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To: brucedickinson

Dumped Craftsman a long time ago. I go for Gearwrench and Williams for hand tools, DOTCO and Ingersoll Rand for air tools.


3 posted on 01/07/2017 8:44:32 AM PST by patro
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To: patro

Made in America?


6 posted on 01/07/2017 8:45:59 AM PST by xzins (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.)
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To: patro; brucedickinson

When I was working part-time in Sears hardware dept in early 90’s several of the Craftsman air tools were made by Ingersoll Rand. The policy for Sears was to find the BEST tool and sell it under the Craftsman label, often sitting right next to the identical tool under its original “big name” manufacturer.


13 posted on 01/07/2017 8:53:00 AM PST by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: patro

I have a set of Williams screwdrivers that are very, very good. 100% identical to the last hard handled Snap-Ons. Stands to reason because they are made in the same factory by the same people. Of course, there’s a reason for that. http://www.snaponindustrialbrands.com/30/home.htm

Otherwise, my tools are a carefully purchased mishmash of brands. Klein, Proto, Malco, Kobalt (the old ones, made by Williams / Snap-On), Channellock, Snap-On, Ridgid, Lenox, Rothenberger, etc. My cordless tools are all Milwaukee. I’ve got a lonely Dewalt miter saw. I’m a tool-a-holic.


75 posted on 01/07/2017 1:39:21 PM PST by JimSp
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