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| 914 RZ-1 |
 Jan 5 2018, 08:20 PM
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Porsche Padawan  Group: Members Posts: 684 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California  |
So where are people buying American made tools now that Sears is going out of business? I realize they haven't made them in America for a few years, but they did. Most of my Craftsman tools are made in the US. If I ever have any warranty returns, I'm going to likely get made in China stuff.
Home Depot, harbor freight and Lowe's get most of their stuff from China. I suppose I could go to a swap meet, but those tools are pretty beat up. SK makes good stuff but it's expensive. I've bought a few Proto tools and they seem good. What does everyone else plan to do? |
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| saigon71 |
Jan 6 2018, 08:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,020 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I agree with the decline in quality of Craftsman tools over the years. My original ratchet set was my Grandfathers made by Craftsman in the 40's or 50's. When the 1/2" drive ratchet wouldn't "ratchet" anymore, I took it back for a new one. The difference in quality was evident.
That being said, 95% of my hand tools are Craftsman and have served me well, so I'm sticking with the brand, provided the lifetime warranty still exists. My local Ace hardware carries Craftsman tools now. I'll ask them next time I'm in if they honor the warranty. |
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914 RZ-1 OT: where to buy American made tools Jan 5 2018, 08:20 PM
Mark Henry http://bfy.tw/FtvO Jan 5 2018, 08:29 PM sithot
So where are people buying American made tools no... Jan 5 2018, 08:37 PM
914 RZ-1 This company makes a nice kit I picked up recently... Jan 7 2018, 03:56 PM
ChapmanMFG This company makes a nice kit I picked up recently... Jan 8 2018, 10:34 AM Chris914n6 Craftsman was bought by Stanley or someone in the ... Jan 5 2018, 08:56 PM mepstein I dont think craftsman has been concidered a quali... Jan 5 2018, 09:19 PM Unobtanium-inc Craftsman was bought by Black and Decker, whose De... Jan 5 2018, 09:52 PM Unobtanium-inc
Craftsman was bought by Black and Decker, whose D... Mar 13 2018, 08:44 PM somd914 I've been through several of my newer ratchets... Jan 5 2018, 10:14 PM burton73
I've been through several of my newer ratchet... Jan 6 2018, 12:49 PM Mueller Craftsman tools to be sold at Lowes sometime this ... Jan 6 2018, 12:14 AM somd914
Craftsman tools to be sold at Lowes sometime this... Jan 6 2018, 06:40 AM sithot
Craftsman tools to be sold at Lowes sometime thi... Jan 6 2018, 07:17 AM somd914
[quote name='somd914' post='2564816' date='Jan 6 ... Jan 6 2018, 07:22 AM Aidan Working in the trades, I always liked Craftsman be... Jan 6 2018, 02:50 AM flyer86d Before I opened my shop, Craftsman tools were fine... Jan 6 2018, 07:07 AM rgalla9146
Before I opened my shop, Craftsman tools were fin... Jan 6 2018, 07:46 AM mepstein
Before I opened my shop, Craftsman tools were fi... Jan 6 2018, 08:06 AM bdstone914 I was told that Kobalt tools sold by Lowes are mad... Jan 6 2018, 08:03 AM maf914
I was told that Kobalt tools sold by Lowes are ma... Jan 6 2018, 08:49 AM Unobtanium-inc Snap-on, Mac, and the other higher end tools are o... Jan 6 2018, 08:16 AM sithot
Snap-on, Mac, and the other higher end tools are ... Jan 6 2018, 08:37 AM JOEPROPER As far as hand tools... Snap-On is the best. Yes,... Jan 6 2018, 09:20 AM Jett +1 snap-on is our choice. We were lucky to get a ... Jan 6 2018, 09:46 AM sithot
+1 snap-on is our choice. We were lucky to get a... Jan 6 2018, 10:03 AM 914 RZ-1 If you find the right Snap On dealer they will ... Jan 7 2018, 04:00 PM sithot
[i]If you find the right Snap On dealer they will... Jan 7 2018, 04:19 PM The Cabinetmaker I have used thorsen tools for years. Best end wren... Jan 6 2018, 10:50 AM flyer86d I totally agree with JoeProper. I had more faith i... Jan 6 2018, 11:38 AM sithot
I totally agree with JoeProper. I had more faith ... Jan 6 2018, 11:57 AM NoEcm All USA made Craftsman Tools at least 25 years old... Jan 6 2018, 12:34 PM Drums66
All USA made Craftsman Tools at least 25 years ol... Jan 6 2018, 03:55 PM 914 RZ-1 [quote name='NoEcm' date='Jan 6 2018, ... Jan 7 2018, 04:09 PM gandalf_025 Snap on is as big a rip off as Harley..
