Replacing broken Craftsman sockets

[7394]

Mine are on racks as well. the handles are Orange & the other is Blue. I just like the wrenches & sockets having a bit of color also.

 

[hlw49]

I work at an Ace Hardware and we have a lot of Milwaukee tools looks like Ace is switching to Milkwaukee tools. We still have some Craftsman but not as many as the Milwaukee.

 

[7394]

The guy at our local Ace said same thing. Milwaukee is their biggest brand..
Then Craftsman, & Dewalt for power tools.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

I work at an Ace Hardware and we have a lot of Milwaukee tools looks like Ace is switching to Milkwaukee tools. We still have some Craftsman but not as many as the Milwaukee.

a new Ace opened up close by and its almost all Milwaukee.

 

[7394]

a new Ace opened up close by and its almost all Milwaukee.

They must be doing ok. New one soon to open here too.

 

[hlw49]

I have a lot of old Craftsman tools I bought right out of NADC. Still some of the best tools I have ever owned. They had the best rachets I ever used. The Milwaukee tools sure are bright and shiney.

 

[7394]

Most of my hand tools are Craftsman & well over 35 + years old.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Most of my hand tools are Craftsman & well over 35 + years old.

thats older than me

 

[gregjo1948]

Just went today to Ace Hdwre. to replace some broken Craftsman sockets.. Mine are old & were made in USA.
Replacement is from china.

But was surprised ie: 10mm 6 point deep-well from Craftsman / china was visibly thicker walled construction.. Surprised.

They may be thicker, but what is the quality of the steal?

 

[Ronni]

It is thicker because it is made from a cheaper lower strength steel, not because it is better
Look at the premium snap ons and Sthalwilie spannars that are 1/2 the thickness because they are made from a much stronger steel .

I have been using sockets on autos for many years and have never broken a socket; impact sockets are for specific applications like wheels with an impact wrench only.