Husky Tools

[akasephiroth]

Ive bought a few husky tools, they seem to be = quality as craftsman and they have the lifetime warranty, any suggestions? something i should know? problems with the warranty ect?

 

[Buckgnarly]

They have a pro set of screwdrivers that are US made and really nice IMHO. Torque wrenches are also US as of recent.

 

[cburnscrx]

Now, back to the original question ignoring COO. Yes, I have some Husky stuff, and some is as good, some is actually the same, and some is worse than Craftsman. Pick your spots much like any of the other discount retailers.

The Craftsman adjustable pliers made by Knipex (Cobras) blow the Husky self adjusting pliers out of the water in terms of fit and finish, but both work. I have both to compare.

The Husky 26" top chest is the same as the Craftsman, or shall I say they are both made by Waterloo. Even have the same 1-800 number inside the box! Difference being the Husky chest was cheaper, and was deeper than the one offered by Craftsman in the price range I was willing to spend. Deeper box, lower cost (Husky) vs. Narrower box, higher cost (Craftsman) and made by the same manufacturer. Winner Husky!

I am pretty sure the Husky Screwdrivers are Western Forge too, so they're basically the same as the Craftsman.

The Husky ratchets are one of the best deals out there, even more so than the Kobalt. The Husky 72 tooth ratchets are based on the Gearwrench/Armstrong (made by Apex) setup that everybody loves and are similar to the Craftsman thin profile at a cheaper cost and higher tooth count.

That's my thoughts on Husky. There are some gems, and duds, much like Harbor Freight.

 

[bobemmerich]

Well, they're not as good as the older Pre-00's Husky that were made in the USA, but they have a lifetime guaranty and now they started to resell the individual pieces again. I actually like the ratchets, and the ratcheting spline wrenches work pretty good.If you're thinking about a set, why not. I never had to replace any of mine, so I cannot say about the warranty.

 

[PRH44]

I am pretty sure the Husky Screwdrivers are Western Forge too, so they're basically the same as the Craftsman.

The Husky ratchets are one of the best deals out there, even more so than the Kobalt. The Husky 72 tooth ratchets are based on the Gearwrench/Armstrong (made by Apex) setup that everybody loves and are similar to the Craftsman thin profile at a cheaper cost and higher tooth count.

That's my thoughts on Husky. There are some gems, and duds, much like Harbor Freight.

My observations Also. I do like the comfort and feel of the rubber grip Husky drivers. Tips are average as with craftsman , one and the same as mentioned above.

 

[bobemmerich]

The Husky 26" top chest is the same as the Craftsman, or shall I say they are both made by Waterloo. Even have the same 1-800 number inside the box! Difference being the Husky chest was cheaper, and was deeper than the one offered by Craftsman in the price range I was willing to spend. Deeper box, lower cost (Husky) vs. Narrower box, higher cost (Craftsman) and made by the same manufacturer. Winner Husky!

[/QUOTE]

Exactly! I have 2 Husky 6 drawer top boxes, and they're excellent.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Now, back to the original question ignoring COO. .

If that was directed toward my post you are mistaken in what I meant. I threw in the US not to put down any other COO, and that is the two things I have experience with and they happen to be US made. Now relax and stop reading into other posts...


To be fair, here's some more CHINA experiences......
avoid the set of scissors they sell around Christmas, the handles are not full metal and I have broken two in the past. On the other hand, warrantying them was simple, no questions asked.

I also have used the **** out of the non pro angle die grinder, broke one, and they did warranty that no problem. The red and black model, I was so happy that I bought another to go with the warrantied one. Also have the air body saw, been happy with that.

 

[akasephiroth]

im mostlly looking at sockets chrome and impact. Ive learned my lesson with harbor frieght after busting my nuckels changing oil with a 15 mm HB socket I learned to research before purchase (still have the scar where i punched the starter bolt)

 

[warweapon762]

Much of my collection is Husky brand stuff. I will say, the recent batch of stuff has been much better quality than the 2000-2011 era that was GOD AWFUL. I grabbed most of my stuff pre-1999 with the exception of boxes and stuff. Newer ratchets, torque wrenches and air tools are great though especially now that jumbo sizes are available for individual sale.

I've been able to return/exchange everything that breaks so far anyway. From what I understand this isn't the case everywhere though.

