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Power Fist
Anyone use any of their tools? I did a search and there's only a handful uf threads talking about them and seems like all Canadians. Are they available in the US.
The little knick-knacky stuff (spring clamps, bar clamps, tool bags etc.) seems to be fairly good quality for being made in China, however, I noticed some of the tools were made in Taiwan. It seems that they make just about everything under the sun (50 ton presses, paint guns, tea kettles to soldering irons, oh, even a 8lb sausage stuffer for $24.44...) and I was wondering how the electrical stuff held up.
The prices are outstanding and for the inconsequential stuff that doesn't have a motor and won't likely ever break, it's a good deal. Just not sure about the other stuff like drill presses, grinders etc.
The little knick-knacky stuff (spring clamps, bar clamps, tool bags etc.) seems to be fairly good quality for being made in China, however, I noticed some of the tools were made in Taiwan. It seems that they make just about everything under the sun (50 ton presses, paint guns, tea kettles to soldering irons, oh, even a 8lb sausage stuffer for $24.44...) and I was wondering how the electrical stuff held up.
The prices are outstanding and for the inconsequential stuff that doesn't have a motor and won't likely ever break, it's a good deal. Just not sure about the other stuff like drill presses, grinders etc.
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I have quite afew of these tools such as 3/8 impact, 100lb sandblaster, all kinds of jacks including a floor jack, 3/4 inch socket set and tape measures. For items that I only only use once in awhile they work ok. Plus their warranty can not be beat, if not happy just return for an exchange or money back with no hassle, sometimes without a sales bill.
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I won`t hesitate to buy the Power Fist brand which is Princess Auto`s main line. A side from Power Fist some items very cheaply made & priced and on the junky side so best to skip them.
Every item PA sells has a full warranty so I don`t think that I can go wrong, I have never had a problem with returns or refunds on the spot.
Every item PA sells has a full warranty so I don`t think that I can go wrong, I have never had a problem with returns or refunds on the spot.
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Haha! Power Fist is the Canadian redneck Snap-On!! As has been said - house brand for Princess Auto, fairly junky stuff but sometimes that's all you need. Some stuff is decent, too. I think most of it is decent when the price is factored in. About the only thing I won't even take home is stuff like prybars. They are made from cheese and won't even work once in my experience.
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I have had decent luck with the Princess Auto pry bars and alignment bars. Cheap enough to keep in every service truck and if not forced too bad seem to hold up. Of course there is the warranty too just in case, just take them back.
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My Dad has bought a couple things from there like impact guns. They seem to work OK but I wouldn't buy anything that my life depended on (example jack stands).
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Like a lot of guys I have to balance the cost of top quality tools with having enough money left over for something to use them on. I just bought a 20 gal Power Fist parts washer for $109.00 on sale. Might not be the best there is but it's better than the old barrel I had before. I bought a B&D 10 amp sawzall at Princess Auto a while back for 10 bucks (on sale, reg $59.00). I usually stick with good quality power tools so I'm kinda curious to see how long it'll last.
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I've been happy with power fist hand tools. They aren'tt top-of the line, but as has been mentioned, they seem to work if used reasonably, and if they don't, you can take them back.
They fit my budget and my attitude. I don't need the best, I just need it to work.
They fit my budget and my attitude. I don't need the best, I just need it to work.
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Originally Posted by captaingofast
Like a lot of guys I have to balance the cost of top quality tools with having enough money left over for something to use them on. I just bought a 20 gal Power Fist parts washer for $109.00 on sale. Might not be the best there is but it's better than the old barrel I had before. I bought a B&D 10 amp sawzall at Princess Auto a while back for 10 bucks (on sale, reg $59.00). I usually stick with good quality power tools so I'm kinda curious to see how long it'll last.
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Well let me se. I've purchased quite a bit from Princess Auto, that doesn't mean I would buy everything they have. Stuff like a parts washer, where brand will rarely ever chage a thing, I say you're crazy if you opt for a brand name. I buy all my impact sockets from them and would never consider buying a brand considering they managed to hold to sledge hammers and such. Also something to consider I purchased their Power Fist inline air body sander(professional grade) and it turns out it's made at the same place in Taiwan as Napa's model, I mean they are identical except the one stamped Ultra Pro(Napa) is almost twice the price. It just goes to prove that much of anything we buy nowadays is probably made at the same plant somewhere in the world as your favorite brand name(not always the case) So in this case I think it's probably just best to figure out what kind of use for a specific tool and then decide if you'll go with Brand or trust a visual inspection of a lesser known but maybe very reliable tool.
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I couldn't find any 20 gal no name parts washers cheaper than the $109 Power Fist. Or do you mean the more expensive brand names?
My old pappy is 77 now, but he just started building yet another 'new truck' from the ground up. The last three have been Perkins diesel powered Fords (a 4 cyl F150 and a pair of identical 6 cyl F350 duallies). This one will be a 302 gas powered 3/4 ton. Anyway.. we were talking about Power Fist last night and he commented on how he's always bought tools that will last a lifetime. Claims he's old enough now to start buying the cheap stuff. I hate it when he talks like that but he does have a point.
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My old pappy is 77 now, but he just started building yet another 'new truck' from the ground up. The last three have been Perkins diesel powered Fords (a 4 cyl F150 and a pair of identical 6 cyl F350 duallies). This one will be a 302 gas powered 3/4 ton. Anyway.. we were talking about Power Fist last night and he commented on how he's always bought tools that will last a lifetime. Claims he's old enough now to start buying the cheap stuff. I hate it when he talks like that but he does have a point.
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