Craftsman Industrial Full Polish Wrenches

[shoturtle]

Anyone know if open stock CM Prof long pattern metric is still USA at sears.com? I'd like to fill in some blanks on the metric combo set. (7, 8 and 19)

The ones at the couple of sears near me are all USA made.

 

[CWP1616L]

Seriously dude? I want the 90 seconds of my life back for reading this. Who gives a flying fk?

LOL!!

 

[allinon72]

People getting the polished wrench sets - what is the condition of the finish? Seems most of the boxes just have the tools rattling around in them. Are they in the wrench roll?

 

[pipsters]

My local stores have the SAE sets, can anyone find the 14 pc metric sets of these?

 

[shoturtle]

then ones sold at the main line store are loose, and the kits do not come in rolls. The industrial were never really sold in stores. And I would not be surprise the ones at the outlets are slight flaws or returns.

 

[pipsters]

I'd like to order the metric 14 pc Industrial set with pouch online since there are no outlet stores in my area. I did find a 14pc set, but the sizes are not quite the same as the set referenced by the OP, and there is no pouch. Anyone know if this set is USA?

http://www.searsoutlet.com/Craftsma...=srh1_md&pn=1&ps=24&pid=98814&mode=buyNewOnly

That's a bad price, I bought 7-18 and 1/4-3/4 for $55 6 months ago...honestly I wouldn't buy them for that price. Just me though.

 

[shoturtle]

My local stores have the SAE sets, can anyone find the 14 pc metric sets of these?

My local sears has the 13pc mm usa made craftsman professional not the industrial.

 

[kngelv]

People getting the polished wrench sets - what is the condition of the finish? Seems most of the boxes just have the tools rattling around in them. Are they in the wrench roll?

The SAE set was in the roll. The metric set had the wrenches in a plastic bag. The finish looks ok to me. Then again... I'm not as obsessive as some.

James

 

[chris6278]

My local sears has the 13pc mm usa made craftsman professional not the industrial.

Ive been looking for a us professional metric set for awhile to go with my sae if you or anyone has them at your local sears pick it up for me and ill pay shipping and a finders fee

 

[Davefr]

That's a bad price, I bought 7-18 and 1/4-3/4 for $55 6 months ago...honestly I wouldn't buy them for that price. Just me though.

^^^Apples to Oranges comparison.

You're probably referring to the 18 pc set. That was a good deal but that set started small and ended medium.

These sets go to the large end. (ex:27mm)

 

[pipsters]

^^^Apples to Oranges comparison.

You're probably referring to the 18 pc set. That was a good deal but that set started small and ended medium.

These sets go to the large end. (ex:27mm)

The one he linked to goes to 21mm I don't think there are any more mm Industrial sets out there

 

[lennoxlennox]

People getting the polished wrench sets - what is the condition of the finish? Seems most of the boxes just have the tools rattling around in them. Are they in the wrench roll?

the finish is excellent... but who cares really

use them and put some battle scars on them

 

[lennoxlennox]

The industrial were never really sold in stores. And I would not be surprise the ones at the outlets are slight flaws or returns.

nope, no flaws, and not a return

 

[shoturtle]

That is good to know.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I didn't notice any problems with my sets. the chrome looks really good.

 

[allinon72]

I don't need it but I think I'll pick up the 14pc set just because a set like this will be obsolete in 2 years.

 

[turbowoodworker]

I bought one set of almost everything they had including a Digitork torque wrench 1/2". Some of the wrenches had tool wraps, some were loose. Some of the socket sets were loose and had an included but shrink-wrapped steel socket bar (the cheapo ones). All were in good shape. One of the ratcheting Gear wrench type flex heads was stiff but other wise in perfect condition.
I think that these are not returns but phase outs. The last of the USA made stuff. They are in original sealed cardboard and since they are showing up all over the country in such large quantities, I can't believe they are returns.
Good stuff, great prices. I'm filling my box and hoarding.

 

[pacsguy]

I wonder if you can warranty them in store or not... since it's industrial brand.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

has anybody seen any metric flex head ratchet wrenches in store? my store only had sae but there is another store about 15 miles away I could check out.

 

[turbowoodworker]

has anybody seen any metric flex head ratchet wrenches in store? my store only had sae but there is another store about 15 miles away I could check out.

I have seen them in the Sears Outlet .com site. Search the tab "products in your area" by your zip code.

Warranty? I bet these are the last of the "Industrial" line and if you turned one in you'd get something less. So ya, you'll get a warranty but not the same quality. That is the problem with Sears right now with all Craftsman stuff. No matter what you break, you're getting Chicom in return, and maybe not full polish?
As I've mentioned in another thread on this topic, I'm a hobbyist, not a pro mechanic and I rarely break stuff except when I misuse the wrong tool for a prybar. Lesson I've learned...use the right tool and if that isn't possible, use something cheap that you don't mind breaking.

 

[firebox40dash5]

I think that these are not returns but phase outs. The last of the USA made stuff. They are in original sealed cardboard and since they are showing up all over the country in such large quantities, I can't believe they are returns.
Good stuff, great prices. I'm filling my box and hoarding.

