The "Craftsman" (which I call CRAPMAN) guarantee is only good for hand-tools, specifically those without motors (gas or electric) and those that do not require electricity.
In short: wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.. all have the CRAFTSMAN "lifetime" guarantee. Power tools with the CRAFTSMAN name on them DO NOT.
I still have a failed socket wrench that says CRAFTSMAN on it that SEARS will NOT replace because it's not "completely broken" yet. Funny, it's been not "completely broken" for 20 years.
Bastards. I hope they go under. (And I say that as someone who put himself through college working for Sears.)
“The “Craftsman” (which I call CRAPMAN) guarantee is only good for hand-tools, specifically those without motors (gas or electric) and those that do not require electricity.”
Yes, I am aware of that. I should have said, “Hand Tools” instead of only “Tools”.
So what are you waiting for? Completely break it already!
I was on a Construction job in the 70s, where three of us stood on the 9 foot cheater pipe and shattered a 3/4 inch ratchet trying to get a bolt off of a D-9 (I was the 'little' guy at 220 lbs.). The boss scooped up the pieces, took them to Charlottesville and was handed a new ratchet, no questions.