10x cheaper than the original. Likely not Wera quality but probably not 10x worse either. I’ve been quite happy with the other Parkside tools I’ve got.

  • huskypenguin@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    20·
    2 months ago

    It’s most likely a difference in steel. Cheap steel fractures and wears down, but if you’re only using it once a month or a year, you can probably get by. If you’re using it every day, it probably won’t work for you.

    • dmention7@lemm.eeEnglish
      9·
      2 months ago

      Not just that, but well-engineered bits and sockets made with solid materials are less likely to cause damage to the fasteners themselves. Which, again, if you’re using it occasionally in a pinch is not a big deal, but damn… one rounded off bolt head or cammed out phillips screw can ruin your entire day in a hurry!

    • Thorny_Insight@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      I’ve got so many tools that I basically have atleast two of everything, usually more. The main difference I’ve noticed between cheap and expensive tools is that the expensive ones are nicer to use. I’ve got chinese junk I’d love to replace with quality tools but they simply refuse to break.