Explainers
Plain-English power tool explainers: how the tools work and what their specs really mean, so you can cut through the marketing and judge them yourself.
Power Tool Battery Ah and Wh Explained
Every battery gives an "Ah" number: 2.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 8.0Ah. People treat it like a power rating, buy the biggest one they can,…
Brushless vs Brushed
"Brushless" is on every tool listing now, usually in bold, as if it settles the argument on its own. It is a…
Power Tool Torque Explained
Every drill and impact driver shouts a torque figure: 90Nm, 158Nm, 205Nm. It is the number people buy on, and it is…
IP Ratings Explained
It always comes on the wettest day of the job. The number on the side of the box (IP54, IP56, IPX4) is…
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