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Want!

(http://craphound.com/images/009H0259000.jpeg)

from sears (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009H0259000B?sid=I0084400010000100600&aff=Y)

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That pic left me weak in the knees!  :o   ;D

Salesman:  "May I help you find something sir?"

Me: "Yes."

Salesman:  "What may I help you with?"

Me:  "Everything."  :e:v

Me too, but it doesn't say how much.

That set of tools is probably worth more than my ST2.  :-[

$8599

 Craftsman 1470 pc. Professional Tool Set

A great collection of mechanics tools. Includes 300 pc. Base Essentials Set (33300), 198 pc. Professional Essentials Set (33198), 189 pc. Specialized Essentials Set (35189), 204 pc. Advanced Access Pro's Set (33204), 106 pc. Advanced Professional Tool Set (35106), 89 pc. Specialized Access Professional Tool Set (35086), 83 pc. Ultimate Fully-Polished Ratcheting Set (35183), 77 pc. Heavy-Duty Mechanic's Set (35079), 94pc. Auto Specialty Professional Tool Set (35098) and 130 pc. Professional Impact Set (34130). Catalog# 34131.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009H0259000B?vName=Tools&cName=Tool+Sets&sName=Mechanics+Tool+Sets

basically is a combined package of all their mechanics kits.  Wowsie

That set of tools might even be worth more than my 888.  :-[  :-[

Sad to say but in recent years the quality of craftsman tools has really fallen. 

2 stories, I recently exchanged (two years ago) a 25 YO ratchet that belongs to my dad that I ruined through abuse (put a pipe on the handle for leverage…).  They exchanged it no problem but when I made the comment to the woman how that ratchet was almost as old as me she smirked and made a comment about how the new ratchet will never last that long.  Also the fit finish and feel of the new one paled in comparison

And about a month ago I spent about $350 at sears filling my own tool box; I bought another long handled ratchet.  I took it home and used it a twice, the engagement mechanism was not working properly and the second time I used it actually slipped while breaking a nut loose and I bashed my knuckles on the front sub-frame of my car.  So I took it back.  On my way to the desk I stopped and grabbed a new one off of the rack, but when I handed the salesman the old one he dug into a drawer and pulled out a ‘reconditioned’ wrench.  I explained that my wrench was only used twice and that I wanted a new one, not some beat ass looking recon.  I would not accept the reconditioned wrench but the new policy is to give reconditioned wrenches when in stock.    Luckily I had the receipt in my wallet still and threw it down on the counter.  I told him I wanted to return the bad ratchet for cash and then I would like to purchase the new one I grabbed off of the rack.  He rolled his eyes, hit a few keys on the register and gave me the new wrench.  Prick.

I will still buy craftsman tools because they still are good enough for what I need them for, and better than most other hardware store brands.  but I am slightly dissatisfied.

tools..   :o me want too..

Really? The sears around here has been really good about returns, even letting me swap broken tools for other similar ones (of equal or lesser value of course) and had no problems with me returning screwdrivers I'd intentionally ground into tools of other purpose.

that's how it used to be.  i had never heard of them giving out reconditioned tools until last month.  i saw in the drawer he pulled the nasty wrench out of and it was packed full of tools, but obviously things with no moving parts could not be reconed, so screwdrivers and such should always be ok. 

side note, i wonder how long it took to set those tools up for the photo shoot?

I am actually going to try to warranty my ball peen hammer which has a loose head.  I have tapped the wedge in further but it won’t stay down.  We’ll see how that goes; there are a few big chips out of the handle near head the due to some heavy swings and bad aim. 

BEST PORN EVER!!   wt:

that is some hot tool porn! :o

my toolbox is pretty much all craftsman stuff, but i can't comment on moving-parts tool quality, as i'm pretty sure my socket driver is fifteen or twenty years old. let's hear it for inherited tools! wt:

I broke a brand new Craftsman strap wrench trying to get the oil filter off my monster.  Wasn't impressed with that but the ratchets, sockets and everything else I bought recently has been pretty good. 

Snap-on... All the way!

Those tools look nice, but I will never buy a mondo set like that. The reason is that they always seem to be 75% standard sizes, as opposed to metric. I don't drive a Chevy, or a Harley, and I doubt I ever will, so I only need metric tools.  :-\

Then again, I ALWAYS lose the important sizes, like the 12mm socket, so at this point my toolbox is very mismatched with replacements. A new matching set would be awesome.

What would that kit that Iain posted cost if it was Snap-On?

Add one more digit.  ;:|

The pic of the tools is so big, they didn't have enough lighting power to light the tools in the back!

All that and you still have to buy the socket for a SSS.
That is still very sexy though.

That's not a joke either! 

It's worth every penny!  I'm in LOVE wt:

Keep your love. I'm in lust. :o

I'm in it for the long term baby   :-*

Agree with previous poster, craftsman is crapsman now.  I won't buy any more tools from sears.  Their sockets don't fit as tight as my snap-on ones, I had a torque wrench handle break, and they are expensive compared to other good brands (proto).

mitt

Picking this up on monday...

(http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/00995220000?qlt=90,0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0)

Marked down to $314.90 because of a dent on the back of the box.

Plus I get 10% off of that!

It's nice working for a company that is partially owned by sears!

