On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 14:48:34 GMT, (sPoNiX) wrote:

On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 15:00:47 +0100, Andy Hall
wrote:

It's stupid to buy two cheap things that are going to break rather
than one decent one....

Even more stupid to buy one expensive item that breaks!

It would be if it did, but I have never had a good quality branded
power tool break in under five years of use and it has then been
inexpensive to repair.


At the end of the day I have found the cheap stuff fine for "domestic
DIY" jobs.

It really depends on how much time you have to screw around with
replacing defective products and whether you mind about the handling
quality, ease of use and accuracy of a proper product.


If you are a professional then I can see there is possibly an argument
for paying a little more.

There's certainly an argument if you are a professional. In the
case of DIY, there is still a strong argument if you do'nt want to
waste time on getting cheap tools replaced. If it takes half a day
to go and do that, then any cost difference is wiped out.


Having said that a lot of professionals can
be seen in B&Q buying the cheap stuff!

I suppose that depends on your definition of "professional".....



sPoNiX

..andy

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