Bought my Craftsman tool set 42 years ago, no questioning Quality then. Bought a Craftsman 40" Griplatch ball bearing combo, American made 20 years ago. Heavy duty, used everyday & still looks new. Ratcheting wrenches, I think the only thing to buy would be double box end. Get what you need with half the number, and I have too many open ends now.
Just because a tool doesn't suit you doesn't mean it is gimicky. As a maintenance mechanic we carry our tools on our backs and weight and space is at a premium. Those combination ratchet wrenches are one of my most used tools.
Craftsman China is actually not bad for things like picks, hose picks, work lights, sockets and nut drivers. I still prefer the old Craftsman USA ratchets and wrenches, but since we can't get them anymore...
This guy in Lowe's with a camera opening up the boxes meanwhile every time I'm in the tool section, the clerk accompanies me and watches me like a hawk every time I get within 5 feet of the tool section.
I have not found that Craftsman has declined in quality since moving to Chona, especially considering their warranty. Also, it has an extensive lineup. I do prefer Icon (in my experience they are almost as good as my Snap On tools), but their selects not as extensive
I have a lot of Craftsman hand tools I bought when I was building up my tools as a younger man but now I’m in my 50’s so the only tools I get nowadays are bigger power tools like big SDS rotary hammers etc. I have soo many hand tools it ain’t funny. I could use some new stubby screwdrivers though. I’m still not used to seeing Craftsman tools at every hardware and or home center store I go to but I think it’s a good thing.
Just a little useful information to add in. Those three colors on the sheet metal shears are actually an industry standard. Red is for making a left cut Green is for a right cut Yellow is for a straight cut. Cheers.....
It's not what we can do for Craftsman, but what can Craftsman do for us. When it comes to spending our hard-earned money on tools, we have other choices.
Actually, Justin, I'm commenting as Dan Brown, not Martha, who's my wife. I noticed on one of your videos that you had a 101st Air Assault tattoo. I assume you were in the 101st. I was in the 82nd Airborne in Vietnam in 1968, and we (the 82nd) was attached to the 101st up north at Camp Eagle. Were you in the 101st when they were still Airborne, or did you go to Air Assault School? Thx for your service.
I went to my local Lowe's today and got the Craftsman 1/2 Click Style Torque Wrench it's very nice an the torque range is 20-250 ft lbs.I haven't tried it out yet, and it's made in Taiwan.The Craftsman quality of their tools seems to be improving, and Kobalt quality seems to be not as good as they use to be especially with their torque wrenches.Great Video Dow.👍
@@michaelstjohn6086 Yeah that must be fun huh? This Craftsman Click Style Torque Wrench is a new design an style the ratchet head is sealed an its 56 tooth.They are very nice.
6 months ago i went box shopping. i looked at lots of boxes many diff stores. almost got a harbor freight but they wouldnt help me get the box i wanted down from a shelf. manager couldnt run a fork lift. so i went to lowes. got the big craftsman lower. and i am dead set in saying. it is a bad ass box and glad i got it. friend got a HF same weekend. his drawers are already messed up and HF is not helping him fix it. me im looking to buy more craftsman boxes. :)
Just replaced a lost 7/16 rachet wrench. Paid 18 bucks. 1st use it self reversed on me. Also bought a 1/4 inch drive socket set. Used it about a half dozen times and it self reversed. I'm done. I have used and loved Craftsman for 30 years. The old Craftsman is like an old friend who has recently died.
Last Sunday went to Lowe saw the craftsman 3/8 flex head full polished for 68 dollars are they nuts just picked up a set of Gearwhech flex head set for 98 1/2 3/8 1/4 and 3/8 flex head short.
I don't know how true this is, but rumor has it that a facility is being built by Stanley-Black&Decker in Dallas TX specifically for the Craftsman line? If craftsman were to be great again, they'd have to change their market base, however damage is already done..
For the diesel mechanic are they gonna be coming out later with 3/4 and 1"drive stuff? Definitely would like to see 12 points and mid length stuff. Mid length in a impact swivel is what I would like would like. It seems like the shallows are always too short and the deeds are always too but that's just me as a Ford diesel tech.
I would rather get gearwrench or tekton. You can get them the same price or cheaper and they are Taiwanese, not Chinese. If I want Chinese I will go harbor freight (which I have already). 1/3 the price and never any problems
I looked at the Craftsmen boxes to work out of while waiting for my ICON stuff to arrive. But man the drawers are pretty light duty, slides also…probably great for home or as a mechanics first big box. But I picked up a Milwaukee instead. Much beefier than what I looked at.
