At 07:26 AM 11/23/2003 -0800, Derek wrote:
>That's a very good point Randall that I sometimes think we
>forget. Most of us can't afford really high quality models
>for all tools we want to own. Therefore we compromise and
>find that most lower priced, lower quality tools actually
>do an adequate job.
I think it's also good to mention that frequently the more expensive stuff
really isn't that much better, if any better at all. case in point: the
absolute worst 3/8" impact I've ever used was a snap-on. total
crap. sucked air like a pig, then quit working entirely soon after.
I am really learning to love cheap tools, like they sell at big lots, or
harbor freight. they last almost as long and feel no remorse abusing
them. anything that isn't tolerance-dependent (i.e. hammers, crowbars,
etc.) I'll get cheap there, no question.
scott
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