New Canadian tire Master socket set

[MTNSleder]

Just seen this at Canadian tire looks impressive

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-500-piece-apprentice-s-master-socket-set-0580304p.html

 

[sberry]

I am not sure, how much is it on sale? Can get near that with a Sears 309 and its 200$ on sale. It skips a couple sizes and no combo wrenches. I don't want to miss an 18 in a comprehensive set.

 

[MTNSleder]

I am not sure, how much is it on sale? Can get near that with a Sears 309 and its 200$ on sale. It skips a couple sizes and no combo wrenches. I don't want to miss an 18 in a comprehensive set.

They usually go for 70% or about $400 when on sale.. I just think it's not to bad of a set for Canadian tire, no size skips decent ratchets reg and flex head complete wrench set ect.

 

[buckwheat_la]

I am not sure, how much is it on sale? Can get near that with a Sears 309 and its 200$ on sale. It skips a couple sizes and no combo wrenches. I don't want to miss an 18 in a comprehensive set.

Not sure about your math but that set has 191 more pieces. Also Canadian Tire in Canada isn't a flop like Sears and warantees everything with little/no issues.

 

[MTNSleder]

I am not sure, how much is it on sale? Can get near that with a Sears 309 and its 200$ on sale. It skips a couple sizes and no combo wrenches. I don't want to miss an 18 in a comprehensive set.

We also don't have Sears in Canada any more.

 

[Professional Tool User]

Too many ommited and skipped sizes. I would honestly rather spend my money on Maximum impact sockets or buying smaller sets of Maximum tools when they go on sale. Canadian tire sets contain a lot of useless stuff and stuff like screwdriver bits and hex keys which count as a piece. Even if it does go on sale for around $400 I would much rather spend that money on Tekton chrome sockets to avoid the size skips.

 

[buckwheat_la]

Too many ommited and skipped sizes. I would honestly rather spend my money on Maximum impact sockets or buying smaller sets of Maximum tools when they go on sale. Canadian tire sets contain a lot of useless stuff and stuff like screwdriver bits and hex keys count as a piece. Even if it does go on sale for around $400 I would much rather spend that money on Tekton chrome sockets to avoid the size skips.

I have just one question. Where are you getting Tekton here in Canada? I messaged the rep on here and never heard back. I would totally get into Tekton if someone actually carried then (other than Amazon)

 

[Lisamelting]

I have just one question. Where are you getting Tekton here in Canada? I messaged the rep on here and never heard back. I would totally get into Tekton if someone actually carried then (other than Amazon)

Just out of curiosity...what's wrong with Amazon?

 

[MTNSleder]

Too many ommited and skipped sizes. I would honestly rather spend my money on Maximum impact sockets or buying smaller sets of Maximum tools when they go on sale. Canadian tire sets contain a lot of useless stuff and stuff like screwdriver bits and hex keys count as a piece. Even if it does go on sale for around $400 I would much rather spend that money on Tekton chrome sockets to avoid the size skips.

This set dosent skip any sizes.

 

[buckwheat_la]

Just out of curiosity...what's wrong with Amazon?

If I have a socket that gets broken how do I get warrantee? In the US it is really easy but up here Tekton has no real presence.

 

[Yarpo]

If I have a socket that gets broken how do I get warrantee? In the US it is really easy but up here Tekton has no real presence.

Message Dave from tekton a picture of the issue right here on this board, and he'll send you a brand new one I believe. Almost cant be any easier

 

[gtlaw]

Aprentices master set? Definitely a title formulated by someone who's first language isn't English.

 

[buckwheat_la]

Message Dave from tekton a picture of the issue right here on this board, and he'll send you a brand new one I believe. Almost cant be any easier

I did message him and didn't get a answer. Keep in mind that its different to ship across the border vs shipping the lower 48 states

 

[Lisamelting]

I wouldn't hesitate to buy the Tekton.

