bubinga
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we won't (my brother and l) won't use them too often either.
Sears.com hot deals and clearance thread
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I didn't realize my post on the flare nut wrenches would be so controversial. I wasn't confusing the brand, for what it's worth. I own these Craftsman flare nut wrenches in both standard and metric sizes, and I also own the older matte finish made-in-USA sets along with the older Craftsman Pro, polished chrome, made-in-USA sets.
Also, I meant that they're thicker in the handles. This is pretty common for cheap tools. The material is weaker and so they must make the tools thicker to withstand the same force without breaking. These actually have less contact area though, because the open ends of the wrenches make no contact with the fastener, which means in practice they're no better than a regular wrench.
Anyway, it doesn't surprise me that others have been okay with the wrenches. It's often the case with cheap tools that they're not necessarily poor quality overall but rather have poor quality control, meaning there are good ones, but also greater chance of getting bad ones.
I attached a couple side by side pictures comparing the three different styles of Craftsman flare nut wrenches. You can see in the first picture how much wider the handles are in the current version. They're also about 30 grams heavier. In the second picture you can see the current version in the bottom has larger recesses in the corners and doesn't extend as much into the 6th side as the others. In the last three pictures, I show how the same bolt looks torqued inside the three wrenches of the same size. Notice that in the first (the made-in-China version), the open-end corner on the top left doesn't even touch the head of the bolt. This is not the case with the two made-in-USA versions.
I guess I'd say, take random internet advice with a grain of salt. You can always return them if they don't work for you.
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EDIT: On my phone, it's pretty clear in the picture that the corner doesn't make contact with the fastener head, but when the app uploaded the photo, it seems like it diminished the quality of the photo to the point that it's hard to see it. I'll try to get a better one when I can get back out to the garage again.
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Yea, I'm with you that the current quality of those is not what it used to be. I've picked up most of the current line-up of wrenches using points, with the hope that when SBD brings production back stateside I can warranty most of it out.
Thank you for your initial post and for your very informative follow up post.
I, for one, very much appreciate your sharing of your experience, as it's very helpful in letting everyone know what to expect. In this case, as you said, inconsistent quality control resulting in variations in tool fit and finish.
I'm guessing the sentiment is the same for others, as we're all interested in learning as much as we can about our tools and tool purchases.
I'm wondering if we can narrow down the better/not-so-good batches by letter stampings. My older China-made wrenches are -Y-, -Z-, D-AA. My newer set is A-AF.
I've attached a better picture where you can see the lack of contact on the upper corner for the made in China version of the wrench.
My made in China wrenches are all either D-AD or A-AE. I also have many different version of the old made in USA wrenches, as I went a little over board buying up versions to compare a couple years ago when I decided the new ones weren't to my liking.
Made in China is SAE and metric in the left, then the Craftsman Pro made in USA versions in the second column, then all the old made in USA versions to the right.
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Couldn't help but notice there are no customer reviews for the set on Sears.com, but you two have plenty to say about it. Hint-hint.
Anyone find a Craftsman Saver Days price that is actually a deal?
Looks like all the member prices are the same or higher than their usual sale prices.
Looks like all the member prices are the same or higher than their usual sale prices.
New low for this set, and last I checked there were only USA sets in-store around me.
Craftsman 6 piece Chisel Set $11.99
2 pin punches, 2 cold chisels, 1 lineup tool, and 1 center punch
Craftsman 6 piece Chisel Set $11.99
2 pin punches, 2 cold chisels, 1 lineup tool, and 1 center punch
2manytools
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New low for this set, and last I checked there were only USA sets in-store around me.
Craftsman 6 piece Chisel Set $11.99
2 pin punches, 2 cold chisels, 1 lineup tool, and 1 center punch
I think it was the lineup tool out of this kit, but it was a life saver last week getting a roll-pin out from underneath my Toro lawnmower. Perfect size for the opening.
My hometown Sears has all but 1 or 2, USA stock on all their single chisels, punches, etc. I'm slowly adding to my collection. The regular Sears I go to only has only 1 or 2 USA, and the rest China.
Are most of the links not working on Sears for others? I thought maybe it was just last night and someone forgot to link to the sale page, but it is still not working.
lafester
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Damn I was just looking at those but they were full price. Ended up getting the Chinese hole saws instead.
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I am not finding deal either.
Ign
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New low for this set, and last I checked there were only USA sets in-store around me.
Craftsman 6 piece Chisel Set $11.99
2 pin punches, 2 cold chisels, 1 lineup tool, and 1 center punch
Thanks for this. I haven't logged in in a LONG time but randomly had $7 in freecash. So even after paying $4.50 for economy shipping I got the set for $9.62 shipped. Can never have too many chisels. I wonder if I'll get China?
Couldn't help but notice there are no customer reviews for the set on Sears.com, but you two have plenty to say about it. Hint-hint.
I actually did complete a review on Sears.com for these wrenches (and a lot of other products). But on some items, including these, all the reviews have disappeared.
