[CedarDave]

Stanley, Black & Decker and Craftsman used to ALL be quality brands, now they are just purchased names for Chinese crap.

If all these brands are crap, are any quality brands left? And if so, their names please.

[jaydubya2]

I liked Klien and Milwaukee brands when I did contruction work. But that was years ago.

[vette6387]

“If all these brands are crap, are any quality brands left? And if so, their names please.”

I have found that Milwaukee power tools are a cut above the rest. And they have been very innovative in bringing out their newest line of battery-powered tools. As for hand tools, Husky (Home Depot) is made by the company that used to make Craftsman (before Sears moved that brand to China). And of course, if you are a professional and can afford them, the Snap-On brand of hand tools is tops.

[jjotto]

If Klein Tools makes it, it’s probably the best. Of course, $50 pliers ought to be the best!

[Honest Nigerian]

If you want to do some research on tool brands take a look at Garage Journal website and forum. Lots of good info there.