Almost all of my tools are craftsman, and I only have two complaints.   I had a metric allen head socket set and two of them got rounded over and no longer work.  I wasnt using them in the wrong size hole, the metal was just SOOO soft that they turned into circles with 6 bumps. 

I also bought a 10 drawer  12"x26" tool box with ball bearing slides, and one drawer just slid out and all of the little bearing just scattered!  I was also a little disapointed how flimsy it is. 

Not that it helps when your working on your bike but doesn't craftsman have a lifetime replacement on all tools?

Yup.

I'm sure some things aren't covered, but most anyway.

So to answer my previous post, I pulled this up.

"RAFTSMAN® mechanics tools and CRAFTSMAN® hand tools have a Lifetime Warranty… they are guaranteed forever …unconditionally, no questions asked. If one should ever fail to give you complete satisfaction, Sears will replace it, free of charge.*

Replacement:
A proof of purchase is not necessary to replace a tool. All that is necessary is that the "Craftsman" name is stamped on the tool. A 5 digit number located on the tool is required.

Important:
We provide repair kits for ratchets. Ratchet handles that are broken or bent are covered by the Craftsman lifetime warranty.


*CRAFTSMAN mechanics tools & CRAFTSMAN hand tools include: Sockets, Wrenches, Wrench sets, Hex wrenches, Ratchet wrench handles, Micro adjustable torque wrenches ( not including calibration), Pipe wrenches, Hammers, Screwdrivers, Pliers, Cutters, Scroll and Metal saws (except saw blades), Hand drills, Hand saws, Squares, Levels, Drift punch and drive punch sets, Shears are covered by the Craftsman lifetime warranty.

Craftsman Tools not covered by the lifetime warranty include: Micro-adjustable torque wrench calibration, Hand tools cutting edges, Portable electric tools, Bench and Stationary tools, Battery operated tools, Precision measuring tools."

Good enough for me.

And I use my tools every day!

That's what I am taking about wt:

For all my sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers and allen keys I use snap-on for this very reason.  Their system (flank drive maybe?) actually works and "grips" the bolt/screw/whatever I'm turning and gives positive feedback.  Most the other stuff in my box is craftsman though (except for my snap on digital torque wrench...)

I think my next big tool purchase will be some snap on hex sockets.  I think the ten piece set is $170.   

my favorite non moto/mechanic tool : starret combo square

(http://www.thebestthings.com/newtools/graphics/starrett_combination_squares.jpg)

I have a Husky Mechanics set from Home Depot. A lot of people talk shit about Husky but I have never had a problem with any of their tools...

For those who work with wood.

The tree-kind, that is.

(http://www.oldtoolsshop.com/Galoots/sLongley/images/H-O-Studley-Tool-Chest.jpg)

That is awesome!  do you own that?

anybody know about bicycle tools?

one of the bike shops i worked at had one of these, no one else realized the value of these tools so i basically had to hide from most of the employees.  and when i left i may have accidentally left a spanner or two in my own tool box... got to remember to return them one of these days  ;) ;)

(pic from interwebs, ours was in much nicer shape from what i can see)
(http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/blog/toolkit.jpg)

one of these kits just sold for over $3k on ebay  :o

http://cgi.ebay.com/Campagnolo-Complete-Tool-Set_W0QQitemZ180237204020QQihZ008QQcategoryZ56197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

No. And I don't think I own anything worth that much, either. Bike included.

For those tha think snap-on is unobtainable, keep an eye on fleabay.  You can typically find new stuff for 50% off the truck.

You can find good used for even less than that.

Great, now I just created more bidding competition for myself.

mitt

My only problem with snap-on is not working where they regularly stop.

I have a couple snap on wrenches and a ratchet that are broken, and am having a hell of a time getting them replaced.

Found a local distributor in the phone book, but he won't exchange my shit because I didn't buy it from him.

And I' don't think I should have to pay ship it anywhere.

I wondered about that for the non every day mechanic who is 20k in debt to the snap-on truck driver.

 I bought all of my snap-on stuff when I worked 'full time' at a big garage during summers in highschool.  Now that I don't live there, I was wondering if I would run into problems trying to exchange tools.

mitt

I worked the last 3 years abusing my tools.  Water, corrosive chemicals, rusty parts that required some not so recommended uses, etc...

I used Craftsman for those three years, and only had one tool fail... a screwdriver. Have to give props to sears... they truly live by their "no questions asked" policy.

Don't get me wrong, Snap-On makes great tools.  But for the home user, Craftsman seems to make more sense. They're less expensive, and being able to run to sears for exchange instead of tracking down a truck makes things more simple.  Unless of course you don't have a local Sears store.

Hmm, I'm moved a couple times, so I've changed snap-on guys a couple times and I've never had a problem with him shipping out tools for me (ones that I didn't purchase through him).  Usually, I'll just meet him at one of his stops (wherever he is when I call him) and then he waits for me, we do the business and I go on my way.  I've never had any problem like yours...

I had to check it out, it said "porn".

Man that would fill up my garage....be nice to have all those tools.That can make me go work on my bike  ;D

I'm an aircraft mechanic and I mainly use craftsman tools.  There good tools at a decent price.  Snap-on may make them better, but they cost SO much more.

that would be fricken sweet  ;D