to professional orange. Moreover, it practically does not break.

Ryobi

Ryobi is, in fact, a simplified AEG, with which it belongs to the same industrial group TTI. Slightly less functional and significantly more budgetary. For economical option can be just a godsend.

Hilti

Hilti - not the most popular brand on the world market (Austria-China) loses to the leaders in quality, but gives everyone a head start in quality and provision of consumables, as well as all types of services.

Many other manufacturers are less well-known in the market and require more careful research in case you decide to purchase their products.

Of course, our review does not pretend to be an absolute truth - in any case, the final choice is made by the buyer.

Many people are thinking about buying a power tool for personal use. Since this product does not cost little money, you should carefully familiarize yourself with its quality. Production has been established in many countries of the world, many brands are well known in Russia and are popular. But also Russian manufacturers try to keep up with foreign ones.

The best power tool of foreign production: manufacturers

Currently, there are so many manufacturers of power tools that it is not an easy task to list them all. Therefore, this rating includes the most famous and popular tools that meet the quality and reliability of tools.

List of companies:

• Festool;
• Eltos;
• Hilti;
• Makita;
• Bosch;
• Metabo.

On the good side, the Festul brand has established itself. It is considered by many to be the best power tool manufacturer in the world. The machines and equipment of this company have high performance indicators. But since everything that the company produces is very expensive products, they are used mainly for production purposes.

Etlos, a German manufacturer of hand tools, began operations in 2002. At present, the company is a supplier of high quality equipment to twenty countries of the world.

As equipment for small firms, Hilty products are perfect. Despite the high prices for electrical equipment, they are often purchased, since they have high quality indicators.

Note! The list of firms is compiled based on consumer reviews.

According to statistics, for professional work, it is best to use a Makita power tool (country of origin - Japan). The products of this company have high rates of value for money.

High quality, shows the products of Bosch. It is worth noting that this company produces not only household appliances, but also excellent power tools.

Firm Metabo, produces power tools with above average quality indicators. But for the products of this company, prices are not at all high.

Russian power tools: rating

Professional power tools are produced not only by foreign manufacturers. Currently, there are many Russian companies engaged in the production and supply of these products.

A small overview of Russian manufacturers:

• Izhevsk Mechanical Plant;
• Interskol company;
• Instrument-making company from Perm;
• Konakovsky plant.

The power tools of the Izhevsk plant are presented in various stores under the Baikal brand. Products are assembled in Russia and only from Russian-made components. Currently, the company produces grinders, circular saws and hammer drills.

The most famous Russian brand is Interskol. Products are assembled in China and Russia, mainly from Chinese-made components. The list of tools consists of grinders, screwdrivers, drills, hammer drills and circular saws.

The equipment of the Perm company is quite competitive in economy class. This tool has normal performance quality. But in turn, it is quite difficult to acquire it.

The legend of Soviet production is the Konakovsky plant. These products were famous for their high quality in work. But at present, there are practically no products on store shelves.

Note! When making a choice between a Russian or a foreign manufacturer, read product reviews.

Currently, the number Russian companies there are a lot of specializing in the production of power tools. But the use of Chinese components or assembly in China does not always meet the quality requirements.

Best power tools for the home: the right set

Any work around the house is much easier to perform using various tools, such as hammering nails or tightening nuts. But if the process is mechanized, then the work is done much faster and with better quality indicators.

A set of tools for use in everyday life:

• Hand tool;
• Power tool.

TO hand tools applies the hammer. Its use is known to many. But it is worth noting that in order to perform a certain job, you should correctly select the size of the hammer.

An integral part of the set is a set of various screwdrivers. These tools are used to tighten and unscrew screw connections.

For electrical work, pliers are used. With their help, various products are aligned or folded.

Note! One of the secret functions of the pliers is the cracking of walnuts.

Quite often, when working with metal or wood, various saws and hacksaws are used. There are several types of these tools.

Don't forget about the set wrenches of various diameters, axes, tape measures, levels. These tools are widely used in everyday life.

The list of home power tools is a little shorter. These include a grinder, drill or small hammer drill and screwdriver.

The grinder, equipped with various discs, is used to work with metal, concrete or brick products.

A drill or hammer drill, using various attachments and drills, is used to make holes or niches in any surface.

A mechanical replacement for a screwdriver is a screwdriver. With its help, it is much easier, faster and without much effort to screw the self-tapping screw into the wall.

Makita brand: the best tool

High performance and reliability of using Japanese-made power tools are known to a huge number of consumers. And the ratio of product quality and its cost, allows you to achieve high demand.

Popular power tools:

• Perforator;
• Bulgarian;
• Screwdriver;
• Circular Saw.

For domestic conditions, perforators with the SDS marking are used. They are compact and have a wide range of attachments. These devices are equipped with three modes of operation.

The grinders of this company have high rotation speeds. The disc diameter is 125 mm. There are many models, but these are mainly used in everyday life.

When assembling various designs based on screw connections, use screwdrivers. These devices have high build quality and long-term performance.

Note! Power tools from other companies may be of higher quality, but the price also increases accordingly.

To work with wood, circular saws are used, which are easy enough to adjust in different planes, which ensures ease of use.

It is hardly worth arguing with the convenience of tool kits - everything you need to work in a compact store in one place, and such kits allow you to store all this in a sorted form perfectly. The main thing is to choose the most convenient set for yourself, without overpaying for unnecessary devices, and without losing quality.

• Universal set should contain both socket heads for gentle unscrewing of the most common (hex) fasteners, and open-end wrenches for "narrow" spaces, and sets of common bits - flat, standard Philips "cross" and modernized Pozidrive, hexagons and Torx "stars". As a last resort tool - hammer, adjustable wrench and / or adjustable pliers.
• Motorist set- these are, first of all, strong heads, and not only hex ones: Torx is used more and more in modern automotive industry. It is especially worth considering the strength of the tool, which will have to regularly meet with rusted fasteners - therefore, multi-tooth sprocket grips are contraindicated here, you need a hexagon with rounded edges, and a stripper lever is an integral item in such sets. An obligatory attribute is the long heads of 21 and 16 mm with a fixing rubber ring for spark plugs, and for modern cars it is desirable to have a 14-mm one with thin walls.
• Socket and bit sets- auxiliary kits for locksmith work or basic ones for small work, when a large torque is not used. This set is "built" around a ratchet and screwdriver with a 1/4 "fit, sometimes 3/8", while professional locksmith kits use a stronger 1/2 square or even larger.
• Locksmith and joinery sets- a rather highly specialized choice: there are a minimum of heads and keys, there are no rare sizes, but different-sized drills and crowns are always at hand.