And some Sears.com reviews get automatically copied to SYW.com, while others don't. So for a few items I posted (copy/paste) on both websites, and then a few weeks later my reviews were on SYW.com twice for some items, but not others.
Anyway, we do try.
I actually did complete a review on Sears.com for these wrenches (and a lot of other products). But on some items, including these, all the reviews have disappeared.
And some Sears.com reviews get automatically copied to SYW.com, while others don't. So for a few items I posted (copy/paste) on both websites, and then a few weeks later my reviews were on SYW.com twice for some items, but not others.
Anyway, we do try.
A while back Sears used to give you $1 for reviewing products that you purchased. That was great. I wonder if they will ever do that again...
Just realize all of Mayhew pry bars are not showing up on the list anymore
Hopefully they will return in the future2manytools
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Just realize all of Mayhew pry bars are not showing up on the list anymore
I swear Sears is snooping at by bookmarked list of items I was going to buy. They took off the Gorilla dump cart I wanted & actually needed a day before I had enough points to finally splurge on. I probably don't need this prybar, but it seemed like it could be really handy at the right time.
Bully tools are also no longer available from Sears. I have a ton of their tools, and really like them, all made in the USA too. A few Gearwrench items are still listed from Sears, but a majority are unavailable. I'm really digging for nicer items to still buy. Back to more Knipex I guess...for now
2manytools
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Seems like a good deal for probably a junk 40pc socket set. Though I am wondering what a spin d!ck is? Not going to be googling that one.
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EOC_Jason
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They probably mean "spin disc"... That blue thing that slides over the drive of the ratchet so you can use your finger.
2manytools
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I was trying to think of what typo it could be. That makes a lot more sense.
dodge610
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Ordering tonight... I decided to go for the $20 sale Craftsman breaker bar set previously discussed. I don't expect a lot of need for them, already having the Craftsman Mach T-handles and some HF breaker bars - but all of theirs are much longer and they don't have a 1/4", so these may be of use in more confined space, and having the matching thing in 3 sizes is kinda neat. Plus this:
Midwest Bulldog Aviation Snips
https://www.sears.com/midwest-tool-power-cutters-bulldog-aviation-snips/p-00910752000P
$16.99 sale, $19.99 regularly (free ship-to-store eligible)
I thought it will be a good complement to the 3pc Craftsman Evolv snips set I got a while back (it's for shorter cuts in thicker/tougher materials than the standard straight snips in the set).
I also added this other complementary variation to my list for future buying, hoping it goes on sale at some point:
Midwest Long-Cut Offset Aviation Snips
https://www.sears.com/midwest-snips-longcut-offset-snip/p-00913349000P
$19.99 regularly (in stock locally)
Midwest Bulldog Aviation Snips
https://www.sears.com/midwest-tool-power-cutters-bulldog-aviation-snips/p-00910752000P
$16.99 sale, $19.99 regularly (free ship-to-store eligible)
I thought it will be a good complement to the 3pc Craftsman Evolv snips set I got a while back (it's for shorter cuts in thicker/tougher materials than the standard straight snips in the set).
I also added this other complementary variation to my list for future buying, hoping it goes on sale at some point:
Midwest Long-Cut Offset Aviation Snips
https://www.sears.com/midwest-snips-longcut-offset-snip/p-00913349000P
$19.99 regularly (in stock locally)
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Someone posted these a few days age as an alternative to craftsman pretty impressive.
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I ordered a Capri triple square kit based on your review and pics. Thanks.
dodge610
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I am sure you will like them I was pretty impressed when i got the Bit socket set.
How painless is the warranty process?
Does an email/pic/call get you a new tool or do you have to mail in on your dime?
I see they are in SoCal, always my favorite tried and true option of visiting in person, and making a stink until they honor their warranty. Companies with extra limited, limited lifetime warranties hate when you show up in person.
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dodge610
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Not sure yet havent checked on it.
https://www.sears.com/en_us/dap/family-friends.html
F&F 10% off everything sale coming soon - in-store Sat Aug 11 (generally not combinable in-store with coupons/offers, since the F&F 10% off is applied as a coupon itself), and online Aug 11-14 (generally is combinable online with coupons/offers, since the F&F 10% off is applied as an up-front sale price).
F&F 10% off everything sale coming soon - in-store Sat Aug 11 (generally not combinable in-store with coupons/offers, since the F&F 10% off is applied as a coupon itself), and online Aug 11-14 (generally is combinable online with coupons/offers, since the F&F 10% off is applied as an up-front sale price).
jimbos1ice
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Someone posted these a few days age as an alternative to craftsman pretty impressive.
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I’ve seen these on Amazon a lot but have always wondered about the quality
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https://www.sears.com/en_us/dap/family-friends.html
F&F 10% off everything sale coming soon - in-store Sat Aug 11 (generally not combinable in-store with coupons/offers, since the F&F 10% off is applied as a coupon itself), and online Aug 11-14 (generally is combinable online with coupons/offers, since the F&F 10% off is applied as an up-front sale price).
