Tool and equipment review

VERN in IL · #41 04/24/09, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxtrapper

Always interesting how we can all have different experiences with the same tools. My Harbor Freight T-post puller works just fine for me. My Oregon chain sharpening stone didn't even make it through the first chain.

Two words: QUALITY CONTROL

That is where the $$$ is, a good high standard of quality control will ensure a good product most of the time. That does NOT mean "automation" that means adhering to a good standard of production, and refuse to ship out sub-par goods! This is where USA made goods excel, yeah you can build things cheaper in Asia with no Quality(Japan the exception), but if the quality control isn't there, it's just...cheap.

plowjockey · #42 04/24/09, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by celticfalcon

bought a set of screwdrivers at menards on saturday.used the #2 phillips on monday at work. it broke.havent took it back yet but it was worthless.$11.00 for a set.

A lot of hand tools from Menards, are quite worthless.

I purchased the "professional" "GB" (Gardner Betts?) 6" needle nose pliers for electrical wiring work. The jaw tips were actually bent before the end of the first day.

Moved to Craftsman Pro pliers, which seem much better.

Jolly · #43 04/26/09, 09:01 AM

Not bad:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=7407

Same goes for the SAE sizes. Pair them up with a decent ratchet and they do ok.

And a tool that should be added to the "must-have" list: a pair of 9" Klein's. Nobody does them better...