 

[sberry]

One of the reasons I buy a set like this is to get 18mm wrench. I bought a simple set of metric from HF the other day and it was minus a 15. Just happened to have one I was putting the set in to. I removed the 14 or 19 from the holder and put 15 in. It was super cheap and was after a 10 and 13 for a road kit, 7 or 8$ as I recall.

 

[Tallpilot]

$1300? Seriously? You could drive across the border (5 tanks of gas) and buy a set in the States then declare it to customs and still be ahead.

Where is the list of everything it includes? I’m going to spend that much money and they can’t have a PDF listing the components?

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200624105_200624105

All 6 point, real combo wrenches instead of ratcheting, 7-24mm wrenches without skips, crows feet, etc.

1/8th the price. Wtf?

 

[Dave.R]

I did message him and didn't get a answer. Keep in mind that its different to ship across the border vs shipping the lower 48 states

It's always best to use our tool help form or email me directly.

Shoot me an email with your info and I'll get you taken care of.

Dave

[email protected]

 

[Professional Tool User]

I have just one question. Where are you getting Tekton here in Canada? I messaged the rep on here and never heard back. I would totally get into Tekton if someone actually carried then (other than Amazon)

I get my Tekton stuff off Amazon.ca. If you've got any warranty problems, all you need to do is either call them or email them with a photo of the broken tool. (Side rant) I wish I noticed that their striking pry bars looked like the Wilde ones earlier or I wouldn't have wasted my time with buying the Craftsman ones in the US only to find out that Sears will not ship the 36" one to my parcel pickup address (bought all of the 4 smaller sizes earlier). Ordered the 36" one from Tekton and the only difference between the Craftsman and Tekton ones that I have is that the tips on the Craftsman ones are a bit more curved.

 

[Professional Tool User]

$1300? Seriously? You could drive across the border (5 tanks of gas) and buy a set in the States then declare it to customs and still be ahead.

Where is the list of everything it includes? I’m going to spend that much money and they can’t have a PDF listing the components?

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200624105_200624105

All 6 point, real combo wrenches instead of ratcheting, 7-24mm wrenches without skips, crows feet, etc.

1/8th the price. Wtf?

Go in store and look at the box it comes in. You sound like you've never seen a Canadian Tire flyer before. Their business model is brick and mortar store based. Obviously you wait for their hand tools to go on sale at 60+% off. The main selling point of Canadian tire Mastercraft and Maximum hand tools is ease of warranty. I've got better things to be doing with my time than crossing the border to warranty stuff. When I do cross the border, I mainly buy stuff that is unique, hard to find/unobtainable in Canada, and/or significantly cheaper.

 

[Odes]

What people are missing is nobody pays that much for that set because all the mastercraft sets go on sale I don’t buy any tools at Canadian tire anymore unless they are on sale


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[Miss the Pontiacs]

Go in store and look at the box it comes in. You sound like you've never seen a Canadian Tire flyer before. Their business model is brick and mortar store based. Obviously you wait for their hand tools to go on sale at 60+% off. The main selling point of Canadian tire Mastercraft and Maximum hand tools is ease of warranty. I've got better things to be doing with my time than crossing the border to warranty stuff. When I do cross the border, I mainly buy stuff that is unique, hard to find/unobtainable in Canada, and/or significantly cheaper.

Tallpilot lives in Orlando, limited access to CDN Tire.

 

[ItsNemo]

$1300? Seriously? You could drive across the border (5 tanks of gas) and buy a set in the States then declare it to customs and still be ahead.

Where is the list of everything it includes? I’m going to spend that much money and they can’t have a PDF listing the components?

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200624105_200624105

All 6 point, real combo wrenches instead of ratcheting, 7-24mm wrenches without skips, crows feet, etc.

1/8th the price. Wtf?

You don't buy at Canadian Tire unless it's on sale...50% off is the minimum for mastercraft stuff, usual sales max out around 70-75% off but occasionally you'll see an 80%. That $1300 set will easily go on sale for $400, maybe even $300 on boxing day.

