Replacing broken Craftsman sockets

[7394]

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.

 

[bertsmobile1]

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 .

 

[StarTech]

This why I prefer to buy impact rated sockets. Less of a chance of getting low quality sockets. But any tool there can be defects beyond visible inspection. I had some very expensive wrenches to break before the cheaper Chinese ones.

Also one of brothers had a toolbox he left when he die that was full of broken sockets. I think most of were broken using pull bars and impacts which they were not design to used with.

Personally I not broken any the wrenches or socket other than one Blackhawk wrench which was defective. I just wear them out.

 

[Forest#2]

I've heard a rumor that Lowes will honor Craftsman tool lifetime warranties.

 

[7394]

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 .

Yep, I figured same thing.

 

[7394]

This why I prefer to buy impact rated sockets. Less of a chance of getting low quality sockets. But any tool there can be defects beyond visible inspection. I had some very expensive wrenches to break before the cheaper Chinese ones.

Also one of brothers had a toolbox he left when he die that was full of broken sockets. I think most of were broken using pull bars and impacts which they were not design to used with.

Personally I not broken any the wrenches or socket other than one Blackhawk wrench which was defective. I just wear them out.

I have impact sockets as well, just not in 1/4" drive.

 

[7394]

I've heard a rumor that Lowes will honor Craftsman tool lifetime warranties.

Lowes does honor the Craftsman warranty around here for sure. As well as Napa, Amazon, Ace, Atwoods Ranch & Home, & others, I'm sure.

Many hopped on the Craftsman name.

 

[StarTech]

I have impact sockets as well, just not in 1/4" drive.

I got a whole set of 1/4 impact sockets (SAE and metric, shallow and deep well) with carrying case that I brought a couple years ago for around $40 thru Amazon.

 

[7394]

Cool, Good price. I'm kinda overfull on tools. (Did I say that ?) I have 4 of each socket & wrench. I paint my SAE stuff Chevy Orange. & all Metric is Blue.
Not all over, just a pass w/rattle can to know the diff instantly.

 

[bertsmobile1]

I keep mine on coloured rails blue = metric red = US green = Whit + BA +BSC + Ad