I have a video coming out that tells the story of trying to get a craftsman socket exchanged. Purchased at Sears, 3 years ago. Sears closed in my area, went to Lowes, they didn't have the socket so they told me to call 1800 number. Did that and took 3 hours of phone calls, all documented, and was told by Sears (that's where the call is routed if purchase was originally purchased at Sears, would charge me 7.00 shipping for a 6.00 socket. I refused this offer, finally put my story on craftsman UA-cam channel and 3 weeks later was finally mailed a socket...not a good start.
I got my dad's old Craftsman tools from mid 50's to mid 70's they are still going strong. I stopped buying Craftsman tools only buy Snap-On or Proto sockets. I hope Craftsman starts making good tools and tool boxes again. Craftsman needs to have mid-sockets. Are those T-handle torts good?
I have a similar screwdriver organizer. ?Torin? I think? It works but you have to alternate the placement or the handles hit. So takes up a lot of extra room. Use it for nut drivers also. Same thing. But the 1/2" driver shaft is too big to fit right.
Was in Lowe’s yesterday. And took a look at some of Craftsman Boxes Sad how far the quality has gone down from years ago. They really feel and even look cheap. If you’re looking to make a man cave in your garage. They’d be ok. But wouldn’t waste money on them for Professional work.
Buying anything does not make the company great. The company gets the idea that their substandard items, that provide a good profit margin, are what the public wants and they will keep them coming. On the other hand, if they see that Tekton is selling many more and better tools than their substandard junk, they might just up their game and make better products.
A 10mm Allen head 1/2 inch drive would be handy for Honda steering wheel removal. That’s what holds the wheel on newer Honda’s and it has green locktite on it and I have to adapt down to my 3/8 to use my 1/2 inch impact to break free
Very nicely done Justin !!! Nice little haul there 😁😍 Looks like you can test some things out at home and if they're good enough, take them to work. Shout out to Chris and Wieber bros. for helping your Gpa and you with the Navigator tune up. I look forward to the day I can support your videos as well. For now it will have to be LIKE, Sharing and comments. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney
Craftsman is now nothing more than a hollowed out brand that Sears looted and sold during the Eddie Lampert era. For the most part they were never professional quality, but did not have to be, as they were more than enough for the advanced DIY person. At least when the sockets were made by Danaher, the boxes by Waterloo and the tools made by Emerson, you knew you were getting something solid. This new go around with Lowe's might fool some, but at the end of the day it's just more nicely packaged stuff that you can get at Harbor Freight in their lower lines for less money. I would say that Harbor Freight in their upper lines has supplanted what Craftsman used to be.
Read an article that Lowes is trying to tap more into the PRO customer to compete better with Home Depot. I am wondering how that translates to the tool lines. I'm guessing there is still wordage in the warranty in the (craftsman) power tools against using it in a commercial setting.
@@james.flyingcigarco I'm not sure if you're trying to argue the validity of my comment or what. The article was about Lowes beating Home Depot in sales growth. It was published yesterday. Kobalt hand tools are also China made
@MattSadis I was trying to say that I thought they would of competed better with home depot if they would of kept their kobalt hand tool line and power tool line instead of replacing them and pushing craftsman. I believe that kobalt with them being made in Taiwan, were more on par with gear wrench quality. I haven't heard much good about craftsman's new tools. Also I remembered about justin having warranty issues with lowes and craftsman.
@@james.flyingcigarco I agree with you there. I've heard that the kobalt impact wrench holds up well in a shop environment too so they're power tools have to be decent... I think Lowe's is all kind of mixed up right now with laying off employees, brand restructuring etc
I had a craftsman 9in1 screwdriver and the flathead tip twisted after one use I took it back and exchanged it for another on went back to the house and on the sam project twisted the flathead again, went back to Lowes got my money back. I ended up getting a Milwaukee 9in1screwdriver and never twisted a tip on it.
Do you think some of these new Craftsman tools are good enough for a new entry level technician? Looked at the gun metal chrome set and liked how it felt just concerned about reliability
Make craftman great again grew up using them since I was a kid working on my dads diesel tow truck all he have was craftsman back when they were made in the USA.
Now, most of Craftsman tools are made in China. Their top of the line is made in Taiwan. Storage cabinets and tool boxes are made in Sedalia, Missouri, using global and US parts.
Justin, can you do a review on the magnetic screwdriver holder on the lid of your cart? I’d like to get one for my screwdrivers but would hate it if it couldn’t hold anything on the lid of the cart
Hey! You are certainly more experienced than I am. I just work on my own vehicles on the weekends (so consider me generally inexperienced). But what was the reason for wanting the impact rated torx bit set be half 3/8" and half 1/2" drive? Is it solely because 3/8 impacts are lighter and more compact? Like I said... I don't do this for a living, but I try and use the largest drive size possible. A larger square drive seems it would put more torque into the fastener, as well as being "heavier duty" to handle more force applied to it if need be. It's not a knock against you, I'm genuinely curious, and want to learn why someone would prefer 3/8" drive compared to 1/2" drive. I do struggle ALOT, so try to fully understand when I find someone doing/thinking differently than I do... As a general rule, I always opt for the largest drive I could possibly use on that fastener. And then if needed, I step down if I run into clearance issues with the largest possible...
