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They must have redesigned this in the last year or two, as it was not ball bearing in the past. But thanks for posting up the info.

Did you see which country this was made in? I believe it used to be made in Mexico (by Waterloo).

They're now made in China. I think the ones from the past few years have been (running through older stock into the current China stuff).
 
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All the boxes were Made in China. Unfortunately, couldn't any Waterloo. Though I wouldn't be surprised if some stores still stocked the older type.

They must have redesigned this in the last year or two, as it was not ball bearing in the past. But thanks for posting up the info.

Did you see which country this was made in? I believe it used to be made in Mexico (by Waterloo).
 

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Very interesting. I wonder if they switched suppliers when they moved all of the hand boxes from China to Israel.

I used to be pretty on top of this kind of stuff when I was working there and shopping there more frequently. I now own almost everything they sell in the tool dept, so I don't make it in much.
 

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Thanks, I should have refreshed the page :lol:
I knew I should have gone with Harbor Freight on the 5-Drawer Tool Carts, lots of ample storage there. :)

Won't be making the same mistake twice, that's for sure. I scored the Craftsman Tool Cart (I posted a week or two back) for $30 after points. Though, Made in the USA, the steel feels flimsy. Just glad that I'm not moving the cart front to back, side-to-side. Haha

I get to keep Harbor Freight on radar on this one. Harbor Freight US General Pro Storage Solutions for the Win! :beer:
Keep an eye on craigs list too, I got a old craftsman bottom, $20.00
Needs paint, but heavy duty.
 

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I was pleased though to still see the 26" Craftsman Tool Chest Carts Made in the USA. Used to think the materials were globally sourced, but the box indicates contents Made in USA, three-year warranty.

Very interesting. I wonder if they switched suppliers when they moved all of the hand boxes from China to Israel.

I used to be pretty on top of this kind of stuff when I was working there and shopping there more frequently. I now own almost everything they sell in the tool dept, so I don't make it in much.
 

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Craftsman Router Bit Set, 3-PC Dovetail $11.52 , regular $26.99

Includes: 1/4" straight bit, 1/2" dovetail bit and 9/16" dovetail bit

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Very interesting. I wonder if they switched suppliers when they moved all of the hand boxes from China to Israel.

I used to be pretty on top of this kind of stuff when I was working there and shopping there more frequently. I now own almost everything they sell in the tool dept, so I don't make it in much.

The plastic hand boxes?

Previous generation was from Mexico by Waterloo, and not they're from Israel by Keter.
 

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Um, what ever happened to Craftsman Industrial on Sears's website? Are they even considered a great buy nowadays?
 

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Um, what ever happened to Craftsman Industrial on Sears's website? Are they even considered a great buy nowadays?

They're still there:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-professional-use-13-16-in-12-point-full/p-00940173000P


The old Craftsman Industrial stuff isn't necessarily top quality, but these days people go nuts over the USA COO.


Rumor is that the new 2016 line-up[/URL] (also USA) will supposedly make an appearance at the regular Sears stores.

Here's the preview flyer they put out last year: http://c.shld.net/rpx/newars/crafts...strial/images/201506-CI-Brand-Flyer-FINAL.pdf
 
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Plenty of threads over at General Tool Discussion purporting Chrome Flaking which is why I was curious to see if there were any changes between now and then.

I've been contemplating on the USA COO for a few days now. As you put it, USA doesn't necessarily mean flawless quality.

Would have been great if Sears took great initiative, not just instill false hope in our minds for bringing the USA COO back, haha.

If it wasn't for contractual agreements with Wilde and Western Forge, Standard Craftsman would have probably all gone overseas. Pretty soon when those agreements expire, it will probably be Sears / K-Mart to fully decide where they want to be in the future.

Hopefully, we won't have to refer to this post '5' years from now. 5-years from now, "I told you so..." :lol: :lol_hitti


They're still there:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-professional-use-13-16-in-12-point-full/p-00940173000P


The old Craftsman Industrial stuff isn't necessarily top quality, but these days people go nuts over the USA COO.


Rumor is that the new 2016 line-up (also USA) will supposedly make an appearance at the regular Sears stores.
 

