Thread: Project Sebring GT Spyder

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I think they saw Craftsman/Sears going downhill and saw a great opportunity to sell decent quality tools in the old Craftsman price range.

I have tried a Chief air saw and a Hercules drill, too (both from HF). They seem to compare very well to some of the bigger names. They are at least as good or better than the old Craftsman stuff. The Hercules drill was a little pricey for HF, but is in their professional line.

They also have several new names in hand tools. Some appear to be direct ripoffs of brands like MAC and ViceGrip. May be off the same assembly line since many, many name brand tools are now made in China.

I do hate buying Chinese stuff because I don't like their politics, but if the American brands are going to move their production to China and layoff American workers, why should I pay them big money? All it does is go in the company pockets and doesn't really help create American jobs. Whether I buy Irwin brand Vice Grips or the HF version, China is still going to get the money. They look and work exactly the same and I can buy twice as many for the same money. If the American companies start losing money because they are selling Chinese made stuff and not providing jobs for Americans, maybe they will move production back here. You have to hit them on the bottom line before they will pay attention.

I really hope that doesn't pi## folks off and I hope it doesn't get flagged as political.

Originally Posted by Hotrod46

I really hope that doesn't pi## folks off and I hope it doesn't get flagged as political.

Nah. I'd doubt it as the majority here think the same. I wanted to say so much more but that would drag us in a direction that won't change anything so I'll keep my pie hole shut!

But I will say thanks for the tool review again. I wouldn't have considered them otherwise.

Originally Posted by Hotrod46

I do hate buying Chinese stuff because I don't like their politics, but if the American brands are going to move their production to China and layoff American workers, why should I pay them big money? All it does is go in the company pockets and doesn't really help create American jobs. Whether I buy Irwin brand Vice Grips or the HF version, China is still going to get the money. They look and work exactly the same and I can buy twice as many for the same money. If the American companies start losing money because they are selling Chinese made stuff and not providing jobs for Americans, maybe they will move production back here. You have to hit them on the bottom line before they will pay attention.

I really hope that doesn't pi## folks off and I hope it doesn't get flagged as political.

I couldn't agree more and if the truth p####s them off they are very narrow minded. And besides "the truth will set you free"
I. too, do not want to turn this into a political discussion as Bill (Mr Mustang) has been very clear on the consequences of engaging in political discussion on this forum and I respect that.
On the other hand, my grandson has purchased a few of their Ikon brand and so far he is very happy with them.