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Have a few Rigid tools (cordless drill, impact driver, router, contractor table saw, orbital sander). Originally started buying Rigid for their "lifetime warranties," but after using their registration process, it appears they're doing everything they can to make people give up, so I don't buy this brand any more. The contractor table saw is great, regardless.
I now buy Dewalt cordless tools. Good quality, but battery prices are ridiculous.
For tools I don't need to use very often, I buy from Harbor Freight. Some tools are barely usable, some of their hand tools are superior to other store brands from other stores.
Harbor Freight is a lifesaver brand, by that I mean if you have very little cash but you REALLY need something to finish the job, they'll do that one job and you'd still have a tool you can use ocasionally
There have only been a handful of times where going with a cheapo HF tool was the correct answer in the long run. HF's higher end tools are not bad, but then again they are priced at a similar level to "real" brands, so why go with HF? Their lower end tools are mostly throw-away and something that you will need to replace - the old adage of "buy once, cry once" applies. Now I am not saying ALL HF stuff is garbage (their car jacks are good), but it's just not worth it to me. Other's can buy what they want.
The icon line is supposed to be comparable to the tool trucks and I have some of them and so far, I'd agree and it's about 1/5th of the cost. I've been beating the hell out of the 3/8 impact swivel sockets and haven't broken one yet. They're still tight.