Craftsman 250pc mechanics tool set and 3 drawer chest $140

Crackerballer · Sep 13, 2014

http://www.sears.com/250-pc-mechanics-tools-set-with-3-drawer/p-00938250000P

Or less, I didn't see if any of the coupons work. Pretty good deal if you need the chest. Looks like a pretty good form factor.

ATC · Sep 14, 2014

Are these still USA?

JDon99 · Sep 14, 2014

ATC said:
Are these still USA?

A coworker recently bought a set, USA made.

ATC · Sep 14, 2014

I actually bought this set probably 5-6 years ago for the awesome sales price at the time of $199. It was USA then...I just wanted to confirm that they still are (no china ratchets and such mixed in).

Screw it...I just ordered one!

Crackerballer · Sep 14, 2014

^^ At this price, it is worth it just to risk ordering it. You can always return it in store. Unfortunately, I believe I own everything in the kit.

mtnwkr · Sep 14, 2014

I bought this kit 3 or so years ago, sold the ratchets, RP's and misc. and was left with an almost free set of sockets.. They've done me well so far.

97tbird · Sep 14, 2014

A buddy of mine got this set a few months back and everything was USA and nothing was missing or had duplicates either :eyecrazy:

cagullett1 · Sep 14, 2014

All the sets in stores around me have been USA recently. One of the last USA sets. Almost worth buying a handful of them for my kids when they grow up.

ATC · Sep 14, 2014

Crackerballer said:
^^ At this price, it is worth it just to risk ordering it. You can always return it in store. Unfortunately, I believe I own everything in the kit.

I don't even want to know how many times over I could piece this kit together from my main boxes. I'd guess 4-5x.

I've got a problem...

fengstang · Sep 15, 2014

got a set. thanks OP!

Renchi · Sep 15, 2014

Thanks for posting this!

Crackerballer · Sep 15, 2014

What coupon codes are you all using? I'd love a $20 off one.

captain14 · Sep 15, 2014

Listed a a Hot Buy or whatever so no coupon code will work I believe.

Crackerballer · Sep 15, 2014

^^ I believe you are correct, I couldn't get the $5 off $50 to work.

kneeman · Sep 15, 2014

Try a Fb code

Doohickey · Sep 15, 2014

Bought this last year for $116, plus $15 back in points. Everything was USA made.

toored · Sep 17, 2014

Bought this last year around Xmas for $128. Received a made in China set.
Now the local stores (SoCal) have made in USA set however the price is $151 shipped. No coupons will apply.

HOOT40 · Sep 17, 2014

it shows $139.96 today

Banjorear · Sep 17, 2014

ATC said:
I don't even want to know how many times over I could piece this kit together from my main boxes. I'd guess 4-5x.

I've got a problem...

I'm in the same boat. Something is telling me to pull the trigger.

Bigblue&Goldie · Sep 17, 2014

I bought one a few months back, made in USA and nothing missing. Nice set to keep in a truck on a road trip. The top of the box has plenty of room for extra tools, which I really like. My only gripe is the wrenches were 6pt (I prefer 12) and they were of poor quality. I ended up replacing the wrenches with a Blackhawk set from ebay.

vactor · Sep 17, 2014

made in USA. good deal, free shipping plus 9 bucks in tax for me

diggerrick · Sep 18, 2014

What would be the reason a socket set goes up to 13/16" and 19mm in 3/8" drive, but only to 5/8" and 13mm in 1/2" drive? For $80 it's still a good deal, but the selection seems odd to me.

LB-1911 · Sep 18, 2014

Edit
-Pretty sure you meant to be over @ 220 piece Craftsman for $80.00
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199932&page=2

diggerrick said:
What would be the reason a socket set goes up to 13/16" and 19mm in 3/8" drive, but only to 5/8" and 13mm in 1/2" drive? For $80 it's still a good deal, but the selection seems odd to me.

