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Harbor Frieght has some value tools (read inexpensive and generally worth what you pay) but they also have some (how do I say it?) junk. If your budget is tight it might be a good place to go but you will not get quality tools. Be choosy and be careful.
As for hand tools I would try Husky(Home Depot) or Craftsman(Sears). Both have lifetime warranties and if they break, you can get them replaced. As for power tools, Delta is a solid name brand as well as DeWalt. Bosch seems to be expensive and not as thought out as some equipment.
I have seen some non-name brand tools such as Jet or Grizzly sold through wood working supply houses and catalogs. These seem to be name brand knock offs but they look like a quality product ( although I have not owned either).
I generally have Craftsman hand tools. I have never had any trouble getting relpacements for the very few tools which have broke over the last 20 years using them.
I generally own Delta, and DeWalt power tools and have had good success with both.
Good luck on your search.
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