I am looking for a set of metric combination wrenches, I want to stay pretty cheap I can get a nice set of Williams imported, craftsman or I even saw some toptul but I rather stick with the first 2 unless there are other suggestions from you guys, I currently have the 22 pc. harbor freight set, which has got me by but kinda blows, My dad just gave me a SAE craftsman set about 10-15 years old in good shape so, I wouldnt mind craftsman, but I dont care if they match, anyone tried both? Anything better in the price range? Thanks alot guys!
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Craftsman vs. Williams Imported Combination Wrenches
- Thread starter dj00140
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ibedayank
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JH WILLIAMS is owned by snap-on
the craftsman raised panel wrenches are the top dog as far as price = quaility and ease of replacement warranty
the craftsman raised panel wrenches are the top dog as far as price = quaility and ease of replacement warranty
Oh so JH williams import line is equal to snap on? lol...
Nope, its Bluepoint. Williams USA tools are pretty close to equal to Snap On though.
Hammer1963
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Williams. Much more comfortable to the hands and better fitment on fasteners
SMKS
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Oh so JH williams import line is equal to snap on? lol...
Actually, many of Williams imported tools are identical to Blue Point. The sockets and ratchets are identical. I believe the wrenches are the same as well.
ibedayank
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Williams. Much more comfortable to the hands and better fitment on fasteners
but where do you get them replaced at if you break one...
craftsman...at your local sears...for now
Fedwrench
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but where do you get them replaced at if you break one...
craftsman...at your local sears...for now
How many wrenches do you break?
A great lifetime warranty gives you a lifetime of failed tools....
It's better to buy something that won't fail through normal use.
Ok so how does the quality compare to Craftsman, is it worth paying the extra $15-20 for the Bluepoint/Williams quality? I dont care about the warranty I can figure out that later, I have back up sets to so its not a problem, I just want one quality set to last forever. I am open to other brands also. I was also looking at the Craftsman fully polished set for $60, but I heard it was not made in the USA, they are longer, where the $40, non polished set is about an inch shorter per wrench....
T56 Impala
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Actually, the Toptul stuff is pretty nice and affordable. Just an FYI.
mooman
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Start with this set. Buy American and support a member here.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115392&highlight=williams+wrench
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115392&highlight=williams+wrench
Start with this set. Buy American and support a member here.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115392&highlight=williams+wrench
Incomplete set. Would be good if OP needs the larger sizes.