Craftsman Industrial Singles CHEAP!

[sucking chest wound]

Re: ratchets non reversible

So you can only use the ratchets for tightening. Maybe I'll return these.

Are we talking about this:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-2-...00940064000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL

and the 3/8 drive equivalent (which is apparently no longer on the site)? Item number was 00940098000. Because I got these and I swear they reverse but I chucked them in my toolbox without looking at them too carefully. I'll check when I get home.

 

[Tellingthem]

The industrial ratchets are reversing. I have both the 3/8 and 1/2. Unless those are a different variant on the grainger website. The ones I got from Sears both ratchet in either clockwise or counter clockwise.

 

[cagullett1]

Shipping was like $8 for me for 4 wrenches, and they're coming in at least 3 different packages. I'd call that pretty reasonable.

That's not bad. I needed 6 wrenches to fill from 10-21mm and shipping was $10.44 at Grainger. Unfortunately Grainger doesn't have the 17mm. 17mm at Summit is $20 shipped. Based on wrench pricing, it looks like Grainger is cheaper, even if you get free shipping at Summit.

I'm purchasing 5 wrenches and 3 sockets from Grainger + shipping, and the 17mm from Summit, for a grand total of $5 less than if I had bought the 6 wrenches and 1 socket from Summit with free shipping. So I save $5 and get 2 extra sockets by going Grainger.

 

[tcpoob]

Re: ratchets non reversible

Yes. Mine, both the 3/8 and 1/2 drive, don't turn cc. Beats me. Took a picture, if you zoom in you can see the real craftsman part #23809 for the 1/2 drive. The 3/8 drive didn't come with the plastic tag but stamped on the ratchet itself, the 3/8 reads part # 23803, USA, KZ. The "kz" reminds me of the "gk" etc that's stamped on craftsman's other tools, perhaps a code for the plant/provider? Is there a list somewhere? like wf for what the f, wait, western forge ...


also from the attached picture, interestingly, the 12mm full polished is 1"+ longer than the black oxide 12mm combo.

Are we talking about this:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-2-...00940064000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL

and the 3/8 drive equivalent (which is apparently no longer on the site)? Item number was 00940098000. Because I got these and I swear they reverse but I chucked them in my toolbox without looking at them too carefully. I'll check when I get home.

 

[alxdgr8]

The industrial ratchets are reversing. I have both the 3/8 and 1/2. Unless those are a different variant on the grainger website. The ones I got from Sears both ratchet in either clockwise or counter clockwise.

Same here, I ordered both and they both reverse. I'll check the part numbers tonight.

 

[Travisnd]

Re: ratchets non reversible

also from the attached picture, interestingly, the 12mm full polished is 1"+ longer than the black oxide 12mm combo.

The Full Polish wrenches I believe will always be longer than the black oxide wrenches as they are just like regular Craftsman Raised Panel wrenches, except with a different finish.

 

[Tellingthem]

Re: ratchets non reversible

Yes. Mine, both the 3/8 and 1/2 drive, don't turn cc. Beats me. Took a picture, if you zoom in you can see the real craftsman part #23809 for the 1/2 drive. The 3/8 drive didn't come with the plastic tag but stamped on the ratchet itself, the 3/8 reads part # 23803, USA, KZ. The "kz" reminds me of the "gk" etc that's stamped on craftsman's other tools, perhaps a code for the plant/provider? Is there a list somewhere? like wf for what the f, wait, western forge ...


also from the attached picture, interestingly, the 12mm full polished is 1"+ longer than the black oxide 12mm combo.

I have the exact same ones. same number and code. Are you holding the drive part when you are turning the selector switch? Or put a socket on it and hold that while moving the switch. Turning the selector clockwise should make it ratchet clockwise, turning it counter clockwise should make it ratchet counter clockwise.

 

[tcpoob]

Oops you are right, this is embarrasing. I'd to grab/hold the drive end and turn the other side to reverse them. Sorry. i am used to those with a directional change lever and didn't realize i'd to hold the drive end to turn the other side in order to change direction.

The teeth aren't exactly fine, and the ratchet head is pretty thick (particularly the 1/2 drive ratchet). But I'll keep them to support craftsman, it's worth the $20 for two, I hope.

