Craftsman 1/2" Drive Impact Sockets

[TheChosenOne]

Sears has Craftsman 1/2" drive deep impact socket sets (12 piece) on sale for 40 bucks and change, both SAE and metric. I hope this link works to the SAE set.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-12-pc-standard-easy-to-read-impact/p-00915886000P?prdNo=2

 

[DSM21]

This is a great deal, the link show the chineese version. I got my hands on the made in American metric set. I would have bought American standard as well, but they only had the chineese set at my sears.... Should have asked them to look in back.... Oh well still got a killer deal on the Metric set

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

that is a real good deal.... real tempted, especially since i dont have metric deep... and have $15 in points...

 

[FiendFX]

IIRC, black friday price was about $20 for them

 

[pacecar]

picked it up for a little over 30 bux with points, been waiting on these to come around for a while

 

[lightning02]

i need a metric set but i wish it started with 10 instead of 12.

 

[pettybird]

IIRC, black friday price was about $20 for them

I'm pretty sure this was the black Friday price...I bought them last year. $20 seems way too cheap.

 

[pettybird]

These are nice, BTW. I've used mine a few times.

 

[pendragon1998]

Which are nicer (if either)? The chinese Craftsman or the Moly Harbor Freight impacts?

 

[zkling]

Kinda old news. They go on sale about every other month. Rarely are they not on sale to some degree. Some (probably remote) parts of the country report to have a few USA made sets left. Locally we have been USA made dry for months My local store is mostly Chinese, barring the few non common items like 3/4" drive stuff.

Not sure if I would pay $40 for the Chinese set. They are different, but ironically come in a nicer case than the USA ones.

I've heard people receiving USA sets if they order and ship to their home, but it is a gamble. I realize the photo shows a USA set, but well.....you can take your chances.

 

[soloz2]

The sets that go in sale for $20 are the cman evolve. I'm not sure the difference. I have an evolve set that seems to do the job for me.

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[DSM21]

i need a metric set but i wish it started with 10 instead of 12.

If you are using a 1/2 drive ona a 10mm bolt then you are most likely are going to snap it right in half.

I've heard people receiving USA sets if they order and ship to their home, but it is a gamble. I realize the photo shows a USA set, but well.....you can take your chances.

the American standard link shows the chineese set. If I get around to it I will get a pick of my american set I just bought a few days ago

 

[lightning02]

If you are using a 1/2 drive ona a 10mm bolt then you are most likely are going to snap it right in half.

Good thing the SAE set comes with a 3/8 bc that cant break.... lol

 

[zkling]

If I get around to it I will get a pick of my american set I just bought a few days ago

Did you buy them in store or online? What part of the country are you in? Large or smaller city?

 

[DSM21]

Did you buy them in store or online? What part of the country are you in? Large or smaller city?

In store, Large city??? I live in Columbus Ohio so its a fairly large city
(I think top 15 or 10 pop...)

 

[mrg7243]

They were all China made at my store.

 

[4BT]

ACE is the only storefront that still stocks the USA impact sets near me.

Price is still

$89.99 12pc deep SAE/Metric
$59.99 12pc short SAE/Metric
$34.99 9pc short sae/metric.

 

[MN4x4]

I drove around to 5 stores today and found 1 set of deep and one set of shallow that were made in USA. I bought them both even though I don't need them.

 

[MasterOMayhem]

there are two types of cases for this the old USA style was minimal plastic the chinese stuff has a more solid blow mold case i picked up one metric one standard both USA

 

[mbret2004]

I have both the SAE and metric which I use daily since purchase a few years ago. No issues at all, at the $40.00 price they are a steal. Grab em while there are some USA made ones floating around.

 

[Dennis93]

The EXACT black friday price was $30 at the Navy Exchange, and $35 at Sears and Sears Outlets

 

[DSM21]

I drove around to 5 stores today and found 1 set of deep and one set of shallow that were made in USA. I bought them both even though I don't need them.

Hey save some for the people who dont have them yet

 

[MN4x4]

Hey save some for the people who dont have them yet

I'm pretty sure that one of each isn't hoarding. Heck, it's not even a complete backup set for what is essentially a consumable.

Then again, since there is no way to replace them with USA sockets in the future I may just sell them all and buy a set that I know I can replace or add to as needed. Anybody got a suggestion for an affordable USA brand?

