Craftsman 1/4 inch set

[keywestjack]

Was at my local Sears hardware store and picked up a 1/4 inch metric and standard socket w/rachet set on sale for $9.99. Nice little with case. Going to give one to my buddy, he is looking to by a late model Corvette.

 

[DrkMtnDew]

that is a very kind gesture. and $9.99 is a good price for that set.

 

[otis66]

Was at my local Sears hardware store and picked up a 1/4 inch metric and standard socket w/rachet set on sale for $9.99. Nice little with case. Going to give one to my buddy, he is looking to by a late model Corvette.

Sears did this a few years ago. Almost everyone I knew got a Craftsman 1/4" drive set.

 

[astrodoggie3000]

Is that sale still going on? I was about to buy a 1/4 set for work.

 

[Swan]

Cool, thanks for posting, I am stopping in tomorrow to buy a set. I bought a vintage set in a metal box that is missing 3/16 and 1/2" sockets. This is cheaper than chasing down two replacement sockets.

 

[keywestjack]

Is that sale still going on? I was about to buy a 1/4 set for work.

got mine this last Saturday, 10/15/11

 

[evintho]

Good price on the set. The sockets and extensions are good however, the ratchets are junk! It seems I bring mine in for a replacement every two weeks! At my local Sears store they have a box of them under the counter. You give them yours they grab one from under the counter and hand it to you. AND, their policy is they won't replace the ratchet with a new one. They repair yours. Which means the box under the counter is filled with repaired ratchets! Craftsman just ain't what it used to be!

 

[blarf]

Good price on the set. The sockets and extensions are good however, the ratchets are junk! It seems I bring mine in for a replacement every two weeks! At my local Sears store they have a box of them under the counter. You give them yours they grab one from under the counter and hand it to you. AND, their policy is they won't replace the ratchet with a new one. They repair yours. Which means the box under the counter is filled with repaired ratchets! Craftsman just ain't what it used to be!

That's gotta be their "forever" warranty at work. Oh well. The only ratchet I've ever broken was a Craftsman 1/4" drive round head one. Came in a 1/4" set... too bad they don't make them any more. Definitely a (small) step up from the raised panel junk.

Worth noting: the 10 piece 3/8" drive set is on sale (10 sockets, RP ratchet) for $10 as well. This may be more useful for those doing automotive work.

 

[boostedgt]

Good price on the set. The sockets and extensions are good however, the ratchets are junk! It seems I bring mine in for a replacement every two weeks! At my local Sears store they have a box of them under the counter. You give them yours they grab one from under the counter and hand it to you. AND, their policy is they won't replace the ratchet with a new one. They repair yours. Which means the box under the counter is filled with repaired ratchets! Craftsman just ain't what it used to be!

that happened to me, they swapped my broken 3/8 with a rebuilt one that way more beat up looking. i didnt complain because it was just for my junkyard toolbox but it still seemed odd getting a worse looking ratchet

 

[TireTracks]

Good price on the set. The sockets and extensions are good however, the ratchets are junk! It seems I bring mine in for a replacement every two weeks! At my local Sears store they have a box of them under the counter. You give them yours they grab one from under the counter and hand it to you. AND, their policy is they won't replace the ratchet with a new one. They repair yours. Which means the box under the counter is filled with repaired ratchets! Craftsman just ain't what it used to be!

How do you manage to break them soo fast. I've had mine for 4 years now and my dad has had his sence the 80's.

 

[boostedgt]

How do you manage to break them soo fast. I've had mine for 4 years now and my dad has had his sence the 80's.

i used my 3/8 raised panel on a lugnut and stripped the teeth, maybe he did the same with the 1/4

 

[Old Donn]

Picked up a few of these when they went on sale in the past, gave them to the kids. My 1/4" sockets are on Hansen trays, use Cman thin profile and Premium ratchets. Don't want to start a Holy War here, not interested in debating the merits of raised panel quality, but how do you break a 1/4" drive ratchet? Anybody's 1/4" ratchet? 3/8" or 1/2" I get it, but a tiny 1/4"?

 

[rebelram]

i used my 3/8 raised panel on a lugnut and stripped the teeth, maybe he did the same with the 1/4

Why would anyone want to use a 3/8 drive on lugnuts? The only reason I can think of is if a 1/2 drive ratchet wasn't avaliable. I prefer to break lugnuts loose with a 1/2 drive 18"-24" breaker bar. And if I can't get to one of those, I rather have a large 4-way lug wrench. I can't remember the last time I actually used a lug wrench that was included with a car. Then again most people here probably use impacts on lugnuts.

 

[Jim C.]

Several years ago, I got set of SAE, and metric for each of my kids. For ten bucks, how can you go wrong? They came in a compact blow molded case, and the tools themselves were made in the USA. You're almost obligated to buy them at that price. If they're used appropriately, they'll last for years.

Jim C.

 

[astrodoggie3000]

Anyone have pics of the set? I can't find it on the website.

 

[osborn.ozzy]

Picked up a few of these when they went on sale in the past, gave them to the kids. My 1/4" sockets are on Hansen trays, use Cman thin profile and Premium ratchets. Don't want to start a Holy War here, not interested in debating the merits of raised panel quality, but how do you break a 1/4" drive ratchet? Anybody's 1/4" ratchet? 3/8" or 1/2" I get it, but a tiny 1/4"?

If you get a 1/4 ratchet from the tool truck they can be up to 8-9 inches so its not that hard...

 

[blarf]

Don't want to start a Holy War here, not interested in debating the merits of raised panel quality, but how do you break a 1/4" drive ratchet? Anybody's 1/4" ratchet? 3/8" or 1/2" I get it, but a tiny 1/4"?

With my bare hands on a bolt stuck on the intake manifold of an '85 Volvo 240 Turbo. Craftsman quality at work I guess (altho it wasn't a raised panel one) Its replacement has held up pretty well though.

 

[dieselmike]

my thin profile 1/4 ratchet has be nothing but awesome for me. i got that 50$ set that has sae, metric, deep and shallow, extensions and ratchet. love it.

 

[evintho]

How do you manage to break them soo fast. I've had mine for 4 years now and my dad has had his sence the 80's.

Very easily! If you put any torque on them at all the ratcheting mechanism inside tends to strip. That's 'cause they're made of plastic!

The one on the left doesn't give me much trouble, it's the one on the right that is complete junk! After several years the ratcheting mechanism broke on another one I had that was identical to the one on the left. When I brought it in for replacement they gave me the one on the right. I've brought that in 3 more times for replacement. The one in the photo is currently stripped! Late model Craftsman ****!!

 

[boostedgt]

Why would anyone want to use a 3/8 drive on lugnuts? The only reason I can think of is if a 1/2 drive ratchet wasn't avaliable. I prefer to break lugnuts loose with a 1/2 drive 18"-24" breaker bar. And if I can't get to one of those, I rather have a large 4-way lug wrench. I can't remember the last time I actually used a lug wrench that was included with a car. Then again most people here probably use impacts on lugnuts.

i was at the junkyard for something else and saw a wheel/tire i wanted and was too lazy to scrounge around for a tire iron