electronics4life
Member
- Joined
- Sep 11, 2007
- Messages
- 14
Coupon code LABORDAYSHIP gives you free shipping.
Come On Now...Craftsman???
- Thread starter ~UB~
- Start date
powertrip
Well-known member
Not 29 days around 20 would be best. You have to cancel 5 days befofe the 30 days to not get charged.
Craftsman VA Series Wrenches are not that bad!!!
Especially when you get them NEW for $5.00 a piece shipped!!!
The V^ series are one of the better ones in Elroy's book:
Elroy has no intentions of digging up old threads but this little string had some good information. It needs a bump and Elroy tells me that he has some fresh observations to make on the current Craftsman combinations. Elroy felt this was as good as place as any to bring this subject to light
The new subject at hand, has to do with the current CNC profiled milled beams typically found on the V ^ Craftsman's. Look closely at the beam of these:
This series Craftsman clearly display tool marks that encompass the full 360 degree perimeter of the wrench. In Elroy's humble opinion he feels fully justified in claiming these have been CNC profiled milled. You can see the chatter marks around the full perimeter and the transition from the beam into the heads are continuous.
Look at how these CNC beams compare to the older "forge and trim" beam in the middle:
Sticks out like a sore thumb:
YEP. It appears to that ***** Elroy, these Craftsman's are fully contoured milled along the edge for 360 degrees . look closely at yours. You may have some as well and if you do they're probably stamped V^
Anyone else have any that are stamped differently??
Are yours contoured milled ??
coupon box, is that the "apply a promo code " ?
i don't see a box to put that
i have yet to click "proceed to checkout" , is that where it is ?
I have a set of =V= wrenches and sockets that serve me well but wanted to add a few more of mm's. So I figured for the price the VA will be ok.
I V's are hard to find around here where I am and if they land on GJ they are gone like they were on fire!!!
Nice Wrenches!!!
Personally, I feel the RP wrenches are only getting better. My father had a few older ones, however I bought the complete 43 piece combo set and then later bought the double box set. The double box set seems to have rounder edges, very smooth. I like them a lot.
Darrin88
Well-known member
I love Rudys. I make it a point to eat there at least once a month
i got my set today. for the money, a great deal.
i got 2 8mm and no 9mm. who needs a 9mm anyway
Other guys have reported getting duplicates and omissions in their C Man sets. They'll make it right for you.
8mm - 9mm wtf, it's all english to a chinaman
i got my set today. for the money, a great deal.
i got 2 8mm and no 9mm. who needs a 9mm anyway
In the set should be a piece of paper detailing the item listing and the pieces contained with part numbers. There should be a 1-800 phone number. Call it and tell them. I normally talk to "Andy", who does me right. If you call tomorrow, depending on when you call and where you are in the country, the missing item should be on your door step by Wed or Thurs.
bad_idea
Well-known member
ElectroLight
Well-known member
Other guys have reported getting duplicates and omissions in their C Man sets. They'll make it right for you.
8mm - 9mm wtf, it's all english to a chinaman
That happened to me when I bought the off-set box wrench set at HF, they made it right... Gave me my money back.
Personally I hate craftsman wrenches unless Im using the box end or the fastener is loose-ish.
Be careful with those sears codes. I entered the sears2011 $5off code and it raised my shipping by $4.92. Considering I was buying extra "junk" to get that code and then free laborday shipping (which wouldnt work either even though I had over $100). I deleted all but what I really wanted and they lost about $70 in additional sales because they were trying to F me on shipping. I considered shooting an email off but realized I have better things to do. They would probably blame me anyway.
Then I went to store to pick up my gearwrenches today and the set was missing a wrench. The stock delivery boy felt compelled to argue with me that the 8mm wasnt included even though it had a spot for it and the packaging clearly stated 8mm. I was even going to wonder back into the tools and look for more goodies until that fiasco...more lost income for sears.
Circling the drain.
Be careful with those sears codes. I entered the sears2011 $5off code and it raised my shipping by $4.92. Considering I was buying extra "junk" to get that code and then free laborday shipping (which wouldnt work either even though I had over $100). I deleted all but what I really wanted and they lost about $70 in additional sales because they were trying to F me on shipping. I considered shooting an email off but realized I have better things to do. They would probably blame me anyway.
