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I went in to exchange something today, and bought this from a 'X-mas' display, they were putting up. Made in Taiwan, but quality is top notch. I do alot of engine assembly, and love these speeder type tools. I should buy a new camera, so I can make videos again, lol. The handle piece is adjustable up and down, smooth, and nice feel. I will grab this for trans. pan bolts, valve covers, and most engine-stand run down jobs, before using torque wrench.

I was impressed with the quality, and that is refreshing, Sears actually put out a 'new' tool that passes the gauntlet with me.



http://www.sears.com/craftsman-17-p...00948025000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL
 
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Craftsman 17-piece Mach T-Handle Driver

Description Item # 00948025000P Model # 24025
The perfect tool when you need to fasten or loosen long fasteners in hard to reach places, and do it quickly. This fastening tool has a sliding Aluminum collar with knurled handle. The handle has dipped rubber coating for added comfort. Bits can attach to the long shaft of the handle for added torque.

The Mach T-Handle driver turns fasteners quickly and continuouisly with thr free spinning collar. The strong square drive allows 3x more torque. The knurled collar can be locked into 3 different positions for maximum control. Craftsman unlimited warranty ensures durability and the ultimate in quality. Bits are not covered by the Craftsman warranty.

Set Contents:
1 - 1/4 Inch Drive T Handle
1 - 1/4 Inch Drive Adapter
15 - Assorted Bits
Mach T-Handle built for SPEED
STRONG Square Drive for 3x more torque
Handle locks in 3 positions for CONVENIENCE
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organ said:
The Craftsman is clearly not the same tool...
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The Craftsman has adjustable hand piece, 3 detents, to move it for preference. It has an extra drive end on the T, to loosen fasteners.. It looks to be of the same origin as the MAC and Sunex, just a couple machining differences..
 
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Thanks for sharing. :thumbup:

the t handle set looks much more useful than a dog bone wrench, or many other recent Craftsman innovations.

I have a 1/4 drive VIM T handle that I love for initial rundown on pan and upper intake bolts. I guess I'll swing by sears to see what's up. Thanks again,
 
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maybe some of you engine builder types can explain this to me. why not just use a power tool with an extension on it? wouldnt it be faster than speeders/t handle tools? also easier on the hands.
 
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herfalerf said:
maybe some of you engine builder types can explain this to me. why not just use a power tool with an extension on it? wouldnt it be faster than speeders/t handle tools? also easier on the hands.
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I can only speak for myself, but for precision work there is no 'feel' with power tools.... I prefer the hand tool method, in most cases... It can be easy to over torque with a power tool, BUT! A low power 1/4 inch drive air ratchet WOULD accomplish the same thing. I like to feel the fastener wind in like butter, and then torque to spec. Never mess up threads this way. :dunno: My preference.
 
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I have had Motion pros versions in 1/4 and 3/8 for a couple years now. I've used them enough to keep around.
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Wow! A Craftsman thread with 16 replies, a tool that everyone seems to like, no ****** remarks about warranty, Eddie Lampert, COO, Harbor Freight, or Snap-On :willy_nil

There just might be hope for us yet :lol:
 
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Conductor562 said:
Wow! A Craftsman thread with 16 replies, a tool that everyone seems to like, no ****** remarks about warranty, Eddie Lampert, COO, Harbor Freight, or Snap-On :willy_nil

There just might be hope for us yet :lol:
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If every Craftsman tool was finished like this one, and down to earth useful, I don't think they would get the bad press, even if they were all made in Taiwan! It happened to catch my eye, and I was impressed... I thought the other MACH stuff was mediocre... The screwdriver wasn't 'bad' but the T-handle was FINE! Might go get another, in case they stop making it next year, or whatever... really like it...
 
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I went in to exchange something today, and bought this from a 'X-mas' display, they were putting up. Made in Taiwan, but quality is top notch. I do alot of engine assembly, and love these speeder type tools. I should buy a new camera, so I can make videos again, lol. The handle piece is adjustable up and down, smooth, and nice feel. I will grab this for trans. pan bolts, valve covers, and most engine-stand run down jobs, before using torque wrench.