 

[Tellingthem]

Oops you are right, this is embarrasing. I'd to grab/hold the drive end and turn the other side to reverse them. Sorry. i am used to those with a directional change lever and didn't realize i'd to hold the drive end to turn the other side in order to change direction.

The teeth aren't exactly fine, and the ratchet head is pretty thick (particularly the 1/2 drive ratchet). But I'll keep them to support craftsman, it's worth the $20 for two, I hope.

Ahhh it happens. Just glad they work for ya. Yeah they aren't anything special but for the price (at the time) I'd still say it's a good deal. And I figure I can loan them or abuse them and not worry about them too much.

 

[EdJack]

Re: ratchets non reversible

The Full Polish wrenches I believe will always be longer than the black oxide wrenches as they are just like regular Craftsman Raised Panel wrenches, except with a different finish.

Right. The sizes are correct. Full Polish is longer than Raised Panel. The black oxide are the same as Raise Panel. That's why I passed on the black oxide, they are basically regular ole' Craftsman raised panels. And I already got a ton of those in chrome. Once you start using the longer pattern full polish, you never pick up a raised panel again....

 

[tcpoob]

cheap impact sets at searsoutlet

a bit off-topic. i know this is about industrial usa but here are a few import impact socket sets at 70% 80% off. i know they are the "evolv" line (the 8 pc lugnut set is regular craftsman branded), but for $1.47 a 5pc metric set? From searsoutlet and available for shipping. Only downside is, shipping starts at $6.25 and the sywr max free shipping doesn't seem to apply. You can use your SYWR points if you cared.

http://www.searsoutlet.com/d/produc...n=1&ps=50&pid=100253&mode=buyNew&topdeal=true
http://www.searsoutlet.com/d/produc...n=1&ps=50&pid=100258&mode=buyNew&topdeal=true
http://www.searsoutlet.com/8pc-Acce...id=8285&mode=buyNewOnly&itemSelectionType=all

 

[an0nymous]

Thanks for bringing those evolv sets to my attention. That's an easy pickup.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

IN!

Walked away with the set for $57.73 including tax and shipping.

how did you get it down to $57.73?
DID you have SYW points?

 

[sucking chest wound]

how did you get it down to $57.73?
DID you have SYW points?

Yes. I should have said as much, sorry.

 

[71goldss]

Re: ratchets non reversible

Right. The sizes are correct. Full Polish is longer than Raised Panel. The black oxide are the same as Raise Panel. That's why I passed on the black oxide, they are basically regular ole' Craftsman raised panels. And I already got a ton of those in chrome. Once you start using the longer pattern full polish, you never pick up a raised panel again....

^ +1

I've used nothing but the raised panels since the mid 1980's, but now haven't used them in over a year since getting the long pattern FP Craftsman Industrials during the Outlets clearance early last year. The raised panels are now just taking up space in the top drawer of my tool chest. If it wasn't for the fact that they are made in the USA and have a little bit of sentimental value, I would off them. I just can't bring myself to do it!

 

[Travisnd]

Re: ratchets non reversible

^ +1

I've used nothing but the raised panels since the mid 1980's, but now haven't used them in over a year since getting the long pattern FP Craftsman Industrials during the Outlets clearance early last year. The raised panels are now just taking up space in the top drawer of my tool chest. If it wasn't for the fact that they are made in the USA and have a little bit of sentimental value, I would off them. I just can't bring myself to do it!

Likewise, my Craftsman RP wrenches haven't seen the light of day since I got the Industrial Full Polish wrenches. They are in wrench racks in my bottom drawer, I will give them to my son when he is older!!

 

[Digital4n6]

Thanks for the info on the stubby set and 22mm, ordered them.

 

[Harrison2]

my 21mm FP arrived instore for pickup along with my t55 and t60 sockets. im hoping the sockets are usa made, also hoping the wrench is professional brand and not industrial as it was listed as PRO' but industrial pictured, i know theyre the same wrench just all my current ones are pros. either way im happy with what i paid.

