I tell guys all the time - you got to know how to shop at HF. You can usually tell the differences in tooling, avoid the cheapo looking stuff (Pittsburgh and Chicago are their bottom tier). For power tools you don't see using much, you can't go wrong with their offerings. Their automotive specialty tools (Pittsburgh Pro line) are a great value for the hobbyist. In the last few years they've made great strides and introduced several new product lines that are the equal of any Chinese-made mid-tier brand you find at the big-box stores.
I've got a Chicago brand oscillating tool that I bought 15 years ago, it is the Seal Team 6 of power tools, and I paid $10.
I'm the biggest HF homer around, but I'd still stay away from their drill bits.