Sometimes its a clearance issue. Like justin was saying for some of the smaller sizes with how heavy duty they are made you dont need them to be half in drive
Milwaukee makes a nice little pick set for 15.00 bucks comes in a nice little holder, worth checking out the handles have a nice feel. People who are new to the impact game should think about trying out Grey pneumatic, I have loved everything I have got from them.
I am still mixed on the new Craftsman from SB&D. The gimmicks need to end in my opinion. There are companies that already supply that crap and even companies like Snap-On leave some tool making to other companies. Not to mention, break one of thise tools and odds of warranty is reduced as the shelf life always seem to be short. I have some Sears Craftsman (USA) such tools that are amazing, but are no longer made. I can find the same tool however made by Lisle, still available on the shelf. Specialty and weird stuff is what Lisle does. For those screwdrivers, for that price I can grab Vessel drivers which I prefer in place of the US normal Phillips head design. For $8 I can get a shipped P2 Vessel at 100mm length. Try one out Justin, I think you will never look back. Thanks for being real. As a professional, you give most all tools a fair shot and are not one of those tool truck only guys. You also give them a real review... does it work or not and there is usually little to no tool truck bias. There are times that a tool truck brand is best, yes, but not at all times. That is the most useful info.
I have their 3000 tool chest, top and bottom. Rubbish product, I should have played with it further at Lowes. Now I have to load them up and return them. The wheels flex due to poor use to any reinforcement steep-or lack of. The entire box flexes, mine came with the locking shaft off the cylinder so the lid would not open. The lid is uneven, does not follow any of the box panel lines, and scratches the paint off of one end. Pure junk.
Some of the guys at my shop cut deeps in half and welded piping in between the socket end a drive end to make extra deep sockets I'm talking like 10 inch deep sockets to at 1 1/8 to 11/4 ive seen so far
Nice tool haul there Justin. I too want to start purchasing more Craftsman tools replacing my older USA Craftsman ratchets and other tools. However, I want to wait and see what will be made here in USA with that new Craftsman factory opening up outside of Ft. Worth Texas next year. Cheers!!
It's good to see that you will give Craftsman tools a try instead of dismissing them out of hand. They went down hill years ago when they decided to go full DIY but pretend that they were still professional grade. Now it looks like they are making an effort to get back into the professional quality tools as well. They will never have the opportunity to be great again if professionals don't buy and use their tools AND then give real world feedback. The tool boxes are still overpriced consumer grade but I have hope that someday they will get that right as well. I look forward to hearing how your Craftsman tools hold up to use & abuse.
As far as making Craftsman great again, I'd like to see you use all of these tools at work, maybe rotate stuff out between work and home. Then we get to see what holds up to pro level abuse. If it works for you at work, it will definitely work for us at home. Great vid, love seeing the Craftsman comeback.
Great video. Just curious why do you keep deleting your past livestreams. I see them in my subscription list and when I click on them they are deleted. Darn I always keep missing your livestreams and now I can't even watch them to get all caught up. :(
I picked up that exact same 10" #2 phillips a few weeks ago and I love it. The handle is super comfortable. I keep grabbin it even if I don't need the length now. Also been pickin up quite a few of their impacts to fill some missing sizes. I like the smooth finish on em and that they're stamped along with laser etched. Nothin but good results with any of the new Craftsman stuff personally.
I've never had a problem with Craftsman screwdrivers. a few years ago I was at Kmart and they had a bin of individuals for $1 each. I picked up a few of the sizes I use a lot for my cart. If one breaks I put it in the warranty drawer and bring another one from home. That way I can keep my nicer set clean for interior work and such.
Not sure who the Weaver Bros are but glad you got the plugs I sent out. What do you think of the chrome Craftsman sockets? Is it worth filling out my Craftsman USA sets with them?
Well Thank You Very Much. Idk either that's what it said on the package and I couldn't remember who sent them. Thanks for sending them. I'm currently waiting for my grandfather to come up who is tickled pick. He's very appreciative and happy for everything! Cheers!
Craftsman doesn't matter to me one bit. The only tool that matters to me is the one that will keep harm away and can feed me at the same time, and it should be unalienable.
I wouldn't buy the impact torx/hex set it looks like shit brand new and poorly made. I would go get SK,wright,or blackhawk for that they are great quality and around the same price.
