I have to disagree, these are wrenches and sockets, not measuring
tools. I would be interested in hearing from anyone that rounded off a nut
using a craftsman 6 point socket. If you did then I would guess that the
nut was cheap or that the wrong size socket was used. If Craftsman tools
ruined what they were taking apart then no one would buy them at any
price. I don't know of any serious mechanic either home or professional
that would buy a 40 piece socket set for $5 dollars, you know the kind I'm
refering to. Good tools are good tools whether the wrench costs $25
dollars or $5 dollars it will do the same job for as long you are able to
turn the wrench. Accuracy is not an issue.
...Art
On Thu, 25 Mar 1999, Susan and John Roper wrote:
> With all due respect John, Craftsman tools aren't made to the tolerances that
> good tools meet so they don't fit like snap-on and such, and do not wear like
> the good stuff. I know. I own both. John
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> MGMagnette@aol.com wrote:
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> > I don't know what all you doomsdayers on Craftsman tools aretalking about!
> > My sister and a friend of mine both work at Sears and they admit, they have
> > come out with some real gimmicky stuff like the light-up screwdrivers and
> > stuff. But the regular old hand tools... wrenches, sockets, and other old-
> > fashioned tools are better than ever! They are still made in America, still
> > made of the best steel around, still guaranteed for life. Better still, the
> > make some "Professional" open/closed end wrenches that are fully polished,
> > very very thin, stong as can be, and very long. $50-75 well spent there.
> > (Price varies wildly depending on sale they are having!)
> > The best value around has to be one of thier large socket sets... like a
> > Mechanics tool set. I got a set on closeout for about $200 that had nearly
> > 400 pieces. They include all those little tiny wrenches for doing ignition
> > work, and damn near everything.
> > JUST BUY IT ON SALE or you are getting porked.
> >
> > John
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