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

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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.

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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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Made in Fort Worth, Texas (*with global materials). Get 'em while you can, these are some of the only sets that were put together here before Stanley B&D closed that newly constructed facility down. Practically all other Craftsman will be from overseas. Stock is limited, so YMMV if your local store has them.

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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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Product Name: CRAFTSMAN 88-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case | CMMT45018
Product Description: Forged in Fort Worth, Texas with global materials, the 88PC Mechanics Tool Set features 90 Tooth Quick Release Ratchet(s), chrome vanadium full polish sockets and a durable blow molded case. This case provides users with a compact and durable storage solution. Backed by Craftsman's Full Lifetime Warranty, this mechanic's tool set features the quality and durability expected from the Craftsman brand. All products in this set meet or exceed ASME specifications. CRAFTSMAN 88-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case | CMMT45018
Product SKU: 5002857563_5002857563
UPC: 885911698764

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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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08-22-2023 at 06:15 PM.
08-22-2023 at 06:15 PM.
done need all those allen wrenches boosting the tool count and price.
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08-22-2023 at 06:56 PM.
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Thumbs up for made in USA (even if materials are globally sourced)
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08-22-2023 at 07:18 PM.
08-22-2023 at 07:18 PM.
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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08-22-2023 at 07:32 PM.
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Very good quality and made in USA
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aifan
08-22-2023 at 07:39 PM.
08-22-2023 at 07:39 PM.
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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08-22-2023 at 07:44 PM.
08-22-2023 at 07:44 PM.
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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08-22-2023 at 07:49 PM.

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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.
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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08-22-2023 at 07:56 PM.
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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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08-22-2023 at 08:08 PM.
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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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08-22-2023 at 09:46 PM.
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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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08-22-2023 at 09:57 PM.
08-22-2023 at 09:57 PM.
Pay with Lowe's Card and get 5% on top, $3.50 off, effectively $66.50 + tax.
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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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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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