Craftsman will probably never be great again. Not once Stanley got their hooks into it. Who do they think they are with that made in the USA "with global components" aka the entire tool? they must think we are stupid. That's why I'll never buy a Stanley product unless it's a fat max tape measure. They start actually making tools in the us again then I'll be listening. And those sockets from your tool box tour..... Are micro cracked around the connection point from the factory. There is a difference. They aren't even manufactured the same way as the old sockets. For now I go to the second hand and at swap meets for the old craftsman stock. I love them they were my father's tools too but not that new China crap. Edit..... Bruh.... Those are directional tin shears hence the two colored grips. Its easy to identify which way they cut by what color is on the top handle and what's on the bottom handle.
No. I was a Fan of Craftsman well before I really started turning a wrench. My Grandfather and Dad Both started off with Craftsman and so Did I. Over the years as time would develop and my career would take off as a mechanic I then grew an appreciation for Snap-On, Cornwell, MAC, & MATCO Tools. Professional Grade stuff. Then over the years I would see at what financial cost it put on me and my family and started shopping more budget friendly. I started buying more from Harbor Freight, Home Depot, & Lowe's then Started buying from Local Auto Parts stores, Then Started buying online, & now days it is a mixture of all combined. Your going to see a lot of different things as time progresses. Example would Be Milwaukee Gen 1 sucked A$$ & I would never buy them. Milwaukee Gen 2 Came out and Blew my mind. Needless to say I'm using Milwaukee Gen 2 Cordless 1/2 & 3/8 Stubby at work everyday. 10 Years ago I felt the difference between a Craftsman 32 tooth hard square handle ratchet that would always slip teeth and never held up so I switch over to the Pro-summer market. Now day's Craftsman has since softened the handle created a smother finish and as a result has made things overall a better product in my opinion. See Gen 1 vs Gen 2. Hope that answers your question. Cheers!
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway I call B.S.! Why support bad products or bad companies ie.(Sears/Kmart,Lowe's and Craftsman). Lowe's doesn't honor online price,Sears/Kmart are closing and Craftsman are overpriced for being made in China and quality is circumspect.
Bullshit!! I dont want any of my tools that I use as a diesel tech made in the United states..... I'd MUCH rather have some Asian person that's terrified to make a small mistake make the tools I use instead of some fat disgusting union hillbilly loser who constantly screws his job up and can't get fired.
Bought my Craftsman tool set 42 years ago, no questioning Quality then.
Bought a Craftsman 40" Griplatch ball bearing combo, American made 20 years ago. Heavy duty, used everyday & still looks new.
Ratcheting wrenches, I think the only thing to buy would be double box end. Get what you need with half the number, and I have too many open ends now.
Just because a tool doesn't suit you doesn't mean it is gimicky. As a maintenance mechanic we carry our tools on our backs and weight and space is at a premium. Those combination ratchet wrenches are one of my most used tools.
Aviation snips have always been color cordinated
Hell yeah let’s make craftsman great again
Craftsman China is actually not bad for things like picks, hose picks, work lights, sockets and nut drivers. I still prefer the old Craftsman USA ratchets and wrenches, but since we can't get them anymore...
I want the Craftsman boxes that are depicted in the video. Wonder how much $$$
This guy in Lowe's with a camera opening up the boxes meanwhile every time I'm in the tool section, the clerk accompanies me and watches me like a hawk every time I get within 5 feet of the tool section.
I have not found that Craftsman has declined in quality since moving to Chona, especially considering their warranty. Also, it has an extensive lineup. I do prefer Icon (in my experience they are almost as good as my Snap On tools), but their selects not as extensive
I have a lot of Craftsman hand tools I bought when I was building up my tools as a younger man but now I’m in my 50’s so the only tools I get nowadays are bigger power tools like big SDS rotary hammers etc. I have soo many hand tools it ain’t funny. I could use some new stubby screwdrivers though. I’m still not used to seeing Craftsman tools at every hardware and or home center store I go to but I think it’s a good thing.
Just a little useful information to add in. Those three colors on the sheet metal shears are actually an industry standard. Red is for making a left cut
Green is for a right cut
Yellow is for a straight cut.
Cheers.....
It's not what we can do for Craftsman, but what can Craftsman do for us. When it comes to spending our hard-earned money on tools, we have other choices.
Actually, Justin, I'm commenting as Dan Brown, not Martha, who's my wife. I noticed on one of your videos that you had a 101st Air Assault tattoo. I assume you were in the 101st. I was in the 82nd Airborne in Vietnam in 1968, and we (the 82nd) was attached to the 101st up north at Camp Eagle. Were you in the 101st when they were still Airborne, or did you go to Air Assault School? Thx for your service.
I went to my local Lowe's today and got the Craftsman 1/2 Click Style Torque Wrench it's very nice an the torque range is 20-250 ft lbs.I haven't tried it out yet, and it's made in Taiwan.The Craftsman quality of their tools seems to be improving, and Kobalt quality seems to be not as good as they use to be especially with their torque wrenches.Great Video Dow.👍
I go to "return" auctions regularly and see lots of those Craftsman torque wrenches.
