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Craftsman 3/8” or 1/2" Drive Digital Click Torque Wrench $70 Sears

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Craftsman 1/2" Drive 250ft-Lbs Digital Click Torque Wrench:

https://www.sears.com/craftsman-1...A102532156


Craftsman 3/8" Drive Digital Click Torque Wrench:

https://www.sears.com/craftsman-3...A102532187
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Craftsman 1/2" Drive 250ft-Lbs Digital Click Torque Wrench:

https://www.sears.com/craftsman-1...A102532156


Craftsman 3/8" Drive Digital Click Torque Wrench:

https://www.sears.com/craftsman-3...A102532187

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Nov 17, 2022 09:41 PM
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iukuNov 17, 2022 09:41 PM
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Reminded me good old days of SYWR and sears.
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Nov 17, 2022 09:44 PM
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Infinitefx
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Quote from iuku :
Reminded me good old days of SYWR and sears.
Ah, yes... That's what I was thinking too when I found it...

Those we're the good old days
Nov 17, 2022 09:52 PM
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wlderdudeNov 17, 2022 09:52 PM
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This looks different from the ones sold at Lowes.

Last I heard, Sears sold the Craftsman name to Stanley, but retained the right to make and sell tools under Craftsman name they get made elsewhere. Admittedly, it's been about 2 years since shopping for tools at Sears, but the last tools I got from them were the absolute worst I've used. We're talking dollar store grade. Even the worst Harbor Freight tools can't compare to how bad they are. Sockets that won't fit fasteners, ratchets that slip yet still have terrible backdrag, and a smell of chemicals that will make one sick. Ewww.

I need a torque wrench for a repair coming up that goes to 250 ft lbs, but I'm not putting my foot in the Sears Craftsman trap again. Home Depot has aHusky [homedepot.com] click style for the same price that looks much nicer than anything Sears has left.
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Nov 17, 2022 10:05 PM
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TechmoNov 17, 2022 10:05 PM
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Quote from wlderdude :
This looks different from the ones sold at Lowes.

Last I heard, Sears sold the Craftsman name to Stanley, but retained the right to make and sell tools under Craftsman name they get made elsewhere. Admittedly, it's been about 2 years since shopping for tools at Sears, but the last tools I got from them were the absolute worst I've used. We're talking dollar store grade. Even the worst Harbor Freight tools can't compare to how bad they are. Sockets that won't fit fasteners, ratchets that slip yet still have terrible backdrag, and a smell of chemicals that will make one sick. Ewww.

I need a torque wrench for a repair coming up that goes to 250 ft lbs, but I'm not putting my foot in the Sears Craftsman trap again. Home Depot has aHusky [homedepot.com] click style for the same price that looks much nicer than anything Sears has left.
Interesting, I know they sold off the name years ago but I haven't had as bad of luck as you, decent for home garage
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Nov 17, 2022 10:36 PM
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Forsale917Nov 17, 2022 10:36 PM
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Thanks Bought the 1/2". Hopefully the quality is still there.
Nov 17, 2022 10:36 PM
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Quote from wlderdude :
This looks different from the ones sold at Lowes.

Last I heard, Sears sold the Craftsman name to Stanley, but retained the right to make and sell tools under Craftsman name they get made elsewhere. Admittedly, it's been about 2 years since shopping for tools at Sears, but the last tools I got from them were the absolute worst I've used. We're talking dollar store grade. Even the worst Harbor Freight tools can't compare to how bad they are. Sockets that won't fit fasteners, ratchets that slip yet still have terrible backdrag, and a smell of chemicals that will make one sick. Ewww.

I need a torque wrench for a repair coming up that goes to 250 ft lbs, but I'm not putting my foot in the Sears Craftsman trap again. Home Depot has aHusky [homedepot.com] click style for the same price that looks much nicer than anything Sears has left.
You are correct. Sears Craftsman is a completely separate line that Sears is sourcing themselves. When they sold the brand to SBD they retained a 15 year license to use it (expires in 2032, or when Sears does, whichever comes first). They have been working their way through the Chinese tool companies since Apex dumped them. I know they were using GreatStar for a while for a bunch of their mechanic's tools, rebranding kits from GreatStar's WorkPro line. Not sure if they are still working with them or if they dropped yet or not.

Ditto for their power tool line. They are not the same, and not even compatible, with the ones sold outside Sears. The Craftsman you see in Lowes is made by the new Craftsman owner Stanley Black and Decker (who also own Dewalt and a ton of other brands).

Personally I'd stay away from anything Sears Craftsman.There are better options for the price and I have no faith Sears will be around much longer for warranty issues. I'm not sure if Lowes/SBD will officially support the warranty on new Sears Craftsman tools made after SBD bought the brand.
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Quote from DVDxR :
You are correct. Sears Craftsman is a completely separate line that Sears is sourcing themselves. When they sold the brand to SBD they retained a 15 year license to use it (expires in 2032, or when Sears does, whichever comes first). They have been working their way through the Chinese tool companies since Apex dumped them. I know they were using GreatStar for a while for a bunch of their mechanic's tools, rebranding kits from GreatStar's WorkPro line. Not sure if they are still working with them or if they dropped yet or not.

