Originally Posted by
dvdslw
You get what you pay for when it comes to tools and being a professional mechanic for the last 30 years I can vouch for the fact that Snap On does make some of the best tools out there, no question. Harbor Freight is good for the once and a while mechanic or hobbyist that will only use the tools a few times. If you buy from HF, just don't expect the tool to last and or be accurate. I would never, ever, consider buying a torque wrench from them...
I'm just a home mechanic and have always considered craftsman to be a good cost/quality compromise for someone like me, but I don't mind rolling the dice on a HF tool from time to time. I actually have all three sizes of Pittsburgh torque wrenches which have been totally adequate for my infrequent and low precision requirements. Same experience with lots of HF stuff. I expect I would feel differently about tools if I depended on them for my income.