I do. I bought a full set of tools that I got on sale with a coupon, so I’m happy with my purchase. But good to know, thanks!
-D > On Sep 7, 2022, at 1:47 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Did you know the Quinn brand tools are identical to the lower cost Pittsburg > pro line, just different labels and a higher price tag. Next time you are in > there take a look at the socket and ratchets and compare, you will see what I > mean. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 7, 2022, at 2:49 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> For what it’s worth, I wouldn’t buy current model Craftsman tools, either. >> All of mine are legacy tools that either I purchased or were handed down to >> me from my Dad. Reminds me that I need to order some rebuild kits for my >> ratchets…. >> >> The tools that are in those new Craftsman boxes are nearly all HF “Quinn” >> brand, and I’m very pleased with them so far. >> >> -D >> >> On Sep 7, 2022, at 12:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >> >> I quit buying Craftsman the first time I bought an SK ratchet. It opened my >> eyes to how bad Craftsman products post 2000 have been. Their wrenches in >> particular are pure garbage, barely smoothed, never mind polished, with >> clear casting seams on them. HF wrenches are better quality for half the >> price. >> >> More recently I've bought a few HF ratchets, I was initially wary of them >> but they've been excellent. I've got a 1/2" drive extendo at camp that I've >> stood on, it's only like 18" long but that's still 300+# at the ratchet >> pawls. It's held up fine. At home I've got one of the 3/8" bending head >> ones, works great for very little money. >> >> -Curt >> >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 02:31:39 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> I wonder when the Craftsman stuff will be on sale again? It’s $598 currently >> at my Lowes. >> I’ll be down by the HF later today so I might pop in and give them a look. >> >> AZBob >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Sep 7, 2022, at 10:58 AM, dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com/> via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >> >> When I was looking for a roll-around box for the Flagstaff shop I got a >> Craftsman set (bottom box w/drawers, top box w/drawers) from Lowe’s and I’ve >> been very happy with them. >> >> This is the set I got: >> >> https://www.lowes.com/collections/CRAFTSMAN-S2000-26-in-Red-Closed-Till-Tool-Storage-Collection/GR_2971 >> >> And yes, $500 is a chunk of change for storage, but it’s one area where the >> adage about “you get what you pay for” really plays out. >> >> -D >> >> On Sep 7, 2022, at 10:14 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> >> wrote: >> >> >> So….What is the common consensus of the best toolbox you can get? I don’t >> need the little plastic tacklebox looking things, I mean the nice large >> drawers, ball bearings, whatever makes them awesome ones. >> I am consolidating three separate boxes into one. Well at least that’s my >> intention. I am also retiring a large, old, metal chest of drawers that once >> was used to hold sewing patterns. I have it full of random crap that I’m >> either gonna get rid of or sell and one of those drawers has useful tools >> that will have to be consolidated into a toolbox. >> >> What’s good, homies? >> >> AZBob >> Sent from my iPhone >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com<http://www.okiebenz.com/> >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com<http://www.okiebenz.com/> >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com<http://www.okiebenz.com/> >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