 

[zkling]

Depends on what you are comparing Husky vs Craftsman wise IMHO. As mentioned some of their screwdrivers are COO USA and of good quality.

 

[Brownsfan]

Who made the pre-2000 stuff? Who made their older boxes?

 

[zkling]

Who made the pre-2000 stuff? Who made their older boxes?

That is a pretty long list like craftsman. Waterloo and Mac had strong ties with some of the early Husky boxes.

 

[bobemmerich]

My older USA made sockets (About 91-92 ish...) look EXACTLY like my Stanley Workmaster Professional socket sets.

 

[cburnscrx]

If that was directed toward my post you are mistaken in what I meant.

Yes, directed at you, but not in the way you took it. Just meant that finding Husky USA isn't all that easy and if that's what the OP was looking for, they might want to pick something else. Sorry 'bout that.

To my knowledge the torque wrenches are USA, as are the screwdrivers, and the tool box I bought was assembled in the USA.

 

[cburnscrx]

Exactly! I have 2 Husky 6 drawer top boxes, and they're excellent.

By chance are your struts clipped on or welded on?

 

[jd_1138]

I recently bought a 3 pack of Husky tools -- slip joint pliers, groove joint pliers, adjustable wrench -- for $9 for my car box. Seems to be just as value priced as HF stuff, but with better fit and finish. I think I will be checking Home Depot first before going to HF for value tools to add to my CM/SO stuff.

 

[merikgvr4]

The Husky 26" top chest is the same as the Craftsman, or shall I say they are both made by Waterloo. Even have the same 1-800 number inside the box! Difference being the Husky chest was cheaper, and was deeper than the one offered by Craftsman in the price range I was willing to spend. Deeper box, lower cost (Husky) vs. Narrower box, higher cost (Craftsman) and made by the same manufacturer. Winner Husky!

Exactly! I have 2 Husky 6 drawer top boxes, and they're excellent.[/QUOTE]

How much are the tool boxes?

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[NPOD3]

I have an absolutely AWESOME 33 gallon air compressor from Husky COO: USA. Has been completely outstanding so far! I checked HD's website: the compressor had 20+ reviews, and it's overall rating was 4.8 out of 5.0. That was all I needed to know.

Their air tools took an absolute verbal beatdown here on GJF, but so far, all of their air tools in my garage have been awesome. Their impact wrenches have been outstanding so far, and I have my "big boy" HF Earthquake just waiting for a reason to go 500+ TQ.

Hand tools have all been pretty good. Honestly, I have no duds with any of my Husky tools yet - all across the board - hand, air, and my compressor have served me well.

I'm not saying anyone here is snobbish; I'm just saying it doesn't have to be $300 for a screwdriver for it to be good and work right (exaggeration).

Also, I am DIYer here at the house. Been toying with my 94 Nissan truck, my wife's 1993 Jeep Cherokee winter driver, a tiny bit on her 2006 Mustang, and a 1981 DeLorean for 10 years now. I don't run a shop for a living, so Husky tools get the job done for me! YMMV.

 

[619DioFan]

I have several sets of Husky impact sockets. used daily in a shop setting with no issues. have the angle die grinder and it has held up well. have both torque wrenches and like them - no issues. the 500 ftlb impact gun got used heavily for 5 years before being upgraded. it did the job and was fairly cheap in price. the 3/8 impact is rather weak IMO and will be getting upgraded soon.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Husky has been getting much better since they're now swapping more stuff over to US & Taiwan manufacturers. I'm hoping this is a sign of things to come, and they will continue with the direction they're going. Need someone to take over the void left by CM's rapid decline in quality.

The USA made torque wrenches are excellent, and are the same as sold by Matco & Gearwrench.

 

[dodge610]

I just bought the Husky 6 drawer 26in. bottom chest last week. I am very impressed way better quality than my craftsman box I got last year. Husky had the ball bearing slides the box itself was perfect no dents or dings. Just got the drawers lined havent got many tools in it yet. But good price $100.00 a tax and very well built very little drawer slop I am pleased with it.

 

[mopar01]

Does waterloo make those boxes in the us? Would like to pick up a set for home and they look great.

 

[Buckgnarly]

That is a pretty long list like craftsman. Waterloo and Mac had strong ties with some of the early Husky boxes.

Now you guys have me thinking, and I am realizing how much Husky stuff I have......

