Craftsman Tools was bought by Stanley in just the last year or so. I have not used Kobalt, available at Lowe's, but they look good. 

Stephen

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> On Oct 2, 2017, at 5:09 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> So, for a number of years Craftsman has been in Ace Hardware.  In fact,
> last week.  I assumed they were not the same as the Craftsman tools from
> that giant department store chain that is not yet resting comfortably in
> peace.  So, is Ace now just selling remnants from whomever last built them?
> 
> On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:14 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Craftsman tools are no more. They sold the line out.
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of Neil N
>> Sent: Monday, October 2, 2017 1:50 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
>> 
>> 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?
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Neil n
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