Harbor Freight, your choice for disposable tools.
For me a Generator is something that needs to be 100%, so I own Honda EU2000s. Similar things can be said about my BandSaw, TableSaw, Lathes, Drill-Press, Thickness Sander, Disk Sander, etc.
For other things, Harbor Freight is spot on. I buy their right-angle drill (with coupon for less then $20). I use it for sanding. After a certain amount of time the sawdust destroys the drill. Just like it does with a $100+ drill. But the Harbor Freight lasts nearly as long as the expensive choice. Net Savings.
I just bought a set of their cheapest open-end wrenches, to use sizing tenons (wood-turning). Net Savings
I also have a sets of their Jumbo combo-wrenches (metric and SAE to 2-1/2 inches/60 mm). I need them less then once a year. Net Savings.
Their digital micrometers are spot on for wood-turning. Net Savings
The sell a two-mode LED flash-light for $6 that I see elsewhere (same model) for $12. Net Savings.
I have their 2000 lb chain hoist, I use it about once a year. Net Savings.
I have their 300 ft tape measure, need it about once a year. Net Savings.
They give away things (with coupon); small LED flash-light, 25 ft Tape Measure, Scissors, etc. Net Savings
