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		bee_rider 12 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The bewildering phenomenon of declining quality Depends on the failure mode I guess (if it explodes and hurts you, that could get expensive). Plus, you have to factor in 5 more trips to the store.

LorenPechtel 11 days ago [–]

Even if it simply damages your work that's a considerable downside.

I do not buy cheap tools unless they are for a dedicated, simple purpose. (Such as the sockets that live in the car to permit me to install a battery.)

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