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MP4VT2004

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Yeah, I have five of their Chicago Electric power tools


A grinder, a variable speed car polisher (basically a large grinder), a handheld bandsaw, a drill, and an impact driver. These are my "Harry Homeowner" tools for light duty use when I don't feel like digging my DeWalt work tools out of my truck. So far they have done what I've needed them to do, but honestly that isn't saying much. They all feel like cheap pieces of crap.

Edit: make that 6 power tools. I have the Chicago Electric oscillating multi-tool. Out of the bunch, I'd say that's given me the most "bang for my buck".

But the Pittsburgh mechanic's tools actually feel fairly beefy and stout. I have a 1/2" drive breaker bar that I have put some serious torque on without incident (save for snapping the 3/8" drive adapter mentioned above).

[Post edited by MP4VT2004 at 01/10/2018 1:15PM]

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