I called up 3 sears stores. Two of them priced it at $269 and one had it at $149. None of the stores had it in stock. I presume since its a clearance item it never will come into stock again. Was the $94 a price mistake?
Was just at the nearest Sears in Denver.
Associate stated that they had -1 in stock (he theorized one was on BO). I had him call two or three other stores in the area and there was not one available.
However, he said that they were due in, as they were to be in the Vets Day three day sales event this weekend.
I did not ask for a price check.
Associate stated that they had -1 in stock (he theorized one was on BO). I had him call two or three other stores in the area and there was not one available.
However, he said that they were due in, as they were to be in the Vets Day three day sales event this weekend.
I did not ask for a price check.
funboy6942
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I may be wrong but I want to say when I was a mechanic I heard that Snap on and the craftmans line were made at the same plant, Snap on. I have broken snap on, mac, and craftsmans tools. But I always tried to buy at sears myself because I didnt have to wait for the truck to pull in to get a replacement. Just drive down on my lunch break and swap tools and be back in busness
Originally posted by: RideFree
Was just at the nearest Sears in Denver.
Associate stated that they had -1 in stock (he theorized one was on BO). I had him call two or three other stores in the area and there was not one available.
However, he said that they were due in, as they were to be in the Vets Day three day sales event this weekend.
I did not ask for a price check.
I stopped at the store in Colorado Springs tonight. Didn't see anything. Will check back tomorrow a.m. if its supposed to be a veterans day thing.
The deep discounts on nice sets of Craftsman tools still come along, but less frequently than they used to, and Sears seems to be pushing more and more of the "other than Craftsman" stuff, meaning without the lifetime warranty too.
When you can get a set you like for half price or thereabouts, it's not to be scoffed at. I used to work as a full service mechanic, and at least half of my tools were Craftsman. The quality is decent and consistent, and where they fall short, the replacement policy is tops.
I remember getting the run around from a Snap-On vendor for weeks or months on a couple of items, whereas Sears has yet to fail me for having a replacement item in stock.
When you can get a set you like for half price or thereabouts, it's not to be scoffed at. I used to work as a full service mechanic, and at least half of my tools were Craftsman. The quality is decent and consistent, and where they fall short, the replacement policy is tops.
I remember getting the run around from a Snap-On vendor for weeks or months on a couple of items, whereas Sears has yet to fail me for having a replacement item in stock.
I've seen Sears replace crap with Craftsman and it wasn't even theirs, originally. Now, that's a replacement policy!
Evadman
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I have aset almost exactly like that. To be honest, I got it because of the toolbax it came with. The set I used to carry in my truck made tons of noise as I drove and I figured that would be better with the blow molded case.
Noise wise, it was a win. 75-80% quieter. However, the toolbox itself was a pain to open. You had to really tug on the drawers to get one open, and doing so would make the sockets fly all over when it opened. I took the drawers out and modified the detents so it would be easier to open. Then it alright. However, durring the winder I noticed another problem. The drawers do not have weep or drain holes. Durring the winter snow had blown into the bedbox in my truck, and worked its way into the toolbox. The snow then melted in the box. The water had nowhere to go, so the sockets all rusted from sitting in water for 4 months before I found the problem. I was able to clean up the sockets on my buffer and got the rust off, but it was still a pain. In other words, don't put te toolbox where it could get wet
I love Craftsman BTW. Best bang for the buck by far. Are they the best? Nope. That distinction is for Snap-On among others. However, the Craftsman set is ~$100 the Snap-On is $350. Same warranty, roughly the same streanth. Snap on is usually polished so it looks better, but that makes it harder to hold on t with greasy hands. Make your own decision, but it is Craftsman for me, and odds are, it is the best for you.
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ok, my keyboard is totaly on the fritz. I swear I was pushing the right keys. Time for a new one.
