On 24 Nov 1997, A. B. Bonds wrote:
> In <9711241054.AA07137@rt.el.utwente.nl>, Bert Palte wrote:
>
> >>That's probably a good way to go. While the quality may not be quite the
> >>same, the occassional use we give special tools as hobbists doesn't really
> >>require it.
> >>
> >I tend to disagree.
> >A professional may still be able to return an acceptable job with only fair
> >quality tools,
> >but the combination of a hobbyist and poor quality tools is a NO-NO.
> >
> >Bert
>
> Sorry, Bert, I have to disagree. While it is folly to have less than
> the best for one's primary tools (sockets, end wrenches,
> screwdrivers), there are some instances in which cheap tools only make
> sense. Consider the recent discussion regarding 3/4" socket sets. I
> have had a Harbor Freight set for about ten years. It cost $40.
> That's what a _single_ 3/4" socket can cost from e.g. Craftsman. I
> use something from the set about twice a year and it works just fine.
> The other advantage is cheap tools is adaptability. I always have a
> set of cheap end wrenches and screwdrivers around. No telling when
> you need to make a left-handed flange wroffle or some such... A
> little grinding, a little bending, voila!
>
> A. B. Bonds
>
>
I second that. I've this a number of time before but I'll say it
again . There are cheap tools and there are inexpensive tools. I just put
another order in to Harbor Freight. If the tools didn't hold up I would be
the first to tell the world. Tools are like kitchen items. You can spend
$500 on a stove or $3000. Both work but some people just like the look or
feel of a better product. I have yet to buy wrenches or sockets from them
because I can get good quality from Sears. I d plan on trying their stubby
wrench set. Sears gets $57 they have theirs on sale for $9.99. I have
nothing to loose. They carry a life time waranity (who would bother to
send back at this price). I say for those that want to build their tools
up, give them a try. Until you do you will never know.
...Art
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