 

[pacecar]

got a set of metric made in the usa

have a set of standard non usa

I would really like to rectify my standard set, still NIB(been waiting to exchange em)

edit: reference photos

chinese



USA

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

I feel like I just stole these....
Confirmed store had USA ones
$5 cheaper online than in store
$5 of $25 tools coupon
$5 in rewards points
$10 gift card....
$22.25 before the 10% back shop discover deal...

 

[FarmerPete]

I bought SAE and Metric, added a set of 3 ton jack stands, and then used the $15 off 75, plus I had a $15 of free SYWR off a $75 purchase, so I ended up getting $105.72 worth of sale priced items for $81.90 out the door. Can't complain about that.

 

[powertrip]

In store, Large city??? I live in Columbus Ohio so its a fairly large city
(I think top 15 or 10 pop...)

Which store did you get them at? Were there any USA made one's left?
Thanks

 

[nine4gmc]

I feel like I just stole these....
Confirmed store had USA ones
$5 cheaper online than in store
$5 of $25 tools coupon
$5 in rewards points
$10 gift card....
$22.25 before the 10% back shop discover deal...

You for sure stole them...

 

[DSM21]

Which store did you get them at? Were there any USA made one's left?
Thanks

Polaris sears center. They only had USA metric last time I checked, but Ive been to Henderson rd sears no luck, Tuddle Mall sears nada, I might try to go to the eastland mall sears and see if they have any luck(Still need standard)

 

[foreverfalcon40]

I'm pretty sure that one of each isn't hoarding. Heck, it's not even a complete backup set for what is essentially a consumable.

Then again, since there is no way to replace them with USA sockets in the future I may just sell them all and buy a set that I know I can replace or add to as needed. Anybody got a suggestion for an affordable USA brand?

I have been leaning towards JH Williams if SO prices are out of reach (second hand). JH Williams you sent the item in and they warranty it out. SK you need to go to a local dealer with receipt from the stores around by me. I may also entertain MAC as I did have a good experience with them.

 

[eeprete]

I have been leaning towards JH Williams if SO prices are out of reach (second hand). JH Williams you sent the item in and they warranty it out. SK you need to go to a local dealer with receipt from the stores around by me. I may also entertain MAC as I did have a good experience with them.

I believe a lot of Williams stuff is also now imported.

 

[JayL]

Just got one metric set online.

Thanks to OP.

 

[CNGsaves]

I have been leaning towards JH Williams if SO prices are out of reach (second hand). JH Williams you sent the item in and they warranty it out. SK you need to go to a local dealer with receipt from the stores around by me. I may also entertain MAC as I did have a good experience with them.

Common theme sure "follows" you everywhere !!

OP is offering up information so GJer's who want some impact sockets for a good deal can get them. Notice the title of thread is CRAFTSMAN impact sockets.

. . . . So . . . instead more babble about WARRANTY tricks you have on OTHER brands !!??&#*$&#?!@?

Start your own thread, and just put all your "Warranty Tricks" in there !! It's now well known you've got all the brands covered.

 

[powertrip]

Polaris sears center. They only had USA metric last time I checked, but Ive been to Henderson rd sears no luck, Tuddle Mall sears nada, I might try to go to the eastland mall sears and see if they have any luck(Still need standard)

I need the sae deep. I will check westland and rome hilliard road again to see if they have any. Missed out on the westerville sears hardware clearance/closing. Found out about that store closing after all the hand tools were gone.

 

[DSM21]

I need the sae deep. I will check westland and rome hilliard road again to see if they have any. Missed out on the westerville sears hardware clearance/closing. Found out about that store closing after all the hand tools were gone.

THey only have tools at 30% off most of the things I need/want are cheaper at other sears than they are there bc they mark everything back up.

 

[03protege]

I believe a lot of Williams stuff is also now imported.

It is but it is very easy to tell what is USA and what is not.

 

[themiz69]

my store only had chinese as well. are there any other sets made in the US that can be had for around the same price?

 

[turdferguson13]

Common theme sure "follows" you everywhere !!

OP is offering up information so GJer's who want some impact sockets for a good deal can get them. Notice the title of thread is CRAFTSMAN impact sockets.

. . . . So . . . instead more babble about WARRANTY tricks you have on OTHER brands !!??&#*$&#?!@?

Start your own thread, and just put all your "Warranty Tricks" in there !! It's now well known you've got all the brands covered.

I don't see where in his post he was talking about a "warranty trick." He didn't say anything about buying used JH Williams, only snap on. Then mentioned how the JH Williams warranty works. And he was just replying to somebody else asking about other good USA sockets.

Maybe you should read a little closer before you post so rudely