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Pro-Quality tools worth the price premium?
Hoopz:
--- Quote from: AceTKK on April 05, 2005, 07:16:26 pm --- I'll probably start with this set and, if it's not up to par, take advantage of Wal-Mart's generous return policy.
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Or when you get done? j/k
LOL
mahuti:
Extra power is good. Cords on cheap tools ARE better... more power. A drill with lots of power is a must. I never thought much about it till I tried to build a deck with an underpowered drill... ughhh.
Paul Olson:
I've tried buying the cheaper tools, and I've regretted it every time. With tools, you definately get what you pay for.
Paul
coasternuts:
Having recently done this I have to agree. I bought a Porter Cable Fixed base router that cost $99, not as functional as the cheaper plunge routers but oh man is this thing sweet!!
However I bought a cheap Black n Decker Drill and the keyless chuck on it absolutely sucks. I can hardly drill one hole without the bit coming loose. I should have spent more, probably on the bits too. :P
nostrebor:
Please do some research on the lesser tools before you spend! According to my Wife, my primary hobby is tool collecting. ;)(she is correct btw) Armed with that "expertise", I would like to recommend a forum that caters to frugal tool purchases:
www.bt3central.com
There is a section just for tools, and a "decent" search function. I frequent that forum as "dave40261" and you will not find a nicer group of guys to answer tool questions.
I personally do NOT recommend anything B&D. You can do much better for the same $$. Ryobi tools are decent for infrequent use, and in *some* cases Harbor Freight tools are surprisingly robust. The key is to research and ask questions on a forum like this one.
Good Luck.
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