"Steve Foley" wrote

I get the connection. A lot depends on how they handle their 'lifetime
warranty'. If you end up paying freight each time you return them, it's not
worth anything.

If, on the other hand, they don't charge for shipping warranty items, you
could always buy two, and use the second while the first one is being
replaced.

To me, a tool that is loose fitting, or to tight, or just does not perform well
or breaks often isn't worth the time to have in the shop.

I want my tools to perform reliably, perfectly, the first time, every time.

It is becoming difficult to find tools that will fill those requirements,
without going to great lengths to do so.
--
Jim in NC