if the OP asks a Chevy or a Ford we discuss the pros and cons we have learned from our experience.
The Chevy/Ford discussion often tends to have deep seated loyalties influencing many responders to such a question. At times people seem to have stronger opinions about their preferred automobile brand than some of us get about diamond stones versus oilstones versus water stones versus _______ (insert your favorite sharpening system here).

In my case my experience included a necessity to be frugal and purchase second hand tools. This not only gave me a better understanding of the tools while saving some money, it enabled me to rehab tools and sell them to make a little money. The money was usually spent to buy more tools.

jtk