Missing Craftsman 1/4 x 5/16 Flare Nut (USA)

[jonathan75]

I just got in the mail today the Craftsman 10 pc. Flare Nut Wrench Set with BONUS 16 X 18 mm Wrench. It is great quality set and USA made stamped V^(2nd V inverted). I took it over to my neighbors house to compare to his Snap On set and I noticed I am missing a 1/4 x 5/16. My neighbor is a mechanic and told me that you need it when working on brakes. I searched online for a long time and it looks like they never made that wrench in the same finish as my set. Everything I saw is the newer Chinese full polish set or a single full polish in 1/4 x 5/16. I would like to get the same finish if possible. Does anyone know if Craftsman ever made a Raised Panel 1/4 x 5/16 Flare Nut? And how can you tell if the single full polish would be USA made before ordering? Are all singles usually USA made? Because for only a $1 more I can get a full standard set that has the missing wrench I need. Here are some links.

Craftsman 10 pc. Flare Nut Wrench Set W/BONUS 16 X 18 mm $30.99 SOLD OUT
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-10-pc-flare-nut-wrench-set-with/p-00944010000P?prdNo=2

Craftsman 5 pc. Flare Nut Wrench Set Standard SAE (Chinese) $19.99
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-5-pc-flare-nut-wrench-set-sae/p-00942012000P?prdNo=1

Craftsman 1/4 x 5/16 in. Wrench, Flare Nut (USA or Chinese?) $18.30
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-4-x-5-16-in-wrench-standard-flare/p-00942090000P?prdNo=3

GearWrench 1/4 " X 5/16" Flare Nut Wrench (USA or Chinese?) $9.99
http://www.sears.com/gearwrench-1-4-x-5-16inch-non-ratcheting-flare/p-00992946000P

 

[jonathan75]

Here is another thread I just found talking about the new Chinese set.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=253719

 

[jonathan75]

And here is a thread with the Single Full Polish part number in it. Looks like it may be made by SK.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94573

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-4-x-5-16-in-wrench-standard-flare/p-00942090000P?prdNo=3

 

[toolaholic]

I have a nice SK 1/4x5/16

 

[jonathan75]

I have a nice SK 1/4x5/16

Is your SK for sale?

 

[toolaholic]

Is your SK for sale?

No sorry. I got it at paul b Zimmerman hardware. I wanted to 1/4 size and the 5/16 end is six pint as opposed to my proto 5/16 flare nuts 12 point. Here's one on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TQ2V5C/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[bob15]

I'm not sure I've ever used a 1/4 or even a 5/16 wrench when doing bakes, except maybe on the bleeder, of which i use a 6 point wrench. If you think you need it, look under your car and see what sizes the brake line are. Chances are, it is a wrench you really don't need.....

 

[jonathan75]

No sorry. I got it at paul b Zimmerman hardware. I wanted to 1/4 size and the 5/16 end is six pint as opposed to my proto 5/16 flare nuts 12 point. Here's one on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TQ2V5C/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks for the link. I may try the Craftsman Full Polish single. From everything I can see it will probably be SK made.

I'm not sure I've ever used a 1/4 or even a 5/16 wrench when doing bakes, except maybe on the bleeder, of which i use a 6 point wrench. If you think you need it, look under your car and see what sizes the brake line are. Chances are, it is a wrench you really don't need.....

I have a lot of tools that I got thinking I may use them one day. Usually that day comes within a few years. I may get it anyway. But good point on using a 6 point wrench for the bleeding. I have plenty of those.

 

[3baygarage]

Craftsman flare nut wrenches are not for the OCD type. I pieced together my set of USA RP's and the same thing happened and I wound up finding the 1/4x 5/16 in polished pro version. Makes sense afterward knowing it is S-K made, hence the reason it was available in polished. I don't think I've used it either.

 

[jonathan75]

Years

Craftsman flare nut wrenches are not for the OCD type. I pieced together my set of USA RP's and the same thing happened and I wound up finding the 1/4x 5/16 in polished pro version. Makes sense afterward knowing it is S-K made, hence the reason it was available in polished. I don't think I've used it either.

I figure one day 10 years down the road I will be happy I got it. Got to get USA while we can. There is a limited supply left. Even it won't match the others at least it is craftsman and US.

 

[Hootbro]

Just a FYI, Craftsman never offered a 1/4"x5/16" flare nut wrench in the raised handle variety. Just was only offered in the full polished professional and now full polished Chinese made flare nut wrenches.

 

[jonathan75]

Thanks for the confirmation. I ordered the professional single, hopefully I get the US made one.

 

[Super Sport]

A Sears I visit on occasion had 3-4 USA made wrenches in this size still on the peg last time I was there. The other area stores either don't carry them or have Chinese ones. I probably won't get back up there for a month or so, but might be able to pick one up for you if they have any left.

 

[jonathan75]

Thanks, for the offer. I should know by the end of the week if the one I get is US made.

 

[jonathan75]

A Sears I visit on occasion had 3-4 USA made wrenches in this size still on the peg last time I was there. The other area stores either don't carry them or have Chinese ones. I probably won't get back up there for a month or so, but might be able to pick one up for you if they have any left.

Yeah, I need your help if you don't mind. I can PayPal you the money if you can still get it. I will keep looking until you get a chance to get back up there. It is possible that they can ship it store to store if you know the location of the store. I can ask my store to order it from them. Thanks for your help.

Today when I went to pick it up after waiting a week it was the same Chinese one you get in the kit. For $20 I can buy a whole set of Chinese and not just one wrench. So I took it back as soon as I picked it up. It didn't even say Craftsman Professional but I ordered Professional.

 

[jonathan75]

Just a FYI, Craftsman never offered a 1/4"x5/16" flare nut wrench in the raised handle variety. Just was only offered in the full polished professional and now full polished Chinese made flare nut wrenches.

Thanks for letting me know about the RP not having a 1/4 x 5/8. I ordered the Professional but they gave me the Chinese.