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What brand of hardware tools do you prefer, and why?

I am going to soon be building up my own toolbox and am not too familiar with the different brands’ quality and dependability. Do you prefer Craftsman, Husky, Ryobi, Makita, Stanley, Workforce etc. or something else. A combination? Hand tools of one, power tools of another? I think you get the idea. Thank you for your consideration.

There are a lot of tools to choose from.
I have a lot of Milwaukee and delta and I really like by Bosch jig saw.
I don’t think workforce tools are so hot. The sears tools are fairly good too. The point is most of the top brands are good tools. The trick is to find the tool that fits you best.
For example I have a 12 volt battery drill. They make more powerful ones but they do not feel good in my hand. The balance is all wrong with big bulky batteries and if I have extra duty holes to drill I reach for the 1/2 Milwaukee Hole Shooter or the hammer drill.
A good tool should be an extent ion of your body and a good tool will out preform and out last the cheap one.
Go to all the stores and check them out. Call the rental stores and see what they are using. You will see they use Bosch and Milwaukee quite a bit.
For stationary power tools I prefer Delta.
For mechanical tools I prefer Snap On, Craftsman and S&K in that order. Mac tools are good but we don’t have a local driver that I know of.
And don’t for get the tool boxes. Metal ones are best but make sure there is plenty of room for extra blades, bits and adjustment tools. Extra tool boxes for attachments are a good idea too. Keep your tools in good shape and don’t lend them out.

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