[TheForge] oil temps (one more time)

[CGRAF]

On 11/20/2010 11:58 PM, Bruce Freeman wrote:
> Although I think Andy is right with respect to the universe of
> businesses he's speaking of, I STILL think the way to go is "cheap
> tool first".  If you never explore the use of the cheap tool, you'll
> never know when it will do essentially an equal job for you as does
> the expensive tool.


With reservations I buy into the cheap tool first line also.
Most of the time, now, when I see the need for a tool, it is likely a 
one of situation. After 40+ years in one trade I am equipped the things 
I do regularly. So a cheaper tool that punks out after a few hours has 
probably paid for itself and will not likely be missed.
The reservations :
1. I look fairly closely to judge whether the less expensive tool will 
perform within the tolerance that I desire long enough for the task at 
hand, and is not likely to kill me.
2. Whether or not the type of tool that I am buying will likely become a 
permanent addition to the tool collection. I which case going the more 
expensive route might make sense.Unless I want to try something out to 
help me refine my decision making, in which case the less expensive tool 
is tuition money.


There are also times I choose to just farm it out and let the guy with 
the really good tool do the work.

Mike Graf