10x cheaper than the original. Likely not Wera quality but probably not 10x worse either. I’ve been quite happy with the other Parkside tools I’ve got.
As the saying goes, buy the cheapest tool you think you need, and if it breaks, buy the best. I’ve had some Lidl tools for a decade, and I used only a very small portion of them to the extent where they broke. And even among them, if I just wore them down (interchangeable tips for my screwdriver), I just ended buying the same.
Agreed. Unless you can immediately tell it’s a piece of junk, just buy the cheapest one you can find. You’re only going to break or wear out the tools you use the most, so it makes sense to replace those with high-quality ones. There’s no point in spending big bucks on something like a Snap-on socket set when realistically there are only about five sizes you’ll use frequently. Once the ratchet wears out, it can be replaced with a good one, which will still be perfectly compatible with the cheap sockets and extensions. My cheapo drill bit set is a good example of this; it still has 75% of the original bits that I’ve barely used, and the rest are Bosch drill bits.
It’s most likely a difference in steel. Cheap steel fractures and wears down, but if you’re only using it once a month or a year, you can probably get by. If you’re using it every day, it probably won’t work for you.
Not just that, but well-engineered bits and sockets made with solid materials are less likely to cause damage to the fasteners themselves. Which, again, if you’re using it occasionally in a pinch is not a big deal, but damn… one rounded off bolt head or cammed out phillips screw can ruin your entire day in a hurry!
I was researching which line of power tools to buy a while ago… Many said Parkside was very good value for money, and a good buy for anyone who only used their tools infrequently.
I have no experience with their cordless line of tools, but I do have their rotary tool, oscillating multitool, and hot air gun, and I’ve got no complaints about any of them. Together, they cost me less than a hundred euros. My battery-powered tools are from Makita. If I had to go with a cheaper brand, I’d probably choose Ryobi though I’m sure Parkside would be fine too.
Got a mate who bought the Lidl cordless circular saw, jigsaw and grinder
Yeah they’re ok for the price, but you can tell they’ve not been designed properly - really difficult to see where you’re cutting with both of the saws, and all three are woefully underpowered
All three would fit in your handbag though
Budget tools really get a bad rep for differences in quality, but frankly if you’re buying shit like this every time you need a new tool you’re probably up hundreds of dollars with no difference in end result. Unless you’re a professional or using this stuff daily, the cheapo option is fine.
