DIY & Hardware

DIY & Hardware buying guide

Veldkraft lists 3 360 diy & hardware, priced from R0 to R149 613, from brands including Jonnesway, Kaufmann X Outdoor, RYOBI Power Equipment, Positec. Orders are delivered to all nine provinces and to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Eswatini.

Find what you need in the hardware range

This department works as an online hardware store for the farm workshop and home. Hand Tools and Power Tools hold most of the range, alongside Adhesives and Sealants, Woodworking Supplies, Cleaning Products, Pressure Washers, Safety Wear & PPE, Ropes and Rags and Industrial Vacuums. Brands include Ryobi, Stanley, Superflex, Pferd, Mitco, Pratley, Alcolin and Kyocera Power Tools. Check sizes and what is included on each listing.

Cordless: pick one battery platform

Stay on one battery platform and each new cordless tool costs less to add. Ryobi's 18V range, including the XBG-115C brushless 115mm angle grinder, the XRW-18 ratchet wrench and the XBA-18 brushless earth auger, shares batteries across tools. Listings marked Tool Only or Bare Tool exclude the battery and charger, which keeps the price down if you already own the platform. Brushless motors run cooler and get more work from each charge.

Pick the right cutting or grinding disc

Match the disc to the grinder, the material and the job. Diameter must suit the grinder: 115mm and 125mm for small grinders, 180mm and 230mm for large ones, and 400mm discs with a 25.4mm bore, such as Pferd's, for cut-off machines. Cutting discs are thin for slicing, grinding discs thicker for removing material, with masonry versions for stone. Never use a disc rated below the grinder's speed.

Hand tools and woodworking supplies

Hand Tools is the largest section, from Stanley staple guns and heavy-duty blades to Ryobi building line; keep a separate kit in the bakkie for field repairs. Woodworking Supplies includes bandsaw blades and drill bits. A bandsaw blade must match your machine's blade length, such as Ryobi's 1575mm by 4.5mm blade at 15 TPI, and Mitco wood eye drill bits bore holes in timber.

Adhesives and sealants: match the job

Choose an adhesive or sealant by what you are joining and where it will live. Indoor wood, outdoor metal, wet areas and roofs each need a different product, and the label states the materials, cure time and whether it stays flexible. Brands here include Pratley, Alcolin and Powerbond. Clean and dry both surfaces, test on an offcut, and allow full cure before loading the joint.

Pressure washers and cleaning

Choose a pressure washer by pressure, flow and power source. Pressure, in bar, sets how hard the water strips dirt; flow, in litres per minute, sets how fast you clean. Petrol models, such as a 140 bar unit in the range, work where there is no power point, which suits tractors, implements and yards. Check hose length and nozzle options before ordering.

Match safety wear to the hazard

Grinding and cutting call for eye protection and gloves, and welding needs a filter of the correct shade. Safety Wear & PPE includes Ryobi gloves and dark shade 10 glasses, so check the shade suits your process. Ropes and Rags supplies rope and cleaning rags for the workshop, and Industrial Vacuums handles dust and debris. Replace scratched lenses and worn gloves promptly, because damaged PPE protects less.

DIY & Hardware: common questions

How much do power tools cost in South Africa?

Veldkraft lists 3 360 DIY and hardware products, from cutting discs and blades to cordless power tools and pressure washers, priced from R0 to R149 613. A power tool's price rises with motor type, with brushless costing more, its power and features, and whether a battery and charger are included; Tool Only listings exclude them.

What does tool only mean on a cordless tool?

Tool only, also listed as bare tool, means the price covers the tool body without a battery or charger. It suits buyers who already own batteries on the same platform, such as Ryobi 18V. If you are starting out, budget for a battery and charger too, and check the battery's amp-hour rating, which sets runtime.

What size angle grinder disc do I need?

Use the diameter your grinder is made for, shown on the tool and guard: 115mm or 125mm for small grinders, 180mm or 230mm for large ones. Never fit a bigger disc by removing the guard. The disc's maximum speed must be at or above the grinder's speed.

Is Veldkraft an online hardware store that delivers?

Yes. Veldkraft is an online-only hardware store: you order online and pay by EFT, and orders ship by courier to all nine provinces and to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Eswatini. There is no walk-in shop or collection, so send questions to info@veldkraft.co.za or use the contact page.

How do I choose a bandsaw blade?

Start with the blade length your bandsaw takes, shown in its manual, then choose width and teeth per inch. Wider blades cut straighter, narrow blades turn tighter curves. Fewer teeth per inch cut thick timber faster, and more teeth give a smoother finish in thin material.

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