@@michaelstjohn6086 Yeah that must be fun huh? This Craftsman Click Style Torque Wrench is a new design an style the ratchet head is sealed an its 56 tooth.They are very nice.
6 months ago i went box shopping. i looked at lots of boxes many diff stores. almost got a harbor freight but they wouldnt help me get the box i wanted down from a shelf. manager couldnt run a fork lift. so i went to lowes. got the big craftsman lower. and i am dead set in saying. it is a bad ass box and glad i got it. friend got a HF same weekend. his drawers are already messed up and HF is not helping him fix it. me im looking to buy more craftsman boxes. :)
Just replaced a lost 7/16 rachet wrench. Paid 18 bucks. 1st use it self reversed on me. Also bought a 1/4 inch drive socket set. Used it about a half dozen times and it self reversed. I'm done. I have used and loved Craftsman for 30 years. The old Craftsman is like an old friend who has recently died.
Last Sunday went to Lowe saw the craftsman 3/8 flex head full polished for 68 dollars are they nuts just picked up a set of Gearwhech flex head set for 98 1/2 3/8 1/4 and 3/8 flex head short.
I am excited too! Thanks Justin.
As far as precision screwdrivers I found an Irwin set on clearance at Big Lots of all places for like 5 bucks. Snatched that up in a heartbeat.
Personally I think Tekton is a far better choice over the new craftsman. Thats my 2 cents.
I don't know how true this is, but rumor has it that a facility is being built by Stanley-Black&Decker in Dallas TX specifically for the Craftsman line? If craftsman were to be great again, they'd have to change their market base, however damage is already done..
For the diesel mechanic are they gonna be coming out later with 3/4 and 1"drive stuff? Definitely would like to see 12 points and mid length stuff. Mid length in a impact swivel is what I would like would like. It seems like the shallows are always too short and the deeds are always too but that's just me as a Ford diesel tech.
Owned by Stanley black sand decker now also dewalt bostich and porter cable
I would rather get gearwrench or tekton. You can get them the same price or cheaper and they are Taiwanese, not Chinese. If I want Chinese I will go harbor freight (which I have already). 1/3 the price and never any problems
Napa has a good 3/8 set of E-Torx. impact rated. 30 bucks i believe.
Do you recall how large they go up to? I I might be interested in them for the seat bolts out of mid 2000s Chevy trucks.
@@shadowzedge5793 E5,6,7,8, 10, 11,12, E14, & 16
I looked at the Craftsmen boxes to work out of while waiting for my ICON stuff to arrive. But man the drawers are pretty light duty, slides also…probably great for home or as a mechanics first big box. But I picked up a Milwaukee instead. Much beefier than what I looked at.
I did a little walking around the other day, lots of things I love to look at! I do like those craftsman picks👍🏻
Nice! Just Posted our Tekton Video Pre Post and made sure to tell everyone to check out your channel for the continued review. Cheers brotherman!
I have a video coming out that tells the story of trying to get a craftsman socket exchanged. Purchased at Sears, 3 years ago. Sears closed in my area, went to Lowes, they didn't have the socket so they told me to call 1800 number. Did that and took 3 hours of phone calls, all documented, and was told by Sears (that's where the call is routed if purchase was originally purchased at Sears, would charge me 7.00 shipping for a 6.00 socket. I refused this offer, finally put my story on craftsman UA-cam channel and 3 weeks later was finally mailed a socket...not a good start.
Great video
I hope all the Lowe’s follow suit and honor all our made in USA Craftsman tools. Time will tell...
Yep
They have never turned me down.
I got my dad's old Craftsman tools from mid 50's to mid 70's they are still going strong. I stopped buying Craftsman tools only buy Snap-On or Proto sockets. I hope Craftsman starts making good tools and tool boxes again. Craftsman needs to have mid-sockets. Are those T-handle torts good?
I have a similar screwdriver organizer. ?Torin? I think? It works but you have to alternate the placement or the handles hit. So takes up a lot of extra room. Use it for nut drivers also. Same thing. But the 1/2" driver shaft is too big to fit right.
Craftsman decent shit.
Was in Lowe’s yesterday. And took a look at some of Craftsman Boxes
Sad how far the quality has gone down from years ago.
They really feel and even look cheap.
If you’re looking to make a man cave in your garage. They’d be ok.
But wouldn’t waste money on them for Professional work.
Buying anything does not make the company great. The company gets the idea that their substandard items, that provide a good profit margin, are what the public wants and they will keep them coming. On the other hand, if they see that Tekton is selling many more and better tools than their substandard junk, they might just up their game and make better products.
