With lifting tools, rigging and supports (i.e. jack stands) I'll pass on bargain (cheap) knock-offs from unknown suppliers (including HF). Although Jet is far from being a premium tool supplier, they are nonetheless a large company with a long history of sales, phone support and service centers within the US. Thus I'm more comfortable with their basic tool design, their ability to enforce quality control over their Chinese suppliers and the certainty of parts availability and service in the future.In my first test lift with the lever-hoist it operated with exceptional smoothness (up and down) -- likely due to the needle bearings used in its design. As well, I like the dual (opposed) steel (not iron) pawls used in its ratchet mechanism. The fit and finish of the lifting head, chain and hooks are quite good. The hooks are ductile steel as well.The manual is sparse but do read it for the maintenance tips and safety advice. The discussion and illustration of the hoist's clutch (or brake) is quite poor, but the design is quite simple so one can work through it with just a bit of common sense. It always amazes me that companies like Jet don't seem to read their own manuals for clarity and proper Chinese to English translation.Although roughly 3 times the cost of the cheapest similarly rated hoists, you do get a lot of tool for the money at its Amazon price point. Finally, with lifting equipment do register your purchase, just in case of a future recall or service bulletin. Takes about 5 minutes on Jet's website.love this little guy as a pipe fitter i’m constantly needing to move or square up pipe that is beyond my physical capacity you’d be surprised to see the amount that this thing can move with ease and the best part is you won’t even notice the weight of it in your tool bag.Nice addition to the shop. Great for positioning smaller itemsJet is a quality line. We own over 50 of these.The price on this chain come a long was to good to pass up on.I bought 2 and they both quit working they go up but won’t go down. They have only been used 4 or 5 times and never been left out in the weather. Don’t pay a premium for junk.Great Tool Just expensiveThe quality is all thereWorks really good. Made by Jet right here in the USA so the quality is excellent . It's so small it looks like a toy but its not its the real deal. Love it.