The Mastercraft/Mastercraft Maximum tool thread

[OCD]

My MM set up, Bought one during a half price sale then saved and waited a year to buy the other one half price!!

Ratchet wrenches are all MC,

All MC, except for the three Dreadnaught wrenches,

Most of my needle nosevpliers are MC,

Cutting wise I like channel locks, but I bought them at Canadian Tire!!

Doing a total tool box reorganization, will add pics of the rest of my MC stuff as I go!!

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

My MM set up, Bought one during a half price sale then saved and waited a year to buy the other one half price!!

Ratchet wrenches are all MC,

All MC, except for the three Dreadnaught wrenches,

Most of my needle nosevpliers are MC,

Cutting wise I like channel locks, but I bought them at Canadian Tire!!

Doing a total tool box reorganization, will add pics of the rest of my MC stuff as I go!!

Nice,lots good stuff there.
How is/how do you like that MC bench grinder?

 

[OCD]

I really like the MC bench grinder, it has quite a bit of torque and the built in lights are nice... I haven't had any issues and it gets used quite a bit, I have a buffing wheel on one side that works great.

 

[OCD]

Alright,so what's everyone's next MC or MC MX purchase?

I went today to pick up some wrench holders, and these jumped into my arm as I walked by... They were on sale for 14.99, so I let them come with me!!

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

I'll be buying those Maximum impact bolt removers.. I never knew they existed until this forum.. And I missed the sale a few weeks back.
They are on my Sales alert on Ct.ca

Other than that I am not sure.. I should complete the sets of wrenches that I have started, ratcheting, etc...

But I prefer to wait for sales if I can.

One of the CT's in my area has the MC MX impact stripped nut/bolt removers on for in store price/manager special price of $29.97 (reg $69.99)
If you go in your nearest CT and tell them "Bedford,Nova Scotia CT has them priced at $29.97" they can check that stores pricing and match it.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

The same CT (Bedford,Nova Scotia) has the 30 piece MC MX ratcheting wrench set on for in store price/manager special price of $179.97 (reg $379.99)
Again,your nearest CT will match it.

 

[mikemechanic]

One of the CT's in my area has the MC MX impact stripped nut/bolt removers on for in store price/manager special price of $29.97 (reg $69.99)
If you go in your nearest CT and tell them "Bedford,Nova Scotia CT has them priced at $29.97" they can check that stores pricing and match it.

Hey that's the store I shop at. They always have stuff on sale after . I use a lot of CT stuff at work. Holds up nice even for a professional. Better warranty than snap-on so easy for me. I'll have to pop in a get a set.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

Hey that's the store I shop at. They always have stuff on sale after . I use a lot of CT stuff at work. Holds up nice even for a professional. Better warranty than snap-on so easy for me. I'll have to pop in a get a set.

Haha,nice.Im sitting in my truck right now in Bedford CT parking lot uploading/posting this stuff,haha.I made a MC purchase myself but i need to get on the road,ill post it up later.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

I went today to pick up some wrench holders, and these jumped into my arm as I walked by... They were on sale for 14.99, so I let them come with me!!

Nice.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

I really like the MC bench grinder, it has quite a bit of torque and the built in lights are nice... I haven't had any issues and it gets used quite a bit, I have a buffing wheel on one side that works great.

Nice.I figured.Its got good reviews for the most part.

 

[brendelac]

The same CT (Bedford,Nova Scotia) has the 30 piece MC MX ratcheting wrench set on for in store price/manager special price of $179.97 (reg $379.99)
Again,your nearest CT will match it.

They are on sale on this side of the country for the same price as well. I picked up the 18-piece ratcheting wrench set for $69 (reg $99) recently that was a better deal in my eyes. They are actually rebranded gearwrench wrenches. MC on one side, GW on the other...

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

They are on sale on this side of the country for the same price as well. I picked up the 18-piece ratcheting wrench set for $69 (reg $99) recently that was a better deal in my eyes. They are actually rebranded gearwrench wrenches. MC on one side, GW on the other...

Nice.
Yes they are Gearwrench made for MC.Love them,awesome for the money.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

New Mastercraft purchase!

Mastercraft 4 piece 1/2" flip impact socket set,metric/standard.
3 flip impact sockets (6 sizes) 1 impact extension.
Paid full price ($29.99) but for these/the price I didn't mind.

 

[short4stuff]

I'll probably pick up those impact bolt remover sockets when I pick up the top half of my tool chest I just paid for...
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...p-till-chest-47-in-0581924p.html#.VPTiAObF-cQ

I've had the bottom for 2+ years, works ok, just getting too crammed. Figured I should pick it up before they discontinue it.
I put it on 12 equal payments not sure how that works, but will no fee/interest why not?

