BLPGSSC100 review

[bman123]

I know everyone said not to get it but I did.The set is alot better then my old one.I got it for $300 today cash so I am not upset about it and I catually like them.The set comes with some useful stuff that i'll definately use.
The case isn't pretty but it does a good job hauling around the tools.
Now for the actual review

Wrenches- are in the rough finish which I like so they won't be really slippery like a polished set.Tolerances are great,I compared it to my old set and it is night and day.They aren't heavy but they aren't light,they feel comfortable in the hand.They come in 10-19mm and 1/4-3/4.They get longer as the size goes up.

Sockets-Polished finish,they are a lil heavy but lighter then my old set.Tolerances are the same as the wrenches.They fit the ratchets tight and they pop free easily when you push the release button.

Ratchets-light polished finish,little heavy but not uncomfortable.Quiet operation compared to my old set,nice and smooth.They are not f80's so they have a lil swing but less then the craftsman I have.Handle's are comfortable,with the little finger grooves which look like a womans toy fit the hand perfectly.Still gonna go get an f80 which wasn't on the truck today.
Sockets don't pop off unless you push the release.None of the craftsman switching into neutral on the ratchet while working(a big plus)

Extensions-Nice polished finish,has the knurled middle piece so you can get a grip on them.They are not heavy but feel solid as do the other tools in the set.Has one in 3/8 with a flex head which engages right and doesn't pop loose.
All in all I think I made a good purchase here,I would clearly state if there was something I didn't like about it.All the tools feel solid and fit the hand better then my previous set and the ole mans craftsman stuff.
I just couldn't justify the price of buying everything snap on,it costs to much for me.
In buying this set I will pay it off quickly since summer is here and my friends can't drive and I will install and paint alot of bumpers and fenders.The set will pay for itself so to say.I cannot afford to take our vehicles anywhere if something happens so I needed reliable tools and now I have them.My old tools have paid for themselves but it was time for them to retire and I feel they did me good until they wore out which was 5 years.
I know you guys say support the usa,buy usa made products.If you think about it I did support the usa I put the money into a sanppy guys pocket in which he will spend.
So I guess it is safe to say let the flaming begin but I really needed this set so I am prepared for whatever you have to say about Blue Point

 

[DavidtheDuke]

You know what we're going to say, we already said it about 20 times. Do you like to think you saved money? You only made the Snappy guy's money, and took money away from a equal to lesser priced USA brand.

 

[bman123]

wow you guys really are some douche bags on here.No matter what I do blue point is evil but some of your snap on stuff is made outside of the usa but you still buy the damn stuff.You guys are way to political on here.The forum name should be political tools

 

[Chris Adams]

wow you guys really are some douche bags on here.No matter what I do blue point is evil but some of your snap on stuff is made outside of the usa but you still buy the damn stuff.You guys are way to political on here.The forum name should be political tools

Uhm you mean it isn't???
I thought from the constant bashing I get from the Lefties...


Seriously, sounds like you like the tools.
I think they cost too much, but I have been accused of being tight with a buck.

And it is true; getting credit has its advantages.
What sizes are covered in your set? Metric/SAE both?

I agree the slippery tools take some getting used to. I think I like them, and I know I like the looks of high chromed tools but I agree when your hands are greasy the rough finish has advantages.

 

[bman123]

yes the set is both sae and met.I do really like the set I just can't stand getting bashed on stuff.It was a review,the way I feel about them.I don't need to hear about being usa made it gets old quick and I don't see how you guys deal with it honestly.
If I wanted to pay more then what I paid I would of got craftsman.One quick question tho for the bashers,why would I get craftsman when I don't even like the tools they make?SOunds kinda dumb don't it.
The rough finish is great,it has a good amount of grip to it.

 

[krusty the clown]

one comment does not a bashing make. you asked for advise and got it, did what you wanted anyway ( as is your choice) and then you came back to tell us you ignored the advise..........what did you expect to hear? congrats on your purchase. if you become a professional tech they will make a great at home set when you replace them with snap on!

 

[DavidtheDuke]

If I wanted to pay more then what I paid I would of got craftsman.One quick question tho for the bashers,why would I get craftsman when I don't even like the tools they make?SOunds kinda dumb don't it.

You wouldn't have paid more. Craftsman for all that you could get easily for roughly 300. So what makes Craftsman inferior to Blue Point? Their professional ratchets are 2x as good as BPs (thinner head, 60 teeth, recessed quick release button) yet cost the same. Their professional pliers cost the same as BP, but are superior as well.

