The HF impact sockets are great. As far as I'm concerned, they are as good as anything this side of Snap-On.
Another tool I have been very pleased with is the disc brake caliper tool, especially good now at half-price ($19.99). I've used my HF and a Blue Point, and about the only reason I would prefer the Blue Point is a hex head on the screw instead of the skinny sliding bar. Both work fine.
My HF body hammers and dolly set still far exceed my metalworking capabilities.
There are also differences in the different models of the 4.5" grinders. The one I used to buy is no longer available. We'll see if my newer ones hold up. One great thing about them is you can afford to buy extras so you don't have to switch attachments. I have one with a wire brush, one with a flap wheel, one with a cutting wheel, etc. Also, if you drop one and break the housing (as I did with my first one), no big deal. I think the price/performance ratio is very good on these.
Writing off all HF tools as junk makes no more sense than saying all Craftsman or Snap-On tools are the best bang for the buck. You have to pick and choose but there are some incredible bargains to be had at HF. But if you choose not to consider them, that's OK with me... it isn't my money!