A 10mm Allen head 1/2 inch drive would be handy for Honda steering wheel removal. That’s what holds the wheel on newer Honda’s and it has green locktite on it and I have to adapt down to my 3/8 to use my 1/2 inch impact to break free
Go all Craftsman
Very nicely done Justin !!! Nice little haul there 😁😍
Looks like you can test some things out at home and if they're good enough, take them to work. Shout out to Chris and Wieber bros. for helping your Gpa and you with the Navigator tune up. I look forward to the day I can support your videos as well. For now it will have to be LIKE, Sharing and comments. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney
Craftsman is now nothing more than a hollowed out brand that Sears looted and sold during the Eddie Lampert era. For the most part they were never professional quality, but did not have to be, as they were more than enough for the advanced DIY person. At least when the sockets were made by Danaher, the boxes by Waterloo and the tools made by Emerson, you knew you were getting something solid.
This new go around with Lowe's might fool some, but at the end of the day it's just more nicely packaged stuff that you can get at Harbor Freight in their lower lines for less money. I would say that Harbor Freight in their upper lines has supplanted what Craftsman used to be.
Read an article that Lowes is trying to tap more into the PRO customer to compete better with Home Depot. I am wondering how that translates to the tool lines. I'm guessing there is still wordage in the warranty in the (craftsman) power tools against using it in a commercial setting.
@@james.flyingcigarco I'm not sure if you're trying to argue the validity of my comment or what. The article was about Lowes beating Home Depot in sales growth. It was published yesterday. Kobalt hand tools are also China made
@MattSadis I was trying to say that I thought they would of competed better with home depot if they would of kept their kobalt hand tool line and power tool line instead of replacing them and pushing craftsman. I believe that kobalt with them being made in Taiwan, were more on par with gear wrench quality. I haven't heard much good about craftsman's new tools. Also I remembered about justin having warranty issues with lowes and craftsman.
@@james.flyingcigarco I agree with you there. I've heard that the kobalt impact wrench holds up well in a shop environment too so they're power tools have to be decent... I think Lowe's is all kind of mixed up right now with laying off employees, brand restructuring etc
I had a craftsman 9in1 screwdriver and the flathead tip twisted after one use I took it back and exchanged it for another on went back to the house and on the sam project twisted the flathead again, went back to Lowes got my money back. I ended up getting a Milwaukee 9in1screwdriver and never twisted a tip on it.
Hell yeah like that screwdriver organizer wprks on 1/4 drive xtentions👍🍺🍺🍺
Do you think some of these new Craftsman tools are good enough for a new entry level technician? Looked at the gun metal chrome set and liked how it felt just concerned about reliability
Absolutley. Check out the 224 pc Craftsman Set I just got. I posted the video a few weeks back. Cheers!
Thanks man!
Make craftman great again grew up using them since I was a kid working on my dads diesel tow truck all he have was craftsman back when they were made in the USA.
Now, most of Craftsman tools are made in China. Their top of the line is made in Taiwan. Storage cabinets and tool boxes are made in Sedalia, Missouri, using global and US parts.
Until they start making them in America they will never be great.
Taiwan not bad so far and with these tariffs craftsman might be made in the USA after that😂😂😂😂
There are more chinese owned factories in the united states than many may want to imagine.
I just posted above, but usa production should start end of 2020. They are already building the factory.
@@ayeyaeye that is very true.
Yep, if I’m gonna buy China tools. I’ll buy them for less at harbor freight. I stopped buying craftsman when they stopped being 🇺🇸 made
Justin, can you do a review on the magnetic screwdriver holder on the lid of your cart? I’d like to get one for my screwdrivers but would hate it if it couldn’t hold anything on the lid of the cart
Hey!
You are certainly more experienced than I am. I just work on my own vehicles on the weekends (so consider me generally inexperienced). But what was the reason for wanting the impact rated torx bit set be half 3/8" and half 1/2" drive? Is it solely because 3/8 impacts are lighter and more compact? Like I said... I don't do this for a living, but I try and use the largest drive size possible. A larger square drive seems it would put more torque into the fastener, as well as being "heavier duty" to handle more force applied to it if need be. It's not a knock against you, I'm genuinely curious, and want to learn why someone would prefer 3/8" drive compared to 1/2" drive. I do struggle ALOT, so try to fully understand when I find someone doing/thinking differently than I do...
As a general rule, I always opt for the largest drive I could possibly use on that fastener. And then if needed, I step down if I run into clearance issues with the largest possible...
Sometimes its a clearance issue. Like justin was saying for some of the smaller sizes with how heavy duty they are made you dont need them to be half in drive
Milwaukee makes a nice little pick set for 15.00 bucks comes in a nice little holder, worth checking out the handles have a nice feel. People who are new to the impact game should think about trying out Grey pneumatic, I have loved everything I have got from them.
love to see the Aviator tune up. my wife's daily driver. 2004 as well. thanks! great video! Yay Craftsman!
