Hey, The Don! Congratulations! Really like the design of the back seat, especially innovativeness considering a sedan. Never getting another sedan, but as a designer, appreciate it. Also appreciate y'all going for CDI models, as should lower the price of IDI models, right?
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Originally Posted by jake12tech
I don't think anyone who buys quality tools or knows better buys from HF. Never have bought a tool from HF, never will. My box has a small amount of Craftsman, but mostly Snap-On & Mac.
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Jake, I have bought some stuff from Harbor Freight, but only because no other option. Good example is the torque wrench. Craftsman version is absolute junk! Not just by my standards, but also the old mechanic who gave the recommendation. Now that most, if not all, Craftsman is made in China or Twain, what is the difference from Harbor Freight?
Further, my now passed mechanic friend continually compared values to his Snap On, and was consistent and constant, not loosing adjustment if treated right. I didn't, and still don't have the bread, to pay at least $150 for a torque wrench.
However, except for a set of wrenches I got when I purchased the Squareback, the rest are made in Germany of Zelenda Tools (most of my wrenches, which are my favorite due to black oxide finish) or the U.S.A.. Since Craftsman is now junk, moved up to Wright Tools, and comparable price, especially considering the hex driver set which has all the right sizes unlike Snap On. I do have one Snap On tool, a dike cutter, that Vater got on discount. Better than my Craftsman that I replaced because the steel was brittle and broke corroded easy. Mac Tools I.I.R.C. is off the truck only, right? If I recall correctly, goes junk, Craftsman, Zelenda Tools, Wright Tools, Mac Tools, then Snap On, right?
If someone is starting out, look to Wright Tools or Zelenda Tools, and you will not regret. Yes, bit pricy, but what does it cost when you injure yourself because your Asian tool let go/broke?