Then I went to store to pick up my gearwrenches today and the set was missing a wrench. The stock delivery boy felt compelled to argue with me that the 8mm wasnt included even though it had a spot for it and the packaging clearly stated 8mm. I was even going to wonder back into the tools and look for more goodies until that fiasco...more lost income for sears.
Circling the drain.
$70.28 in goods.
7% OH sales tax
$4.92 in tax
LOL, I won't say "no offense" 'cause I mean it, you're a *******...it was the sales tax that you were seeing.
(Don't worry we've all been there, ESPECIALLY me
)Big Gus
Well-known member
I see Sears also has the 28 pc. box end set on sale.
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=19&blockNo=19&blockType=L19
This is a pretty good deal for those who need a set of this size.
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=19&blockNo=19&blockType=L19
This is a pretty good deal for those who need a set of this size.
When I looked at getting double box ends, I settled on these:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00904986000P
and the SAE set, but I can't find it, might be sold out.
With coupons, it was around $100 including tax, and was only missing the 20mm, 26mm, and 32mm and on the SAE side, the 32ths wrench and the highest 1-7/16 x 1-1/2 one. Not worth the extra $50 to me.
With the savings, I bought this set, the deep offset box end set, on sale now w/ coupons for like $59. It's made in the USA. They are awesome.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00946999000P?prdNo=1
Big Gus
Well-known member
Pipsters: I'll bet this is the standard set you're looking for.
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=L10
I think you're right regarding the value. I'm betting most folks wouldn't have a need for the biggest wrenches.
I also bought that deep offset set you speak of. I will agree, they are awesome, plus made in USA. I almost like them better than my MAC deep offest wrenches.
When buying the wrenches, a guy just needs to make sure he buys the "Craftsman Professional" wrenches as opposed to where it only says "full polish". Only saying full polish = China.
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=L10
I think you're right regarding the value. I'm betting most folks wouldn't have a need for the biggest wrenches.
I also bought that deep offset set you speak of. I will agree, they are awesome, plus made in USA. I almost like them better than my MAC deep offest wrenches.
When buying the wrenches, a guy just needs to make sure he buys the "Craftsman Professional" wrenches as opposed to where it only says "full polish". Only saying full polish = China.
$70.28 in goods.
7% OH sales tax
$4.92 in tax
LOL, I won't say "no offense" 'cause I mean it, you're a *******...it was the sales tax that you were seeing.
(Don't worry we've all been there, ESPECIALLY me
unfortunately youre the ******* for opening your mouth without any facts or because of the inability to comprehend what I did say. My total was over $150. items were $133. Sales tax was somewhere in the neighborhood of $10. shipping was around $10 I dont remember the exact number and I dont remember the exact total, but I had 2 of the reversible gearwrench sets, the gimmicky screwdriver set, and the $50 triangle set.
I added everything to my cart including the shipping and sales tax, added the free shipping code and it wouldnt take. Most likely because the triangle set is clearance out. I understood and tried the $5 off code and the price barely changed. I then checked the prices and realized the shipping had gone up by the $4. Because of the ******** shenanigans, I deleted $70 worth of items and picked up my two items in store.
Then I later remembered I had just purchased one of the nice armstrong sets for $30 shipped and was actually glad they pissed me off. Like I said, circling the drain with their piss poor customer service.
unfortunately youre the ******* for opening your mouth without any facts or because of the inability to comprehend what I did say. My total was over $150. items were $133. Sales tax was somewhere in the neighborhood of $10. shipping was around $10 I dont remember the exact number and I dont remember the exact total, but I had 2 of the reversible gearwrench sets, the gimmicky screwdriver set, and the $50 triangle set.
I added everything to my cart including the shipping and sales tax, added the free shipping code and it wouldnt take. Most likely because the triangle set is clearance out. I understood and tried the $5 off code and the price barely changed. I then checked the prices and realized the shipping had gone up by the $4. Because of the ******** shenanigans, I deleted $70 worth of items and picked up my two items in store.
