Why are expensive hand tools "better" than cheaper ones?
Real question here. Not judging what other people buy, just genuinely curious. School me!
I'm not a professional mechanic, but I have been wrenching for over 20+ years using Harbor Freight (Pittsburgh, not Icon) hand tools. Professionally, I was an elevator technician for 6 years, and Vail Resorts lift maintenance for 4 years - we used a lot of hand tools, and lifts are not built with small nuts and bolts. Due to neglect, I've broken a total of 2 sockets (chrome sockets on impact gun), and 1 ratchet (don't use a 1/4" ratchet in place of a serpentine tool). In both instances, I just grabbed another tool and finished the job up, then went to HF and got myself a free replacement. HF has treated me well, but I know everyone has different needs, so I ask thee.... If both tools hold up, and both tools have a lifetime warranty, why buy that $300 ratchet and not the $30 one?
Real question here. Not judging what other people buy, just genuinely curious. School me!
I'm not a professional mechanic, but I have been wrenching for over 20+ years using Harbor Freight (Pittsburgh, not Icon) hand tools. Professionally, I was an elevator technician for 6 years, and Vail Resorts lift maintenance for 4 years - we used a lot of hand tools, and lifts are not built with small nuts and bolts. Due to neglect, I've broken a total of 2 sockets (chrome sockets on impact gun), and 1 ratchet (don't use a 1/4" ratchet in place of a serpentine tool). In both instances, I just grabbed another tool and finished the job up, then went to HF and got myself a free replacement. HF has treated me well, but I know everyone has different needs, so I ask thee.... If both tools hold up, and both tools have a lifetime warranty, why buy that $300 ratchet and not the $30 one?