Craftsman (was: What tools do you carry, always

From: Dwight Elvey <elvey_at_hal.com>
Date: Thu Dec 7 18:35:32 2000

"Fred Cisin (XenoSoft)" <cisin_at_xenosoft.com> wrote:
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> I remember one time at the Alameda flea market, that some guy had a few
> sets of sockets. He wanted $10 for a set of Craftsman, but $4 for
> Snap-On! ("Because Craftsman is guaranteed for life")

Hi Fred
 I hope you bought the Sanp-on, I know I would.

>
>
> The Sears tools are NOT comparable quality to what they once were.
> The metallurgy is worse, and the workmanship is TERRIBLE!
> Take a look at a current Sears socket or box end wrench - frequently the
> broaching isn't even centered!

 In general, the Craftsman tools are OK. The sockets are at least
made of somewhat hardened metal. One could do a lot worse.
If I could get a good set of socket from say Mac or Snap-On for
the same price as Craftsman, I'd do it. Over the years, the only
Craftsman tool I refuse to waste time with it their screw drivers.
Some are way too brittle or to soft. One should not be able to
bend or break them using only your hand.
 I find the top of the line Stanley screw drivers work well
but most hardware stores only carry the cheap ones.
Dwight
Received on Thu Dec 07 2000 - 18:35:32 GMT