Ditto for their power tool line. They are not the same, and not even compatible, with the ones sold outside Sears. The Craftsman you see in Lowes is made by the new Craftsman owner Stanley Black and Decker (who also own Dewalt and a ton of other brands).

Personally I'd stay away from anything Sears Craftsman.There are better options for the price and I have no faith Sears will be around much longer for warranty issues. I'm not sure if Lowes/SBD will officially support the warranty on new Sears Craftsman tools made after SBD bought the brand.
Good to know. The item numbers matched so I'll keep a close eye on what I get. I've been getting by with a standard husky 1/2 for a few years, so that's my comparison.

I removed the lowes price comparison from the post

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CoolAlpaca8829Nov 17, 2022 11:19 PM
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Quote from wlderdude :
This looks different from the ones sold at Lowes.

Last I heard, Sears sold the Craftsman name to Stanley, but retained the right to make and sell tools under Craftsman name they get made elsewhere. Admittedly, it's been about 2 years since shopping for tools at Sears, but the last tools I got from them were the absolute worst I've used. We're talking dollar store grade. Even the worst Harbor Freight tools can't compare to how bad they are. Sockets that won't fit fasteners, ratchets that slip yet still have terrible backdrag, and a smell of chemicals that will make one sick. Ewww.

I need a torque wrench for a repair coming up that goes to 250 ft lbs, but I'm not putting my foot in the Sears Craftsman trap again. Home Depot has aHusky [homedepot.com] click style for the same price that looks much nicer than anything Sears has left.
I've used a Husky 3/8 the last couple of years that I've been happy with.
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Quote from Infinitefx :
Good to know. The item numbers matched so I'll keep a close eye on what I get. I've been getting by with a standard husky 1/2 for a few years, so that's my comparison.

I removed the lowes price comparison from the post
Easy way to tell them apart are the product numbers. Sears Craftsman start with a 9 (or the first non-zero is a 9). SBD Craftsman all seem to start with CM.
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Quote from wlderdude :
This looks different from the ones sold at Lowes.

Last I heard, Sears sold the Craftsman name to Stanley, but retained the right to make and sell tools under Craftsman name they get made elsewhere.

I need a torque wrench for a repair coming up that goes to 250 ft lbs, but I'm not putting my foot in the Sears Craftsman trap again. Home Depot has aHusky [homedepot.com] click style for the same price that looks much nicer than anything Sears has left.
Yes this "digital" wrench is different than the torque wenches sold at Lowes.
Last edited by nottrollin November 18, 2022 at 12:37 PM.
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I need a torque wrench for a repair coming up that goes to 250 ft lbs, but I'm not putting my foot in the Sears Craftsman trap again. Home Depot has aHusky [homedepot.com] click style for the same price that looks much nicer than anything Sears has left.[/QUOTE]

Personally I would go for this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5ZL...UTF8&psc=1

I have one, paid full price, and am very happy with it. It's been on sale a bunch too, if you can wait a bit you can probably get it cheaper.
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sneezerNov 18, 2022 02:15 AM
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Quote from wlderdude :
I need a torque wrench for a repair coming up that goes to 250 ft lbs, but I'm not putting my foot in the Sears Craftsman trap again. Home Depot has aHusky [homedepot.com] click style for the same price that looks much nicer than anything Sears has left.
A while back I needed one that went to 250 as well. I looked at Husky and Kobalt in addition to the Craftsman stuff from SBD that was sold at Lowes and Ace. In the end I took a chance on the HF Icon 1/2" torque wrench, and it has been excellent. I needed it for some suspension work, and the 90 tooth head made all the difference. Most of the 1/2" torque wrenches have 36 teeth or so, and in the tight confines I was dealing with it was difficult to get enough range to swing. It was a little bit more but at the time there was an Icon coupon and prices were pre-pandemic.
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cacompzNov 18, 2022 02:15 PM
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In for one. This will be my 1st digital torque wrench. Hope I'll not be disappointed.
Last edited by cacompz November 18, 2022 at 06:38 AM.
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The reviews don't inspire confidence in this product.
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67cougarNov 18, 2022 07:15 PM
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Quote from nottrollin :
Yes this "digital" wrench is different than the torque wenches sold at Lowes.

This Sears model is still a CLICK -style torque wrench. The digital part is just to "display" the desired # when selecting the torque. You still have to make the wrench Click to torque.
There is NO Beep or lights when you approach or reach the desired torque like on a most digital torque wrenches.
I have this exact one from sears and it functions as every other digital torque wrench out there, you set the desired torque and it beeps as you hit the displayed torque.

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