Recent content by NC-Fordguy

I bought a set on markdown a few years ago. I paid something like 10 or 12 dollars for the 3 piece set. I really haven't used them enough to form an objective opinion, but that doesn't seem to be a prerequisite around here

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I got the convention special deal snappy had back in aug/sep that was made up of 1/2 drive ratchet, deep and shallow 1/2 drive metric sockets, extensions and breaker bar. The ratchet had made in USA stamped on it A few weeks later I got the long handled 1/2 drive ratchet and that one did not...

Yea I see your point on the double head design. Being the only person here that has actually used the tool, a ratchet specific to the drive size would be better in some cases. I wouldn't want it as my only ratchet (I have around 100 ratchets from various manufacturers and sizes) it does have...

This kind of commentary is exactly why I don't waste my time posting pictures on this forum especially if its tools from overseas or from craftsman

It appears the wrenches are sourced from china. It makes sense seeing how gearwrench wrenches are coming from china now as well. I don't know about the ratchet. The tools were given to me without packaging hence no labels. I've used the ratchet and wrenches. They work well. The ratchet is...

Yea this ratchet. I'm wondering how you came to your conclusion? Have you used it yet?

Yes I have a set. There was a Sears Manager convention in Vegas a few weeks back and the Sears top honchos were passing these out. The wife brought the wrenches home and gave them to me. Craftsman also is coming out with a new ratchet soon. I have that as well. These products should start...

They are stockholders of Sears and expressed interest in purchasing Sears back in 2011 when Sears holdings shuttered many of their stores. Grupo Carso is a solid company with assets and credit lines to follow through with their stated interest. In the meantime Sears has around 5 years to right...

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Is this the old napa hand tools brand or the current carlyle brand?

At least until 2018, perhaps longer as they recently refinanced long term debt. Sears division is on the fence, K-mart division is maybe a lost cause Look for Grupo Carso (Sears Mexico) to step in if Sears Holdings doesn't right the ship

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I keep some duralast tools in my road/junkyard boxes and in my trail rigs. Although I don't use these tools as often as the brands I keep in my shop boxes, I have no complaints. The ratchet wrenches are still smooth and I haven't mangled a torx or hex bit yet. I use the T-55 bit often to...