Missing Craftsman wrench sizes

[Snapoff]

I know Craftsman flex head ratcheting wrench set (metric) does not include 14 mm size, but I am surprised to find that Sears do not even carry that size.

Similarly, Craftsman offset ratcheting wrench set does not include 17*18 mm wrench. I searched Sears.com and did not find that single wrench either.

I do not understand what Craftsman is thinking. These are very commonly used sizes.

[paranoid56]

i dont think its a common size for american metric bolts. just JIC metric bolts. but i agree, its stupid. i bought a husky kit for my car and it didnt include a damn 12mm LOL

[Joelfke]

i think its as said in previous threads that it lets the price be less and thus more attractive to purchase by skipping some sizes...although i agree 100% with you that its incompetent. If i wanted to piece together a set id do that, i dont need to be forced to piece together a 75% complete set. :(

[dledinger]

I can't stand the missing sizes....they're always the sizes used on motorcycles :(

[nate379]

Not sure why they do that. My reg. wrench set was the same and I ended up filling in the holes 4mm to 22mm in metric and 1/8" to 2" in SAE.

[Merkava_4]

I know Craftsman flex head ratcheting wrench set (metric) does not include 14 mm size,

That's Sears's way of saying the hell with all you dudes that drive Toyota's. :D

[The Muffin Man]

Out of curiosity, did Craftsman's wrench sets always exclude certain sizes? If not when did they start?

[paranoid56]

That's Sears's way of saying the hell with all you dudes that drive Toyota's. :D

and my damn subaru too LOL

and whats up with us americans making a 5.5mm socket? lol

[-B-]

you need a 14mm if you are going to work on Dodge vehicles past 91 or so .

[tw33k2514]

you need a 14mm if you are going to work on Dodge vehicles past 91 or so .

Yep, both the 2004, and 2006 dodge vehicles that my family owns have 14mm.

[Merkava_4]

Missing Sears Stores... oh wait... that's a thread for the future... I'm gettin' ahead of myself here... :D

[Danglerb]

Crosss force metric set I just bought, skips 9, 11, 16, and 19, and I am pretty sure its to make money on the singles or fill sets.

[nissan_crawler]

you need a 14mm if you are going to work on Dodge vehicles past 91 or so .

or a 9/16" Yeah, yeah, it's .2 mm bigger.

[Mr.Nutcase]

That's Sears's way of saying the hell with all you dudes that drive Toyota's. :D

I have seen 14mm on Fords, GM.

[Mr.Nutcase]

Crosss force metric set I just bought, skips 9, 11, 16, and 19, and I am pretty sure its to make money on the singles or fill sets.

You use a 9mm?
11mm is like 7/16
19mm is like 3/4
I guess sears, whats you use SAE tools on metric... no no!!!

[plinker]

5.5mm is for Fords.

[Snapoff]

Anyone can tell me why Ford can not use a 5 or 6 mm fastener instead?



5.5mm is for Fords.

[The Muffin Man]

You use a 9mm?


I use a 9mm to protect my tools :gunfire:

[Snapoff]

I use 9 mm on my Chinese made Schwin bicycle.

[Mr.Nutcase]

I use a 9mm to protect my tools :gunfire:

.45 is better..... sucker will be down :gunfire:

[-B-]

or a 9/16" Yeah, yeah, it's .2 mm bigger.

Sorry but I have to use the right tool I am a precision mechanic .0025" is my only fudge factor allowed. ( only measured in inches as metric dials were rare when the standard was set)


:beer:

[paranoid56]

Anyone can tell me why Ford can not use a 5 or 6 mm fastener instead?

because ford is full of fail.