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by number6 1466 days ago
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.
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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.