We think alot about tools here. I know the market pretty well by now and what's best and what's a good deal. I know you're not as familiar with it all, but buying a toolset and complaining when we tell you it isn't a good deal, then being self-referential about it, then saying we're douchebags for repeating facts won't convince us of anything. We're always going to like the Made in USA label and call me a daisy duke's hippy all you want

 

[eschoendorff]

The Blue Point set is nice for what it is... and if it cost $100-150, I would actually consider it.

 

[PoorOwner]

Are you comparing to the dull finish craftsman ratchet? The full polished craftsman ratchet has fine teeth and low swing angle.

I have a 348 piece Craftsman set that goes on sale for $349 every few months. To be honest I got it for even less than that, with a stacked discount. Every single piece is made in USA, as I checked all of them.

There are more tools than the $300 Blue point set you showed here.

Flare wrenches, 1/2" drive sockets, deep sockets of all 3 drive sizes, tappet wrenches, hex keys, nut driver, standard issue craftsman screw drivers.

Personally I feel there is more value than the blue point.

 

[bman123]

I really see now how this forum is.There are some good people on here and then there are the rest of you.I wrote this as a review not a damn bash thread.Once again it is my personal preference on the tools and I don't give a damn what you say.Since it isn't snapon I am shunned upon and it really is because it isn't made in the usa.
I don't care nor does it matter where something is made.If it is of good quality who the hell should care of where it came from.
My purchase of a chimpsy *** $300 isn't going to change anything.You guys act like my purchase will change the Govt and most of you idiots probably voted for GWB didn't you?I told you guys this a politic tool forum.You should make a sticky on this forum that goes like this.
Foreign Tools
Be prepared to get bashed by a bunch of foreign hating people.Not all of this group is into politics as much as tools and if your dollar doesn't go towards usa made tools then shame on you.If you buy blue point over snap on shame on you.It doesn't matter if your family doesn't eat buy SO instead of BP.We understand people can't afford to buy SO but if that is the case get a second job and a loan and go into debt to buy SO even tho some of the SO stuff is not made in the USA it is ok because it is SO made in the USA by American's.

 

[bman123]

Poorowner what good is CMAN stuff gonna do for me when I don't like the tools they make?You are another one of them on this forum.My lists just keeps getting bigger

 

[eschoendorff]

I really see now how this forum is.There are some good people on here and then there are the rest of you.I wrote this as a review not a damn bash thread.Once again it is my personal preference on the tools and I don't give a damn what you say.Since it isn't snapon I am shunned upon and it really is because it isn't made in the usa.
I don't care nor does it matter where something is made.If it is of good quality who the hell should care of where it came from.
My purchase of a chimpsy *** $300 isn't going to change anything.You guys act like my purchase will change the Govt and most of you idiots probably voted for GWB didn't you?I told you guys this a politic tool forum.You should make a sticky on this forum that goes like this.
Foreign Tools
Be prepared to get bashed by a bunch of foreign hating people.Not all of this group is into politics as much as tools and if your dollar doesn't go towards usa made tools then shame on you.If you buy blue point over snap on shame on you.It doesn't matter if your family doesn't eat buy SO instead of BP.We understand people can't afford to buy SO but if that is the case get a second job and a loan and go into debt to buy SO even tho some of the SO stuff is not made in the USA it is ok because it is SO made in the USA by American's.

There are some of us on this board who are stubborn, hardworking, God-fearing Americans. Two out of three are fine, but the stubbornness can manifest itself in many ways...


That being said, I am sure that those tools are going to serve you well for some time. I think the real issue is that you mostly likely could have put together a very comparable set of tools for about half as much $$$. That is all.

 

[DavidtheDuke]

There are some of us on this board who are stubborn, hardworking, God-fearing Americans. Two out of three are fine, but the stubbornness can manifest itself in many ways...


That being said, I am sure that those tools are going to serve you well for some time. I think the real issue is that you mostly likely could have put together a very comparable set of tools for about half as much $$$. That is all.

Not a very comparable set. A SUPERIOR set! Why does he not like Craftsman tools? Because Blue Point is catchier?!

 

[eschoendorff]

Not a very comparable set. A SUPERIOR set! Why does he not like Craftsman tools? Because Blue Point is catchier?!

Different strokes for different folks...