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

I'll probably pick up those impact bolt remover sockets when I pick up the top half of my tool chest I just paid for...
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...p-till-chest-47-in-0581924p.html#.VPTiAObF-cQ

I've had the bottom for 2+ years, works ok, just getting too crammed. Figured I should pick it up before they discontinue it.
I put it on 12 equal payments not sure how that works, but will no fee/interest why not?

Nice!
Make sure you post that top part/the complete chest.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

Some pretty good deals at CT for MC/MC MX tools from Mar,6th-Mar,12th.
http://flyer.canadiantire.ca/Canadiantire/WeeklyAd?storeid=2400527#!/store/2400527/sneakpeek/y

 

[Fusion13]

Picked up this on sale little while back but forgot a pic

 

[Macrosloth]

I really like a lot of the master craft hand tools. I think the wrenches/sockets cant be beat for the price/quality. I think almost all of my MC stuff was bought @ 70 percent off..

Only complaint with MC stuff is that sometimes they don't have all the sizes for particular sets.

I supplemented my MC wrench sets with 2 full proto industrial spline drive ratching wrench sets. Those cost $$$ though..

I got this set: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-maximum-174-piece-universal-socket-set-0582011p.html for 85 or so on sale. Its an entire set of spline drive sockets. I believe its these are re-branded Stanley. The ratchets are fine tooth and lock the socket in place.. Again for price, its hard to beat.



Much of their other stuff, is average quality... Screwdrivers and such..

Some stuff, Like their power tools I just would not bother with.. I'll take makita/milwaukee/dewalt over them every day of the week.

I've got the King Canada 8 inch bench grinder. Its 7 amps, and ball bearing instead of of 4.8 and sleeves/bushings. Also it was a better price...

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

Picked up this on sale little while back but forgot a pic

Nice!

Iv been thinking about that one myself (recently junked my old work bench and old vice,they were both cheap and haggard) but once i build/get a new work bench,ill be looking at getting one of them vices.

How is that vice?

 

[Fusion13]

Never installed it yet, probably will soon when I get a chance

 

[rob0781]

Vise isn't to bad for light duty,i broke the pads on my first, they don't carry just the pads had to bring the whole vise in and they gave me a new one, new one has only been used to hold things i was welding so its covered in spatter,haven't clamped anything in this one yet and beat on it.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

From Mar,13th-Mar,19th CT has the Mastercraft 7.5a 1/2" impact wrench on for the lowest price iv ever seen it on for.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

Hey short4stuff,did you end up getting that matching top chest to complete the set?

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

Some pretty good deals at CT for MC/MC MX tools from Mar,6th-Mar,12th.
http://flyer.canadiantire.ca/Canadiantire/WeeklyAd?storeid=2400527#!/store/2400527/sneakpeek/y

I picked up the last IR 2100 1/2" Impact wrench they had at my local store, it was the display unit so got it for about 55% off the $229.00 price.



I also got a 28 piece 1/2" impact socket set $39.99 IIRC and a 50ft 3/8" air hose with hand reel for $29.99.





I have my share of MC/MX hand tools.

1/2" & 3/8" torque wrenches, Tap & Die set, full complement of 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sockets sets and an impact driver.

For hobby work they are hard to beat, and I like the warranty as well.

I do like Channellock pliers and hand tools so I have got most of them form CT when on sale.

My screw drivers are either Vessel for JIS screws or Wera brand for the rest.

Thanks for the heads up on the sale for the IR impact, been looking to get a good impact gun for a while and this one fits the bill perfectly.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

I picked up the last IR 2100 1/2" Impact wrench they had at my local store, it was the display unit so got it for about 55% off the $229.00 price.



I also got a 28 piece 1/2" impact socket set $39.99 IIRC and a 50ft 3/8" air hose with hand reel for $29.99.





I have my share of MC/MX hand tools.

1/2" & 3/8" torque wrenches, Tap & Die set, full complement of 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sockets sets impact driver.

For hobby work they are hard to beat, and I like the warranty as well.

I do like Channellock pliers and hand tools so I have got most of them form CT when on sale.

My screw drivers are either Vessel for JIS screws or Wera brand for the rest.

Thanks for the heads up on the sale for the IR impact, been looking to get a good impact gun for a while and this one fits the bill perfectly.

