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| 914 RZ-1 |
 Jan 5 2018, 08:20 PM
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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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| strawman |
Mar 14 2018, 12:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 8,624 Region Association: Central California 
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I have been managing public transit systems since the early 1990s. Our shop guys rely on and must supply their own good quality hand tools (we supply specialized and REALLY big tools). We always advise the new Technicians to spend their hard-earned dollars on Snap-On tools but to wait for a few years to buy a big Snap-On box; a Technician-C or -B should not saddle himself with $12k debt on a big fancy box that won’t make him money. The Craftsman Pro and even Harbor Freight boxes are good enough until they reach The Technician-A (journey) level. The Snap-On truck stops by weekly to sell hand tools or try to entice the guys to upgrade their boxes; my shop foreman shoos him away after 30 minutes so that productivity isn’t hampered too much.
I’m a tool whore, as evidenced by my overcrowded suburban 2-car garage. Most of my stuff is old Craftsman, some Craftsman Pro, a few selected Snap-On pieces and a smattering of Chinese shit. I still love my remaining Craftsman Pro screwdrivers originally supplied by Armstrong; the new Craftsman Pro shit sucks. Some day, I’m gonna fork out $300 for a new Snap-On screwdriver set... |
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| mepstein |
Mar 14 2018, 08:08 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,587 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(strawman @ Mar 14 2018, 02:07 AM)  I have been managing public transit systems since the early 1990s. Our shop guys rely on and must supply their own good quality hand tools (we supply specialized and REALLY big tools). We always advise the new Technicians to spend their hard-earned dollars on Snap-On tools but to wait for a few years to buy a big Snap-On box; a Technician-C or -B should not saddle himself with $12k debt on a big fancy box that won’t make him money. The Craftsman Pro and even Harbor Freight boxes are good enough until they reach The Technician-A (journey) level. The Snap-On truck stops by weekly to sell hand tools or try to entice the guys to upgrade their boxes; my shop foreman shoos him away after 30 minutes so that productivity isn’t hampered too much. I’m a tool whore, as evidenced by my overcrowded suburban 2-car garage. Most of my stuff is old Craftsman, some Craftsman Pro, a few selected Snap-On pieces and a smattering of Chinese shit. I still love my remaining Craftsman Pro screwdrivers originally supplied by Armstrong; the new Craftsman Pro shit sucks. Some day, I’m gonna fork out $300 for a new Snap-On screwdriver set... It’s funny how all our guys have snap on boxes except Bob Russo. He has a couple craftsman boxes. He was the crew chief for Al Holbert’s 962 race team and currently maintains a 962, a Mirage, 2005 LeMans RSR and the Brian Redman Chevron. We say when God needs to borrow a tool to fix his Porsche, he calls Bob. |
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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 saigon71 I agree with the decline in quality of Craftsman t... Jan 6 2018, 08:20 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 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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