Harbor Freight - Gems and Junk
I've got the non-folding 2 ton engine hoist, or "2 ton shop crane" as they call it. I love it. I don't use it a lot, but it never let's me down. The one thing I really like is the release on it.
So many times you have to crank down on the release to prevent draining down on jacks, then when you do release, BAM!, the thing drops too quickly... Not this thing, barely snug, it holds nice, then when you do release, it gives a very smooth controllable release... Maybe I just got lucky on that one, but either way, it's sweet.
The cheap-*** air nibbler I have works great.
The infra-red temp gun, I've used for about 10 years.
Have a set of T handle Allens that I intentionally used the **** out of daily have held up incredibly well... The plastic T handle ones that when on sale were like $4.
The $10 air cut-off, even with sloppy bearings after years of light usage still kicks ***.
But my all-time favorite? Those stupid black PLASTIC ratchets branded Pittsburgh...
I bought the 3/8" one like 5 years ago, the damn reversing lever is backwards from all other ratchets. Took like 3 months of daily use to get used to that part. It's fine tooth, very smooth, weighs nothing and will never mar something you accidentally bump or bang it into. I work on motorcycles for a living and so many parts are cosmetic, between the low swing weight of the handle, and soft material you have no worries if it bumps something. Been using it for at least 4 years now every day (while my SnapOns sit there looking pretty in my box).