The ToolShed

The ToolShed, professional tools for the trade in New Zealand

The ToolShed is a New Zealand retailer specialising in power tools, hand tools and air tools, workshop equipment and solutions for professionals. The company presents itself as a New Zealand-owned and operated business aimed at trade professionals, with a range spanning from cordless tools to stationary machinery and consumables.

Tool and equipment catalogue

The range is organised into major families: cordless power tools, air tools and compressors, hand tools, safety equipment and workwear, storage and workshop tools, accessories and consumables, and outdoor tools. Cordless power tools include drills, grinders, circular saws, jigsaws, mitre saws, table saws, rotary hammers, impact wrenches, screwdrivers, sanders, planers, routers, hedge trimmers, brush cutters, lawn mowers, blowers, vacuums, heat guns, job site radios, laser levels and distance meters, among others.

The air tools and compressors category covers drills, hammers, ratchet wrenches, sanders, spray guns, tyre inflators, hoses and connection accessories. Hand tools include wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, saws, knives, tape measures, levels, squares, torque wrenches, riveters and measuring equipment such as callipers and moisture meters.

Brands represented

The catalogue includes leading brands in the professional sector, including DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, HiKOKI, Metabo and XHD. The store organises specific sections by brand, with its own storage and transport systems such as DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM and TSTAK, Makita MAKPAC and MakTrak, Milwaukee Packout, HiKOKI Multi Cruiser and Stackable System, as well as site boxes, tool bags and organiser boxes.

Consumables and accessories

The range of consumables and accessories is extensive: bandsaw blades, chainsaw chains, cutting and grinding discs, diamond discs, drill bits and hole saws, bits and bit holders, sockets, circular saw blades, jigsaw blades and reciprocating saw blades, planer and thicknesser blades, flap discs, wire brushes, sharpening stones, chemicals such as lubricants, greases, adhesives and sealants, cable ties, consumer batteries and chargers, and accessories for welding and plasma cutting.

Storage and workshop solutions

The storage and workshop section includes cabinets, drawer units, workbenches, tool boxes, bags, organisers, modular storage systems and tool and equipment tracking solutions. Accessories for tools are also offered, such as adaptors, chucks, drill and drill press attachments, tool protectors and organisation systems.

Shipping and customer service

The store offers free courier shipping on orders over $150, according to information published on the site. It has a customer service team available by phone on 0800 948 665 and by email at customerservice@thetoolshed.co.nz. The site also mentions the possibility of checking store locations and opening hours, as well as a news and articles section called Tool Talk.