Also as mentioned, the mastercraft warranty is about as good as it gets...almost every town/city has at least one or two Canadian Tires, they'll just swap out for a new one no questions asked. Sure nice to be able to warranty tools like that at 5pm on a Sunday.

 

[WittHay]

Like others have said, nobody buys Canadian Tire tools at retail price. Few years back bought the 400 piece Maximum set for $179, retail price was $699. Like Nemo said about 70-75% off. That set had a lot of black chrome 12-point sockets and filler pieces in it and laser etched sockets. This new set seems a lot better.

 

[Jake_J.]

I hope the new Maximum 90T ratchets are an improvement over the previous 72T designs. I had to warranty the 1/4', and 1/2" ratchets out of a set after minimal use (the 3/8" ratchet was stolen before I had a chance to use it). My replacement 72T Maximum 1/4" ratchet is already starting to skip after very little use.

 

[WittHay]

I get my Tekton stuff off Amazon.ca. Sears will not ship the 36" one to my parcel pickup address (bought all of the 4 smaller sizes earlier).

How does Amazon even work in Canada, Do tools get delivered to the bottom compartment in the community mail box that sometimes gets broken into or to Shoppers Drug Mart that you have to stand in line to pick up your parcels. Getting delivery's by Purolator, Fedex, UPS is hopeless in complicated rural addresses with gates and multiple driveways

We sometimes get parts in from Alberta, and always go to a Puralator depot to pick up, not much different than buying from a brick and mortar store.

 

[Tallpilot]

Go in store and look at the box it comes in. You sound like you've never seen a Canadian Tire flyer before. Their business model is brick and mortar store based. Obviously you wait for their hand tools to go on sale at 60+% off. The main selling point of Canadian tire Mastercraft and Maximum hand tools is ease of warranty. I've got better things to be doing with my time than crossing the border to warranty stuff. When I do cross the border, I mainly buy stuff that is unique, hard to find/unobtainable in Canada, and/or significantly cheaper.

That makes sense. Thank you for explaining.

 

[CR888]

It kinda amazes me these days how far the dollar goes buying hand tools. If folks posting are correct, this kit goes on sale for $300-! (boxing day sale). That's 400 tools including ratcheting wrenches, ratchets, flex head ratcheting wrenches etc etc. Then guys expect 'ease of warranty'.....FOR LIFE!! In the history timeline of tool sales, half decent tools with warranty have never been more affordable. I can spend $300 on 1 single snappy ratchet where I'm from.

 

[sberry]

At 300$ it's a different set.

 

[Tallpilot]

Absolutely. For $300 with lifetime walk in warranty down the street it is a great deal.

 

[K13]

How does Amazon even work in Canada, Do tools get delivered to the bottom compartment in the community mail box that sometimes gets broken into or to Shoppers Drug Mart that you have to stand in line to pick up your parcels. Getting delivery's by Purolator, Fedex, UPS is hopeless in complicated rural addresses with gates and multiple driveways

We sometimes get parts in from Alberta, and always go to a Puralator depot to pick up, not much different than buying from a brick and mortar store.

Depends on what you buy and who they decide to ship through. Canada Post delivers some and some are a logistics company where a guy just drives around and delivers for Amazon. I get the same guy all the time who delivers anything Amazon ships through Intelcom. I get an email saying it is out for delivery and an email once it is delivered. I don't think I have ever received a Amazon package through one of the main shipping companies like UPS, Fedex, etc but I can't say for sure 100%. I have never had to go to pick something up from a post office/Shoppers shipped from Amazon so I have to imagine they only ship post if it will fit in the Superbox.

 

[Professional Tool User]

This set dosent skip any sizes.

It's literally guaranteed to at least ommit something. I had a co worker who bought the close to 400 pc maximum set. One day he was trying to undo a torx bolt located in a place where he couldn't see the head. He spent quite a bit of time messing around with the torx bits in his set before I suggested he try my T27 maximum bit which came on a small set on a rail. I can see all sorts of weird stuff happening like stubby ratcheting wrenches that that do not include 17 or 19mm just like in the small set.

