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by toss1 484 days ago
Absolutely! The one thing I've been taught by one of my mentors, and consistently found true, whether working on home, automobile, bicycles, or in shop, is:

Get the best tool that you can for the job.

E.g.: In powered tools, always go for the brushless motor version (lighter, better power, smoother, more durable). Better to buy 2nd hand Matco/Snap-On than consumer wrenches etc. than cheap hand tools (Sure the mid-price ones might also have a lifetime warranty, but the turnaround time won't help you in the field; get ones that will break more rarely in the first place). Whatever the situation, do a bit of research and find what is best.

The good tools will be a joy to use every time and save a myriad of frustrated swear-fests over your lifetime. And they'll last longer.

Buy once, cry once, indeed!