"Juan Jimenez" wrote in message
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At $100 a pop for the smallest set of safety wire pliers? I don't think
so. I am not interested in subsidizing airshow display trailers and
parties, performer sponsorships, etc. What I want is realiable tools at
reasonable prices.


The options a
1. Cheap
2. Good quality
3. Works well
You get to choose two...

Good quality tools cost a lot of money. They are made for professionals who
make a living with them. For those, $100 isn't much for a set of tools that
save them a lot of time every day and allow them to deliver high quality
work.

For us with occasional use of these tools it may not make sense to buy them
new, so the new options a
1. Buy second-hand
2. Rent from a high quality shop
3. Share by joining a builders club with good facilities and tools.

But as you already experienced, stay away from el-cheapo junk. It's
frustrating to work with and the result is usually disappointing too..

Rob