I bought an engine hoist and a motor stand from HF. I have used both of them several times and have been happy with the purchase. There are nicer, more nifty version on the market, however I have seen some home-made contraptions that look like they would fall apart without any weight on them, but they last a lifetime of use. All of the items sold by HF may be made in China, however if a tool fails and causes bodily injury, the purchaser would have recourse with HF under product liability laws.
For the money, I am happy with the purchase. That being said, I stay with the name-brands on major mechanic's tools and portable hand tools. The name is a bit more costly, however I have a good relationship with many of the suppliers in my area, that I purchase tools from and they would replace a faulty tool, if that occurred.
Good luck with your tool purchases.
Tony
