New craftsman tools... Blue titanium finish??

[kartracer55]

I just got some craftsman holiday catalog in the mail, and its showing all these "titanium blue finish" tools. They look pretty cool actually. Id be curious to see how it holds up. though... anybody else seen this"?

Jim

 

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I just got some craftsman holiday catalog in the mail, and its showing all these "titanium blue finish" tools. They look pretty cool actually. Id be curious to see how it holds up. though... anybody else seen this"?

Jim

Could they be on the internet too??

 

[kartracer55]

I cant find them... the catalog I got today is called

"craftsman holiday gifts 2005"

The model number for thier slim ratchet set in blue is "0942130" Maybe they dont have the site updated yet... this is the first time I have ever seen them. they offer full sets of laser etched sockets in this blue color, as well as thier full polish wrenches and ratchets

Jim

 

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I cant find them... the catalog I got today is called

"craftsman holiday gifts 2005"

The model number for thier slim ratchet set in blue is "0942130" Maybe they dont have the site updated yet... this is the first time I have ever seen them. they offer full sets of laser etched sockets in this blue color, as well as thier full polish wrenches and ratchets

Jim

Most likely there is nothing special about them....just same o Craftsmen sockets in a special color

 

[kartracer55]

Yeah... but im curious to know how the got the sockets and the wrenches blue, because thier craftsman pro wrenches are in fact chromed, however thier sockets are not chromed, which is why they tend to get dull after a while.

I have been eying up those low profile ratchets for some time now. I really want a 3/8, so maybe Ill look into the blue, but id imagine the blue tools are way more expensive.

Jim

 

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Yeah... but im curious to know how the got the sockets and the wrenches blue, because thier craftsman pro wrenches are in fact chromed, however thier sockets are not chromed, which is why they tend to get dull after a while.

I have been eying up those low profile ratchets for some time now. I really want a 3/8, so maybe Ill look into the blue, but id imagine the blue tools are way more expensive.

Jim

Most likely they take a flame over it to give it that look.....like manufacturers of exhaust systems do to give that titanium look on exhaust tips

 

[kartracer55]

Really? These are called 'titanium blue" but I dont know if theres actually any titanium in them. Either way its pretty cool. Maybe they chrome these sockets, because I know you can add pigment to chrome. And if they do chrome them, Id imagine they will remian shiney for longer than regular craftsman sockets.

Jim

 

[dink]

Really? These are called 'titanium blue" but I dont know if theres actually any titanium in them. Either way its pretty cool. Maybe they chrome these sockets, because I know you can add pigment to chrome. And if they do chrome them, Id imagine they will remian shiney for longer than regular craftsman sockets.

Jim

See if you can scan the picture and email it to me

[email protected]

 

[bmwpower]

just got the catalog, too.

They won't sell...just like the gold plated ones.

 

[dink]

I figured they wouldnt....they are a novelty for a wife or girlfriend to buy for there man.....if my wife were to buy me some sockets just save her the time and get the SK's

 

[Jay H 237]

They may only keep them as "catalog only items". Sears does that with some of thier stuff including tools.

 

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They may only keep them as "catalog only items". Sears does that with some of thier stuff including tools.

Because they know it wont be a big seller....they just want it for people who buy those type of novelty tools

 

[rjspitz]

Luke, can I scan it and post it here?

 

[kartracer55]

Ill get ya a pic... I had to go before

Jim

 

[rjspitz]

Here's a link to the pic:

http://njsr.org/pics/albums/userpics/11300/normal_scan.jpg

Luke, this shouldn't be a problem, right?

 

[kartracer55]

Yeah I put these right up there with the goldplated tools.... great if your trying to impress the jones' Not worth the extra $20 for the ratchet

Jim

 

[79rallysport]

I'll bet scratches would show more predominantly than plain chrome, just like on Husky's black-chrome tools.

 

[kartracer55]

I'll bet scratches would show more predominantly than plain chrome, just like on Husky's black-chrome tools.

Yeah the finish is cool but I refuse to buy them for 2 reasons...

1. made in taiwan
2. made in taiwan by stanley

I hate stanley and everything they stand for, so I refuse to buy stuff from them whenever possible. I also prefer to buy USA whenever I can.

Jim

 

[wythors]

Ooo! Ooo! Ford Blue tools!!!! I've gotta have 'em!!!!




Not. My god, those are fugly.

I'll bet scratches would show more predominantly than plain chrome, just like on Husky's black-chrome tools.

That was exactly what I was thinking when I started to read this.

 

[dink]

I am telling you Craftsmen (Sears) is going down and out the door....yes they are made by someone else....but....Sears is big enough they can have someone make something for them.....they are hurting bad....and this isnt good for the tool enthusiast.....because there isnt a place to just go shopping for good or excellent hand tools

 

[bmwpower]

Yeah the finish is cool but I refuse to buy them for 2 reasons...

1. made in taiwan
2. made in taiwan by stanley

I hate stanley and everything they stand for, so I refuse to buy stuff from them whenever possible. I also prefer to buy USA whenever I can.

