Performance to price ratio, multiplied by frequency of use. A router bit ill use one time for a single project, or a new router im going to use every project, has a serious effect on the what I prioritize.
5 days ago | 10
The 3 things are 1)Price to preformance 2) What new things does this tool allow you to do 3) How frequently will you use the tool. If its something you need for a once a year thing go ahead and get the cheaper one as long as it works. Is it something that you are going to use every day? Maybe its worth getting a slightly nicer one. Does it let you do things you previously couldn't? Then it may be worth it, if it just is a "just in case the scenario pops up" tool or one where you have a different tool that may not be as easy but allows you to do you to do the same thing then it may be worth using that money to get a better version of a tool you will use regular or get one that allows you to do something you're completely unable to now.
5 days ago | 1
Depends on the tool. I don’t have much need for a belt sander, so when I needed one for a task, it made sense to get a cheap HF model. If I used one frequently, I’d probably want better quality.
5 days ago | 0
Does it spin? Will it turn a screw? Will it make a cut? Power isn't everything.
5 days ago | 2
I'm fond of Red though... 😂 green and gray are pretty. Also expensive tho
5 days ago | 1
Accuracy and Reliability. Just got a warranty replace Dewalt DW618K in the mail and it has the same bearing problem as the Router it was supposed to replace. Ill be switching brands.
4 days ago | 0
I feel like it's always price to performance for the job at hand. If it's something I intend on using often for a long time, better quality is more important over a cheaper cost. If it's a 1 off use case, Ill be stingy and and deal with a lower quality product.
5 days ago | 0
Task. What am I doing that needs a new tool. Does this tool suit my needs.
5 days ago | 4
Dust collection is slowly becoming most important personally . All my big tools are vintage , commercial tanks that have a couple decades on me and will probably still run when I’m dead and gone. Plenty of power , do what they should , but they have no safety features and no dust collection aside from what I was able to manufacturer myself . So dust collection has become important
5 days ago | 0
Depends on the tool. With some things, it’s worth it to pay for quality, like measuring tools. In the beginning, I bought a try square from harbor freight, I found out years later after buying a quality brand it was .5° out of square. Not so much for other things. Sandpaper will be thrown out, so I see no need in buying the 3m or festool papers. Diablo sand mesh and paper both work perfectly fine.
5 days ago | 0
I think its price related to power/performance for example i can buy a snapon wrench and itll be better than any other wrench or I can get a gearwrench one thats almost just as good so much so you'll probably never be able to tell and it cost a 10th of the price of a snapon one
3 days ago | 0
I don’t do construction for hourly pay so a driver that drives a screw .03 seconds faster than the competition doesn’t really mean a lot to me. So it’s all about the price. But I’m also a buy whatever you can afford and start building kind of guy. I started with Walmart Hyper Tough tools and Harbor Freight tools. Tool snobs grind on my nerves.
3 days ago | 0
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Which of these features is MOST important when buying a new tool?
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