Then I later remembered I had just purchased one of the nice armstrong sets for $30 shipped and was actually glad they pissed me off. Like I said, circling the drain with their piss poor customer service.
That *****, somehow I've managed to sneak it by them 11 or 12 times so far this year. I still vote for "user error".
Sears, the end of an era. *****. Although today I called the Apex 800 # and got 8 sockets shipped to my door for free. Get 'em while you can is what I say.
Last edited:
Yep that's them, Sears web site ***** I can't believe you found 'em
Big Gus
Well-known member
I've found that it's much easier to find tools using the Craftsman website than using the Sears Website.
http://www.craftsman.com
http://www.craftsman.com
05CarbonDRZ
Well-known member
Are these made in China now also like the rest of the C-man garbage?
Big Gus
Well-known member
No, all of the sets in the links below are still made in the USA.
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=33&blockNo=33&blockType=L33
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=L10
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=25&blockNo=25&blockType=L25
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=19&blockNo=19&blockType=L19
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=33&blockNo=33&blockType=L33
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=L10
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=25&blockNo=25&blockType=L25
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...Wrench+Sets&prdNo=19&blockNo=19&blockType=L19
znowaczyk
Banned
+1 for rudy's....
05CarbonDRZ
Well-known member
The day has come and gone my friend,Go to sears tomorrow and look at the stickers on the back of the wrench sets.....MADE IN CHINA(In much smaller font of course)
All the raised panel stuff is still "Forged in USA" as well as all the mainline Craftsman brand sockets. The polished ones, yep, Chinese, except for the "pro" marked polished deep offset wrench set which is still Apex/USA.
Of course, you know it's coming. Or maybe not, it's quite possible the most expensive part of the process is the chroming of the polished wrenches, hence why it's done out of this country.
for some stuff. but for the "main" wrenches and sockets = still made in USA.
for how long, only time will tell.
dodge610
Well-known member
The set I ordered arrived today. Everything was there no shortages or doubles.
This set will hopefully start to reduce me from running back and forth from the garage to the outbuilding for tools all the time.
Thanks for the tip.
I am not the only one then that has set up 2 roller cabinets to cut down on the runnin back and forth. My wife says im crazy but she doesnt have to do the runnin.
powertrip
Well-known member
If its such garbage, why are you commenting on it. This threads was meant to praise the usa made wrenches for overall value and performanc.e
You're better off ignoring people like that
Personally I am really happy with my Craftsman combo, double box, and deep offset wrenches. They are a great value US made product that "doesn't ****" IMO.
I noticed Mr. Ellroy's post about the forge-and-trim manufacturing of the older wrenches versus today's newer wrenches made with the CNC contour milling process. The body of the older wrenches was more rounded. I think I'd rather have the older ones.
The other day I went to OSH and took a look at the latest Craftsman 1/2" breaker bar. It's thinner metal, maybe 40 percent thinner. Also, it is stamped, "Wear safety goggles at all times," or something to that effect. It looked to me to be of lower quality than past models. I think I'd rather have a thicker wrench without the warning than a thin one.
My impression is that K-Mart pushed their suppliers to cut down on manufacturing and/or material costs. So breaker bars are thinner and wrenches are not as smooth and easy to hold around the shank. Thus, we have the new K-Mart models. Next stop is Guangdong, China, where I think the pliers, air tools and everything else is made now.
Made in the USA means something, for sure. I just think it's important to look at exactly what one is buying, too.
The other day I went to OSH and took a look at the latest Craftsman 1/2" breaker bar. It's thinner metal, maybe 40 percent thinner. Also, it is stamped, "Wear safety goggles at all times," or something to that effect. It looked to me to be of lower quality than past models. I think I'd rather have a thicker wrench without the warning than a thin one.
My impression is that K-Mart pushed their suppliers to cut down on manufacturing and/or material costs. So breaker bars are thinner and wrenches are not as smooth and easy to hold around the shank. Thus, we have the new K-Mart models. Next stop is Guangdong, China, where I think the pliers, air tools and everything else is made now.
Made in the USA means something, for sure. I just think it's important to look at exactly what one is buying, too.