Craftsman full pinless impact set - $170 w/ FS

[fr0mastaj]

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...sellerId=SEARS&prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4

That is over 50% off for these highly regarded impact swivels, so I think it's a hot deal?

I was looking to buy just the metric one at $180 since all craftsman sets appeared to be ~20% off, I've had it on my wish list for a long while. Then I noticed that the full set was $10 LESS. No brainer.

Caveat: according to pics and parts list, looks like this is the Craftsman Industrial line, which does not have the easy read markings.

From the PDF contents list:
2241 3/8“ IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET INCH 3/8”
22410 7/16“ IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET INCH 3/8”
22413 9/16“ IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET INCH 3/8”
22414 5/8“ IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET INCH 3/8”
22415 11/16“ IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET INCH 3/8”
22416 3/4“ IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET INCH 3/8”
22417 10 MM IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET METRIC 3/8”
22418 11 MM IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET METRIC 3/8”
22419 12 MM IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET METRIC 3/8”
22456 13 MM IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET METRIC 3/8”
22457 14 MM IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET METRIC 3/8”
22458 15 MM IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET METRIC 3/8”
22459 16 MM IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET METRIC 3/8”
2246 17 MM IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET METRIC 3/8”
22460 18 MM IMPACT 6PT SWIVEL STANDARD SOCKET METRIC 3/8”
23899 3” IMPACT EXTENSION BAR 3/8”
23903 IMPACT SWIVEL UNIVERSAL JOINT 3/8”

 

[kneeman]

Just trying to find a reason I need this set. I gotta quit buying for one day I might need....

 

[alpaca]

these worth the money over sunex or gray pneumatic?

 

[dudek]

these worth the money over sunex or gray pneumatic?

my thought as well....
my sunex set has them all and much more for ~105 bucks after rebate

 

[dakotart1984]

If only this was a 1/2" set.. Anyone have any deals on one?

 

[LB-1911]

If only this was a 1/2" set.. Anyone have any deals on one?

Craftsman Professional Use 14-Piece 1/2-Inch Drive Inch/Metric Impact Swivel Socket Tool Set
Description Item # 00948982000P Model # D818160
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...0948982000P?prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=G10

PARTS LIST FOR 14PC IMPACT SWIVEL SOCKET SET 1/2” DRIVE #48982
http://i.sears.com/s/d/pdf/mp-tc/spinpdf/spin_prod_1172139712

 

[dakotart1984]

Thats a really good price! Although I cant imagine needing the SAE's. A 10mm would be nice. I dont see any all metric sets at sears. I like the armstrong 47-913 but at near $40 a socket its not going to happen..

 

[Car_Guy]

This set has been this price for a while now, so don't rush out to buy it if you want to think about it. It is a nice set though (now how often will I use it... that is another question)

 

[craftsman47]

looks like they are gone......................................................another memory......................................bye bye...

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Sad part is, when it is time to warranty them out, what are you going to get?

I turn wrenches for a living, so this is important to me.

Always SK, still made in the USA and comes in a nice blow molded case.

 

[foreverfalcon40]

SK aren't pinless either. If warranty is important, I wouldn't go with Craftsman either.

SK is pinless. I have a picture on my phone. I will try to post it on here.

 

[Car_Guy]

I almost guarantee warranty on these will be store credit of some sort (assuming there is a store to give credit to...)

 

[bcradio]

Sad part is, when it is time to warranty them out, what are you going to get?

I turn wrenches for a living, so this is important to me.

Always SK, still made in the USA and comes in a nice blow molded case.

This is one of the funnier excuses I have heard.

Have you done the math on this yet?

So lets say you break 2 or 3 of your most used sizes of these over the years... Then what. You try and warranty those... Ok on the outside chance they do stop making them, then you must buy replacements... You go buy the Matco versions of those and you are still so far ahead vs buying an entire Matco set it isn't even funny... and its the exact same socket.

Odds are though you can just warranty the Craftsman.

Also, SK is just as likely to stop making theirs as Craftsman is.

Keep complaining I guess.

 

[bcradio]

I agree with most of this logic, but Sears does not stock these. Some Sears will give a gift card so you can order the socket yourself, others will tell you you have to wait for them to come in, despite it being an item they don't stock.

I'm still waiting for a pic of the SK pinless swivels.

Yeah, I would assume the Craftsman warranty process would be through the mail only since these are not carried in-store. No different than SK/Proto/Wright/Gearwrench.

 

[DSM21]

This set is fantastic! I bought it probably 8-months ago. I have had no problem with them. I must admit I have not had any reason to use the ASE sockets, but I rather have and not need them then not have them and need them.
As far as warranty I think Graingers might be able to warranty these. They seem to be the biggest carrier of Craftsman industrial tools