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[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by fargon

I'm with Undertoad on this, my dad always told me "you get what you pay for". All my hand tools are Craftsman, Power tools are Black and Decker, Skil. I use my tools on a daily basis, and can't afford to break something in the middle of a job.

Same here. But I will tell you that I think that craftsman power tools have gone down in quality in the last 10 years or so. Not so for the hand tools. I have moved on to DeWalt for power tools.

Another tool which you need to spend cash on for quality is a chainsaw. I am on my third one in 8 years. Only a good one will cut straight. My first was a Craftsman and last two were (is) Poulan.. I am totally dissatisfied. I am going to spring for $300 or $400 on the next one and get one that cuts through wood like a hot knife through butter.

[BrianR]

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Same here. But I will tell you that I think that craftsman power tools have gone down in quality in the last 10 years or so. Not so for the hand tools. I have moved on to DeWalt for power tools.

DeWalt is the Sears premium line. Craftsman is the basic, no-frills line. Same company though. I sometimes buy DeWalt but I also buy Delta, Porter-Cable, Milwaukee and Hitatchi. It all depends on the tool and the job but I must agree that you get what you pay for. I always say, buy the quality...you'll rarely be disappointed.


Brian