 

[WittHay]

Depends on what you buy and who they decide to ship through. Canada Post delivers some and some are a logistics company where a guy just drives around and delivers for Amazon. I get the same guy all the time who delivers anything Amazon ships through Intelcom. I get an email saying it is out for delivery and an email once it is delivered. I don't think I have ever received a Amazon package through one of the main shipping companies like UPS, Fedex, etc but I can't say for sure 100%. I have never had to go to pick something up from a post office/Shoppers shipped from Amazon so I have to imagine they only ship post if it will fit in the Superbox.

Thanks for the reply. My family and most people I know either have never or very seldom buy stuff from Amazon.ca. Just thought it was more Canada Post mail and parcel pickup, than courier delivered to you home.

Regarding the big Maximum sets, somethings are quite good others like the hex keys there is no comparison to US made. I found the bits come out of the torx bit sockets quite easy. The set I got came with some thin weird combination wrenches that actually come in handy

 

[RoundedNut]

Looks good, even has ignition wrenches. These seem to be the new Gearwrench sourced tools, and reverses the downward quality trend I've noticed where the Maximum line was worse than the older base Mastercraft.

I've noticed that Lowes and Rona are deep discounting the new Craftsman sets but I'm gonna pass on those and wait for these new Maximums to go on sale, which shouldn't be long.

 

[buckwheat_la]

Thanks for the reply. My family and most people I know either have never or very seldom buy stuff from Amazon.ca. Just thought it was more Canada Post mail and parcel pickup, than courier delivered to you home.

Regarding the big Maximum sets, somethings are quite good others like the hex keys there is no comparison to US made. I found the bits come out of the torx bit sockets quite easy. The set I got came with some thin weird combination wrenches that actually come in handy

Check out GRAY for hex stuff. Decent price and great quality

 

[sberry]

I used to twist company owners when I was doing some setup and consulting in to going to Sears for sets like this and a spin thru Walmarts and even a pass thru flea markets on occasion. Contrary to a lot of popular belief this kind of thing can really pay when time is money and there is a shortage of common hand tools causing a lot of drag.
Same for guys starting out, great ways to get going and get a few things to get feet wet at disposable cost. I have got as lot more than the first of these type sets I got at Sears but still use a lot of it too. 200$ is a lot different than 2 grand, aint out much even if a guy has to add or upgrade a few things.

 

[MTNSleder]

It's literally guaranteed to at least ommit something. I had a co worker who bought the close to 400 pc maximum set. One day he was trying to undo a torx bolt located in a place where he couldn't see the head. He spent quite a bit of time messing around with the torx bits in his set before I suggested he try my T27 maximum bit which came on a small set on a rail. I can see all sorts of weird stuff happening like stubby ratcheting wrenches that that do not include 17 or 19mm just like in the small set.

Just bought this set just went on sale. Your Right it dose skip sizes a 1/2 shallow 28 mm and a 31 mm other then that there are no size skips in the rest of the sockets.

 

[buckwheat_la]

See that the set in question is on sale right now.

 

[lilredex]

Here is the three week flyer that contains that set...

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/flyer.html

I'd certainly buy that set if I were starting out, but I have an overstocked toolbox already.

If anyone doubts the guarantee that they offer, this is my experience from yesterday.

About five years ago or so, I bought a (17") Mastercraft 1/2" ratcheting breaker bar #058-9147-0 ($39.99) on sale for around $10 and took it back a couple of times because it locked up. This time I got a Maximum 17" 058-0269-6 ($79.99) in its place...no questions asked. The earlier one was discontinued as they had so many returns.

 

[MikeF2316]

I wonder why they call it a Socket Set, when it has so much more than just sockets? I'd understand if it only additionally included extension, ratchets and other things used with sockets, but there's wrenches, allen keys, etc.