The Red Craftsman thing at Lowes still freaking me out. I'll have to google what happened to the Milwaukee stuff.
Kind of off topic, but has anyone used Bauer power tools?
But that's the point. If you need a tool for a specific project that you may not use often, those cheap Chinese crap tools work just fine. It's the reason that Harbor Freight exists also.
Menards is better.
I'm a big Menards guy, but if you're looking for a specialty tool you'll only use a couple times, try Harbor Freight too. They are generally cheaper than Menards on that stuff.I can't speak on a Menards vs Lowes comparison, but I'll take Menards over Home Depot everyday.
There are plenty of times I need a specific tool that I'm probably going to use only once or twice in my life. Menards will have a cheap option available, whereas Home Depot has a smaller selection and carries only the high dollar brands.