Craftsman (was: Microdata "Microprogramming Handbook"

From: Russ Blakeman <rhblakeman_at_kih.net>
Date: Mon Feb 11 12:20:43 2002

IIRC, Sears Craftsman is warranted for use in non-commercial use, and if
they are used in commercial they are void - unlike Snap-On that doesn't make
that differentiation.

=> -----Original Message-----
=> From: owner-classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
=> [mailto:owner-classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Douglas Quebbeman
=> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 11:54 AM
=> To: 'classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org'
=> Subject: RE: Craftsman (was: Microdata "Microprogramming Handbook"
=>
=>
=> > Craftsman tools were available at any Sears store; Snap-On had a few
=> > outlets, but sold mostly through trucks that went to garages.
=> (One time,
=> > on a cross-country drive, I started having some serious
=> problems with a VW
=> > bus, and pulled over a Snap-On truck on the freeway in Ohio in order to
=> > buy a 30mm (1 3/16) socket)
=>
=> Never pulled them over, but when a Snap-On socket or wrench breaks
=> (twice per decade), I carry them in the glove box until I see a
=> Snap-On dealer truck parked somewhere, then go do business.
=>
=> > A few years back, Sears closed a lot of their stores, and even
=> closed down
=> > their mail-order and catalog operations!
=>
=> The Craftsman Tools catalog remains in publication...
=>
=> > I think that Craftsman is still owned by Sears, but not sure. Anybody
=> > know for sure?
=>
=> Yes, but the firms that actually manufacter the tools no longer have
=> exclusive contracts with Sears. For example, EASCO is one line of hand
=> made by one of the Craftsman manufacturers.
=>
=> Regards,
=> -dq
=>
Received on Mon Feb 11 2002 - 12:20:43 GMT