Jim

Wait a minute... THESE are made in taiwan or ALL Sears stuff is made in taiwan?

 

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Probably just those.....but it wont be long till alot of there products are made in Taiwan


The thing is Taiwan is a step above China in quality

 

[kartracer55]

NO NO NO NO!!! they are made in usa I was talking about husky's black chrome stuff


Jim

 

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NO NO NO NO!!! they are made in usa I was talking about husky's black chrome stuff


Jim

No were do I see you reference Husky....your getting old

 

[kartracer55]

No i quoted a guy about the husky part in my original post.

And besides me getting old... i think we both have ADD... usually by page two of one of our threads the subject is totaly different

lol

Jim

 

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No i quoted a guy about the husky part in my original post.

And besides me getting old... i think we both have ADD... usually by page two of one of our threads the subject is totaly different

lol

Jim

I like cheese

Anyways...whatever the Craftsmen brand will eventually go to China with KMart pushing buttons

 

[kartracer55]

I dont think so. Craftsman is what keeps sears afloat. Think about how many better places there are to buy electronics and appliances, and Thier price on levis and stuff isnt that great either. IF craftsman goes to asia, I sure as hell wont buy another one, and I know millions of others wont either, and so sears would flop...

Jim

 

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I dont think so. Craftsman is what keeps sears afloat. Think about how many better places there are to buy electronics and appliances, and Thier price on levis and stuff isnt that great either. IF craftsman goes to asia, I sure as hell wont buy another one, and I know millions of others wont either, and so sears would flop...

Jim

What they will do....and already do.....is buy all the parts overseas and assemble it here and call it made in the USA

 

[kartracer55]

Yeah, but people will figure it out and exentually youll see a huge drop in thier sales just like stanley saw after the blackhawk incident. If sears did that, between people knowing that and thier not so great quality on most things, their sales would drop

Jim

 

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Yeah, but people will figure it out and exentually youll see a huge drop in thier sales just like stanley saw after the blackhawk incident. If sears did that, between people knowing that and thier not so great quality on most things, their sales would drop

Jim

They are already in a free fall...People are finding that its just as nice to buy VIA the web for things they would rather have then Craftsmen.....but whatever....it will be a matter of time before Sears hits the fan

 

[kartracer55]

Yeah, I have ma good amount of sears tools, but most of my vitals are SK and Snap on.

Jim

 

[dink]

I am finding it better just to figure out who the source is and go to them....most of the time its cheaper that way

 

[rjspitz]

Yeah the finish is cool but I refuse to buy them for 2 reasons...

1. made in taiwan
2. made in taiwan by stanley

I hate stanley and everything they stand for, so I refuse to buy stuff from them whenever possible. I also prefer to buy USA whenever I can.

Jim

They say they are "Made in USA"

sorry, didn't read page 3. Didn't know you referenced another tool.

 

[dink]

They say they are "Made in USA"

But they buy all there pieces overseas and ship them here for assembly then say its made in the USA

 

[kartracer55]

No, most of thier tools are made in Connecticut

Anyway, Most of sears tools are based off of the allen line (formerly Easco) compare thier sockets... they are identical. Ratchets use the same guts, but the Allens are a little nicer, and they fit together better. Slightly more expensive, but a better tool. The only reason I buy craftsman is because of the ease of warranty.

Jim

 

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No, most of thier tools are made in Connecticut

Anyway, Most of sears tools are based off of the allen line (formerly Easco) compare thier sockets... they are identical. Ratchets use the same guts, but the Allens are a little nicer, and they fit together better. Slightly more expensive, but a better tool. The only reason I buy craftsman is because of the ease of warranty.

Jim

I have both Craftsmen and Allen sockets and actually comparing the steel the Allen sockets steel is much stronger and not as soft as the Craftsmen....as for the ratchets I fully agree the Allen ratchet is far better then the Craftsmen...I love my Allen ratchet...its lived longer then the 5 Craftsmen ratchets I have had

 

[kartracer55]

I have both Craftsmen and Allen sockets and actually comparing the steel the Allen sockets steel is much stronger and not as soft as the Craftsmen....as for the ratchets I fully agree the Allen ratchet is far better then the Craftsmen...I love my Allen ratchet...its lived longer then the 5 Craftsmen ratchets I have had

Yeah, a better quality tool, but i mean compare the demensions of the sockets

Jim

 

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Yeah, a better quality tool, but i mean compare the demensions of the sockets

Jim

Yes the dimensions are the same....but that really ultimately doesnt matter its the quality of the steel and the coatings to keep them from rusting...the Allen brand is better

 

[kartracer55]

Yeah, but you pay more. If sears were smart, they would simply rebadge allen tools, and raise the price of craftsman. Youd see a hell of alot more people buying craftsman stuff then

Jim

 

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Or not sell Craftsmen and sell strictly Allen....but then all Hardware stores would absolutely hate that