Gordon, I have a Craftsman industrial drill press that has served well
without problem for 25 years, but i fear that Craftsman tools are not what
they once were. Also have a Delta bench grinder, recent purchase, that is a
competent tool. I would b leary of today's Craftsman tools. John
Gordon Glasgow wrote:
> There was a comment here the other day about Delta drill presses vs.
> Craftsman. I've seen Delta tools at the tool stores, but I know I can take
> a Craftsman back to Sears if anything goes wrong. I don't know anything
> about Delta.
>
> My situation is that I'm a car-nut hobbyist, not a professional machinist,
> so I don't look at tools as a business expense. But I prefer to buy the
> best quality I can when I do pick something up. I've got most of the hand
> tools I need, and now I'm expanding into air tools, drill press, grinders,
> welder, etc.
>
> What's the opinion(s) of the group on the major brands with regards to
> quality? I'm not trying to start a flame war here, I'm just trying to get
> some feedback. Maybe some of you could just list what you think the top
> three brands are, in order of quality.
>
> If you don't want to bog down the whole list with this, feel free to
> respond to me directly. My thanks in advance to any who care to comment.
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
> http://www.gordon-glasgow.org
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