You're probably right... and if so, is it any wonder Sears ***** at making money?

"Hey guys, we've got a bunch of our really nice, expensive USA made stuff left over, what should we do with it? Hey, I know, let's throw it all in the outlets at clearance prices!"

******** shortsighted bean counters...

 

[turbowoodworker]

You're probably right... and if so, is it any wonder Sears ***** at making money?

"Hey guys, we've got a bunch of our really nice, expensive USA made stuff left over, what should we do with it? Hey, I know, let's throw it all in the outlets at clearance prices!"

******** shortsighted bean counters...

These are probably not GJ guys or car guys, They probably don't even have a garage!

 

[firebox40dash5]

These are probably not GJ guys or car guys, They probably don't even have a garage!

Most bean counters don't turn wrenches.

I have to think they know they're killing the brand steadily sending production overseas. Aside from being able to warranty it easy, Craftsman's only real appeal was that they were affordable USA made tools. If they're gonna go Chicom, I can buy from HD or Lowe's cheaper, and probably have a closer store to warranty them at.

 

[pipsters]

Seriously...looking for the 14 pc Industrial metric set...anyone having any luck finding it?

 

[chris6278]

Just picked up the 14 piece metric set on my lunch break. Used the rest of my sears points so only cost me a lil over $40. These are nice!

 

[allinon72]

Just picked up the 14 piece metric set on my lunch break. Used the rest of my sears points so only cost me a lil over $40. These are nice!

Same here...got the last metric polished set at the Indy store. You will not find a better 14 piece polished wrench set for $75

 

[pipsters]

Just picked up the 14 piece metric set on my lunch break. Used the rest of my sears points so only cost me a lil over $40. These are nice!

Chris where are you? Searsoutlet.com doesn't list any in stock even though they have some. You can order but pay shipping, I would like to do that, I just need to call a store that has a set in stock.

 

[chris6278]

Chris where are you? Searsoutlet.com doesn't list any in stock even though they have some. You can order but pay shipping, I would like to do that, I just need to call a store that has a set in stock.

Im n louisville, Ky. They have alot of metric and sae sets left. The store number is 502-933-1440

 

[chris6278]

Same here...got the last metric polished set at the Indy store. You will not find a better 14 piece polished wrench set for $75

I absolutely agree. The quality of these are amazing especially for the price. May go back tomorrow to see what else they have cause i didnt have much time to look around

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I plan to go back I want all three size industrial ratchets. there was a tool kit there that had them.

 

[cgv69]

The Florence KY store was pretty lame. They only had the smaller metric set (no roll, 7mm-21 minus the 20mm).

I was debating this anyway, I already have a full 13pc. sets (SAE and Metric) of the Craftsman Pros (SK's) but I figure some back ups wouldn't hurt and I wouldn't mind have some of the larger sizes (my sets only go to 1" and 19mm) but honestly don't use wrenches enough to worry about it. The $160 could be better spent on tools I don't already have.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I bet we will start seeing these on eBay.

 

[Chamkila]

can someone pick one up for me please? will pay a service fee

 

[Chamkila]

i need an sae set please someone

 

[lennoxlennox]

i need an sae set please someone

why don't you order it online? there are lots of sae sets and they ship! sure you'll have to pay a shipping charge but it will probably be cheaper than someone buying it, shipping it and charging you a service fee

 

[Davefr]

i need an sae set please someone

Click this link:
http://www.searsoutlet.com/Craftsma...=srh1_md&pn=1&ps=24&pid=98800&mode=buyNewOnly

Then click shipping box

Checkout and it'll be shipped to your doorstep.

 

[cj7365]

Thanks everyone for making me order wrenches that I really dont need, Ill throw these in a drawer, might make a cool birthday present

and this if for the guy whose worried about grammer. "I love those POLISH wrenches"

 

[shoturtle]

Most bean counters don't turn wrenches.

I have to think they know they're killing the brand steadily sending production overseas. Aside from being able to warranty it easy, Craftsman's only real appeal was that they were affordable USA made tools. If they're gonna go Chicom, I can buy from HD or Lowe's cheaper, and probably have a closer store to warranty them at.

Think it is more the fact that sears realized they just do not get the industrial buyers. And they are giving up on selling the industrial in house and letting grainger deal with that market. If you look at the grainger website, they are adding more industrial wrenches form craftsman.

But if you look at it form a business standpoint craftsman pro and industrial never sold well at their stores. Most buyers do not want to pay 3x the money for the pros or the industrial when the RP's just work well enough for them. All it does id sit on the shelf, that is why the US made professional stuff still can be found at stores, even though they have been out of productions for couple years now.

Same set at grainger, this is pretty recent.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/CRAFTSMAN-INDUSTRIAL-Combination-Wrench-Set-16W248?Pid=search

 

[chris6278]

Thanks everyone for making me order wrenches that I really dont need, Ill throw these in a drawer, might make a cool birthday present

and this if for the guy whose worried about grammer. "I love those POLISH wrenches"

Lol your welcome.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

buy them then are very nice