You want t... Jan 6 2018, 01:43 PM mepstein
Snap on is as big a rip off as Harley..
You want ... Jan 6 2018, 02:28 PM Unobtanium-inc
Snap on is as big a rip off as Harley..
You want... Jan 6 2018, 02:42 PM flyer86d
Snap on is as big a rip off as Harley..
You want... Jan 6 2018, 03:41 PM 914 RZ-1
Snap on is as big a rip off as Harley..
You want... Jan 7 2018, 04:06 PM mepstein
[quote name='mepstein' post='2564987' date='Jan 6... Jan 7 2018, 06:12 PM Elliot Cannon I had Snap On tools issued to me when I worked on ... Jan 6 2018, 04:08 PM Chris914n6 For the past 30 years, the majority of my hand too... Jan 6 2018, 09:09 PM sithot Chinesium drill bits and these:
Jan 7 2018, 06:50 AM 914 RZ-1 Wow. I had no idea there's be this many replie... Jan 7 2018, 03:53 PM Unobtanium-inc I think a clear distinction needs to be made on wh... Jan 7 2018, 05:20 PM NoEcm
This is really interesting! Where'd you g... Jan 7 2018, 06:01 PM 90quattrocoupe The majority of my hand tools are Craftsman. I al... Jan 7 2018, 06:08 PM somd914 A good friend is an orthopedic surgeon. I enjoy l... Jan 7 2018, 06:37 PM sixaddict :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
Sorry to do this ... Jan 7 2018, 07:38 PM MarkV Nobody has mentioned used tools. Most of my tools ... Jan 7 2018, 07:50 PM lalee914 This is an interesting thread. Thought I'd th... Jan 8 2018, 09:47 AM Unobtanium-inc
All of the Harbor Freight tools I have ever boug... Jan 8 2018, 12:32 PM bulitt Have owned Craftsman from the late 60's, SK, s... Jan 8 2018, 12:42 PM NoEcm This is what happens if you collect too many tools... Jan 8 2018, 07:37 PM jeffdon My Dad was a Snap on dealer from the 70's unti... Jan 8 2018, 09:57 PM strawman I have been managing public transit systems since ... Mar 14 2018, 12:07 AM mepstein
I have been managing public transit systems since... Mar 14 2018, 08:08 AM Front yard mechanic just yesterday I was helping my neighbor with a st... Mar 14 2018, 07:57 AM strawman Last year, I implemented a new Apprentice class in... Mar 14 2018, 01:59 PM mgphoto I took a class at LAUSD and the Snap On rep set up... Mar 14 2018, 05:11 PM Grelber I retired from the electrical channel two years ag... Mar 14 2018, 06:07 PM 914 RZ-1
I retired from the electrical channel two years a... Mar 15 2018, 07:26 PM maf914
[quote name='Grelber' post='2589053' date='Mar 14... Mar 16 2018, 06:33 AM Grelber
I retired from the electrical channel two years ... Mar 16 2018, 06:48 AM flmont Try,... ACE hardware Mar 14 2018, 06:10 PM maf914 Does the Lowe's Kobalt/Craftsman issue have so... Mar 18 2018, 05:11 PM Grelber No idea. I'll see what I can find out. Mar 18 2018, 08:30 PM |
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