Priness Auto isn't bad...when you buy a tool you've never had and want to use it for the first time...sure Aucklands Grainger has the top-of-the-line brands...but get the cheaper ones first until you can make good use of the tool, then get a good one that can pay for itself later. Drills, grinders, saws...I'd invest a bit more and go somewheres else though... Wheels & casters, pumpjacks, jackstands,bearings ( low grade ball-bearings), quick connect pins, lubricants, electrical wires & harnesses for trailers, airlines & fittings...those are products that you don't need to have the top brand as you'll be buying those often. As far as where you'll buy your fasteners (bolts), I'd suggest you get an account with a company that specializes in that (fastenal). I always go to Princess Auto when I need theses and thoses. Mastercraft I consider to be a bit better quality products over Powerfist...but I buy a lot of Powerfist products and some actually last. Princess Auto's welding supplies section outshines Canadian Tire's. (I also go to Canadian Tire often as well.) One thing I like about Princess Auto is they carry Hobart rods ! The Titan brand is their better brand. Answer from kimoeloa on reddit.com
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Princess Auto
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PERFORMANCE TOOL 14 pc Mini Die Grinder Kit
14 pc Mini Die Grinder Kit
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Price   CA$19.99
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Princess Auto
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POWERFIST 1/4 in. Right-Angle Air Die Grinder ...
1/4 in. Right-Angle Air Die Grinder
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Price   CA$61.99
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Reddit
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r/Welding on Reddit: How bad is Princess Auto?
April 14, 2023 -

I'm building a small hobbyist workshop from home and I'm starting to buy basic tools, prices a generally lower at Princess Auto than, say, Home Depot, but I feel like I've heard a lot of bad things about Princess Auto. Even on their website you have a number of bad product reviews, mentioning imprecise tool or cheap and short-lasting.

I'm mostly looking for really basic things like clamps, magnets, files etc. but I hate buying things that don't last or a imprecise. I prefer spending more if it means my tools are gonna last and do a decent job, even if it's just for a hobby. But obviously I wouldn't mind saving some money if quality isn't too compromised.

Thoughts or bad experiences?

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Princess Auto
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PRO.POINT 1/4 in. Extended Air Die Grinder
1/4 in. Extended Air Die Grinder
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Price   CA$109.99
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Device Report
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PRINCESS AUTO 8572646 6.35 mm Straight Air Die Grinder User Manual
Pull back the sleeve on hose fitting, insert the male grinder end & release the sleeve on hose fitting (Fig. 4) CHANGING COLLETS · Fit the spindle lock spanner onto the flats of the spindle to lock the spindle (Fig. 5) Fit collet nut spanner onto the flats of the collet nut. Turn the spanner anti-clockwise to loosen and remove the collet nut (Fig. 6). Fit desired collet into the spindle (Fig. 7). Replace the collet nut then tighten using the two spanners (Fig. 8). INSTALLING ACCESSORIES
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Princess Auto
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Princessauto
1/4 in. Low-Noise Air Die Grinder
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Price   CA$69.99
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Princess Auto
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POWERFIST 1/8 in. Micro Air Die Grinder
1/8 in. Micro Air Die Grinder
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Price   CA$44.99
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Princess Auto
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POWERFIST 1/4 in. Straight Air Die Grinder
1/4 in. Straight Air Die Grinder
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Price   CA$41.99
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Princess Auto
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Electric Die Grinder
Electric Die Grinder
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Price   CA$99.99
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Hardcore Sledder
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Anyone use Powerfist Tools from Princess Auto? | Hardcore Sledder
Power Fist is junk. Plain and simple. I'm not a Snap On or MAC snob either. The only things I have that are power fist are stupid tools like magnetic pickup tools, pick sets and a die grinder. I have had great luck with Craftsman and Mastercraft stuff over the years.
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Princess Auto
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Stubby Electric Die Grinder
Stubby Electric Die Grinder
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Price   CA$30.03
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Princess Auto
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DEWALT 1/4 in. Straight Air Die Grinder
1/4 in. Straight Air Die Grinder
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Price   CA$64.99
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Princess Auto
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POWERFIST 20V Cordless Brushless Die Grinder, Tool Only
20V Cordless Brushless Die Grinder, Tool Only
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Price   CA$74.99
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Princess Auto
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INGERSOLL-RAND 1/4 in. Heavy Duty Air Die Grinder
1/4 in. Heavy Duty Air Die Grinder
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Price   CA$89.99
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Manuals+
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MATCO TOOLS MT2980 Pneumatic Straight Die Grinder Installation Guide
April 27, 2023 - T-9859R .9HP 1/4" Angle Die Grinder T-9859R 1-4 Inch Angle Die Grinder OILING INSTRUCTIONS: OIL AFTER EACH USE… · PRINCESS AUTO 8572646 6.35 mm Straight Air Die Grinder User Manual