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This Craftsman Overdrive wrench set stands out as a strong value for 6 point SAE box wrenches, especially for rusty or rounded fasteners where the anti slip cutouts help reduce stripping. The set is also praised as a practical alternative to pricier brands, with local exchange options at ACE or Lowe's and a price that undercuts Snap on and Icon. The main drawback is warranty convenience, since replacement experiences can depend on the store or dealer and may involve shipping or proof of purchase. A solid pick if you want durable wrenches without premium brand pricing.
DIY mechanics working on rusty fasteners, because the 6-point box ends grip rounded hardware well and are less likely to strip.
Home mechanics who want a wrench set they can replace locally, because Craftsman exchanges can be handled at ACE or Lowe's instead of waiting for a truck.
Warranty replacement logistics may be less convenient than walk-in options, since post-Sears Craftsman exchanges reportedly required shipping and shipping costs.
Replacement can depend on the retailer and may be less convenient than a walk-in swap. Some stores can exchange Craftsman locally, but post-Sears warranty handling has also been described as requiring shipping back and paying shipping, unlike Harbor Freight's easier in-store replacement.
Yes. The Overdrive box ends are 6-point with anti-slip cutouts, which makes them especially useful on rusty or rounded fasteners because they're less likely to strip. The tradeoff is that 6-point ends can be harder to position and reposition around obstacles.
It's described as one of the best-value 6-point box wrench sets available, especially at this price. The set is also noted as a cheaper option than Snap-on, while still performing well in the TTC testing.
I've never seen this channel. But I think you left out an important detail. Looks like the craftsman sustained damage after the test and was not as tight of clearances before the test as well. Given craftsman warranty isn't as simple as walk in/walk out with a replacement. Snap on would still be the superior if you had unlimited money. Icon seems to be on par but the HF carefree walk in/walk out warranty would put me in the icon group. But at this price who cares
I've never seen this channel. But I think you left out an important detail. Looks like the craftsman sustained damage after the test and was not as tight of clearances before the test as well. Given craftsman warranty isn't as simple as walk in/walk out with a replacement. Snap on would still be the superior if you had unlimited money. Icon seems to be on par but the HF carefree walk in/walk out warranty would put me in the icon group. But at this price who cares
Snappy is great stuff, but you have to wait a week or two for the truck to come around.
Easier for me to just swap out a Craftsman at any local ACE or Lowes.
Snappy is great stuff, but you have to wait a week or two for the truck to come around.Easier for me to just swap out a Craftsman at any local ACE or Lowes.
The price on this is great. My experience with post sears craftsman was you gotta send it back to craftsman and pay for shipping. Not familiar with Ace. This is one thing HF has superior to most is you just waltz in with broken and waltz out with new
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There are 6000 ACE Hardware stores in the US; compared to 1600 Harbor Freight stores.
If you worked in an actual auto repair facility, NAPA delivers 3x a day, so you can get your Carlyle tools swapped out faster than probably any other brand.
And I just gotta ask; how many of you guys are breaking combo wrenches on a regular basis ???
I use tools daily, and the only tools that I break regularly are ratcheting combo wrenches. You drop them and all the little pieces go flying everywhere, lol.
I have more issues with sockets and ratchets. Now that craftsman isn't sears it's a pita to exchange at Lowe's. They want to do exact for me exact and if they don't have that socket loose (often here).or ratchet out of a set they will refuse.
I have a variety of wrenches, my go to saw are Allen branded from the 90s...still working fine... Made by danaher(irrc) in the USA who made craftsman wrenches then. Metric set is craftsman from 2000s.
The ones I use most..10/12mm are snap on.
Where I was working was a small shop..I told the snap on guy even tho he drives by every week he didn't have to stop every week since we weren't buying a lot, so not to waste his time. But when one of us called him he was there that week..often within 2.days. it's about your dealer and you're relationship with them.
Also..I don't know about these tests or the OF video, but Wright tool makes damn good wrenches too.my road set is Proto.
Aside..if the box end of a decent wrench slips the faster needs heat anyway...if the open end spreads, well it could be a wrench issue for cheaper wrenches or it's a user error... Should use box end for high torque anyway.
Where I was working was a small shop..I told the snap on guy even tho he drives by every week he didn't have to stop every week since we weren't buying a lot, so not to waste his time. But when one of us called him he was there that week..often within 2.days. it's about your dealer and you're relationship with them.
It really is all about how cool the dealer is.
I've had a dealer refuse to warranty a line wrench because "this wrench is older than you" and he says he only warranties to the original owner.