Thanks for the heads-up @Hexen
https://www.sears.com/en_us/dap/family-friends.html
F&F 10% off everything sale coming soon - in-store Sat Aug 11 (generally not combinable in-store with coupons/offers, since the F&F 10% off is applied as a coupon itself), and online Aug 11-14 (generally is combinable online with coupons/offers, since the F&F 10% off is applied as an up-front sale price).
Great! Time to price guarantee all my purchases over the last month and get those sweet sweet 1-year expiry points.
Spend $45 on clothes, get back $45 in points in 3 installments of $15 every 2 weeks.
Details: Members get $45 CASHBACK in points when you spend $45 or more on Clothes at Sears.com. Offer valid 7/29/18 through 8/11/18. Points issued in 3 equal installments of $15 each are only valid for 14 days of issuance. First installment of points credited to account 24 hours after transaction and valid for 14 days. Second Installment of points issued on 8/15/18 and valid for 14 days. 3rd installment of points issued on 8/29/18 and valid for 14 days. Maximum $45 in points per Member. Purchase requirement before taxes and after other discounts and must be made in a single transaction. By accepting Shop Your Way® member benefits and offers, you agree to the Shop Your Way terms and conditions, available at www.shopyourway.com/terms [shopyourway.com]. Members earn points on qualifying purchases, excluding sales taxes and other fees. Extra points are inclusive of, and not in addition to, any base points earned on qualifying purchases. When extra point offers are combined, total points earned will be less than the combined point totals for each individual offer.
This offer ends on 8/11/18, just thought I'd throw up a reminder for anyone that hasn't seen the offer.
Details: Members get $45 CASHBACK in points when you spend $45 or more on Clothes at Sears.com. Offer valid 7/29/18 through 8/11/18. Points issued in 3 equal installments of $15 each are only valid for 14 days of issuance. First installment of points credited to account 24 hours after transaction and valid for 14 days. Second Installment of points issued on 8/15/18 and valid for 14 days. 3rd installment of points issued on 8/29/18 and valid for 14 days. Maximum $45 in points per Member. Purchase requirement before taxes and after other discounts and must be made in a single transaction. By accepting Shop Your Way® member benefits and offers, you agree to the Shop Your Way terms and conditions, available at www.shopyourway.com/terms [shopyourway.com]. Members earn points on qualifying purchases, excluding sales taxes and other fees. Extra points are inclusive of, and not in addition to, any base points earned on qualifying purchases. When extra point offers are combined, total points earned will be less than the combined point totals for each individual offer.
This offer ends on 8/11/18, just thought I'd throw up a reminder for anyone that hasn't seen the offer.
2manytools
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https://www.sears.com/en_us/dap/family-friends.html
F&F 10% off everything sale coming soon - in-store Sat Aug 11 (generally not combinable in-store with coupons/offers, since the F&F 10% off is applied as a coupon itself), and online Aug 11-14 (generally is combinable online with coupons/offers, since the F&F 10% off is applied as an up-front sale price).
I was bummed at first because I have a bunch of points expiring today, but then realized if whatever I get gets cheaper I'm still fine with a price match.
good for filler items & expiring points. I just picked up 4 more from various orders.
2" clamp is $1.49, $.50 lower than it's usual sale price
1" is $.99, $1 less than normal
Looks like most of the states that do tax-free weekends already had theirs (most last weekend), but Texas's is this weekend (8/10-8/12). So if anyone in Texas happens to be in the market for some clothes, it's a good time to do a deal with OOP spending on them.
tjpavlov
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Massachusetts is tax-free this weekend as well.
Daddy B
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Their response to the same question on Amazon: To process a warranty with us is fairly easy. All we ask is for you to provide your original sales receipt from the website you purchased from and a picture of the item that needs to be replaced. You can email that information over to [email protected]. (Please note: Items purchased as used do not fall under warranty) If for any reason we need the item back for further inspection, we will also provide a prepaid label for you to return the item at no extra cost to you. If you have any other questions, you can also contact us to 888-723-0550.
They also said this to another question: The rockwell hardness on this Capri Tools Master Torx set is between 58-62 and it is made in Taiwan.
Also Maryland.
Knive
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Never posted here before but been watching awhile. Just wanted to say thanks to whoever mentioned the craftsman/wolfcraft clamps awhile back. Built up a nice set of 12, 24 and 36 for almost nothing oop(took a long knipex break).They're also on sale right now for $11, $18, $20! Did a bunch of price protections and was able to get a few more. Also just noticed an 18" that is new to the site, shipping only, and $19.
After I did price protections I can't sign in. Anyone else having trouble or was I hit with something?
After I did price protections I can't sign in. Anyone else having trouble or was I hit with something?
Hallelujah. Making the customer pay shipping makes so many warranties virtually worthless.