 

[PoorOwner]

Poorowner what good is CMAN stuff gonna do for me when I don't like the tools they make?You are another one of them on this forum.My lists just keeps getting bigger

Here you said:

If I wanted to pay more then what I paid I would of got craftsman

I am just giving an example that don't have to pay more to get craftsman. It sounds to me you are saying for $300 cannot buy you a 100 pcs set from craftsman? So what don't you like about craftsman stuff?

 

[chad s]

popcorn anyone?

 

[bman123]

I don't lioke the ratchets,and the wrenches.
So therefore I would have to put out a good amount to get ones I like.
Here's something for you guys.To each his own.I preferred the blue point and it definetly isn;t because it is catchier.That is stupid.
I know there are good people here and I will admit that I am stubborn sometimes as well.I just feel some of you guys just blow things way outta proportion when it comes to tools.If it works good what's it matter where it came from(politics aside please)

 

[eschoendorff]

popcorn anyone?

Sure, pass it over...

 

[chad s]

Sure, pass it over...

Are you sure? this popcorn was packaged in China!

 

[DavidtheDuke]

Well I've learned something in this thread, some people really do buy for the name, no matter how succinctly pointed out are the disadvantages.

 

[eschoendorff]

Are you sure? this popcorn was packaged in China!

That's okay... I won't eat the package.

 

[bman123]

you guys must be blind and stupid I am done with this stupid ****

 

[toolfreak]

Bman, don't let it bother you. As long as you are happy with the tools you bought and think they are worth the money, that's all that matters. I am not a fan of most Craftsman so I don't blame you for going with Blue Point.

As far as the people on the board against foreign made tools, I would like to know why it's ok to buy everything else foreign made but it's a sin if it's a tool. I don't care where the tool is made as long as it is good quality and gets the job done.

 

[fourfeathers]

Actually, I think a lot of "US" appreciate foreign cars tools cigars women-whatever.

Many of us are very cheap, too. As was said, if you had gotten a "deal" on those, like this http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/specialOffer.asp then we could see it. But full price off the truck? I'd hafta be paying for the name. Not saying you are.

 

[bchee]

Does that set come out to the same deal as that new offer?
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/specialOffer.asp

 

[Fedwrench]

What's important is that you're happy with your purchase. It was your money that you spent. If like like the tools and you feel better using them don't worry about other peoples opinions. Everyone has their favorite tools and sometimes we get a little carried away promoting our favorites as the only possible choice.

 

[Merkava_4]

I don't care nor does it matter where something is made.If it is of good quality who the hell should care of where it came from.

I don't care where the tool is made as long as it is good quality and gets the job done.

Two peas on a fricking pod.

 

[jay50]

I don't lioke the ratchets,and the wrenches.
So therefore I would have to put out a good amount to get ones I like.
Here's something for you guys.To each his own.I preferred the blue point and it definetly isn;t because it is catchier.That is stupid.
I know there are good people here and I will admit that I am stubborn sometimes as well.I just feel some of you guys just blow things way outta proportion when it comes to tools.If it works good what's it matter where it came from(politics aside please)

The truth be known, there are probably many on this forum who have Harbor Freight tools in their nice shiny truck brand tool box.....

 

[89MustangGX]

I suppose everyone is entitled to their own likes and dislikes of tools. Guess that's why there are different companies still selling them.

I am curious what your old set was that you compare this one to?

I have almost entirely Craftsman tools and not only could I not afford a more expensive brand (or at least not as many tools from the expensive brands), but they wouldn't do me any more good. CMan works perfectly for me. I will say though, that unless you have tried the CMan Pro Ratchets you shouldn't knock them -- they are REALLY nice and are night and day compared to the regular CMan. No complaints from me though, they have all been good to me.

Glad you like your new tools.

Adam

 

[reversegear]

I suppose everyone is entitled to their own likes and dislikes of tools. Guess that's why there are different companies still selling them.
Adam

You know, I'm thinking that as far as brand loyalty based flame wars go, this board is pretty civil and level-headed. Compare to the fights on internet boards over cars, guns, beer, or (heaven forbid) operating systems*, GJ disagreements are pretty mature and well-reasoned.



*Correct answers are of course: Ford, Colt, Budweiser and Linux, and if you disagree with any of these then you are an evil communist.

 

[krusty the clown]

You know, I'm thinking that as far as brand loyalty based flame wars go, this board is pretty civil and level-headed. Compare to the fights on internet boards over cars, guns, beer, or (heaven forbid) operating systems*, GJ disagreements are pretty mature and well-reasoned.



