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expiredjez posted Feb 24, 2023 12:28 PM
expiredjez posted Feb 24, 2023 12:28 PM

230-Piece Craftsman Mechanic's Tool Set

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$110

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Sears has 230-Piece Craftsman Mechanic's Tool Set on sale for $109.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Includes quick-release ratchets in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drives, with 116 sockets in both inch and metric measures and 6- and 12-point
  • 2 extension bars
  • 6 combination wrenches in standard and metric
  • Magnetic handle with 12 nut drivers, inch and metric, and 50 screwdriver bits
  • 40 hex keys
  • Includes a carrying case

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  • Reviews: This product receives 4.5 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 240 Customer Reviews.

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Sears has 230-Piece Craftsman Mechanic's Tool Set on sale for $109.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member jez for sharing this deal

Features:
  • Includes quick-release ratchets in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drives, with 116 sockets in both inch and metric measures and 6- and 12-point
  • 2 extension bars
  • 6 combination wrenches in standard and metric
  • Magnetic handle with 12 nut drivers, inch and metric, and 50 screwdriver bits
  • 40 hex keys
  • Includes a carrying case

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Reviews: This product receives 4.5 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 240 Customer Reviews.

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JL5
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Not to crap on your deal but to make a point; especially for those of us who think Craftsman - American Made!

I was in a Sears last week (probably one of the few stores left) and reviewed their tool sets. Every tool I came across w/the Craftsman Brand is made in either China or Taiwan. I even tried to look at items in the back and all were the same. While these prices lately were great (incl. 5% discount for military vets), I fear that the quality of the name will be diminished over time. Even w/a free warranty replacement - the replacement you will get (even if taking in your old Made in the USA Craftsman tool) will have come from China or Taiwan.

Hopefully they hold up... Great price though, considering what you're getting.
scb435
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Historically Sears contracted out to various domestic tool companies to manufacture tools that were stamped with the Craftsman brand name. They started going overseas at least 20 years ago. There were still the occasional Craftsman hand tools made in the USA up until recent years.

Now that they sold the name to Stanley Black & Decker, Sears can still make their own Craftsman-branded tools for some period of time. I'm pretty sure that's what this set is, a 'Sears Craftsman' set as opposed to a SBD one. The SBD Craftsman sets sold at Lowe's and other places are not made in the USA either, though they are supposedly close to getting a factory up and running in Texas. However I will say Chinese tools have come a long way, and Taiwan-manufactured tools generally have a reputation for somewhat better quality than China.

This set is probably comparable to the 210-250 piece sets with filler bits that everyone has a version of (Husky, Kobalt, Hart, SBD Craftsman, etc) and sells throughout the Black Friday season annually for $99.
Asmodeous
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Taiwan made stuff in the tool world is generally considered to be serviceable at a minimum and usually quite decent. The production standards in Taiwan are much higher than mainland China. The stuff made in mainland China CAN be decent but usually it is substandard in some way. I try to buy US made tools when I can but it has gotten a lot harder/more expensive.

That being said, Milwaukee is opening a new tool factory in the US and is supposedly going to produce a large variety of their hand tools here in the US going forward. Even though they are owned by TTI, I'm still really happy about that.

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Feb 24, 2023 01:36 PM
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JL5Feb 24, 2023 01:36 PM
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Not to crap on your deal but to make a point; especially for those of us who think Craftsman - American Made!

I was in a Sears last week (probably one of the few stores left) and reviewed their tool sets. Every tool I came across w/the Craftsman Brand is made in either China or Taiwan. I even tried to look at items in the back and all were the same. While these prices lately were great (incl. 5% discount for military vets), I fear that the quality of the name will be diminished over time. Even w/a free warranty replacement - the replacement you will get (even if taking in your old Made in the USA Craftsman tool) will have come from China or Taiwan.

Hopefully they hold up... Great price though, considering what you're getting.
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Feb 24, 2023 07:03 PM
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scb435Feb 24, 2023 07:03 PM
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Historically Sears contracted out to various domestic tool companies to manufacture tools that were stamped with the Craftsman brand name. They started going overseas at least 20 years ago. There were still the occasional Craftsman hand tools made in the USA up until recent years.

Now that they sold the name to Stanley Black & Decker, Sears can still make their own Craftsman-branded tools for some period of time. I'm pretty sure that's what this set is, a 'Sears Craftsman' set as opposed to a SBD one. The SBD Craftsman sets sold at Lowe's and other places are not made in the USA either, though they are supposedly close to getting a factory up and running in Texas. However I will say Chinese tools have come a long way, and Taiwan-manufactured tools generally have a reputation for somewhat better quality than China.

