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My $400 mistake with that 'pro-grade' edge banding iron
I bought a high-end electric edge banding iron last year, thinking the extra cost meant better heat control and faster work. After three months of fighting with uneven glue lines and burnt veneer, I went back to my old $80 manual iron and the job was done in half the time. The expensive one now collects dust in my shop (a real shame). So, do you think some 'pro' tools are just overpriced hype, or did I get a bad unit?
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bethj445mo ago
Ever notice how the "pro" label is just a license to charge triple for stuff that works worse? My smart home gear is the same. The fancy brand name thermostat was a buggy mess that needed constant resets, while the basic store brand one just works. It's not about tools, it's about marketing. They sell you on the idea of being a pro, not on the thing actually doing its job.
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wright.jesse2mo ago
My neighbor bought a "pro" series smart lock last month and it couldn't even connect to his Wi-Fi half the time. He returned it and got a basic Schlage, no issues since. I've seen the same thing with smart plugs and light bulbs, the expensive ones always have some dumb quirk. It's like they focus more on the app looking fancy than making the thing actually work. I feel your pain, it's frustrating to pay more and get less. The basic stuff just does its job without the attitude.
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