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workman (is) only as good as (his) tools

Translations

Работа мастера зависит от качества его инструментов

John always says that a workman is only as good as his tools, which is why he invests in high-quality equipment.

Джон всегда говорит, что работа мастера зависит от качества его инструментов, поэтому он вкладывается в качественное оборудование.

Definitions

This phrase means that a person's ability to do their job well depends significantly on the quality of the tools or equipment they have. Even a skilled worker may not perform well if their tools are inadequate or faulty.