 

[71goldss]

Received my order from Summit Racing today. Thought I'd show everyone how Summit does it. Box was perfect, plenty of air pillows and absolutely no rattling from inside when I picked it up. Of course, this professionalism comes with a hefty price!

 

[cagullett1]

Received my order from Summit Racing today. Thought I'd show everyone how Summit does it. Box was perfect, plenty of air pillows and absolutely no rattling from inside when I picked it up. Of course, this professionalism comes with a hefty price!

What size wrenches did you get?

 

[Banjorear]

Thanks for bringing those evolv sets to my attention. That's an easy pickup.

Yeah. Do they happen to have 3/8ths? I just picked up the last USA made 3/8 SAE deep set my local Sears Hardware had. It was $50 w/ tax.

 

[Banjorear]

What size wrenches did you get?

Might be late to the Summit game to this, but are they discounting them too?

 

[Travisnd]

Might be late to the Summit game to this, but are they discounting them too?

They are not being discontinued from Summit yet!

 

[71goldss]

What size wrenches did you get?

6mm, 23mm, 25mm, 11/32", 9mm reversible, and 3/8" deep and standard impacts.

My 14pc metric set came with the 27mm, got the 26mm on this Sears deal, and got the rest of the missing smaller sizes from Zoro last year. With these from Summit, I now have a complete set of metrics up to 27mm. I also have a complete set of the sae's up to 1 1/4 thanks to Zoro.

Might be late to the Summit game to this, but are they discounting them too?

No, they're not discounting them yet. I just felt that I've come this far, so I might as well bite the bullet and finish them off. I hate having skips, especially since they are still available at the moment. Everything you see in the photo came to $104.79 plus tax. Ouch! Hurts me to even say it! Oh well, it's only money and you only go around once, right?

 

[jonathan75]

I picked up a couple of things from Sears Outlet today on my way home from work. They had this 42 piece set that comes in a pouch for $17.99. Everything in it is Made in USA! It is great if you have a motorcycle or toss in your car.

Also I saw people talking about Cross Force wrenches and I saw some there shown in the picture. I didn't buy it though.

But I did also get a Waterloo Too Cart for $39.99.

http://www.searsoutlet.com/42-pc-Mechanics-Tool-Set/d/product_details.jsp?pid=23006&mode=seeAll

http://www.searsoutlet.com/7-pc-Sta...wOnly&itemSelectionType=all&slpS=9876&slpc=84

 

[shellback]

Orange Park? Hey neighbor!

Wouldn't happen to be a red Audi (don't know the models - sorry) at HD this evening?

 

[rooney00]

Sears only allows 25 items in your shopping cart when ordering online. Going to have to make a third order.

 

[EdJack]

I received my full set of 13 Craftsman Industrial Cross Force individual metrics. Nice set, made in the USA.

I attached some pictures. Comparing the Cross Force to the regular Industrial Full Polish:

1. The Cross Force heads are a bit larger (not lobster claw, but definitely a bit larger).
2. The long pattern handle is a bit thicker.
3. The box end is about the same.
4. The overall quality, fit, and finish is the same.

Overall, this is a great set to have IN ADDITION to a regular set of wrenches. But does not replace a regular set of wrenches, because they are a bit more bulky. If you don't already have a nice set of regular Full Polish wrenches, I'd say invest in that first. Once you have a regular set, then go for the specialty wrenches like the Cross Force, Stubbies, Ratcheting, etc.

 

[Travisnd]

Nice Ed! I receive my metrics tomorrow and the standard cross force wrenches next week!

 

[EdJack]

I picked up a couple of things from Sears Outlet today on my way home from work. They had this 42 piece set that comes in a pouch for $17.99. Everything in it is Made in USA! It is great if you have a motorcycle or toss in your car.

Also I saw people talking about Cross Force wrenches and I saw some there shown in the picture. I didn't buy it though.

But I did also get a Waterloo Too Cart for $39.99.

http://www.searsoutlet.com/42-pc-Mechanics-Tool-Set/d/product_details.jsp?pid=23006&mode=seeAll

http://www.searsoutlet.com/7-pc-Sta...wOnly&itemSelectionType=all&slpS=9876&slpc=84

The Cross Force wrenches at the outlet are Made in China.

