• mommykinkOP
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    4 months ago

    I see this a lot and take some issue with it the wording of it. I think a lot of people say this thinkkng of something like Ryobi or Harbor Freight as the “cheap” guys, when in reality the price scaling of tools puts those makes pretty squarely in the mid to high-end bracket.

    In reality, there are some cheap tools that are downright unsafe for use that some people might see after reading that comment and decide to get.

    ETA: If it’s sharp, spins, or runs on electricity, get it from a physical store or highly reputable online vendor and make sure it has a warranty

    • Ben Hur Horse Race
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      64 months ago

      I dunno, I’ve had good luck with Aldi and Lidl “Center Isle” power tool purchases. Thats Workzone and Parkside tools, a far cry from mid to high-end. If I use something enough that it merits a replacement, I buy the Makita version

      • @PlasticExistence
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        54 months ago

        Those are still from a reputable store. I think the really cheap ones are the Chinese ones that don’t even have a brand name. Slightly above that are the Chinese made ones with a nonsense word for the brand name.

    • smokebuddy [he/him]
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      24 months ago

      Project Farm on YouTube often rates Ryobi, Husky, and Harbor Freight brands as being pretty good.