Craftsman Pro screwdriver question?

[mikebaker1129]

I have an older black handle Craftsman Pro screw driver with a rounded tip that I need to exchange . Will they make me a regular hard handle as replacement ?

 

[Askme42]

Your store might have some. Newer craftsman pro single stock around.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

do they even make those anymore? I don't think I saw them last time I was at Sears.

 

[Manny2_0]

I would assume so
I don't know what else they could do for you

you might be able to get the rubber handled ones since they are closer in quality to your pro

 

[M_thomas231]

I was in the same position as you. My local sears gave me this for my old style pro http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-...p-00947194000P?prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=G7

 

[slwpar]

The older black handle Pro's have been gone from Sears stores for close to a decade. The newer red & black handle versions were discontinued a few years ago and most Sears stores no longer have any in-stock. The entire Professional tool line was discontinued (poor decision on Sears part) and most of the Pro Tools now bring a pretty penny on the secondhand market. Chances are that the replacement will be a regular clear handle screwdriver. Sorry.

 

[Askme42]

The older black handle Pro's have been gone from Sears stores for close to a decade. The newer red & black handle versions were discontinued a few years ago and most Sears stores no longer have any in-stock. Chances are that the replacement will be a regular clear handle screwdriver. Sorry.

I wonder if they have some stock held back in the warranty box under the counter though

 

[slwpar]

It's a possibility, but unlikely. That might be a good question for me to ask the store clerk next time I'm in there.

OP, let us know what happens!

 

[BryanB]

I was at ace hardware last weekend and they had quite a bit of red/blk cman pro singles....you can maybe check there if u have an ace locally....

 

[mattwgrizwald]

+ 1 on ace i was looking for 12" x 1/4" flat blade and ace had one left and still had a bunch of american made wrenches too

 

[mikebaker1129]

Thanks guys. I will keep everyone posted ,I hope it is not exchanged for the clear handle,these cost a bit more than the clear handles!

 

[oldldh]

Just thought I'd post a couple of photos of "The Way It Used To Be"...

Craftsman, in my humble opinion, shot themselves in the foot, when they discontinued these...

I wanted to buy this set two years ago, but my order was cancelled...bought the Proto Classic Professional set instead...

Periodically, these seem to magically reappear for a short time...I don't know where the stock comes from...

 

[mikebaker1129]

Just thought I'd post a couple of photos of "The Way It Used To Be"...

Craftsman, in my humble opinion, shot themselves in the foot, when they discontinued these...

I wanted to buy this set two years ago, but my order was cancelled...bought the Proto Classic Professional set instead...

Periodically, these seem to magically reappear for a short time...I don't know where the stock comes from...

How much did that set run when it was offered ?

 

[sonvolt]

I figure you will get the new pro style which is the black cushion grip made by WF.

 

[oldldh]

How much did that set run when it was offered ?

When I tried to buy this set...

The "SALE" price was $ 386.99...

I thought that was high, so I started a thread on it...

 

[Askme42]

When I tried to buy this set...

The "SALE" price was $ 386.99...

I thought that was high, so I started a thread on it...

Yeah. I really liked the craftsman pro stuff but it was priced a little high.

 

[jcfields]

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[1950mercury]

If they don't have something comparable that you want they will give u store credit

 

[zkling]

The current equivalent is still the pro series, but with a different handle and shaft. Reportedly the same as the current SK soft handle drivers. I'd advise looking at other brands for new screwdriver purchases though. I went to Wiha.

 

[lilcraigford]

I considered tracking down black and/or orange Craftsman Pro torx/screwdrivers but became weary of arriving at the situation you're in. Not only are they difficult to find but, as mentioned, people are asking astronomical prices. There is/was a pretty beat black set on eBay that, judging by the photos, were hardly worth the asking price. Its a shame they had a short production run. They're sharp and I've read good things about them.

 

[arz71]

If they don't have something comparable that you want they will give u store credit

Sears was once a high end retailer, now just another china importer. I got a bunch of the old craftsman pro(black) ones. Went to snap-on about 15+ years ago or but did use some of the craftsman ones. I put them somewhere since Sears basically is a 'shell' of its former self.

If I could get store credit and get another brand that would be great.

 

[CNGsaves]

Sears was once a high end retailer, now just another china importer. I got a bunch of the old craftsman pro(black) ones. Went to snap-on about 15+ years ago or but did use some of the craftsman ones. I put them somewhere since Sears basically is a 'shell' of its former self.

If I could get store credit and get another brand that would be great.

^ ^ ^Since you obviously don't want those black Craftsman pro screwdrivers, how about putting up a GJ classified ad for FREE + shipping. I'd take those off your hands.

 

[John in OH]

Just thought I'd post a couple of photos of "The Way It Used To Be"...

Craftsman, in my humble opinion, shot themselves in the foot, when they discontinued these...

Yeah, I agree, it seems to have been a stupid decision to discontinue the Cman Pro screwdrivers. I know they aren't the best screwdrivers around, but they are pretty good and were readily available.