Noise wise, it was a win. 75-80% quieter. However, the toolbox itself was a pain to open. You had to really tug on the drawers to get one open, and doing so would make the sockets fly all over when it opened. I took the drawers out and modified the detents so it would be easier to open. Then it alright. However, durring the winder I noticed another problem. The drawers do not have weep or drain holes. Durring the winter snow had blown into the bedbox in my truck, and worked its way into the toolbox. The snow then melted in the box. The water had nowhere to go, so the sockets all rusted from sitting in water for 4 months before I found the problem. I was able to clean up the sockets on my buffer and got the rust off, but it was still a pain. In other words, don't put te toolbox where it could get wet
I love Craftsman BTW. Best bang for the buck by far. Are they the best? Nope. That distinction is for Snap-On among others. However, the Craftsman set is ~$100 the Snap-On is $350. Same warranty, roughly the same streanth. Snap on is usually polished so it looks better, but that makes it harder to hold on t with greasy hands. Make your own decision, but it is Craftsman for me, and odds are, it is the best for you.
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Cdubneeddeal
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Nice tool set. I'mma have to stop by Sears this weekend to check it out. I like that they have metrics in 1/2 drive.
Yreka
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I remember when I was in highshool ( 90's) I snapped the 1/2" chuck off my dad's craftsman breaker bar he got when he was in highshool (60's). Sears replaced it on the spot. I remember that damn thing was so old it didnt even look close to the part I got back from their new stock.
Anyway, not bad after 30ish years.
Anyway, not bad after 30ish years.
craftsman is definitely fine for most people. snapon has two main advantages:
1. stronger, but like you said, not by a lot. in a professional setting, that risk is too high.
2. most importantly, the tolerance and accuracy. snapon tools will be more precisely measured, thus fitting the bolt more snugly, thus less likely to strip it. they will also grab on to bolts that are already slightly stripped by less accurate sockets like craftsman.
99% of my sockets and wrenches are craftsman. only a select few choice tools i use often are higher quality, i.e. matco swivel sockets and bluepoint (snapon) ratcheting wrenches.
Thanks OP, heading out to my local Sears hoping to find one.
I checked the Vets Day ad online and they have a 244-pc set on sale for $199, no mention of this killer deal. Item number from the Ad is #34244
Cheers
I checked the Vets Day ad online and they have a 244-pc set on sale for $199, no mention of this killer deal. Item number from the Ad is #34244
Cheers
OP got a killer deal - the guy @ my sears said they haven't had the 254 piece kit in for some time. The 263 is on sale tomorrow for $199
btw i got my 254piece (no case) for 149$ a few years ago on the day after thanksgiving sale. reg $249
oh ya and my friend has this case, and it is indeed a pain to open. when working on the car, i just leave them open.
oh ya and my friend has this case, and it is indeed a pain to open. when working on the car, i just leave them open.
I have pretty much this exact set, this is a nice deal. The plastic box is plenty sturdy, however the drawers stick a little too hard and can be a pain to pull open when your hands are covered in 10w30. I've busted quite a few of the sockets, but the breaker bar may have been involved and Sears asked no questions.
On the subject of the plastic tool boxes. I have a couple of them. One a "current" 4 drawer type, and one an older model 3 drawer.
The only problem I have with the current set is the top drawer 1/4" drive stuff that flops around all the time lol. It's still been pretty handy for hauling around. The older style box is guaranteed for any of the socket sets to make a mess whenever I give the drawer a good tug.
Either one makes a decent organizer in a shop setting. If you find that the sockets don't stay in place, maybe you have space for a narrow shelf under a work bench for just leaving the drawers out of the box in an open tray style.
The only problem I have with the current set is the top drawer 1/4" drive stuff that flops around all the time lol. It's still been pretty handy for hauling around. The older style box is guaranteed for any of the socket sets to make a mess whenever I give the drawer a good tug.
Either one makes a decent organizer in a shop setting. If you find that the sockets don't stay in place, maybe you have space for a narrow shelf under a work bench for just leaving the drawers out of the box in an open tray style.
Actally since the early 80's most of domestic cars use metric on most of the parts. At least the GM crap I have worked on was mostly metric.
Zebo
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Good deal Ipaid $150 just for this recently
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