craftman wrenches

[bb29510]

i need to add some additional single wrenchs to the collection like 7/8, 13/16, 1
amazon sells them but the pictures are china made

is this going be flea market issue to find usa?

 

[four.cycle]

ebay.
there are tons of them in the second-hand market.

 

[Coach James]

I see lots of them on ebay. Apparently, I don't live in that magical world where flea markets, estates sales, pawn shops and yard sales are full of USA made hand tools, drill presses, etc. So for me, ebay it would be.

Coach

 

[bscman]

eBay, but they're a hot commodity on eBay right now so expect to pay a premium.

Small town pawn shops are great.
I've bought tons of craftsman USA wrench singles for $1-3 each depending on size and quality, yes even recently.

 

[cgrutt]

I may have some odds and ends lying around I'll check tomorrow.

 

[cgrutt]

I have a spare 7/8 44703 V series raised panel stamped Forged in USA. Have the others as well but they're part of a full set. PM me your address if you want the 7/8ths and I'll get it out to you tomorrow.

 

[genog]

I have a spare 7/8 44703 V series raised panel stamped Forged in USA.....PM me your address if you want the 7/8ths and I'll get it out to you tomorrow.

Very cool of you

 

[cgrutt]

Very cool of you

No biggie thanks. Have had a lot of financial issues past several years and recently received overwhelming generosity on a Go Fund Me for some serious issues with our Lab. Just trying to pay it forward.

 

[Fredartic]

No biggie thanks. Have had a lot of financial issues past several years and recently received overwhelming generosity on a Go Fund Me for some serious issues with our Lab. Just trying to pay it forward.

Do you mean your dog labrador? As a fervent of holistics approaches for decennies, I know a little on naturals cares that save me a ton on vet bills. If ever you are open to holistics cares, maybe I can give you tips.

 

[four.cycle]

"... they're a hot commodity on eBay right now so expect to pay a premium ..."

In some cases, used Craftsman has been selling on ebay for what some would consider crazy prices.
In the larger picture, there is a glut of old Craftsman in the second-hand market. There is not, and there will not be in the foreseeable future, any shortage of old Craftsman tools.
Shop the listings.
If an item looks to be of interest, put it on your "watch" list and wait out the seller. If they don't offer you a deal in a day or two, move on.
Nobody has any "exclusives" on any Craftsman - not even the guy who sold the Craftsman socket set two days ago for $1662 - another one will pop up in a year or two.

ebay seller "toolandpartcrib" would be a good place to start - I usually get 15-20% off his asking prices depending on quantity.

I just checked. looks like he just found a nice set of DBEs, among other things.
His listings are spotty lately - he's gotten more into the "coin" thing lately.
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YMMV

 

[Ton ton]

Also look on garage journal classifieds.

 

[qqzj]

If you just want to use the wrenches, it is easy to get good working ones from eBay w/o paying a lot. if you want shinny ones, there is a big premium. For common cman tools, used ones don't get much premium. only those in top shape, or extremely rare ones, fetch top dollar.

 

[ecotec]

I see lots of them on ebay. Apparently, I don't live in that magical world where flea markets, estates sales, pawn shops and yard sales are full of USA made hand tools, drill presses, etc. So for me, ebay it would be.

Coach

The best areas for garage/estate sales are working class areas with huge industrial bases.

The best amongst those areas are the streets that are a little nicer than average. The guy who knows how to do all the work, and has all the tools, but makes enough that he doesn’t have to do the work… or works so many hours that it isn’t worth it for him to do the work. The guy who has all the tools, but they are lightly used.

The best of the best are hoarders and magpies (people who take consumables, materials and tools from work). I have enough Roloc, and other consumables, the rest of my life because of magpies estate sales.

 

[cavalry]

No biggie thanks. Have had a lot of financial issues past several years and recently received overwhelming generosity on a Go Fund Me for some serious issues with our Lab. Just trying to pay it forward.

Ha! Small world.