Are any of Craftsman’s hand tools made in the USA?
no unfortunately
I am still mixed on the new Craftsman from SB&D. The gimmicks need to end in my opinion. There are companies that already supply that crap and even companies like Snap-On leave some tool making to other companies. Not to mention, break one of thise tools and odds of warranty is reduced as the shelf life always seem to be short. I have some Sears Craftsman (USA) such tools that are amazing, but are no longer made. I can find the same tool however made by Lisle, still available on the shelf. Specialty and weird stuff is what Lisle does.
For those screwdrivers, for that price I can grab Vessel drivers which I prefer in place of the US normal Phillips head design. For $8 I can get a shipped P2 Vessel at 100mm length. Try one out Justin, I think you will never look back.
Thanks for being real. As a professional, you give most all tools a fair shot and are not one of those tool truck only guys. You also give them a real review... does it work or not and there is usually little to no tool truck bias. There are times that a tool truck brand is best, yes, but not at all times. That is the most useful info.
Great video man!
Great video bro keep up the good work
That Craftsman red and black box looks like a Rubbermaid product.
They screwed us and now expect a full buy in return of past customers. Nope and no to Lowes as well. Off to home depot
For a while Apex tools made the hand tools for craftsman in Taiwan where gearwrench was made. Now I'm seeing made in china stamped on their stuff.
Almost bought that same pic set 2 days ago lol, I think I’m pulling the trigger next Lowe’s run, great video
Craftsman Tools.... "You don't have to be one to use one"
I have their 3000 tool chest, top and bottom. Rubbish product, I should have played with it further at Lowes. Now I have to load them up and return them.
The wheels flex due to poor use to any reinforcement steep-or lack of. The entire box flexes, mine came with the locking shaft off the cylinder so the lid would not open. The lid is uneven, does not follow any of the box panel lines, and scratches the paint off of one end. Pure junk.
That magnetic paper towel holder looks identical. To the one I got at harbor freight for 3 bucks. Craftsman wants 13 for red paint. 😂
Kobalt socket holder $24 regular, on clearance for $17.99, three feet from the red Craftsman (otherwise identical) for $30
It’s 11 bucks at harbor freight my dude
3 bucks? ah man I paid $9
Cut your impact sockets back a little with a chop saw making medium depth lol
Some of the guys at my shop cut deeps in half and welded piping in between the socket end a drive end to make extra deep sockets
I'm talking like 10 inch deep sockets to at 1 1/8 to 11/4 ive seen so far
Did they ask for a receipt in lowes? I warrantied irwin stuff there and they just gave me refunds instead of a replacement
Last time they did. This time they did not. They must have seen my video. lol
Justin Dow nice, gotta love the 10% military discount too. Subbed, from disgruntled AF vet.
The best thing to do when they get worn like that, stick them in the freezer overnight then put them in a vice and crack them.
Let's make it great again
Nice tool haul there Justin. I too want to start purchasing more Craftsman tools replacing my older USA Craftsman ratchets and other tools. However, I want to wait and see what will be made here in USA with that new Craftsman factory opening up outside of Ft. Worth Texas next year. Cheers!!
It's good to see that you will give Craftsman tools a try instead of dismissing them out of hand. They went down hill years ago when they decided to go full DIY but pretend that they were still professional grade. Now it looks like they are making an effort to get back into the professional quality tools as well. They will never have the opportunity to be great again if professionals don't buy and use their tools AND then give real world feedback. The tool boxes are still overpriced consumer grade but I have hope that someday they will get that right as well. I look forward to hearing how your Craftsman tools hold up to use & abuse.
Did I miss the highlight of chrome sockets being used with an impact?
As far as making Craftsman great again, I'd like to see you use all of these tools at work, maybe rotate stuff out between work and home. Then we get to see what holds up to pro level abuse. If it works for you at work, it will definitely work for us at home. Great vid, love seeing the Craftsman comeback.
Great video. Just curious why do you keep deleting your past livestreams. I see them in my subscription list and when I click on them they are deleted. Darn I always keep missing your livestreams and now I can't even watch them to get all caught up. :(
Crafsman’s wants nothing do with that slogan
I picked up that exact same 10" #2 phillips a few weeks ago and I love it. The handle is super comfortable. I keep grabbin it even if I don't need the length now. Also been pickin up quite a few of their impacts to fill some missing sizes. I like the smooth finish on em and that they're stamped along with laser etched. Nothin but good results with any of the new Craftsman stuff personally.
Relatively duty haha one to many beers mate?
I've never had a problem with Craftsman screwdrivers. a few years ago I was at Kmart and they had a bin of individuals for $1 each. I picked up a few of the sizes I use a lot for my cart. If one breaks I put it in the warranty drawer and bring another one from home. That way I can keep my nicer set clean for interior work and such.
