Or bring the good tools back to a more reasoned price structure, no matter for me. I buy good tools, do not lose or break them.
HF had its place in my life, nothing notable, bits a pieces. For instance the last thing I hauled home was a port-o- power, 5 years ago. I used it 4-5 times, came is real handy setting my lathe in place.
I have a Starrett scribe, carbide point, broke the tip off. Replacement, for 2, 23 skins ea. Waited 3 months for the order to be filled and shipped, the reason for getting 2.
Not complaining just what is. I like the way the scribe is made, it's very good at what it does, so I pay the price. I'm the moron that broke it, however learned in the process.
Pep