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I would agree with fhgwhgads, don't stick to a brand name and check reviews. I have a few pro grade tools, but each one was bought after checking reviews for specific tools.
I have a fair number of craftsman hand tools and they all have lifetime guarantee. I was in over Christmas to pick up some stocking stuffer 'screw-outs' and witnessed an elderly man return a worn out screwdriver. Not a broken screwdriver, a worn out one. Sears exchanged it for a new one without hesistation. They also make alright powertools if you don't justify professional grade, my table saw, for example.
Milwaukee makes a very nice recip saw. I swear Makita and to a lesser extent Porter Cable.
Incidently, after recent extensive drill research, I bought a Bosch, which I'm quite happy with. At least as far as drills are concerned, stay away from Dewalt and Makita, in my opinion. Dewalt has a "sleeve bushing" deal that wears out quickly and is a pain in the ass to replace- and such things don't belong in pro grade tools. I have also read- but not seen first hand- that Makita cordless have battery issues but I don't know enough to expand on it.
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