Craftsman file set same as Nicholson?

[Gone Boating]

The model numbers are the same, anyone know for sure if the craftsman is a rebranded Nicholson?



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[d.mcfarland]

The pictures aren't of the same set though.

 

[lilcraigford]

Interesting that they are both part #22040HNN. However looking at the picture and description of each set indicates they are different.

Craftsman Set
Hobby File (Half Round & Flat Sides, Rasp & File Sections), No Handle
8" Round Mill *******, Handled
8" Half Round *******, Handled
8" Mill *******, Handled
7" Slim Taper, Handled

Nicholson Set
10" Half Round ******* Cut, Ergonomic Handle
10" Mill ******* Cut, Ergonomic Handle
8" Mill ******* Cut, Ergonomic Handle
8" Flat ******* Cut, Ergonomic Handle
6" Slim Taper File, Ergonomic Handle

 

[metaldad]

nicholson is now off shore, making their product in a number of central and south american countries.
Cripe still has nos USA nicholson, at decent prices.
repurpose some driver handles, you'll have a nice addition to the collection.

 

[Gone Boating]

I did notice the pictures weren't of the same set, but seems a lot of stuff just uses file photos.

The number being the same is what made me ask


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[pendragon1998]

Considering Nicholson is not made in USA any more, I wouldn't waste my money if they were rebranded. Look for some NOS files or look into something like Bahco or a European brand. We need a good US manufacturer of files to re-establish themselves here.

 

[d.mcfarland]

I believe the Craftaman files aren't under their lifetime warranty. I could be wrong though, just off the top of my head.

 

[Bdgjr215]

I believe the Craftaman files aren't under their lifetime warranty. I could be wrong though, just off the top of my head.

Files are consumables,why would there be a lifetime warranty on any file?

 

[thesilverone]

if one needs to warranty a file they should go back to the kitchen

 

[d.mcfarland]

The way people treat Craftsman tools, it wouldn't even come as a shock what people try to warranty there I bet. Just making sure the obvious was mentioned in the thread.

 

[1982fxr]

Considering Nicholson is not made in USA any more, I wouldn't waste my money if they were rebranded. Look for some NOS files or look into something like Bahco or a European brand. We need a good US manufacturer of files to re-establish themselves here.

I think Enderes is running again, I always liked their punches.

 

[back2class]

Craftsman files are lifetime warranty. Says so on the package on the ones I own. Only and best reason to own them

 

[winlinmac]

Craftsman has gems after all, I'm sure Sears will resurrect themselves somehow.

 

[skunkape1]

The Craftsman files are a mix of made in Mexico, Brazil, and Columbia. For what it's worth, the Snap On files are made in Portugal and Brazil. I think they're made by Nicholson. The handles on both sets share some similarities as well, indicating the same manufacturer. The quality is fine by me.

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[bcradio]

I'd warranty a Craftsman file if it needed it...

 

[1950mercury]

The Craftsman files are a mix of made in Mexico, Brazil, and Columbia. For what it's worth, the Snap On files are made in Portugal and Brazil. I think they're made by Nicholson. The handles on both sets share some similarities as well, indicating the same manufacturer. The quality is fine by me.

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Huh I always thought bahco made snap on files

 

[cliftonbros89]

I have some craftsman files. Older ones. Have the WF type handle on them. Definitely not the greatest files. But I did have one snap in half one day. Got caught on something in my toolbox and snapped.

Sears would warranty it no problem. But of corse as usual they wanted to warranty the whole set instead of just the single file. I wasn't going to make a second trip over it. So I haggled them down on a new set. Got a major discount. But it was on this newer style. I can't say anything about quality cuz I haven't used it yet.

I know the older style I had were all made in China. The new set are all made in different countries.

 

[skunkape1]

Huh I always thought bahco made snap on files

You know that sounds right but I didn't know they produced or sourced certain files from Brazil. That and the handle similarities made me think Nicholson. The Snap ins are definitely better cut files.