Tool porn!

[bigiain]

Want!



from sears

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[DucHead]

That pic left me weak in the knees!     

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

Me: "Yes."

Salesman:  "What may I help you with?"

Me:  "Everything."  :e:v

[ScottRNelson]

Want!

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

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

[Slide Panda]

$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

[ScottRNelson]

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

[aaronb]

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.

[Juan]

tools..    me want too..

[A.duc.H.duc.]

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.

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.

[aaronb]

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?

[aaronb]

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. 

[Ducatiloo]

BEST PORN EVER!!   wt:

[zarn02]

that is some hot tool porn!

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:

[Sgt_H]

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. 

[DY]

Snap-on... All the way!

[Alex]

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.