Those craftsman seal pick sets suck broke on me third time I used them
They want $999.99 for that box? Damn seems overpriced.
Good price compared to tool truck brands. Made in USA too.
Not sure who the Weaver Bros are but glad you got the plugs I sent out.
What do you think of the chrome Craftsman sockets? Is it worth filling out my Craftsman USA sets with them?
Well Thank You Very Much. Idk either that's what it said on the package and I couldn't remember who sent them. Thanks for sending them. I'm currently waiting for my grandfather to come up who is tickled pick. He's very appreciative and happy for everything! Cheers!
If you keep buying tools you are going to need a bigger box!
Did u cover the new “icon” toolbox’s?
Craftsman doesn't matter to me one bit. The only tool that matters to me is the one that will keep harm away and can feed me at the same time, and it should be unalienable.
Craftsman has dropped to the bottom of the list. Unfortunate, many more options now.
You did all that work to save $7? God am I glad I'm not in that financial shape to care about $7.
Very careful on the plugs in a triton engine use a lot wd40 go slow
I wouldn't buy the impact torx/hex set it looks like shit brand new and poorly made. I would go get SK,wright,or blackhawk for that they are great quality and around the same price.
It would be a good tool if it was made in America again! Now it is cheap Chinese junk?
I will never buy craftsman tools again!
Tony Adams why wouldn’t you buy them
Craftsman will probably never be great again. Not once Stanley got their hooks into it. Who do they think they are with that made in the USA "with global components" aka the entire tool? they must think we are stupid. That's why I'll never buy a Stanley product unless it's a fat max tape measure. They start actually making tools in the us again then I'll be listening. And those sockets from your tool box tour..... Are micro cracked around the connection point from the factory. There is a difference. They aren't even manufactured the same way as the old sockets. For now I go to the second hand and at swap meets for the old craftsman stock. I love them they were my father's tools too but not that new China crap.
Edit..... Bruh.... Those are directional tin shears hence the two colored grips. Its easy to identify which way they cut by what color is on the top handle and what's on the bottom handle.
What's up Dow
Wazzz Uppp!!
No you just didn't say Senior Citizens Friendly...Lol #craftsmanback
Diesel medic 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
How much kickback are you getting from Lowe's and Craftsman? You have become a fanboy overnight, what's happened?
No. I was a Fan of Craftsman well before I really started turning a wrench. My Grandfather and Dad Both started off with Craftsman and so Did I. Over the years as time would develop and my career would take off as a mechanic I then grew an appreciation for Snap-On, Cornwell, MAC, & MATCO Tools. Professional Grade stuff. Then over the years I would see at what financial cost it put on me and my family and started shopping more budget friendly. I started buying more from Harbor Freight, Home Depot, & Lowe's then Started buying from Local Auto Parts stores, Then Started buying online, & now days it is a mixture of all combined. Your going to see a lot of different things as time progresses. Example would Be Milwaukee Gen 1 sucked A$$ & I would never buy them. Milwaukee Gen 2 Came out and Blew my mind. Needless to say I'm using Milwaukee Gen 2 Cordless 1/2 & 3/8 Stubby at work everyday. 10 Years ago I felt the difference between a Craftsman 32 tooth hard square handle ratchet that would always slip teeth and never held up so I switch over to the Pro-summer market. Now day's Craftsman has since softened the handle created a smother finish and as a result has made things overall a better product in my opinion. See Gen 1 vs Gen 2. Hope that answers your question. Cheers!
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway I call B.S.! Why support bad products or bad companies ie.(Sears/Kmart,Lowe's and Craftsman). Lowe's doesn't honor online price,Sears/Kmart are closing and Craftsman are overpriced for being made in China and quality is circumspect.
@@F.U.andS.T.F.U just because you don't like them doesn't make them bad.
@@phillippowell6299 Just because you like them,doesn't make them good. Good day sir.
@@F.U.andS.T.F.U your welcome to your opinion. They're good enough for most. If it doesn't include you, oh well.
That would require Craftsman to have been great to start with. BWAAAAHAHAHAHA
China 🇨🇳 made
Gotta be the best
I love the screwdriver handles, think they took some minor influence from Mac and Proto.
lowes is a pain in the ass to warranty tools. they like play 20 questions with you rather than give you a "hassle free warranty"
Good God, not with Trump’s fascist battle cry.
How about they say " MADE IN USA" AGAIN.. then they will make a comeback..all my craftsman tools day that.. NOTHING made in china like the new stuff
Bullshit!! I dont want any of my tools that I use as a diesel tech made in the United states..... I'd MUCH rather have some Asian person that's terrified to make a small mistake make the tools I use instead of some fat disgusting union hillbilly loser who constantly screws his job up and can't get fired.
@@RunHardGetPaid lol. Those greedy unions!