The individual Craftsman Industrial Cross Force wrenches on the Sears website are Made in USA.

 

[quattroJoe]

Wouldn't happen to be a red Audi (don't know the models - sorry) at HD this evening?

Nope, gray Audi though

 

[jonathan75]

The Cross Force wrenches at the outlet are Made in China.

The individual Craftsman Industrial Cross Force wrenches on the Sears website are Made in USA.

Thanks, I didn't notice it was Made in China in the store. I tried to build a set online but looks like some sizes are out of stock now.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

I picked up a couple of things from Sears Outlet today on my way home from work. They had this 42 piece set that comes in a pouch for $17.99. Everything in it is Made in USA! It is great if you have a motorcycle or toss in your car.

Also I saw people talking about Cross Force wrenches and I saw some there shown in the picture. I didn't buy it though.

But I did also get a Waterloo Too Cart for $39.99.

http://www.searsoutlet.com/42-pc-Mechanics-Tool-Set/d/product_details.jsp?pid=23006&mode=seeAll

http://www.searsoutlet.com/7-pc-Sta...wOnly&itemSelectionType=all&slpS=9876&slpc=84

That 42 pc. set is nice to have in the car, can't beat it for $18.00.
http://www.searsoutlet.com/42-pc-Mechanics-Tool-Set/d/product_details.jsp?pid=23006&mode=seeAll

 

[jonathan75]

That 42 pc. set is nice to have in the car, can't beat it for $18.00.
http://www.searsoutlet.com/42-pc-Mechanics-Tool-Set/d/product_details.jsp?pid=23006&mode=seeAll

It is all USA made but some of the pieces I will be changing out in the regular Sears store. I think these sets are in the outlet store because of quality control issues. Most of the sockets have missing chrome on the inside and other cosmetic issues.

 

[Banjorear]

Man, this place is friggin' dangerous. I just placed my 4th order. Was able to piece together almost an entire set of 1/2" shallow impacts a few metrics for $32.00 shipped.

I got to stop. Hopefully most, if not all, will be made in the US like the picture shows.

If so, I'll be a happy man.

 

[71goldss]

I received my full set of 13 Craftsman Industrial Cross Force individual metrics. Nice set, made in the USA.

I attached some pictures. Comparing the Cross Force to the regular Industrial Full Polish:

1. The Cross Force heads are a bit larger (not lobster claw, but definitely a bit larger).
2. The long pattern handle is a bit thicker.
3. The box end is about the same.
4. The overall quality, fit, and finish is the same.

Overall, this is a great set to have IN ADDITION to a regular set of wrenches. But does not replace a regular set of wrenches, because they are a bit more bulky. If you don't already have a nice set of regular Full Polish wrenches, I'd say invest in that first. Once you have a regular set, then go for the specialty wrenches like the Cross Force, Stubbies, Ratcheting, etc.

I have to admit, those look really nice. Not quite understanding why the larger open end heads though? You're right, they don't seem to be lobster claw either. Maybe when they designed them they felt the open end head size should be proportioned to the thicker and wider beams since that would also be part of what the user would be pulling on for comfort?

 

[EdJack]

The tips of the open heads are the same, but down towards the beam it gets wider and thicker. Maybe for overall ergonomics and comfort for pulling and pushing.

I forgot to mention, they are also noticeably heavier than standard wrenches. A lot more overall metal compared to standard. They don't look much different in the pictures, but when you hold the same sized Full Polish in one hand and Cross Force in the other hand and compare them, the Cross Force has a lot more heft. So might take some getting used to.

 

[71goldss]

I'm considering these sets complete! I'm out of room for the 5 remaining jumbo sizes and would most likely never use anyway. Plus, they'd be well over $200, so no thanks! That one remaining space is the separation between the metrics and the sae's. Couldn't fit all the metrics on the same rails.



Thanks again OP! This thread helped me out a lot and also got me motivated to complete my set!

 

[usmc_noma]

Looks good in that stainless box there.

 

[71goldss]

Looks good in that stainless box there.

Thanks! Unfortunately my SS box was purchased two years ago at the reg "sale" price. I'm still happy though and glad for all of you guys that were able to take advantage of the unbelievable clearance on these boxes!