The last mechanic I talked to said Snap-On tools had become overpriced junk, and Harbor Freight tools were a much better value.  This is for hand tools, mind you.  All the hand tools I&#x27;ve gotten from HF in the past few years have been excellent, better than anything I ever got from Craftsman (except torque wrenches; I haven&#x27;t tried HF&#x27;s, and my old Craftsman torque wrenches are excellent).<p>Yeah, if I were a professional, I wouldn&#x27;t use HF power tools either.  But we&#x27;re talking about DIYers here, not pros.  And even good-quality name-brand tools from Lowe&#x27;s&#x2F;HD are a better value than renting.<p>The only place I can see where renting a tool makes sense is for something pretty large, that costs at least $500.  For instance, a ditch digger is something I would rent, not buy: it&#x27;s big, needs maintenance, and probably costs several thousand dollars new.  And it&#x27;s not something I&#x27;d need to use much, probably only once.  But power tool that costs $80?  Just buy it.  I&#x27;ll come out way ahead buying it, using it, and then reselling it on Craigslist than renting it.