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Craftsman Extreme Grip 3/8" Ratchet, 72t, $12.99. One website shows this price expiring in 1hr. 56 minutes, the other doesn't show any expiration. Don't know anything about this ratchet, reg price is $29.99 http://www.shopyourway.com/tag/tools/1075450/tag-deals?filters=discount%3A5%2Ctags%3A20317325
also http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-3-8-inch-drive-extreme-grip-ratchet/p-00911678000P

Four piece 3/8" wobble extension is $9.99, showing as "club price". I guess that means Craftsman Club. I'm fairly certain these are made in China, but $9.99 for four extensions, I think I can look past that. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4pc-wobble-extension-bar-set-3-8-inch/p-00944284000P
 
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Craftsman Extreme Grip 3/8" Ratchet, 72t, $12.99. One website shows this price expiring in 1hr. 56 minutes, the other doesn't show any expiration. Don't know anything about this ratchet, reg price is $29.99 http://www.shopyourway.com/tag/tools/1075450/tag-deals?filters=discount:5,tags:20317325
also http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-3-8-inch-drive-extreme-grip-ratchet/p-00911678000P

Four piece 3/8" wobble extension is $9.99, showing as "club price". I guess that means Craftsman Club. I'm fairly certain these are made in China, but $9.99 for four extensions, I think I can look past that. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4pc-wobble-extension-bar-set-3-8-inch/p-00944284000P
Id say you can't beat either one, esp for the price.
I'm sooooooooooo tempted to get those extensions,But Money is tight right now.
Im sure those extensions are fine, esp. if just used by hand (No Impact)
 

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bubinga, check your points balance. Chances are Sears offered you $10 in free points (if you haven't shopped in a while). Its a tactic to get you shopping once again. :D
 

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Been a great ratchet for me. It's my go to one now. The grip is so nice


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Craftsman Extreme Grip 3/8" Ratchet, 72t, $12.99. One website shows this price expiring in 1hr. 56 minutes, the other doesn't show any expiration. Don't know anything about this ratchet, reg price is $29.99 http://www.shopyourway.com/tag/tools/1075450/tag-deals?filters=discount%3A5%2Ctags%3A20317325
also http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-3-8-inch-drive-extreme-grip-ratchet/p-00911678000P

Which site has a countdown timer for it? Were there other tool deals?

Though, as far as I've seen, this ratchet has been $12.99 all this month so far.


Edit: Nevermind. Looks like it was the Shop Your Way site with the timer, but their daily Deal Heist page often features stuff that is already on sale.
 
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Lol, I haven't gotten any attractive points from Sears in recent days. I guess that's a good signal. :D
 

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It seems like Sears is getting tighter with the surprise points ths year.

I wasn't getting anything until after I bought something. Now $10 off $25.

You guys might try this as well: put something pricey in your cart and then just close the website. See if they e-mail you an offer for points back.


Also, the Sears "Spring Black Friday" ad is online.
http://s7.sears.com/is/content/Sears/PDFs/Sears_4_22_combined_base.pdf

Some stuff they have:
Gladiator GearTrack is BoGo ($13.99).
They have a wobble socket extension set of $9.99 and a digital multimeter for $9.99
Oil change for $14.99.
Grills, lawn equipment, patio furniture,tires
 
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Craftsman 52-Inch 8-Drawer Premium Heavy-Duty Top Chest - Black

Regular price $889.99
Your savings - $490.00
$399.99
Hot Buy
Earn $14.00 in points to use later

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-52-i...lerId=SEARS&prdNo=15&blockNo=15&blockType=G15

$400 for just the top chest? Uh, no. :shocking:


I spent a good amount of time "Kicking the tires" on that top when it was on sale along with the bottom a few months back. I think it would have been around $700 using price match and an additional 20% off at Sears Home Store. In the end I decided it was just to flimsy for the money. I loved the "grip latch" drawer pulls, and the lay out but I saw entirely to many with rivets / spot welds that had popped and structural metal bent on display models...
 

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I spent a good amount of time "Kicking the tires" on that top when it was on sale along with the bottom a few months back. I think it would have been around $700 using price match and an additional 20% off at Sears Home Store. In the end I decided it was just to flimsy for the money. I loved the "grip latch" drawer pulls, and the lay out but I saw entirely to many with rivets / spot welds that had popped and structural metal bent on display models...
If you have a Menards near take a look at their Masterforce toolboxes. They have a grip latch system and are sturdy like the HF boxes. Fairly cheap especially if you get them on sale as well. I have a 72" and love it. Was looking to get an HF initially, but the grip latch, the color choice and the $999 sale they had on it sold me.
 

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If you have a Menards near take a look at their Masterforce toolboxes. They have a grip latch system and are sturdy like the HF boxes. Fairly cheap especially if you get them on sale as well. I have a 72" and love it. Was looking to get an HF initially, but the grip latch, the color choice and the $999 sale they had on it sold me.


Not sure how far south they run but no Menards near me.
 
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