[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by slow&rusty

I have a HF 1/2" air impact that is 5 years old, that is one amazing tool, its small, it been dropped multiple time and lived a life of pure neglect and it continues to amaze me how well it performs. It actually forced my other impact guns into retirement.

Same here, but it's probably 10 years old. At the time it was the top of the line Earthquake model. I fling it across the garage floor, drop it, and can't remember the last time I oiled it. Still going strong.

For the recreational mechanic I can't see where you would ever need anything more than HF. I've had good luck with their products overall, and have easily broken more Craftsman hand tools. Let's be honest, just about any low to mid level tool will be made in China, at least HF is priced accordingly.