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I opened the set I got today from Lowe’s and it’s already has surface rust inside most shallow sockets. If you read any of the articles regarding the Fort Worth factory you’d learn that there were major issues with production in which lead to many sets having rust and other quality control issues.

Only two kits CMMT45018 which includes 3/8” and 1/4” drive 88pc and CMMT45016 only 3/8” drive 59pc set Some loose combination wrenches were made but no word on when they’ll trickle onto the market

I just want to share some of my findings over the course of time now that the new Made in USA Craftsman sets are hitting shelves at a Lowe’s near you (Limited Texas Plant stock due to closure). I personally own five different generations, though only four have a mostly full size run. Here I’ll...