When building to a low price point, compromises in build quality have to be
made. For example, contractor-grade power tools have ball bearing
construction, whereas the Chicago Electric stuff has cheap bushings in their
place. They work OK when new but wear quickly and develop tolerances that
are unacceptable to tradesmen.

If you only use the tool once a month or so, it may last you a long time.
But if you get involved in a couple weekend-long projects where the tool
gets a thorough workout, don't be surprised if you have to make a trip to
the builder's supply to replace with with a Porter Cable, Bosch, etc.

"Jeff Wisnia" wrote in message
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Like the others have already said, if you are only going to use their
tools once a month or so, and aren't going to drop them onto the ground
from a couple of stories, they can do a credible job.
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