*Correct answers are of course: Ford, Colt, Budweiser and Linux, and if you disagree with any of these then you are an evil communist.

add winchester and were in total agreement

 

[nissan_crawler]

All these sockets (except the two specialty rails on the right), all the extensions, a 1/4" craftsman and New Britain ratchet, 3/8" Craftsman and New Britain ratchet, and 1/2" Craftsman, 10" New Britain, and 15" New Britain ratchet, 1/2" el cheapo torque wrench (but calibrated)...

and this wrench drawer: 3/8-3/4" Snap on 30/60 wrenches, 3/8-3/4" gear wrench stubbies, 1/4"-1" Craftsman Pro, 1- 1 1/4" el cheapo, 1/4"-3/4" gearwrench, 1/4"-1" Craftsman (regular), 10-18mm Gearwrench, 6-18mm Craftsman (regular)

all totaled up...cost me under $400. THAT is the point everybody has been making.

 

[eschoendorff]

All these sockets (except the two specialty rails on the right), all the extensions, a 1/4" craftsman and New Britain ratchet, 3/8" Craftsman and New Britain ratchet, and 1/2" Craftsman, 10" New Britain, and 15" New Britain ratchet

and this wrench drawer: 3/8-3/4" Snap on 30/60 wrenches, 3/8-3/4" gear wrench stubbies, 1/4"-1" Craftsman Pro, 1- 1 1/4" el cheapo, 1/4"-3/4" gearwrench, 1/4"-1" Craftsman (regular), 10-18mm Gearwrench, 6-18mm Craftsman (regular)

all totaled up...cost me under $400. THAT is the point everybody has been making.

That's actually pretty impressive!

 

[nissan_crawler]

All the sockets and Craftsman ratchets were in a set I got on sale for $150, except for the 5-6 largest 1/2" SAE and Metrics, which were $20 for each set on sale.

$190

the 4 New Britain ratchets cost me $45

235

Extension sets were $10 each for 4 piece sets, so $30, plus a long 1/4" for $9
$274

torque wrench, $9

$283

Snappy 30/60's, $80 (these were used on ebay, I got the same set here for $90 and took them to work, so deals are out there)
$363,

C-pro $40 (used on ebay again)

$403

All regular Craftsman came in socket set above, along with complete ignition and hex key sets in SAE and Metric

stubby Gearwrench set on closeout for...$5
$408

Other two Gearwrench sets, $20 each
$448
Sold off some various extras and such that came with the other stuff...

I MAY be a tick over $400 for it, but not by much.

 

[eschoendorff]

All the sockets and Craftsman ratchets were in a set I got on sale for $150, except for the 5-6 largest 1/2" SAE and Metrics, which were $20 for each set on sale.

$190

the 4 New Britain ratchets cost me $45

235

Extension sets were $10 each for 4 piece sets, so $30, plus a long 1/4" for $9
$274

torque wrench, $9

$283

Snappy 30/60's, $80 (these were used on ebay, I got the same set here for $90 and took them to work, so deals are out there)
$363,

C-pro $40 (used on ebay again)

$403

All regular Craftsman came in socket set above, along with complete ignition and hex key sets in SAE and Metric

stubby Gearwrench set on closeout for...$5
$408

Other two Gearwrench sets, $20 each
$448
Sold off some various extras and such that came with the other stuff...

I MAY be a tick over $400 for it, but not by much.

And you use this stuff professionally, right?

 

[nissan_crawler]

This is my home box, but my work toolbox isn't much different. I do use Snap-On ratchets at work, but all Craftsman extensions and sockets, other than the swivel sockets and a 2" crowfoot, those are Snap-On. All my wrenches are Craftsman Pro, Craftsman tappet wrenches, Gearwrench, Grip (service wrenches), Snap-On (30/60's), and SK double box ends. Most of those were acquired here and there for the right price, also.

 

[Merkava_4]

I would've rather had a set of S/O industrial finish wrenches than those Blue-Points; and coming from me, that's saying something.

 

[DavidtheDuke]

I would've rather had a set of S/O industrial finish wrenches than those Blue-Points; and coming from me, that's saying something.

I have the Blue Points.. side by side to a SO wrench, the entire design looks exactly the same.. hmmmm

 

[bman123]

yeah coming from an idiot that says alot

 

[DavidtheDuke]

yeah coming from an idiot that says alot

I wonder if you're Merkava in disguise sent here to test our faith