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frontpageRokket | Staff posted Aug 23, 2024 01:40 PM
frontpageRokket | Staff posted Aug 23, 2024 01:40 PM

104-Piece Craftsman Mechanic's Tool Set

+ Free Store Pickup

$80

$150

46% off
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Ace Hardware has 104-Piece Craftsman Mechanic's Tool Set (CMMT45068) for $79.99. Choose free store pickup where stock permits or free delivery from store where available.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 72 tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. drive ratchets produce a 5 degree arc swing
  • Comprehensive set of 3/8 in. drive sockets and drive tool accessories
  • Large portable metal tool box with ball-bearing drawers
  • Full polish chrome for rust and corrosion resistence
  • Meets or exceeds ASME specifications

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $79 lower (47% savings) than the list price of $149.99

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Ace Hardware has 104-Piece Craftsman Mechanic's Tool Set (CMMT45068) for $79.99. Choose free store pickup where stock permits or free delivery from store where available.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 72 tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. drive ratchets produce a 5 degree arc swing
  • Comprehensive set of 3/8 in. drive sockets and drive tool accessories
  • Large portable metal tool box with ball-bearing drawers
  • Full polish chrome for rust and corrosion resistence
  • Meets or exceeds ASME specifications

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $79 lower (47% savings) than the list price of $149.99

Original Post

Written by Rokket | Staff

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tdwpgtp
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I'm not a tool snob by any means (gladly use many harbor freight tools) but I won't spend a dime on MODERN craftsman junk. Many of the tools I bought roughly 6 years ago have broken within a couple uses. Broken screwdrivers, broken torque wrench, etc.

Maybe they've improved over the last 3 or so years, but I doubt it. I'd avoid unless they were free.... And even then..

The tool boxes generally seem to be decent, but I don't have long term experience with them. I'd imagine this one is pretty cheap
gpturner
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Box alone is worth $50
tdwpgtp
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I have kobalt and husky as well, and have never had trouble. The craftsman tools that I have bought have largely been garbage. I literally broke a screwdriver on its first use, using it as it's intended. I'm also not a particularly muscular dude.

My torque wrench ratcheting. Mechanism broke within 3 or 4 uses. Again, not doing anything I shouldn't have been.

The tools I've bought were from the last few years of the sears era. Maybe they are better now, but I personally doubt it.

The old USA tools are fantastic. I have my dad's and his dad's and I've never had a problem aside from out right abuse.

When kobalt, husky, and harbor freight exist in the same or lower price bracket, craftsman is a non-option for me

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Aug 23, 2024 03:06 PM
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gpturnerAug 23, 2024 03:06 PM
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Box alone is worth $50
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Aug 23, 2024 08:39 PM
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DanielWAug 23, 2024 08:39 PM
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Same price on Amazon FYI. I leady have everything in the box but I'm still tempted. My local Ace has it in stock.
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Aug 23, 2024 09:06 PM
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tdwpgtpAug 23, 2024 09:06 PM
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I'm not a tool snob by any means (gladly use many harbor freight tools) but I won't spend a dime on MODERN craftsman junk. Many of the tools I bought roughly 6 years ago have broken within a couple uses. Broken screwdrivers, broken torque wrench, etc.

Maybe they've improved over the last 3 or so years, but I doubt it. I'd avoid unless they were free.... And even then..

The tool boxes generally seem to be decent, but I don't have long term experience with them. I'd imagine this one is pretty cheap
Last edited by tdwpgtp August 23, 2024 at 03:09 PM.
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KoalaCookie
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What's those in the back of the pic?
Aug 24, 2024 04:27 AM
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Vitaly25Aug 24, 2024 04:27 AM
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Quote from KoalaCookie :
What's those in the back of the pic?
Which pic? The Allen wrenches?
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UniqueMagic721Aug 24, 2024 09:31 AM
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Pretty good deal, but keep in mind, 1/3 of the set are bits and Allen wrenches you'll never use. Actual useful tools = 66 pcs. Decent box. This makes a great set for the trunk or truck bed if you add a set of wrenches and some pliers.
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Quote from tdwpgtp :
I'm not a tool snob by any means (gladly use many harbor freight tools) but I won't spend a dime on MODERN craftsman junk. Many of the tools I bought roughly 6 years ago have broken within a couple uses. Broken screwdrivers, broken torque wrench, etc.

Maybe they've improved over the last 3 or so years, but I doubt it. I'd avoid unless they were free.... And even then..

