[XorNot]

Same for me: cost per use is helpful to get you thinking about total cost of ownership and product lifetimes.

It's a really good way to evaluate how much you should pay for the second purchase of a tool - also whether the price is worth the warranty.

My Bosch laser Level for example cost $150 more then the alternative, but came with a 6 year as opposed to 1 year warranty. At a total price of $600, I was buying it at $100 a year guaranteed availability. Whereas the cheaper option actually cost me $450 for only 1 guaranteed year of service.

[number6]

And for tools: If you buy the inferior one and then break it or decide to get the upgrade, your cost will be $450 + $600. You will not overpay $150 but $450. Also better tools tend to give you better outcomes.

[yourusername]

With tools you can go both ways. Good tools give you better results, last longer and feel better to use. On the other hand they often cost 4x what a cheap tool would cost that you wouldn't wear out as a DIY'er. A no name hammerdrill is €50 and a boschhammer €200. Most homeowners won't wear out the no name drill drilling a few dozens holes in concrete. If you do wear it out your final costs is only 25% higher than if you went for the pro tool to start.