Nice.
Some good buys/deals there.
+1

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

Where's the best place to find these mastercraft tools at ?
I'm way down here in Texas and haven't seen none round here yet.... Was told that Menards sales them but haven't been by there yet to check and see...
Lemme know guys, these look like really nice tools and wanna try them out myself

 

[Professur]

Where's the best place to find these mastercraft tools at ?
I'm way down here in Texas and haven't seen none round here yet.... Was told that Menards sales them but haven't been by there yet to check and see...
Lemme know guys, these look like really nice tools and wanna try them out myself

Different Mastercraft. These are only sold through the Canadian Tire store chain.

 

[stovebolt6]

Where's the best place to find these mastercraft tools at ?
I'm way down here in Texas and haven't seen none round here yet.... Was told that Menards sales them but haven't been by there yet to check and see...
Lemme know guys, these look like really nice tools and wanna try them out myself

You're thinking of Masterforce. Mastercraft is only available in Canada.

 

[bob_the_builder]

I ended up purchasing the IR right angle die grinder and the IR air hammer. My local CT did not have it in stock so I had Lowe's price match it and I got an extra 10% off.

Not sure how good the quality is but for the price I thought I would take a chance.

Bob

 

[short4stuff]

Hey short4stuff,did you end up getting that matching top chest to complete the set?

Yes, yes I did.. Didn't get any pictures .. yet. I have yet to get a smart phone, and don't bring a camera to work. My 8 year old stupid phone doesn't take very good quality pictures.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

Yes, yes I did.. Didn't get any pictures .. yet. I have yet to get a smart phone, and don't bring a camera to work. My 8 year old stupid phone doesn't take very good quality pictures.

Nice.

Haha,it's all good.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

I ended up purchasing the IR right angle die grinder and the IR air hammer. My local CT did not have it in stock so I had Lowe's price match it and I got an extra 10% off.

Not sure how good the quality is but for the price I thought I would take a chance.

Bob

Nice.

IR has a great reputation and from what I know are pretty quality.
I'm sure some IR boys will chime in.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

From Mar,27th-Apr,2nd,some pretty good deals to be had at CT.
Here's some highlights of the deals.

 

[short4stuff]

I can't believe how cheap those tool boxes are, lowest price I've ever seen, never below %50

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

I'm going to pickup the 164 piece Stanley Fatmax Socket set, $299.00 reg for $99.00.

We need a new one for our workshop as the old set has gone walk about, was there for over 20 years and last week nobody could find it.
No point in making a big deal about it, these new sets are pretty good quality and the price is pretty easy to justify..

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

I'm going to pickup the 164 piece Stanley Fatmax Socket set, $299.00 reg for $99.00.

We need a new one for our workshop as the old set has gone walk about, was there for over 20 years and last week nobody could find it.
No point in making a big deal about it, these new sets are pretty good quality and the price is pretty easy to justify..

I know its more money,but for $80 more,you can get the 400 piece Mastercraft Maximum socket set,reg $700 for $180 (highlighted in the flyer above)
Much better deal/bang for your buck.Both offer lifetime warranty,but with the Mastercraft product (Canadian Tires tool brand) if for what ever reason you need to warranty a tool,you simply walk in to any Canadian Tire and they give you a replacement right there,where you'll have to send the Stanley tool away if you need to warranty it.
Just my 2cents.

 

[Professur]

The 400 piece doesn't come in the convenient blow mold case.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

The 400 piece doesn't come in the convenient blow mold case.

This is true,but he said it would be in a work shop,so it will more then likely be stationary weather in a tool box or not.

 

[flippin]

Does anyone have any direct experience to effectively compare the HF boxes and what Mastercraft has to offer? The current price for the Crappy Tire boxes now make it potentially interesting to build Canadian Steve'O workbenches. My only disappointment over the years with CTC boxes is how shallow they are (~18") and the drawer capacity is terrible.

Thanks in advance,

-P

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

Does anyone have any direct experience to effectively compare the HF boxes and what Mastercraft has to offer? The current price for the Crappy Tire boxes now make it potentially interesting to build Canadian Steve'O workbenches. My only disappointment over the years with CTC boxes is how shallow they are (~18") and the drawer capacity is terrible.

Thanks in advance,

-P

Im Canadian so cant comment on the HF box.As im sure you know,theres mixed reviews on the HF box as with the Mastercraft boxes.Everyone standard on whats quality and whats not is different.
I have the complete Mastercraft Maximum 56" box,its filled pretty good,and for $1000+tax,its very good.My only gripe on the Mastercraft Maximum boxes if i had one would be,as you mentioned,the shallower front-back (18")