Another “parts store” warning

missing linc said

Ask yourself if you would buy cheap tools to make your living, replacing them frequently when, not "if" they break, or would it be better for you to spend the extra money on quality tools that are far more likely to last. I learned that a long time ago and I try to keep it in mind when I buy anything.

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Last place I worked at, I was employed as a machine operator (running roll formers that made feed through for chicken batteries)

They had an interesting tool policy "bring your own, if if breaks on the job, we replace it"

So I went out and bought a medium sized, 3 drawer craftsman tool box, and then went over to harbor freight to fill it up, sockets, wrenches, the basic works

In all the years I worked there, exactly one socket brake and got replaced