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frontpage Posted by jeff34270 about 1 year ago

88-Piece Craftsman Standard (SAE) & Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set

+ Free Store Pickup

$70

$90

22% off
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Lowe's has 88-Piece Craftsman Standard (SAE) & Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case (CMMT45018) for $69.98. Free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Thanks to community member jeff34270 for finding this deal.

About this Product:
  • Made in the USA: Forged in Fort Worth, Texas with Global Materials
  • Access in Tight Spaces: 90-Tooth Ratchet delivers a 4 degree arc swing
  • Corrosion Resistance: Full Polish Chrome Finish
  • Increased Torque: 6 Point Design For Ideal Fastener Engagement
  • Meets or Exceeds ASME Expectations

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    • 4.9 out of 5 stars by 11 Lowe's customers.

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Lowe's has 88-Piece Craftsman Standard (SAE) & Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case (CMMT45018) for $69.98. Free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Thanks to community member jeff34270 for finding this deal.

About this Product:
  • Made in the USA: Forged in Fort Worth, Texas with Global Materials
  • Access in Tight Spaces: 90-Tooth Ratchet delivers a 4 degree arc swing
  • Corrosion Resistance: Full Polish Chrome Finish
  • Increased Torque: 6 Point Design For Ideal Fastener Engagement
  • Meets or Exceeds ASME Expectations

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • Reviews:
    • 4.9 out of 5 stars by 11 Lowe's customers.

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Model: CRAFTSMAN 88-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case | CMMT45018

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Thumbs up for made in USA (even if materials are globally sourced)
They won't have any more. Stanley Black & Decker is closing their Texas facility that manufactured these. This is why some folks are interested in purchasing this set. I suppose for the collectability or nostalgia. Some folks will never open them and keep them sealed, I'm sure. I plan on picking up a set as I need one at work for general use.

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truckin76
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done need all those allen wrenches boosting the tool count and price.
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Thumbs up for made in USA (even if materials are globally sourced)
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WittyShape107
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I picked up one of these and one of the 59 piece sets from Ft. Worth. Never even opened them. They're in the closet, not the shop. We'll see how they look in 10 years 😁
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Very good quality and made in USA
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aifan
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Not necessarily that great a set per the reviews due to the sockets. At least a good warning to check your set early since these won't be available later...
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Unfortunately my set had minor to moderate defects in most of the sockets. Many had chroming, machining or broach coating defects. Several had significant rust before it was opened.
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Maybe when they have better choices in a set, I'll look at the Craftsman USA stuff again. But square ratchets that hurt your hands and oversized heads that make them feel top-heavy just aren't good design choices.

Also, why only the longer extensions? This whole set seems a little off and they might do better later.
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Quote from wsm :
Maybe when they have better choices in a set, I'll look at the Craftsman USA stuff again. But square ratchets that hurt your hands and oversized heads that make them feel top-heavy just aren't good design choices.

Also, why only the longer extensions? This whole set seems a little off and they might do better later.
They won't have any more. Stanley Black & Decker is closing their Texas facility that manufactured these. This is why some folks are interested in purchasing this set. I suppose for the collectability or nostalgia. Some folks will never open them and keep them sealed, I'm sure. I plan on picking up a set as I need one at work for general use.
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Quote from aifan :
Not necessarily that great a set per the reviews due to the sockets. At least a good warning to check your set early since these won't be available later...
Yeah, the quality is apparently lacking. Which is one reason that I've read as to why they closed the US facility. They just couldn't get the results they were hoping for.

Main reason I posted this was for the US made* Craftsman novelty. They didn't make much and who knows if they will ever try to make 'em here again.
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Yeah, the quality is apparently lacking. Which is one reason that I've read as to why they closed the US facility. They just couldn't get the results they were hoping for.

Main reason I posted this was for the US made* Craftsman novelty. They didn't make much and who knows if they will ever try to make 'em here again.
There should be plenty of USA sets out there so not sure that Craftsman would ever be rare. At least in terms of finding them used or at garage sales. My USA set is probably not much more than 15 years old.
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Quote from aifan :
There should be plenty of USA sets out there so not sure that Craftsman would ever be rare. At least in terms of finding them used or at garage sales. My USA set is probably not much more than 15 years old.
It's rare in the sense that it's the first Made In USA set since it was 'brought back/renewed', and kind of nostalgic/sad because it's probably the last time it's going to happen.. even though Milwaukee is doing some now too.

Big part of the problem (not just the quality control @ Craftsman USA) is trying to produce these to a price point. Yes, you can make tools in the US... but the market for a $30-45 pair of premium USA-made pliers (like you can get from Milwaukee now) is smaller than the market for $20 5-pair set of (chinese) pliers/cutters.
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Pay with Lowe's Card and get 5% on top, $3.50 off, effectively $66.50 + tax.
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Quote from bill875 :
They won't have any more. Stanley Black & Decker is closing their Texas facility that manufactured these. This is why some folks are interested in purchasing this set. I suppose for the collectability or nostalgia. Some folks will never open them and keep them sealed, I'm sure. I plan on picking up a set as I need one at work for general use.
I never had an issue with paying a premium for "made in the USA". But the quality just wasn't there anymore.
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Yeah, the quality is apparently lacking. Which is one reason that I've read as to why they closed the US facility. They just couldn't get the results they were hoping for.

Main reason I posted this was for the US made* Craftsman novelty. They didn't make much and who knows if they will ever try to make 'em here again.
"Craftsman, Solid as Sears".
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Was lucky enough and bought my Craftsmen's mechanic tool set from Sears when it was all still usa made. I miss Sears.
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Quote from AMP8424 :
Was lucky enough and bought my Craftsmen's mechanic tool set from Sears when it was all still usa made. I miss Sears.
I miss SYWR points.