SEARS Industrial?

[SteveH]

Sears wrenches and screwdrivers were made (by Western Forge under contract) for many years in Colo Springs, and if you see 'WF' on a Craftsman screwdriver or wrench, it means Western Forge. I presume some Sears tools are still made here in Colo Springs, but I noticed that many now say Taiwan, too.

When I last toured our local Sears, they simply don't stock near as much as they used to, but if I'm going to mail order tools, it won't be from Sears. You can no longer get the 54mm socket at Sears, which was where you went on a weekend when you started tearing down your Toyota axle and didn't have the correct socket.

I know professional mechanics who only use Craftsman because the Mac/Snap On stuff is too expensive. I would have to agree, although those companies make some very cool stuff (extra long wrenches, specialty tools, etc.) Too bad that they refuse to sell to the public in any easy way.

I'd hate to be in the tools business, with the number of people wrenching on cars clearly declining. Also, everyone I know has 3 sets of tools - they never wear out. Who is buying the new ones, anyway? ;-)

 

[treerootCO]

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-...p-00904123000P?prdNo=9&blockNo=9&blockType=G9

142-PIECE ALL 12-POINT SOCKET SET
Craftsman Ultimate 12-point Socket Set with 142 sockets to choose from. In fact, this set includes every 12-point socket made by Craftsman


http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-...p-00941230000P?prdNo=8&blockNo=8&blockType=G8

145-PIECE ALL 6-POINT SOCKET SET
Craftsman Ultimate 6-point Socket Set with 145 sockets to choose from. In fact, this set includes every 6-point socket made by Craftsman


http://www.sears.com/craftsman-299-piece-ultimate-easy-read-socket-set/p-00935299000P
299-piece Ultimate Socket Set Is a DIY Secret Weapon
Craftsman Ultimate Easy Read Socket Set with 299 chrome sockets to choose from. In fact, this set includes every chrome socket size made by Craftsman


I'm not that good with math but I think 142 + 145 = 287

 

[OilHammer]

I would rather have these. http://carbonlitetools.com/
At least this way I can start to lighten the truck on trips instead of the other way around.

 

[Corbet]

I'm not that good with math but I think 142 + 145 = 287

Mike, I'm guessing the 299 piece set includes some 8 point sockets and/or other non 6/12 point items

I would rather have these. http://carbonlitetools.com/
At least this way I can start to lighten the truck on trips instead of the other way around.

Those look pretty cool for the weight savings but would rather have a 17,19mm over the 13,15mm

 

[treerootCO]

I guess Sears needs to close their doors.

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Sears Holding Corporation just sent you a refund

Dec 22, 2014 08:04:12 MST

Dear Michael Davidson,

Sears Holding Corporation just sent you a full refund of $1424.46 USD for your purchase.

If you have any questions about this refund, please contact Sears Holding Corporation.


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Hi Michael Davidson,

Unfortunately, all of the items in your order are no longer available online, and we're very sorry we had to cancel this order. Your refund is processing and will be credited back to your original payment methods. Please note, it can take up to a week for credit card companies to release the original payment authorization.

If you would like to speak to a customer service representative for help placing a new order or to find similar items, please feel free to call us any time at 1-877-235-9959.


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[simps80]

They still have ol' sweet Lou D'Ambrosio, king of the corporate shut down right?

 

[treerootCO]

I had to order 100 items separately because their "kits" suck. On top of cancelling my order, they literally sent me 100 tracking numbers. I am going to laugh my a$$ off if shut 'em down Lou isn't aware that Sears is shipping one socket per box. Keep in mind that they probably pass on the shipping to the customer but my entire order qualified for "Free shipping".

 

[treerootCO]

I needed to know what was ordered, what was canceled, what was charged, and what was refunded. I called their "helpdesk" and they were very friendly. After a flood of about 1000 emails, I can now tell you where every Mike Davidson lives in the world as well as their purchase histories!

 

[Snowrun]

They still have ol' sweet Lou D'Ambrosio, king of the corporate shut down right?

Nope....
Looks like he can't even come up with a new excuse.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/arti...dambrosio-resigning-for-family-health-matters

 

[rover67]

Kinda sad...

 

[treerootCO]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84807

 

[treerootCO]

ok... enough of the Sears disappointments for today. How about these babies for quality tools...

the black one is pretty bad ass... it has a built in impact

A-16510
Motorcycle Repair Kit
JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE REPAIR & RESTORATION 8pc KIT

http://www.vesseltools.com/hand-too...ir/motorcycle-repair-kit/flypage_sku.tpl.html

Post #9
http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/refurbishing-an-early-tool-roll.743389/

Same manufacturer makes the screwdrivers for Toyota

09041-1C530 Screwdriver, 150mm, Slotted (-)
09041-1C510 Screwdriver, 75mm, Slotted (-)
09041-1C120 Screwdriver, 100mm, No. 2 (+)
The current screwdrivers appear to be from the Megadora line of Vessel screwdrivers. The cross-head and large flat blade are still tang-through, and the top of the shank is hex-shaped to allow turning by wrench. The small flat blade has a knurled shank.

 

[rover67]

Whoa, me likey.

 

[Corbet]

Me too. The tool fetish just sounded an alarm for those Toyota units.

 

[treerootCO]

Hi Michael,

Unfortunately, all of the items in your order are no longer available online, and we're very sorry we had to cancel this order. Your refund is processing and will be credited back to your original payment methods. Please note, it can take up to a week for credit card companies to release the original payment authorization.

If you would like to speak to a customer service representative for help placing a new order or to find similar items, please feel free to Chat Now or call us any time at 1-800-290-8390.

Or re-visit Sears.com to shop for new items.

We value you as our customer and hope to fulfill your future shopping needs.

Best regards,
Imran Jooma
EVP & President, Marketing and Online

 

[DaveInDenver]

Is it the thousand individual pieces that were canceled? So, Sears no longer is selling any Craftsman?

 

[treerootCO]

Is it the thousand individual pieces that were canceled? So, Sears no longer is selling any Craftsman?

Just the screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, and sockets are no longer available. It's cool, the magnetic pickup tool and a 16mm wrench was delivered.


I don't understand why people are so negative about the quality of outsourced tools. This seems perfectly acceptable.

 

[DaveInDenver]

That's a feature to prevent your from over torquing and shearing off bolts.

 

[treerootCO]

This one was bad out of the box (never used). Yes, these are Chinese manufactured Sears Craftsman. The D-AD stamp on the back indicates the manufacturer. I have had some luck ordering USA parts though. The quality on those seem to be fine. Most of them are marked WF (Western Forge - Colorado Springs or CA).

USA made one (Sears shipped one wrench per box). I think I counted 20 boxes so far with a single item in each one.

 

[Corbet]

Cornwell 10-19mm industrial finish open/box set currently on sale right now. $185 normally $231

http://www.cornwelltools.com/Publications/December2014/html5forwebkit.html?page=0. (Page 6)

Not as pretty but do the job, commercial use warranty, and made in USA.