Trying to Buy Craftsman!

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[GoBlue]

They do around me.

 

[jjjrmx5]

Why doesn't Sears carry flare nut wrenches? They just lost my business over a tool that a lot of people need and use!

They carry them at every Sears I;ve been in. Both in set form (both SAE and metric) and in open stock.

They are no longer US made but they do carry them.

 

[Coach James]

Considering how worthless the Sears website is, they probably wouldn't show up on a search. I have looked for tools I know Sears has but they did not appear when I searched the useless website.

Coach

 

[LawnDart79]

I've seen the flare nut wrenches in all the Sears stores near me.

Unfortunately, they're no longer made in USA, so you might as well go to Harbor Freight and get them, since they'll be less expensive there.

 

[tdkkart]

Did a search for "flare" on Craftsman.com

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/search_10155_12602?keyword=flare

 

[kythri]

If the store doesn't stock it, you can't order online for in-store pickup.

Sears doesn't offer a ship-to-store feature - they offer you the ability to pick it up at a stocking local store.

 

[thesilverone]

craftsman flare nut wrenches will spread

snap on or bust!

 

[byoungblood]

Buy some used Snap On wrenches, I paid less for those than what Craftsman ones are new.

 

[Cheap5.0]

Did a search for "flare" on Craftsman.com

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/search_10155_12602?keyword=flare

wow

$18/wrench for cman?

Am i missing something? I can get a set of new SO flare nuts from a pawn shop nearby for $80.

 

[Cheap5.0]

craftsman flare nut wrenches will spread

snap on or bust!

Thats the other thing. I have used cheap flare nuts, its a huge pain and it WILL destroy fasteners quickly! They flex like crazy and round off nuts.

Flare nuts have to be a high quality tool, no way around it.

 

[GoBlue]

I have the 9 piece set but i added a couple of missing sizes. They are American made and of excellent quality. I have been using them for years and have never had an issue with spreading or fastener fit.

 

[gnx547]

The crapsman flare wrenches are now made in China

 

[brtsvg]

I've seen the flare nut wrenches in all the Sears stores near me.

Unfortunately, they're no longer made in USA, so you might as well go to Harbor Freight and get them, since they'll be less expensive there.

Agree - I have seen this as well

 

[Jay H 237]

The crapsman flare wrenches are now made in China

Which ones, the raised panel or the "pro" series? I have both but I bought them years ago when both were USA (Danaher?) made. I haven't had any problems with either set.

 

[powertrip]

Most stores around me only carry the china made fully polished that replaced the usa made professionals. The stores around me do not carry the usa made raised panel flare nut wrenches. That could be part of the problem you are having if you are indeed wanting the raised panel versions.

 

[pipsters]

From what I have experienced, and I haven't used the raised panel flare nut wrenches, but my raised panel wrenches are significantly better in quality than my pro polished ones in terms of strength. I would buy the RP flare nut wrenches over the polished ones unless you can find the old SK ones.

They did offer a 10 pc set that came with the 16x18mm, but it appears as though that has been discontinued. Not sure how often you'd use that size though, and they are expensive to buy out of the set ($18 a pop or so).

 

[jethro29]

never,ever,ever, use craftsman flare nut wrenches,they spread and make a simple job a real ***** when they round off the fittings. that is one of the places where you can not compromise or you will regret it.trust me.lol.

 

[powertrip]

From what I have experienced, and I haven't used the raised panel flare nut wrenches, but my raised panel wrenches are significantly better in quality than my pro polished ones in terms of strength. I would buy the RP flare nut wrenches over the polished ones unless you can find the old SK ones.

They did offer a 10 pc set that came with the 16x18mm, but it appears as though that has been discontinued. Not sure how often you'd use that size though, and they are expensive to buy out of the set ($18 a pop or so).

I cant find any single open stock of the raised panel flare nut wrenches anywhere on there web site , in an old catalog that had open stock listed for the pros but not RP or in any stores. I am trying to fill in a couple of missing sizes and have been relying on ebay. Sure would like to buy new open stock singles though.

 

[pipsters]

Yeah, PM me the sizes you are looking for I think my local sears has a few I can check next time I am there

 

[GoBlue]

I should note that i have the RP style set and its made in the U.S. Fantastic quality...very strong, very tight

 

[lbgradwell]

Re: Argh... Sears!

I went to Sears to pick-up another tool today. Checked the wrench aisle, and they do carry a 5pc Set of Flare Nut Wrenches. WTF? If you want people to order online, then make sure it is listed on your website.

I'm not quite understanding the difficulty you're having finding these online.

Did a search for "flare" on Craftsman.com

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/search_10155_12602?keyword=flare

Simply clicking on the link this member provided immediately opens to a page showing both SAE & metric sets...

The same sets can be found via sears.com...

 

[98TJ]

I've seen the flare nut wrenches in all the Sears stores near me.

Unfortunately, they're no longer made in USA, so you might as well go to Harbor Freight and get them, since they'll be less expensive there.

I noticed the same thing.

Saw them in the store and thought about getting a set. Picked them up, saw where they were made, and couldn't justify the price.

 

[chappys4life]

I was changing the rubber brake lines on my truck this past weekend. I reached for my craftsman ones just because my snap on set was still in a box (used from ebay). Started to round the fitting stopped went and grabbed my snap on and undid it with no problems. On the rear one too ended up using my Snap on as it was more of a pain than the one I started to round. If you can wait I would buy used snap on.

No I must admit my truck is a 53 so it was pretty stuck but the snap on saved my ***. I was afraid I was going to have to replace the whole metal line.

 

[mgold]

HF Wrenches Junk!

I got a set of HF Metric Flare Nut Wrenches, which are junk! Also the set does not include a 9mm-11mm wrench, which is really annoying. Since that is a common size.... and a size I need for a job! I did pay $8 for them!

 

[HandyManny]

I need to purchase some flare nut wrenches. I thought I would buy a Craftsman set online, and then pick-up at Sears. To my surprise Sears does not stock any Craftsman flare nut wrench sets. They do not even give you the option to purchase them online and have them shipped to the store it seems.

Since I do not want to wait since I need them for a particular job, I will go elsewhere. Most likely I will head over to HF to get the Pittsburgh set!

Why doesn't Sears carry flare nut wrenches? They just lost my business over a tool that a lot of people need and use!

All the Sears near me sell them single and in sets. But I personally have always used one or two adjustable wrenches for flare connections on lines. Or a stubby appropriate sized open-end wrench too.

 

[cowboy73]

I used a 16X18 mm flare wrench on the power steering lines on my '95 Buick. I bought the 5 piece Craftsman set for I think around $30. Yeah they're made in China. But none of the local auto parts stores, including NAPA, had any that big. Clearance on the power steering rack was pretty tight and regular open end wrenches wouldn't work. I do have some S-K flare wrenches in SAE that I picked up at the pawn shop for $2 a piece.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Flare nut wrenches are definitely one area where you don't want to compromise and Snappy makes the best ones I've ever used. Cornwells are really nice too.