You may want to refer to the parts list below-

PARTS LIST FOR 250 PC. MECHANIC’S TOOL SET #38250

47515 1-1/16” SOCKET 12PT STD INCH 1/2"

44239 22 MM SOCKET 12PT STD METRIC 1/2"

http://download.sears.com/docs/spin_prod_842633712.pdf

Craftsman 250 pc. Mechanics Tools Set with 3 Drawer Case
http://www.sears.com/250-pc-mechani...00010000100600&aff=Y&PID=6147012&AID=11042411

:beer:

Doohickey · Sep 18, 2014

diggerrick said:
What would be the reason a socket set goes up to 13/16" and 19mm in 3/8" drive, but only to 5/8" and 13mm in 1/2" drive? For $80 it's still a good deal, but the selection seems odd to me.

$80?

diggerrick · Sep 18, 2014

Oops - thought I was responding to this thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199932

I'll pose the question there.

cmcnei · Sep 20, 2014

Chatted on line with sears rep and confirmed it is usa made set, so ordered it and am waiting for delivery. Better be usa or it will be going back to the local Los Angeles store same day. I'll let you know. Also, dropped by a local sears outlet to see what they have and found nothing but overpriced china craftsman tools. Thought the outlet might have some usa stuff at a reasonable price. Guess not. Sad.

MF'er · Sep 20, 2014

Mine showed up Tuesday, complete and all US made.

BigDaveZJ · Sep 20, 2014

MF'er said:
Mine showed up Tuesday, complete and all US made.

Same here. Casting doesn't seem to be quite as good as my older Craftsman stuff, but still made in USA.

Renchi · Sep 20, 2014

The price dropped to $138.96 today. I want my dollar back! :lol:

ATC · Sep 20, 2014

I picked mine up a couple days ago. All USA, even the bits. Nothing was missing either.

sucking chest wound · Sep 21, 2014

Had mine shipped to store so I could refuse it if it was mangled like most of the other stuff Sears has sent me. It was fine. USA made. I haven't organized it yet though. Paid $98 (used points). This set will go in my truck.

fengstang · Sep 21, 2014

Got mine too

MasterOod · Sep 21, 2014

I picked up a set, locals Sears had it in stock. It had enough dust on it to leave a rectangular spot on the checkout counter.

Paid $114 after points, pretty pleased with my purchase, it's all USA, no missing or defective pieces. :rocker:

swivel'n · Sep 21, 2014

ugh.. don't need it but its a pretty damn good deal.. with my points, it will be $104 to my house… hard to beat… decision decisions!

Basstracker34 · Sep 21, 2014

I'm torn between this and the Dewalt 204pc kit.

trogo · Sep 21, 2014

Basstracker34 said:
I'm torn between this and the Dewalt 204pc kit.

I have the Dewalt 204 pc set and it's just awesome, all 6 pt, full set of deep well sockets, multiple extensions, universal joints, and spark plug sockets, etc.

The Craftsman 250 pc set is not a complete set and missing many pieces I use regularly. The only advantage of the Craftsman is the ability to add additional tools in the top tray.

alpaca · Sep 21, 2014

I've got one of these. Be careful carrying it, you are carrying it with the trays at an angle down the drawers will fly out and you'll spend 45 minutes putting tools back. Done that a few times, it *****

And yeah, no U joints, adapters, not many extensions, and no 1/2" deep sockets.

Crackerballer · Sep 21, 2014

alpaca said:
I've got one of these. Be careful carrying it, you are carrying it with the trays at an angle down the drawers will fly out and you'll spend 45 minutes putting tools back. Done that a few times, it *****

And yeah, no U joints, adapters, not many extensions, and no 1/2" deep sockets.

That sounds pretty picky for a kit that is $140 + tax. So spend another what, $50 and have about everything you need for under $200?

trogo · Sep 21, 2014

The Dewalt 204 pc kit is sometimes on sale for around $180. I got it around black friday for about $150. The craftsman kit would be great for storing in a truck tool box.

XxToolAholicxX · Sep 22, 2014

I bought this set about 6 or 7 years ago and it is USA made. I still have it and used it only a few times and is brand new still. My is red box with black drawers. I just might get me another one for the heck of it.

I am a Toolaholic,Sometimes I regret it,Especially when the Toolman wont give me no credit

Craftsman 250pc mechanics tool set and 3 drawer chest $140

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