I've used GW's professionally for years day in and day out. Only had one issue in all that time. My most commonly used flex head got a little to floppy for my taste. As long as you use a solid boxed end for breaking loose stubborn bolts GW's will put cash in your pocket every day without issue
I have a set the rebadged knipex/craftsman that get used everyday. I no longer even look at my channel locks any more. The jaws of the knipex are much thinner but have great strength /durability. Not even a fair comparison in my opinion especially when you can catch the sears...
@hauler yess it is and a first run 900 series mac roll cart that i upgrade to new three locking prong drawer slides from the newest matco roll cart. Got a good deal on a full set of those and they worked perfectly after a little time with a cut off wheel
Re: Cordless Tools Overrated?
i went cordless and never looked back work on everything from 150' jlg lifts to building the new baby boys crib with my cordless tools. Once i finally find a great cordless die grinder and cut off tool i won't have any use for a air compressor besides blowing...