Sears Strobe Lights really that BAD?

[TenSeven]

I know my Dad's ol' favorite, Sears, isn't what what it used to be but I have still bought tools there, well, maybe no more. Their just down the street from me so it's very convenient to drop in to the tool section when I something.

Recently I bought a deluxe combination wrench set from them which work fine, that is until you wrench using the box end at which time they disappointedly strip. but were talking strobe lights here.

Over the last few days I needed a strobe light so I bought their base model Inductive strobe. Got it home, used it once, something inside it popped and it quit working. Still needed to finish timing the engine so I brought it right back and turned the fake chrome plastic one in for their next level up up Advance model. Hooked it up, pressed the button, strobe is flashing, get into position to flash the damper, what? again?! The button sticks, doesn't release and it will no longer strobe, Geezus!

I used to think timing lights were pretty basic instruments so even a Harbor Freight special would do but certainly a more expensive name brand Sears Craftsman would be better, right?

Anyhow, are you guys avoiding Sears tools nowadays? Which timing light are you guys using? Napa? Snap On?

 

[BCanuck]

I haven't used sears tools in a long time. Probably because I don't live near one. I use a Innova timing light. There not too expensive either. Just their basic model works fine and I have been told that digital timing lights are not all that great.... Apparently...

 

[TenSeven]

I haven't used sears tools in a long time. Probably because I don't live near one. I use a Innova timing light. There not too expensive either. Just their basic model works fine and I have been told that digital timing lights are not all that great.... Apparently...

Google searched this topic a bit. Ya, Innova seems relatively popular. A Sears Craftsman showroom full of tools is only 5 minutes from where I live so it's just too tempting, especially in a pinch, to take a quick trip over and back. But the nice set of wrenches I got for Christmas are really disappointing. And now going through 2 of their timing lights in 2 days geez, i'd feel like a fool if I bought yet another one from them. Like many things, 10 guys will say it's the best and 10 guys will say it's the worst they've ever owned. One thing I can't agree with is when someone says Sears is great because they've been using the same Sears tool for 20 years! Well, the USA made quality 20 years ago is not the Chinese made quality nowadays.

The MSD forums are full of Inductive or MSD only timing lights. I don't have an MSD ignition but as popular as it is I could see maybe having one day so maybe I'll go the MSD route.