Other Tools
Other tools for the home, workshop and farm. The range covers step ladders and a mobile scaffold, electric and petrol log splitters, electric hoists, foldable water tanks and diamond core drill bits.
Smaller items include glass suction lifters, Allen key sets, socket sets, crimpers and parasol bases.
Which ladder should I choose?
A 3 or 4-step folding ladder covers most jobs around the house, and a multi-purpose ladder suits stairs and higher work.
| Type | Good for | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| 3-step aluminium | Cupboards, light globes | Platform size |
| 4 or 5-step | Painting, gutters on single storey | Handrails and tool bag |
| Multi-purpose | Stairs, A-frame or straight use | Folded length |
| Mobile scaffold | Long jobs at height | 450kg rating, floor space |
Should I get an electric or petrol log splitter?
Electric splitters suit home firewood near a power point, while petrol models are for bigger loads or remote spots.
Electric models are rated 8 and 12 ton, and the petrol models 15 and 20 ton. The 8 ton unit has a 2.2kW motor and an auto-return ram.
What do the two numbers on an electric hoist mean?
The lower figure is the single-cable lift and the higher figure is with the cable doubled.
Hoists run from 125/250kg to 500/1000kg, with 18m or 20m of cable and a remote. The 125/250kg model has a 510W motor and an emergency stop.
What size foldable water tank do I need?
Choose 250L or 380L for a small garden and 750L or 1250L for stock or a big vegie patch.
All are PVC with a tap and fold flat when empty, so they store easily between seasons. Add a 25m flat delivery hose to move water further.
What are diamond core drill bits for?
Diamond core bits cut round holes in brick, concrete and tile for pipes, vents and cables.
They work wet or dry, and sizes go up to 120 x 400mm.
Which glass suction lifter should I buy?
Pick the triple-cup 150kg pair for large panes and the double-cup 100kg pair for smaller sheets.
Both are aluminium with locking cups, and you get two lifters in each set.
Can I pay it off?
Yes. Pay with Afterpay or Zip, or check out with PayPal. A $104.11 folding aluminium step ladder is four fortnightly Afterpay payments of $26.03.
Pair it with
- Power Tools – drills, saws and grinders
- Tools Storage – chests and racks to keep it tidy
- Pumps – move water from your new tank
