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    Craftsman from China - really that bad?

    The nearest several Sears stores to me are all closed now. However, there are a few “Hometown “ Sears still around. Those stores coupled with Ace hardware are the only places to find the Sears Cman stuff around here. Unfortunately, they don’t carry the full line. What’s nice though, is that...
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    Craftsman from China - really that bad?

    The OP has a legitimate question but as was said, it’s unfortunate it has devolved into ***** sizing. I think in order to properly answer the question, controlled scientific methods would need to be used to determine metallurgical makeup as well as strength of whatever tools we would be...
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    Craftsman USA tools soon?

    So much nothing that you read this thread and posted in it. If Craftsman is in some your guys dog houses, blame it on Sears. This is a new era and I for one am excited to see what comes out. More choice is always a good thing.
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    Tools of Japan

    Those are some funky looking wrenches. I can't find a thing when I Google "Steeplejack Spider tools". Any more details?
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    What's the worst gimicky tool you've ever seen?

    That's an awesome idea, and so simple. M most gimmicky tool would be the multi-tools that include a hammer. They have 47 functions but excel at none of them.
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    Found tools on the road

    Since I got got my driver's license, I have picked up 377 rubber bungee straps off of the roads. Each one is a treasure.
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    Father passed. Need to sell 40 years of Snap-On tools.

    I would echo this response. Quality tools, properly auctioned, will bring top dollar compared to any other sale method except perhaps selling piecemeal on Ebay. I too have seen many instances of people paying more than retail for very well used Snap On at auctions. Most importantly, take...
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    Torx head wood screws vs Phillips

    Square drive is all we use at my cabinet shop. 'Tis true that they need to be ordered as all the usual brick and mortar stores don't carry them.
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    FAKE Tekton gear pullers. WTF?!

    Posi lock pullers are where its at. Made in North Dakota.
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    SK vs Snap-On Quality! Is There Really A Difference?

    Why so angry? Life is too short to get your blood up over people pointing out flaws in your favorite socket brand.
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    vintage saw restoration

    I sure can relate to the excitement when discovering etching, writing, or whatever identifying marks you find on a piece your cleaning or restoring. Good stuff here, thanks!
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    Another attempt at explaining socket detents

    Can I reset the timing on m Craftsman sockets? I have a timing light somewhere.
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    Tools from the old world

    How do you go about finding the European made tools on Amazon?? I assume you can search by brand but the French made Stanley.......how do you find something like that?
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    Help!

    Masterforce? The color is right.
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