[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]So you\u2019ve scored the tradie role of your dreams. Well, maybe it\u2019s just an apprentice but you\u2019re on your way, right? Now you need every tradie\u2019s prized possession – your tools. But where do you start? How do you know which ones are good? And what do you need to do once you\u2019ve got them?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So many questions, but we\u2019ve got the answers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t cheap out<\/b><\/p>\n

We get it, you\u2019re just starting out and you don\u2019t have a lot of cash to be blowing on tools just yet. But trust us, there are some things you just need to fork out for to get the job done, and the last thing you want is to be buying new tools again in a few months because they didn\u2019t last. It\u2019s best to stick with pro brands for any power tools, or hand tools with moving parts that will get the sh*t kicked out of them on a daily basis. For things like hammers and mallets, you probably don\u2019t need top-of-the-line.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get some good recs<\/b><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t know your Ozitos from your Makitas, then you\u2019ll need to get some recommendations from the experts. Check out expert reviews online or even ask your new boss or work mates what they reckon is the best. The more research you do the better, so make sure you look into everything and weigh up the pros and cons of each brand because you\u2019ll be needing these to last you a while.<\/span><\/p>\n

Storage is key<\/b><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no point spending megabucks on some awesome tools if they\u2019re just going to get chucked around in the back of your truck everyday. Make sure you\u2019ve got some kind of storage container for your tools that will keep them safe and out of sight when you\u2019re not using them – we don\u2019t really need to mention how bad tradie tool theft is in ol\u2019 Kiwiland do we? If you need to, add some mods to your vehicle to accommodate your tools and make sure they don\u2019t get damaged when you\u2019re travelling to and from the job site.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yup, insurance<\/b><\/p>\n

You knew this was coming, right? It\u2019s all very well shelling out for decent tools and storing them safely, but if some b*stard does actually get their hands on them, you need to make sure you\u2019re covered! It\u2019ll also make your life easier if you have to make a claim if you keep things like receipts and tool serial numbers on hand. It\u2019s a good idea to chuck your name on them too – don\u2019t get out your label maker, you need to get that sh*t engraved.<\/span><\/p>\n

So you\u2019ve got your recs, you\u2019ve got your cash, now make those tools all yours! Then come and see us about making sure they stay that way!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”related-post”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Related articles” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2313143e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”title my-5″][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”4″ element_width=”3″ orderby=”rand” item=”918″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1570590529423-a439fc09-bd0c-10″ el_class=”related-posts mx-auto mt-3 “][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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