The tool boxes generally seem to be decent, but I don't have long term experience with them. I'd imagine this one is pretty cheap
Why do craftsman mechanic tools have very highly rated reviews from actual customer purchasers? They have 4.7 out of 5 stars on Lowe's. They aren't lying. Maybe you feel the need to push Harbor Freight tools because you are a Harbor Freight fan? There is nothing wrong with Craftsman, Kobalt, Husky or Harbor Freight Pittsburgh line as they get the job done for home users. They all have solid reviews and the purchasers aren't lying. I think the majority of people who bust ratchets or sockets are doing it from user error and then they blame the tool.

I have majority of old Craftsman (usa) but I also have Kobalt and Harbor Freight and I have been happy with them too. I think people get too caught up where the tools were made.
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Aug 24, 2024 11:28 AM
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Quote from Bflo23 :
Why do craftsman mechanic tools have very highly rated reviews from actual customer purchasers? They have 4.7 out of 5 stars on Lowe's. They aren't lying. Maybe you feel the need to push Harbor Freight tools because you are a Harbor Freight fan? There is nothing wrong with Craftsman, Kobalt, Husky or Harbor Freight Pittsburgh line as they get the job done for home users. They all have solid reviews and the purchasers aren't lying. I think the majority of people who bust ratchets or sockets are doing it from user error and then they blame the tool.

I have majority of old Craftsman (usa) but I also have Kobalt and Harbor Freight and I have been happy with them too. I think people get too caught up where the tools were made.
I have kobalt and husky as well, and have never had trouble. The craftsman tools that I have bought have largely been garbage. I literally broke a screwdriver on its first use, using it as it's intended. I'm also not a particularly muscular dude.

My torque wrench ratcheting. Mechanism broke within 3 or 4 uses. Again, not doing anything I shouldn't have been.

The tools I've bought were from the last few years of the sears era. Maybe they are better now, but I personally doubt it.

The old USA tools are fantastic. I have my dad's and his dad's and I've never had a problem aside from out right abuse.

When kobalt, husky, and harbor freight exist in the same or lower price bracket, craftsman is a non-option for me
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dealgateAug 24, 2024 11:49 AM
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Nice deal. Would be a great Christmas gift if it was a complete set. I would jump on it if it included a small set of wrenches and plyers. I have a couple people that need house-warming gifts. As it stands, it is basically useless as a household set of tools.
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resellpanda_88Aug 24, 2024 01:18 PM
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Quote from DanielW :
Same price on Amazon FYI. I leady have everything in the box but I'm still tempted. My local Ace has it in stock.
Just buy another set. You need the 10MM socket.
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Quote from tdwpgtp :
I'm not a tool snob by any means (gladly use many harbor freight tools) but I won't spend a dime on MODERN craftsman junk. Many of the tools I bought roughly 6 years ago have broken within a couple uses. Broken screwdrivers, broken torque wrench, etc.

Maybe they've improved over the last 3 or so years, but I doubt it. I'd avoid unless they were free.... And even then..

The tool boxes generally seem to be decent, but I don't have long term experience with them. I'd imagine this one is pretty cheap
The tools themselves in this set are made in Taiwan so I think they'd be pretty good, Taiwan makes great hand tools with better quality metal than its neighbor. Tools are more expensive from there so lower quality Taiwanese tools don't really exist, since companies would just dump those manufacturers for China.

That said, modern Craftsman sucks but sometimes they just got shopping on the global marketplace and put something out like this.
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Ender63071Aug 24, 2024 02:50 PM
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Box alone is worth 50$ if its anything like mine from 5 years ago. got one for 30-50$ and love it. has about 40 lbs of tools in it. ballbearings work great. only down side is metal can scratch floors and vehicle and such.
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helloooomcflyAug 24, 2024 02:54 PM
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Quote from resellpanda_88 :
Just buy another set. You need the 10MM socket.
You'll need to order 10 of those. 3 will disappear in the warehouse, 4 will get lost in the delivery truck, 2 will just magically walk off your porch, leaving you with one, maybe. 😆
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nkx1Aug 24, 2024 03:36 PM
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Anyone know what's beneath the lid and in the top drawer? Are those spaces occupied by tools, or is there some empty space for extra tools?

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resellpanda_88Aug 24, 2024 05:12 PM
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Quote from helloooomcfly :
You'll need to order 10 of those. 3 will disappear in the warehouse, 4 will get lost in the delivery truck, 2 will just magically walk off your porch, leaving you with one, maybe. 😆
You are not wrong. Cart updated.
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