Criteria for choosing a quality chipper for home and work

Design Features

The first thing you need to decide on is how many cutting discs the chipper must be designed for. If you only do strobing walls for wiring and laying pipes, it is enough to choose a tool for 2 discs, which allows you to make an even strob. A single-disc furrow cutter allows not only to ditch walls, but also to engage in cutting work (cutting stone, metal and concrete).

Consider the important point - it is not allowed to remove the second disk in order to cut stone or concrete, so you will not be able to “kill two birds with one stone”.

Power

The second most important criterion for selecting a chamfer is engine power. In 2017, there are models with power from 900 to 2800 watts. More powerful units are already called wall saws, which are used by professional construction companies.

To correctly select the power of the chipper, you need to determine the scope of its application. For housework, small electrical installations, it is enough to buy a universal model of no more than 1.5 kW. If you are engaged in a major overhaul and use the tool to create deep chambers for pipes, it is better to take a suitable chipper, with a capacity of at least 2 kW.

You can discuss any of the questions on our electricians forum in the corresponding section!

Cutting Depth, Groove Width, Disc Diameter

All these three parameters are closely interconnected, because, precisely, determine the specifics of the use of furrowing. As for the diameter of the disk, it can be from 100 to 355 mm. Depth of cut also directly depends on the diameter. For an electrician, it is quite enough to choose a shtroborez with a 150 mm disk, which can make a shtrobov 45 mm deep, which is enough to lay electrical wiring even in a corrugation. A 180 mm disk allows you to go through the wall to a depth of 60 mm, which is the best indicator if you want to lay the rest of the engineering communications in a hidden way (water, gas, etc.). A 230 mm disc allows you to make an 85 mm groove, but keep in mind that the minimum depth due to the design features of the tool is 15 to 20 mm.

As for the width of the groove, it is adjustable and varies from 6 to 60 mm. It is quite enough for electricians to choose a shtroborez with a cut width up to 30 mm.We advise builders to pick up slightly overestimated characteristics so that they can cut through the groove under the pipes without any problems.

Weight and dimensions

An important parameter of the furrower is its weight. The fact is that in 2017 there are models that weigh from 3 to 10 kg. As you know, it’s quite difficult to ditch the ceiling with a 10-pound tool, so if you need to choose a cutter for minor repairs, we recommend staying on models up to 6 kg. If you are professionally engaged in construction work, it would be wise to pick up a heavier tool, because he will be more powerful, respectively.

The same applies to the dimensions of the furrower. In cramped rooms and for wiring in your own house, it is enough to choose a compact wall chaser, which will not take up much space and will not complicate the process of chasing.

Additional functions

Well, of course, you should not miss such a moment as the auxiliary functionality of the tool. If you want to choose a reliable and at the same time multifunctional chipper for work or at home, keep in mind that new models can be equipped with the following functions:

1. The system of maintaining the speed. Allows you to maintain the performance of the device at the same level during the workflow.
2. Protection against jamming of a cutting disk. Prevents the possibility of injury and equipment failure.
3. Soft start of the engine. Thanks to a special system that limits the starting current, the service life of not only the tool, but also the home wiring, is extended.
4. Overload protection (abnormal conditions). Protects the chipper from overheating of the engine and, accordingly, from expensive repairs.
5. Brush wear control.
6. Protection against inadvertent inclusion.
7. Engine speed adjustment.
8. The ability to connect a vacuum cleaner, which allows you to shtrobit walls without dust.

Please note that the more functions, the more expensive the tool will cost. To date, it is quite realistic to choose a shtorez to 20 thousand. This model will be with a vacuum cleaner and from a quality manufacturer.

In the video below, experts give their own recommendations for choosing a furrower:

What to look for?

Well, moving closer to the end of the article, I would like to provide some simple tips that will also help you in choosing a furrower:

1. Pay attention to the tooling. Be sure to check the length of the cord so that it is sufficient for operation. In addition, if you want to choose a chipper with a vacuum cleaner, check in the store how convenient it is to work with the connected hose. Very often, manufacturers do not think much over this moment, which is why when connecting a vacuum cleaner, the viewing angle and the ability to control the device deteriorate. It is also good if the model is equipped with a chisel for notching cuts from the strobes, additional handles, keys and a case. Options say a lot.
2. Check how the furrower that you decide to choose works. Even in the store, plug the device into a power outlet and check the noise level of its operation, this is an important nuance. Also, do not forget to check the backlash of the spindle, how well the adjustment of the width and depth of the cut works. In addition, make sure that the model you decide to buy does not vibrate too much in your hand.
3. Make sure that the ergonomics of the device suit you. It is very important that the chosen furrower lay well in the hand, otherwise it will be difficult for them to work. This is especially important if you need to choose a device for everyday work. All kinds of corrugations and rubber inserts in the handles increase usability.

By the way, you can even do a chamfer from a grinder do it yourself. Assembly instructions are provided in the article to which we referred!

Top manufacturers

Well, the last thing I wanted to talk about is which manufacturer of the chisel cutter is better to choose, so as not to overpay and be satisfied with the purchase.Of the cheaper companies that are suitable for home use or with a small budget, we recommend that you opt for such as:

• Interskol;
• Violet tape;
• Prorab
• BISON;
• Sparky.

As for better manufacturers, the best today are:

• Hitachi;
• Makita;
• Bosch;
• Metabo;
• Hilti;
• AEG;
• Kress;
• Milwaukee.

As for the rating of chipper cutters, the video below shows the top 10 models for the period 2015-2016:

That is all we wanted to tell you about how to choose a wall chaser for an electrician and which model is best for work and home. We hope the information provided was useful and interesting for you!

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