eBay: Craftsman wrenches, made in Japan & Taiwan

[lbgradwell]

Just unbelievable. This guy must be a serious :tard:!

And it seems to be for just one wrench too!!!

"A must have for serious Craftsman collectors."





Item number: 140282061811

 

[goodfellow]

Just look at Canadian auctions -- they pop up quite frequently. Somebody will think it's rare and buy it.

 

[bchee]

he doesn't even tell you how many he is selling, or what sizes.

 

[justinmc]

hahaha. I have a set of SAE made in Japan Craftsman wrenches in my "if this gets lost, broken, stolen, blown up, etc I don't care" bag of tools that I take to junkyards, etc. haha..

I will say none have ever broken (yet).. wonder if I could even warranty them. haha..

 

[billymade]

They used to make them in Japan/Taiwan... I think is mid to late 80s; I'm sure others here can confirm exact years.... people have posted pics of them on here before!

 

[SocketDeviler]

Some people get bad advice or info. and waste money on listing fees. As a seller I can't tell you how many people have come up to me with something of little to no value thinking it was going to pay their bills.

Of course, there are others looking to get one over on some rube.

I have a few of these Japan made Cmans. I can't tell the difference between the USA made ones other than the markings. Solid wrenches that have lasted over 20 years.

 

[dfndr]

I have Craftsman wrenches made in Japan from the 80's, pristine condition. Will trade to serious collectors straight across for Snap On wrenches in same condition. Please don't all call at once!

 

[fourfeathers]

I have a fairly complete Taiwan made Craftsman 3/4 set I'll sell ya. Gotta be SUPER DOOPER rare!

 

[Honda 1]

Sears also made slip joint pliers which were Craftsman brand and Japan stamped on the bottom. I have used them for over twenty years and they still work well .The finish is also excellent.

 

[Elroy]

Do you think Elroy could sell this little made in Japan Craftsman on E-Bay and get enough to retire?

Sorry Elroy, Not today.

 

[wrenchr]

I want em!!! Let me go mortgage the house first!!

 

[a390st]

The Craftsman slip joint pliers from Japan were definitely available in the 1980's, because I was with my father when he bought a pair. I just used them the other week, and after some pretty rough use, they still look and work fine. He uses the tools he has. They aren't babied in any way.

 

[kartracer55]

Look how much he wants for that!?

 

[lauver]

Do you think Elroy could sell this little made in Japan Craftsman on E-Bay and get enough to retire?

Sorry Elroy, Not today.

Elroy,

That's an interesting wrench you got there. And it has the BF series code on it.

The BF series (made in Japan) tools seem to have been sold between 1969 and 1987, at least according to folks who have posted on this series code. All of the posts involved open end wrenches, combo wrenches, and assorted pliers. Until now, no specialty tools have been posted.

What type of wrench is this (distributer, carburetor, clearance)?

Did your purchase date fall within the 1969 - 1987 date range? If not, approximately when did you purchase this tool?

 

[goodfellow]

Looks like a standard "Brake Bleeder" wrench

 

[Elroy]

Elroy,

That's an interesting wrench you got there.

Well thank you very much. Nothing special in Elroy's book.

What type of wrench is this (distributer, carburetor, clearance)?

Looks like a standard "Brake Bleeder" wrench

Yep,

Did your purchase date fall within the 1969 - 1987 date range? If not, approximately when did you purchase this tool?

Probably. Can't really recall. Beginning with J.W. Dant and JTS Brown and then ending some where around George Dickel, a good guess would be the mid 70's.

Until now, no specialty tools have been posted.

Will the wonders of Elroy never cease.

Do you think Elroy could sell this little made in Japan Craftsman on E-Bay and get enough to retire?

Well what do you say. Maybe a Milllllllon ??

 

[Charles (in GA)]

I have a whole set if Japan made metric combination wrenches, Craftsman raised panel, probably bought in the early to mid '80's, I have another set, identical, USA made. Both are good sets, but nothing special about either one.

