Have you noticed that our choices for Pro Line Tools are diminishing fast!
It use to be there was 4 or 5 choices for good quality power tools. Black
and Decker has bought up 3 of those products and now turned them into CRAP!
What are our choices now? None. Most of my power tools are Porter Cable and
I have had great luck with them. I have a 14.4 drill/driver that has lasted
7 years and I use it everyday. I have already seen the quality of this tool
drop from Pro Line to Week End Warrior status. What are we suppose to use
now when we want Quality and Dependability?

Bosch comes to mind and Festool, but I'm not sure who builds these. I'm sure
every tool built now comes with China fasteners and what few metal parts
are left in them. I'm just getting sick of large corps. buying these tool
makers and turning them into cheap ass trash not even worthy of Weekend
Warrior Status.

I needed to VENT and was wondering what you guys think of this trend?

Rich