This set is probably comparable to the 210-250 piece sets with filler bits that everyone has a version of (Husky, Kobalt, Hart, SBD Craftsman, etc) and sells throughout the Black Friday season annually for $99.
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Feb 26, 2023 08:06 PM
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adamjfishFeb 26, 2023 08:06 PM
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Quote from JL5 :
Not to crap on your deal but to make a point; especially for those of us who think Craftsman - American Made!

I was in a Sears last week (probably one of the few stores left) and reviewed their tool sets. Every tool I came across w/the Craftsman Brand is made in either China or Taiwan. I even tried to look at items in the back and all were the same. While these prices lately were great (incl. 5% discount for military vets), I fear that the quality of the name will be diminished over time. Even w/a free warranty replacement - the replacement you will get (even if taking in your old Made in the USA Craftsman tool) will have come from China or Taiwan.

Hopefully they hold up... Great price though, considering what you're getting.
They've been made in China for years now. The pieces I own have been solid for just as long.
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Feb 26, 2023 09:35 PM
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takisnyFeb 26, 2023 09:35 PM
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I bought the same set over 10 years ago. I think it was like $40. Lol. Still in my car today.. I use it on everything. So sad what happened to Sears
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Feb 26, 2023 11:08 PM
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This deal runs 24/7 365.
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ColinV9793Feb 28, 2023 01:50 AM
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Quote from JL5 :
Not to crap on your deal but to make a point; especially for those of us who think Craftsman - American Made!

I was in a Sears last week (probably one of the few stores left) and reviewed their tool sets. Every tool I came across w/the Craftsman Brand is made in either China or Taiwan. I even tried to look at items in the back and all were the same. While these prices lately were great (incl. 5% discount for military vets), I fear that the quality of the name will be diminished over time. Even w/a free warranty replacement - the replacement you will get (even if taking in your old Made in the USA Craftsman tool) will have come from China or Taiwan.

Hopefully they hold up... Great price though, considering what you're getting.
China and Taiwan make way better tools than in years past. Craftsman hasn't been USA in a decade. Most people know it hasn't been for a while.
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onlycashMar 01, 2023 05:03 PM
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It's hard to tell for sure but I believe Sears has about 20 stores, maybe less, in the entire United States.


Let that sink in.


I live in New England and to the best of my knowledge there isn't a single store left.

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AsmodeousMar 01, 2023 05:04 PM
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Taiwan made stuff in the tool world is generally considered to be serviceable at a minimum and usually quite decent. The production standards in Taiwan are much higher than mainland China. The stuff made in mainland China CAN be decent but usually it is substandard in some way. I try to buy US made tools when I can but it has gotten a lot harder/more expensive.

That being said, Milwaukee is opening a new tool factory in the US and is supposedly going to produce a large variety of their hand tools here in the US going forward. Even though they are owned by TTI, I'm still really happy about that.
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Mar 01, 2023 05:05 PM
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JasonV2607Mar 01, 2023 05:05 PM
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wow, I didn't know that Sears still has a dot on the map somewhere!
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Mar 01, 2023 05:16 PM
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Shock96Mar 01, 2023 05:16 PM
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Lots of Taiwan manufactured tools are excellent. Gearwrench, Tekton, Neiko, Toptul, and others all have a place in my toolbox.

Those recent deals on Performance Tool brands are also great. Made mostly in Taiwan with some USA here and there.

But generally I hit up FB Marketplace and Craigslist for used USA stuff. You can find a ton of good deals on Cornwell, MAC and Matco stuff.

Snap On still brings a big premium in most people's minds. Often people have them for sale for 10% less than truck pricing.
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Mar 01, 2023 05:51 PM
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NavyAlpaca5095Mar 01, 2023 05:51 PM
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How good is this set? Very few wrenches... Also no idea why I need 40 hex keys.
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Mar 01, 2023 06:17 PM
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GoldenDadMar 01, 2023 06:17 PM
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When my son was born 13 years ago, I stocked up on USA made craftsman tool sets for him. They're still in the garage waiting for his 16th birthday.
Figures that he is turning out to have zero interest in working on cars. Oh well, the future is electric anyway.
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JBlancoMar 01, 2023 06:54 PM
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Quote from GoldenDad :
When my son was born 13 years ago, I stocked up on USA made craftsman tool sets for him. They're still in the garage waiting for his 16th birthday.
Figures that he is turning out to have zero interest in working on cars. Oh well, the future is electric anyway.
I used to own a car shop and bought a Tesla last week. Electric cars still need tools to be fixed.
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willgetitMar 01, 2023 06:55 PM
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Sears is still alive and now back to the games?
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zukoMar 01, 2023 07:37 PM
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I've had this set for probably 15 years, still working just fine and the case has held up
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