Maybe it’s just me, but when I went and bought my vintage USA Craftsman tools back in 2011-2015 before they were all gone, most every socket inside had the chrome plating stop near the top of the inside and the metal in every single one looked raw and slightly rough even. I did what my grandpa showed me, you put an oily rag to your tools. I have those sockets and they still look rough but, thanks to the oil, they don’t look rusty or like they are in real bad shape. What was really nice about the old vintage American made Craftsman is the steel was usually stronger and the chrome plating we use is either chemically different or the process we use is because American made Craftsman have always had a “yellowish” patina through the chrome while most Asian chrome Craftsman are always brighter and clearer, but have been rumored to be thinner and easier to damage/flake. People have also questioned the quality of steel used between the two as well. Years back a KZitemr made a video displaying the difference between the exact same tools but one being USA and the other from the new China plants. Those videos showed even back the, 2015 timeframe, how the new Chinese tools were indeed different than their original American counterparts. I’m really hoping this is evidence of on last Hoorah from Craftsman USA like their old sets and so I never mind the things everyone is worried about with this set. I think it’s gonna be a spectacular set in the years to come.
@rdhug
10 ай бұрын
Great review!! Keep them coming!!
@TheGarageUSA
10 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@405hp
9 ай бұрын
Great review. My local Lowe’s cannot give this set away. 88 pc tool set is on clearance for $39.99
@andrestnt
Ай бұрын
Great kit for the price, got 3 for 38$ each. The only usa made parts are the sockets and ratchet bodies. The quality isn't amazing, but its 38$ so no big deal. Im giving two away for some apprentices. The ratchet are quite bulky, basically same as the taiwan 72t. But they got a better 90t gear. Craftsman has since released a much better slim ratchet. Its a shame they just gave up.
@jackhenry290
2 ай бұрын
They tried making affordable USA tools and got crucified because they aren’t as nice as expensive ones 😂😂😂😂 maybe we don’t deserve USA tools
@TheGarageUSA
2 ай бұрын
I kept my USA made Craftsman, and I am using them when I can. I love old Craftsman so we will see how these hold up.
@andrestnt
Ай бұрын
They didn't get crucified because of that. They got criticised because they made a lot of mistakes, only to give up and close the factory. The price isn't what they will cost, it's what they had to price them to liquidate. These kits got thrown together, they aren't bad for the price. But let's be real, you can get better quality elsewhere. I feel like they shouldn't have given up so easily. Lots of things they could have done.
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