[JERRY2KONE]

What a pisser that is. Yea unfortunately way too many companies are now acquiring their products from a Chinese supplier to try and save on manufacturing costs, and the end result is that we receive crap for our hard earned money. If you are going to spend money on tools you really need to make sure that you are actually buying materials made in the USA. Having a good warranty is also good, but what a PITA just to get some things replaced. At least with Sears you should still be able to take it right back to the store and swap it out for a new tool. They usually take any broken tool into consideration and if they are getting crap materials they stop buying from that vender. Unfortunately a lot of tools today are not made out of the best quality steel. Life goes on.