[George C]

Mastercraft at Canadian Tire are great tools but we rarely buy anything at full price. Sales of up to 50% off come along frequently. Their stuff is unconditionally guaranteed. I bought a hole-saw kit for 70% off and stripped the threads on one of the arbours sawing 2.5" dia lightening holes in aluminum. They replaced it with a better arbour at no charge.

Powerfist is the house brand at Princess Auto but they carry other brands as well. Rarely do I come home empty-handed from Princess Auto. A recent find was a rivnut kit for $29.99.

Lee Valley Tools carries a really nice 28pc 1/4" drive socket set that, so far, has been indestructible. We have two. Includes sockets up to 1/2" and hex and screwdriver bits including Robertson. The case is 3 x 5 1/2. How often do you really need anything bigger than 1/4" drive?

Keep in mind you get what you pay for.