Quote MARTINSR
"A good rule of thumb is if the tool costs only a fraction of the cost for a top quality one, how could it possibly be very good?"
This logic may hold on occassion - but it is not flawless.
Example 1:
I have a 300 dollar mail box for you - it's top quality - guaranteed to outlast all other mail boxes. Wanna buy it? If it doesn't I'll replace it for free. :0
Example 2:
Craftsman VS. Tool Truck - both have lifetime warranties. Why spend the extra just so I can have something that cost more? If either breaks it will be replaced for free. I have three sets of tools - one craftsman from my grandfather, another craftsman from my uncle, and a third craftsman from my father. The oldest ones are still in great condition and outdate most people on this page. In fact - I recently broke my first socket - called up Sears - and they have no problem exchanging it.
If you've got the cash - sure blow some on the little frillies on the handle - but I disagree that cost always = quality.
I can come up with hundreds of examples supporting MARTINSRs position - and usually argue that point (e.g., most recent F-up on my part 4.5" grinder from Harborfreight - $25=1 year) - but it's not always the best heuristic available.
- Ryan
