What Craftsman?
- Thread starter redmed
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The premium 84T ratchets are pretty nice, and they can be had at a pretty good discount with SYWR points & coupons.
geojag
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The Craftsman rebranded Knipex cobras are a good buy, two sizes for less than $50.
sberry
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We all have out opinions but,,, the Sears stuff is ok but are great as a set for someone wanting to get their feet under themselves fast. Some of the sales are hard to beat anywhere, HF or otherwise. I generally don't think of it as a great place to cherry pick. Single items are comparitivly hi, 2 pc sets cost about the same next to each other. Sales stuff is like sales anywhere, some ok.
Last set of single wrenches I bought were metric for a remote job and got from Menards.
Last set of single wrenches I bought were metric for a remote job and got from Menards.
on sale and with points I paid less than 30.
LB-1911
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If you have points to burn;
The Craftsman Wide Capacity Pliers are re-branded SK 7412
SK Wide Capacity Pliers Cat # 7412
Craftsman Wide Capacity Pliers
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-wide-capacity-pliers/p-00937775000P?prdNo=22&blockNo=22&blockType=G22
The Craftsman Wide Capacity Pliers are re-branded SK 7412
SK Wide Capacity Pliers Cat # 7412
Craftsman Wide Capacity Pliers
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-wide-capacity-pliers/p-00937775000P?prdNo=22&blockNo=22&blockType=G22
Are these both Western Forge? I can see the WF on the pliers on the Sears site. I wasn't sure if SK made their own or had WF make them for them as well.
ez-duzit
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This.
Some of my Craftsman tools I bought new nearly 60 years ago. Can't remember ever using the lifetime warranty.
If you buy HF tools because they have a LT warranty, you'll have to put up with crappy tools for the rest of your life. I have a few of them: their pipe bender I bought (barely used), a hand cart, a scissor-lift cart, an excellent top tool chest, ... But I would rather stick with Craftsman or better on mechanics' tools.
Other than waiting for Sears to have a big blowout sale, you can stretch your budget by buying quality used tools. Avoid the imported ****. Buy quality, even if that means used.
LB-1911
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Yes - Ideal Industries acquired Western Forge in 2009* & SK in 2010**.
* http://www.idealind.com/whatsnew/press_releases/view.jsp?news=2009-12-31_western_forge
**http://www.idealind.com/whatsnew/press_releases/view.jsp?news=2010-08-23_sktool
jaggedscars
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I'm sure already mentioned, but the USA Pliers, Screwdrivers, Prybars, Punches, and Hammers are ALL good and worth buying in my book. Still made in the USA and I have yet to have issues with any of them. It was stated in other threads, the customer service at Sears seems to make or break the Craftsman following. I am fortunate enough to have a few Sears stores around me. If one gives me **** returning a items, the other store is usually good.
finn
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Considering that the nearest HF is ~200 miles away, Lowes and Home Depot are ~110 miles, and Sears is 8 miles, I think they are a viable source.
tlpatter
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The 20 pc stubby wrench set are a really good value if you can get USA made ones.
1950mercury
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Pittsburgh pro tools are as good or better than the currant craftsman tools.
1950mercury
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Last time i was in a sear punches and chiseles were china, there screwdriver are garbage esp #2 Phillips. Hammers and most plyers are good. If your going to buy thr prybars get the professional from sears online or summit they are muck better
AceofSpad3s
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I agree with you for the most part, but some hf hand tools are pretty nice, the pro/composite rats are leagues better than any rat you can get at sears for the same price, I don't own any sockets from them but from looking in the store, they fit and finish is just as good as craftsman.
Mark in Indiana
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A few months back, I bought a 6 in 1 screwdriver that featuredna padded handle (41116). It's the best new screwdriver I've bought in years.
AceofSpad3s
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I like the new ball drivers and wood handle hammers.
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n8n
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Yes that's NOS store stock now is China. I bought the same set and I still don't like the pockets in the drive recess for the retaining ball as much as the older ones.
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