Charles

 

[smcdonn]

That is really interesting. I am an engineer for the facility that currently makes the Craftsman wrenches and would love to get my hands on an old Craftsman taiwan version for show and tell around the office. Anyone got one they would be willing to part with?? I'll trade you a brand new made in USA one........or two.

 

[Elroy]

I am an engineer for the facility that currently makes the Craftsman wrenches

A Danaher facility ??

See where Danaher released lower sales projections today. Is your facility running strong?

 

[smcdonn]

Yes a Danaher facility. Our facility is still going strong although we have felt the issues with the economy.

 

[krusty the clown]

Yes a Danaher facility. Our facility is still going strong although we have felt the issues with the economy.

so maybe you can settle a long running debate.

are there different metalurgical properties between matco, armstrong and CMAN pro? what are the differences between them?

 

[Red Green]

I ... would love to get my hands on an old Craftsman taiwan version for show and tell around the office. Anyone got one they would be willing to part with?? I'll trade you a brand new made in USA one........or two.

I have a couple of Japan made ones I would part with.

 

[Elroy]

Tell Danaher they need to start date coding their stuff. You could tell management it would help build a history and bond with the consumer. Good for a long term reputation. Put that in the suggestion box and cite this web page.

And if you have anything to do with sockets tell them to stop doing this:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21527

 

[Blacknwhitepit]

That is really interesting. I am an engineer for the facility that currently makes the Craftsman wrenches and would love to get my hands on an old Craftsman taiwan version for show and tell around the office. Anyone got one they would be willing to part with?? I'll trade you a brand new made in USA one........or two.

Yeah, I'll trade you mine.

It is contaminating my toolbox.

-BWP

 

[smcdonn]

I can not speak to the differences that distinguish the products but I will tell you there is a reason the customer pays more for the professional brands, and it's not always the steel that makes a better wrench!

Guys I really appreciate the offers on the japanese/taiwan wrenches. I'll be hitting you up tomorrow or the next day.

Oh and as far as sockets go I wish I could help........Sorry my facility only does wrenches.

 

[krusty the clown]

I can not speak to the differences that distinguish the products but I will tell you there is a reason the customer pays more for the professional brands, and it's not always the steel that makes a better wrench!

i'm not trying to ambush you.....really! i didn't think there was different steel used. IMHO the difference in price is the marketing strategy.

 

[Elroy]

Welcome aboard smcdonn. Stick around a while. You'll find there are a bunch of good folks here. Besides that, we're going to be after "inside" information on Craftsman wrenches. It won't hurt and you might find a chuckle or two along the way.

 

[Blacknwhitepit]

On Ebay, this wrench was listed for over $100.00!! must be worth at least a set of Danahers best USA Combination wrenches!!!

A Genuine 'BF' Series Wrench!!!

'BF' Hmmmmmm....... Bad Foreign ?????????

-BWP

 

[Red Green]

On Ebay, this wrench was listed for over $100.00!! must be worth at least a set of Danahers best USA Combination wrenches!!!

A Genuine 'BF' Series Wrench!!!
-BWP

Yeah but how much did it sell for?

 

[Blacknwhitepit]

Yeah but how much did it sell for?

Hence the

-BWP

 

[Red Green]

Would it have been better if I had this showing

 

[smcdonn]

i'm not trying to ambush you.....really! i didn't think there was different steel used. IMHO the difference in price is the marketing strategy.

The difference in price is more than marketing strategy. More goes into a professional wrench then a shade tree mechanics wrench.....period. While different grades of steel can yield different grade wrenches, that is minimal compared to the details that are put into professional wrenches.

 

[smcdonn]

Would it have been better if I had this showing

I just now read through all the posts and I must say that's pretty funny. Sorry but I gotta be shy when it comes to some questions.

 

[Tool Pants]

At a flea market yesterday I found a BF Japan. Don't have any non USA Craftsman wrenches so I bought it for the weird and oddity collection.

Here it is next to my USA version. From a distance you cannot tell the difference. They both have the same part number.