"Andy Hall" wrote in message
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On 2007-06-30 11:19:22 +0100, "Doctor Drivel" said:

Wickes have a three ranges: DIY (1 yr guarantee), semi-pro (3 yr) and
full
pro (5 yr). Then the Hitchai range at 1 year. I know of no other pro
tool
with a 5 yr guarantee.

That's because the manufacturers of professional tools don't need to give
a 5 year guarantee in order to sell them, rather suggesting that these are
wannabee products aspiring to a market.

Kress of Germany is not a wannabee product. If a maker has faith in their
product then they will stand by long guarantees. Look at 5 yr guarantees in
some auto makers now. No low quality car maker gives 5 year guarantees.

The offered guarantee periods are irrelevant in any case if one is buying
as a consumer.

Most don't know that.

The PP drill is fine for occasional use - its intended market. It does
the
job very well and as good as any top brand.

No it isn't.

It is.

It just can't take abuse and
sustained daily pro use. Horses for courses - get the right tool/quality
for the intended use. On price even if the outlaw had to replace the
failed
PP drill, it would still be cheaper than buying a pro drill as thety are
so
cheap. So don't slag off the cheapies as they can be very cost
effective,
even if you have to buy two of them to get a big job done.

There is far more to the purchase and use of tools than duty cycle.

You have yet again lost the plot.