I scored that old top and bottom Canadian made Mac equivalent box that Husky sold years ago for 500 bucks on CL a while back.... One of the best kept secrets for great used boxes out there!

 

[dodge610]

Also have bought a lot of there hand tools recently and am quite impressed with finish and quality. So far have not been let down by any of my Husky purchases like said before about same quality as the old school craftsman not the new stuff they have been selling as of late.

 

[dodge610]

Does waterloo make those boxes in the us? Would like to pick up a set for home and they look great.

That I do not know I will check the back of the box to see what it says but plus 2 on the looks they are sharp looking. The only thing to make it better would be a few more colors.

 

[cburnscrx]

Does waterloo make those boxes in the us? Would like to pick up a set for home and they look great.

The quote on my top box was...

"Assembled in the USA of global components" and definitely made by Waterloo

 

[woody 73]

First off I don't want to burn in Hell for saying this but after being disappointed by the newer batch of Kobalt tools I started buying the husky tools and they are working out very well.

Now the next part might put me next to Lucifer himself as several people saw the youtube where the guy could not break any lug nuts off his car using the following tool (which I might add is dirt cheap):

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-2-in-Impact-Combo-Kit-H4430C/204256358

As soon as the weather breaks and I can get into my garage (tons of snow) I would like to give it a shot and see what 300 ft lbs will bust loose. In the mean time it can be a great spare or even a tool that I could let a neighbor use.

Husky in my book makes some vey nice tools not to be overlooked.

 

[cburnscrx]

Does waterloo make those boxes in the us? Would like to pick up a set for home and they look great.

SOME of the boxes are made by Waterloo, but not all. I think most of the 26" stuff is Waterloo but I don't know about anything else. Just looking at the 41" it doesn't seem like it's made in the same place (slides, drawer construction, ect.) nor does it seem as nice.

It will be tough to beat this...

5 drawer 26" and 16" deep and 50lb drawer slides for $70.00

http://t.homedepot.com/p/Husky-26-in-6-Drawer-Chest-2616BKCH6STHD/203270282?quantity=1&str_nbr=2011

Here's the bottom. Again 26" and 50lb drawer slides. $100

http://t.homedepot.com/p/Husky-27-i...40BKCA6THD2/203270285?quantity=1&str_nbr=2011

*if you get the bottom box, you can order extra drawer slides from Waterloo, but be aware they're about $25 a pair. The cutouts are already there to add extras.

Again, while it's obviously a homeowner box, for $170 it will be tough to beat for that kind of storage. The biggest thing I can tell anybody is to get some 5/32 rivets and attach the slides inside the box and on the drawers themselves. It really firms up the box! There are some rivets there, but adding them where they are missing is worth the time. All the holes in the actual box are predrilled, the drawers you might have to drill the drawer (not the slide).

 

[woody 73]

First off I don't want to burn in Hell for saying this but after being disappointed by the newer batch of Kobalt tools I started buying the husky tools and they are working out very well.

Now the next part might put me next to Lucifer himself as several people saw the youtube where the guy could not break any lug nuts off his car using the following tool (which I might add is dirt cheap):

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-2-in-Impact-Combo-Kit-H4430C/204256358

As soon as the weather breaks and I can get into my garage (tons of snow) I would like to give it a shot and see what 300 ft lbs will bust loose. In the mean time it can be a great spare or even a tool that I could let a neighbor use.

Husky in my book makes some vey nice tools not to be overlooked.

Now this guy is a entrepreneur as found tonight in the local Columbus CL:

http://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/4305329104.html

 

[mopar01]

SOME of the boxes are made by Waterloo, but not all. I think most of the 26" stuff is Waterloo but I don't know about anything else. Just looking at the 41" it doesn't seem like it's made in the same place (slides, drawer construction, ect.) nor does it seem as nice.

It will be tough to beat this...

5 drawer 26" and 16" deep and 50lb drawer slides for $70.00

http://t.homedepot.com/p/Husky-26-in-6-Drawer-Chest-2616BKCH6STHD/203270282?quantity=1&str_nbr=2011

Here's the bottom. Again 26" and 50lb drawer slides. $100

http://t.homedepot.com/p/Husky-27-i...40BKCA6THD2/203270285?quantity=1&str_nbr=2011

*if you get the bottom box, you can order extra drawer slides from Waterloo, but be aware they're about $25 a pair. The cutouts are already there to add extras.

