All the Craftsmen ratchets I have are 10 years or older. I have a couple that are 25 and 30 years old and they still work great. Not sure about the newer Craftsmen ratchets though. They look nice, but...
Craftsman rachets suck!!! the guts fall out of them within a month or so .... or maybe its just because i put a peice of 2 ft on them Got a set of Popular Mechanics sockets ive had forever , wrenches are just ol cheap wrenches from HF....
Dude, that's the truth! I use to frequent pawn shops looking for hand tools. There's tons of deals to be found in your local pawn shop.
I do this also. The most recent deal was a 18v cordless mikita drill, case, 2 batteries, charger, and a drill bit set for 50 bux. Most of my tools are AC Delco, s&k, Craftsman, and HF. Craftsman ratchets and sockets suck! The wrenches are pretty goo tho. I hate that they have sharp edges on the wrenches. Really hurts the hands when your breaking a bolt/nut loose.
Usually in this order: Sears, Lowes, HF. I shop at a few online places for specialty stuff but thats seldom really. Don't understand how everyone says Craftsman Ratchets suck. I use mine for hammers even, and never an issue w/ them. My 1/4" did mess up, but again, I shouldn't have used it as a hammer. Had my set for 5 yrs now and no problems (except the "ghost lettering" is gone).
This came from Lowes and is one of the best $20 I've ever spent! This kit stays under the seat of my truck and has came in handy more then enough times!
my machinist tools came from my stepdad (he was a machinist for 20yrs and is now on disability so I got his tools and toolbox) everything else is stuff that iv gotten as gifts or got at advance auto parts (I work there and get anything but oil and freon at a discount, which includes whatever tools I need and we have in stock)
