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Feb 21, 2006 | 12:45 PM

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r_duff

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keep in mind craftsman covers all thier tool... EXCEPT torque wrenches. Ask ME how i know

Feb 21, 2006 | 01:00 PM

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Goldtrom

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I just bought the 263 Piece for $199... Looks pretty nice

. I didn't see the metric only one. Does it include all the plus size sockets? (20mm+)

-- Rob

Feb 21, 2006 | 01:46 PM

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Joe04sk

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Originally Posted by StealthimageS2k,Feb 19 2006, 02:01 PM

I've been using Craftsman for all my life, and i love them. As to the 6 point vs 12 point, most of their sets in the higher numbers come with both for each size.
And on a side note, I've cracked Husky sockets and bent one of the ratchets before doing an engine swap...so I'm kinda hesistant on Husky products now....
plus craftsman has a lifetime warranty!

Husky has a lifetime warranty too.

Feb 21, 2006 | 02:33 PM

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jeggy

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craftsman, snap-on, husky, mac, maco all have lifetime warranties.
i USED to be a craftsman guy untill recently. the term "they dont make them like they used to" applies here. older craftsman tools were good. rarely broke. nowadays seems like they are as good(or crappy) as pep boys tools. i heard a differrent company makes them now.

Feb 21, 2006 | 05:10 PM

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R11

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Actually, this 155 piece Craftsman set that's on sale for $50 off is a pretty decent kit for under a $100:

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...pid=00935155000

ron

Feb 21, 2006 | 05:53 PM

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s2k619

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Originally Posted by jeggy,Feb 21 2006, 03:33 PM

Who cares if they don't make them like they use to. If they break, you drive them down to sears, and get new ones. I personally don't think they make any thing like they use to.

GO CRAFTSMAN

Feb 21, 2006 | 06:42 PM

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JDR159

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Before you dismiss all the SAE sockets that come in these kits, realize that there are some equal sizes. For ex: 13mm=1/2", 19mm=3/4". There are others, but these are the two that I remember most, esp. the 19mm since I use a 3/4" impact socket/wrench on my lug nuts..

Feb 21, 2006 | 08:51 PM

#38

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From: Midland

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldtrom,Feb 21 2006, 02:00 PM

I just bought the 263 Piece for $199... Looks pretty nice

. I didn't see the metric only one. Does it include all the plus size sockets? (20mm+)

-- Rob

The 3/8 sockets only went up to 19mm and were all 6 point. It included deep sockets as well. The 1/2 sockets were 20+mm and 12 point and no deep sockets. I had to ask the rep for this kit. It was kind of tucked away. I would of ended up with a mixed set, but I told the rep my application and he pointed me in the right direction.

for the sears rep.

Here's the link to the set I picked up. All metric. Wow, it's kind of pricey now.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...anics+Tool+Sets

hope this helps.

Feb 22, 2006 | 09:31 AM

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I checked out the all metric and compared it with the 263pc... I think I'm going to keep the 263, it comes with a nice molded plastic toolbox that keeps everything organized. There are plenty of metric tools in the kit (over 50% I'd say). And it has many deep sockets including two different spark plug ones ( I already have the right one for our car, so I didn't check the sizes on the ones in the kit). All in all a great combo of sockets and wrenches for the same price as the all metric one you get all the SAE stuff too

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-- Rob