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Subject:Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
From:Neil N
Date:Mon, 2 Oct 2017 10:50:07 -0700

I've been using Craftsman tools (combo wrenches, sockets-ratchets,
screwdrivers) for decades. The only issues I had was a cracked 19mm 12
pt 1/2" socket cracking, due to misuse, (no, you shouldn't use it on a
VW tire bolt. That was many years ago!) and one or two failed 3/8"
ratchet mechanisms. I think I've been getting incredible value from
these tools. They were purchased many years ago though. Who knows
if/how metal content used in these tools has changed over the years?

Neil.

On 10/2/17, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail.com> wrote:

>   With the vultures circling for the eventual death knell to
> Sears//Craftsman,  ..........

>   With all that being said, for you guys who turn wrenches several times a
> week, what are you using/recommending?

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Neil n

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