re: What is your favorite tool brand?

Based on the amount of time that I physically have to use tools yearly to do minor auto and home repairs I have all Craftsman with the exception of Crescent brand wrenches and Channel Lock brand adjustable wrenches. I even have Craftsman power tools.
If I had these in my hand everyday then I would consider other options.
I have been using Craftsman since the early 80’s. Only once did I have a tool break. A screwdriver. Walked into the store and they exchanged with no questions asked.

I have in order of number of tools owned. All for home use.

Battery
1.Ryobi
2.Dewalt
3.Porter Cable

Ryobi gives you a lot of flexibility in variety of little used tools.

Dewalt is probably more durable but I have yet to prove that.

The Porter Cables I own were an old safety gift (18v) and I can only get batteries on ebay from China.

Corded tools
Ryobi, burned up a ryobi planer once, Replaced with Rigid. misc drills and sanders

Black and Decker, I have a B&D circ saw that is 40 yrs old. Just keeps on going despite heavy use.

Rigid, planer, love it.

Crafstman, table saw burned one up and replaced with same.

FWIW, I have never burned up or tore up any of my tools

For what? Pliers, lineman's, side cutters, etc, I like klein. Slipjoint pliers, I like the Channellock brand. I've had the same socket set for almost 20 years - I think it's Master Mechanic. I use Irwin locking pliers. Never given much thought to crescent wrenches.

For power tools I've used Ridgid, DeWalt, and Makita. I'd go with whichever one has the best warranty.

ETA: I love Klein screwdrivers too.

Milwaukee makes the best battery powered hand tools. That’s a period at the end of that sentence.

Non power tools.......personal preference, I hate Snap-on screw driver handles. Come on Snap-on, does my hand look square?

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