When I started making knives I did what most do. Went to HF and got their 1x30 belt grinder and a Bauer portaband. I've since given it away to an OB'r and burned up two Bauer and one Milwaukee Portabands(Dewalt going strong). Now I've got $2k professional 2x72 grinders and $5K heat treat oven but it all started with a $30 POS belt sander. HF has its place for run of the mill stuff like clamps, bungee cords etc, or if you need a cheap one-time paint gun to cerakote a rifle, etc, but they are not quite equal to Dewalt or Milwaukee on power tools, But they also are the market leaders when it comes to certain items. predator generators dominate jobsites as do their floor jacks dominate most small garages. Never used the badland winches but heard great things about them. Just spend some time on a forum before you buy. You'll get honest testimonials. Dont just repeat some crap you heard one time by some guy who has never actually done **** in life.