I then called Snapon. They asked "Are you the original owner?", I said yes, and they mailed out a replacement. I told them about their idiot dealer, and they said that each dealer is an independent franchise; so nothing they could do.
Here is 1930 Snapon, 1970 Craftsman raised panel, 1960 Williams Superwrench, 2025 Craftsman Overdrive, and 2022 ICON non-slip. All these sets should last a few lifetimes....
Dang, literally just picked these up last week because I wanted to grab them before the price went back up.
Pretty sure these are the best value 6 point box wrenches available.
Performance looks impressive also.
I mostly use metric but SAE is handy for those times when a nut is a little too rusted and rounded to be used with the appropriate metric socket or wrench.
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This Craftsman Overdrive wrench set stands out as a strong value for 6 point SAE box wrenches, especially for rusty or rounded fasteners where the anti slip cutouts help reduce stripping. The set is also praised as a practical alternative to pricier brands, with local exchange options at ACE or Lowe's and a price that undercuts Snap on and Icon. The main drawback is warranty convenience, since replacement experiences can depend on the store or dealer and may involve shipping or proof of purchase. A solid pick if you want durable wrenches without premium brand pricing.
DIY mechanics working on rusty fasteners, because the 6-point box ends grip rounded hardware well and are less likely to strip.
Home mechanics who want a wrench set they can replace locally, because Craftsman exchanges can be handled at ACE or Lowe's instead of waiting for a truck.
Shoppers comparing premium wrench performance on a tight budget, because this set is described as unusually strong value for the price.
Owners who prefer a lifetime-use tool set, because the wrenches are described as durable enough to last for decades.
Buyers who want the easiest warranty path, because replacement can depend on the dealer and may require shipping or exact-match stock.
Technicians working around cramped engine bays, because 6-point box ends can be a hassle to position and reposition around obstacles.
Shoppers expecting the same open-end performance as a box wrench, because the open end can spread under high torque.
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But for those who have not seen the TTC test:
https://youtu.be/IAo2p3FjUxQ?si=
https://www.amazon.com/l/17985366...B0CZ
Easier for me to just swap out a Craftsman at any local ACE or Lowes.
Easier for me to just swap out a Craftsman at any local ACE or Lowes.
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If you worked in an actual auto repair facility, NAPA delivers 3x a day, so you can get your Carlyle tools swapped out faster than probably any other brand.
I use tools daily, and the only tools that I break regularly are ratcheting combo wrenches. You drop them and all the little pieces go flying everywhere, lol.
I have a variety of wrenches, my go to saw are Allen branded from the 90s...still working fine... Made by danaher(irrc) in the USA who made craftsman wrenches then. Metric set is craftsman from 2000s.
The ones I use most..10/12mm are snap on.
Where I was working was a small shop..I told the snap on guy even tho he drives by every week he didn't have to stop every week since we weren't buying a lot, so not to waste his time. But when one of us called him he was there that week..often within 2.days. it's about your dealer and you're relationship with them.
Also..I don't know about these tests or the OF video, but Wright tool makes damn good wrenches too.my road set is Proto.
Aside..if the box end of a decent wrench slips the faster needs heat anyway...if the open end spreads, well it could be a wrench issue for cheaper wrenches or it's a user error... Should use box end for high torque anyway.
Where I was working was a small shop..I told the snap on guy even tho he drives by every week he didn't have to stop every week since we weren't buying a lot, so not to waste his time. But when one of us called him he was there that week..often within 2.days. it's about your dealer and you're relationship with them.
I've had a dealer refuse to warranty a line wrench because "this wrench is older than you" and he says he only warranties to the original owner.
I then called Snapon. They asked "Are you the original owner?", I said yes, and they mailed out a replacement. I told them about their idiot dealer, and they said that each dealer is an independent franchise; so nothing they could do.
Here is 1930 Snapon, 1970 Craftsman raised panel, 1960 Williams Superwrench, 2025 Craftsman Overdrive, and 2022 ICON non-slip. All these sets should last a few lifetimes....
Pretty sure these are the best value 6 point box wrenches available.
Performance looks impressive also.
I mostly use metric but SAE is handy for those times when a nut is a little too rusted and rounded to be used with the appropriate metric socket or wrench.
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But with ICON, it seems the popular sets are always out of stock (especially after a parking lot sale).
And worse is that HF does not sell individual sockets or wrenches, so when you lose one, you have to call and order (you can't do it online).
Then you have to provide proof of purchase to buy a replacement wrench (can't make this up).
And then after a couple of months, your order is cancelled and you have to go through it all over again.
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