Just wondering what others expect from their gear ?
When do you feel that a tool has payed for itself & owes you nothing ?
My stihl hla65 charger & battery payed for itself within 2 days,(even though, I don't think it should be evaluated that way ) my Atom edger still hasn't after many years.
Thats not to say that the Atom isn't a good machine.
Honda & Masport mulch mowers have payed for themselves many times over, Shindy multi tool also.
Poulan chainsaw was rubbish, & B&Decker battery gear was inadequate. (sometimes you experiment ).
Whats been of great value to you & what do you consider garbage ?
Lets not turn this into a slanging match though !
Cheers Fred.