I have mentioned the occasional good products from Harbor Freight being very similar to name brand tools. Hand tools and wood chipper are the two I recall at the moment. But here is a comparison of pneumatic air hammers being nearly identical, aside from the trigger assembly.
The good tools are there, you just need to know which are which and with the popularity of youtube videos comparing tools it is getting easier.
I know, there may be an argument that a couple parts may use cheaper metal or as in this video a different trigger assembly but if they are not made in the USA the odds of one factory in China or Taiwan making tools for several different brands is very probable. Just do your homework and read reviews.
The good tools are there, you just need to know which are which and with the popularity of youtube videos comparing tools it is getting easier.
I know, there may be an argument that a couple parts may use cheaper metal or as in this video a different trigger assembly but if they are not made in the USA the odds of one factory in China or Taiwan making tools for several different brands is very probable. Just do your homework and read reviews.