Andy Hall wrote:

Other than that I have power tools made by Hitachi, Bosch, DeWalt,
Lamello, Senco, Porter Cable and Metabo; each chosen as best for
purpose.


IME pro tools are designed be (ab)used all day by brain dead builders.
They love Hilti drills because you can run them for longer with blunt
bits etc.
I don't think they can ever be justified for the d-i-yer on economic
grounds but sometimes it's nice to treat yourself. Women and shoes
springs to mind. Out of interest, what brand of trainers do you wear?