I was impressed with the quality, and that is refreshing, Sears actually put out a 'new' tool that passes the gauntlet with me.



http://www.sears.com/craftsman-17-p...00948025000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL
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I saw that at a kmart a couple weeks back. It did look well made (not just compared to the other mach stuff). I didn't buy it though, you know...I don't really work in 1/4" (yeah okay I'm too cheap to buy one and use a 3/8" adapter).
 
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Had my eye on the Motion Pro and the like for years for MC work, didnt want spend so much to try. Thanks for the good review, I'll give this one a try.
 
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scooternut said:
Had my eye on the Motion Pro and the like for years for MC work, didnt want spend so much to try. Thanks for the good review, I'll give this one a try.
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The Motion Pro can be had for under $20, but without the bits. I think the Motion Pro and Sunex are better looking, but I'm not sure I would use them enough to justify the price.
 
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Toyota mechanic said:
I can only speak for myself, but for precision work there is no 'feel' with power tools.... I prefer the hand tool method, in most cases... It can be easy to over torque with a power tool, BUT! A low power 1/4 inch drive air ratchet WOULD accomplish the same thing. I like to feel the fastener wind in like butter, and then torque to spec. Never mess up threads this way. :dunno: My preference.
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I actually watched a guy at a trans shop build an entire trans with a 3/8" impact, including valve body and pans. Never broke out a torque wrench. When I questioned the owner, he stated that they have both been doing it long enough to have a "feel" for it. I guess there may be some truth to that, but how long does it really take to use a torque wrench?
 
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Has anyone done a comparison of the 3 listed, Sunex, Motion Pro and Craftsman or the others MAC.....? Do they all have the extendable handles and smooth speeder?
 
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Jure said:
:beer: pretty sure everyone located outside of USA,Mexico and Canada cant see the Sears official website... "Access Denied" :bounce:
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Hi Jure. Yep I get the same thing here in Australia. Apparently Sears doesn't want us looking at their stuff if were not going to buy it. :(

There's a trick to make it work though. On the screen where it says access denied it also says something about "shopping tourism". Just click on that link and it takes you to their home page to shop (you lose the link that you were actually trying to see, but you do gain access to their site). So then just go back to the original link (eg from this thread) and try it again, this second time it will work perfectly. :D

I do this quite often. :)
 
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I was thinking a few weeks ago about some long T handled allen wrenches. I thought about making some this winter. This definetly might work. I'll have to check them out, unfortunately, our local Sears is a Hometown store and probably won't have it.
 
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Hi Jure. Yep I get the same thing here in Australia. Apparently Sears doesn't want us looking at their stuff if were not going to buy it. :(

There's a trick to make it work though. On the screen where it says access denied it also says something about "shopping tourism". Just click on that link and it takes you to their home page to shop (you lose the link that you were actually trying to see, but you do gain access to their site). So then just go back to the original link (eg from this thread) and try it again, this second time it will work perfectly. :D

I do this quite often. :)
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too bad it seems like there is no "shopping tourism" link for me :sad:
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now THAT'S RACIST!!! :lol_hitti
 
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too bad it seems like there is no "shopping tourism" link for me :sad:
now THAT'S RACIST!!! :lol_hitti
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Hmm that's interesting. Yeah they must have different policies for different countries then. Sorry that my tip didn't work for you. :headscrat

Just a bit of history on this issue. Links to Sears always used to work for me here, then all of a sudden about a year or two ago they stopped working with that same access denied message that you're getting. Obviously they were blocking traffic from outside USA.

But then about 6 months ago I suddenly started getting the shopping tourism page instead of an outright access denied. It broke the link to what I was trying to look at, but as I described above it did provide a work around for me.

BTW. When I click a Sears link I get something like this:
 

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You can generate more torque with a T-handles, and this one has a drive on the T end also... Similar, but I prefer the T-handle... I have speeders too, but don't seem to use them that much. I didn't need, as in NEED it! lol.. It had a nice feel, and the quality was very good...
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Good eye in spotting this tool.

Looks as if it could be useful in many situations.

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Well, Sears gave me a bunch of points to use by Wednesday. By using the points and my Sears card, and picking it up at my local store, I paid a total of $7.00. Now to try it out....
 
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