Again, while it's obviously a homeowner box, for $170 it will be tough to beat for that kind of storage. The biggest thing I can tell anybody is to get some 5/32 rivets and attach the slides inside the box and on the drawers themselves. It really firms up the box! There are some rivets there, but adding them where they are missing is worth the time. All the holes in the actual box are predrilled, the drawers you might have to drill the drawer (not the slide).

Ah thank you. I saw your set up and looked just like craftsman. I lkied it and think ill be stopping by home depot on the way home.

 

[unslow1]

If you are interested in buying Husky Home Depot has a bunch of stuff on clearance right now.

 

[bobemmerich]

By chance are your struts clipped on or welded on?

The ball(s) on mine bolted to a clip that goes over a welded in tab, then the strut gets "popped" onto the ball.
Hope this makes sense.

 

[Huron06]

I have a very limited amount of Husky tools and most of what I have is some of the newer stuff - all Chinese.

I have a couple of adjustable wrenches that seem OK, havent used them too much, but for what I have used them for, they have been serviceable.

I have been impressed however, with the set of metric flex ratcheting wrenches I picked up for $20. These things are chinese, but so far have been great to use.

My experience with recent China Craftsman has been pretty poor, so in my opinion Husky > China Craftsman.

 

[camoguy]

6 or 8 months ago I wanted to buy a set of wrenches. I have teenagers and some of mine were disappearing and I wanted a matching set. I bought the 11 piece Husky polished set. I brought them home and opened them. They had chrome flaking already. I took them back and looked at others on the shelf and really didn't like the finish. So I went and bought Kobalt. I have used the Kobalts a good bit and the chrome is still good to go.

That is just wrenches. I have the Husky deep well sockets in Metric and SAE and a Husky 3/8 ratchet that are my go to sets. I have USA made Craftsman and a nice Kobalt socket set, but I always reach for the Husky for sockets and ratchets.

My experience is that Husky is as good as the other store brands on most things. I guess it's hit and miss on all of them. The only thing I didn't like were those wrenches.

 

[TDLMOMOWERS]

I have a bunch of older Husky tools that were bought in the 70s. They were then made by New Britain. They are all US made and I have used them hard and they have held up well.

 

[cburnscrx]

The ball(s) on mine bolted to a clip that goes over a welded in tab, then the strut gets "popped" onto the ball.
Hope this makes sense.

It does. I've seen the boxes be made both ways. Yours has the dividers on the top, right?

The ball on mine is welded directly to the box, and I just clip the strut to that. I also have a completely flat bottom. I guess I have the oddball as the display was like yours.

 

[nicksnothereman]

Most of the husky stuff I have ain't so bad. It's more of their specialty stuff so I can't say I use it all the time. I think the t handle set they sold this year is the best quality you're going to find for 10 bucks (now 5 bucks) besides the kobalt taiwanese hex sockets but different situation tool.

I've gotten pretty good identifying good cheap stuff as long as I see it in store. I did bend a husky pick (the straight one) from their set but I bent it back without any issues. That was the only problem I've ever had with any of their tools.

 

[beatcad]

one of my favorite 3/8 ratchets is an older husky(mid 90s). luckily i bought 2 of 'em before they discontinued that model. one for my main box and one for my travel box.
i have some husky stuff and like it all except....
i wanted a 1/4" metric socket set. i didnt want to spend a lot because i dont use metrics a lot. i actually did end up using them alot.
i bought the husky shallow set many years ago. i'm pretty certain the even say made in USA on 'em. they work great and i've never had an issure w/ 'em except one little thing....the square opening where the ratchet or extension attatches doesnt have the dimples on the sidewall, so the ball in the ratchet cant hold it in place.
the sockets dont fall off but they're not as secure as every other socket ive used.

 

[ndoran]

I purchased a Husky 1/2in drive from Home Depot in the 90s, it came in a metal box. It was only when I got it home I realised the box said Proto on the lid and some of the sockets were also Proto.

 

[Farmall450]

I recently bought a 3 pack of Husky tools -- slip joint pliers, groove joint pliers, adjustable wrench -- for $9 for my car box. Seems to be just as value priced as HF stuff, but with better fit and finish. I think I will be checking Home Depot first before going to HF for value tools to add to my CM/SO stuff.

Are their adjustable wrenches of the excellent WF variety?