Comments on: Dealmonger: Craftsman 95-Piece Tool Set For $60 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:44:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Norton155 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/#comment-325701 Norton155 Thu, 22 May 2008 16:00:12 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/#comment-325701 I bought this set a few months ago. I'm pretty sure it was a return because I only paid $27. It was missing four pieces, I called the 800 number on the parts list that was included and they shipped me the missing sockets and screwdriver handle. For $27 I think I got a pretty good deal, especially since I just plan on keeping this in my truck. I like that little compartment in the case for extra tools. I put in two screwdrivers, a small pair of vise grips, needle nose pliers and some metric 8-in-2 Gearwrenches which makes a pretty complete on the road tool kit. I bought this set a few months ago. I’m pretty sure it was a return because I only paid $27. It was missing four pieces, I called the 800 number on the parts list that was included and they shipped me the missing sockets and screwdriver handle. For $27 I think I got a pretty good deal, especially since I just plan on keeping this in my truck. I like that little compartment in the case for extra tools. I put in two screwdrivers, a small pair of vise grips, needle nose pliers and some metric 8-in-2 Gearwrenches which makes a pretty complete on the road tool kit.

]]> By: eschoendorff http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/#comment-325476 eschoendorff Thu, 22 May 2008 10:16:44 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/#comment-325476 The thing that I don't like about the Craftsman tool sets is that you get a bunch of little filler crap - instead of useful items like pliers and screwdrivers. And you get two wrenches - TWO WRENCHES! Who puts this crap together???? The more I look at the picture, the more I realize that there is barely $40 worth of stuff there.... Pass. Your money is better spent elsewhere.... The thing that I don’t like about the Craftsman tool sets is that you get a bunch of little filler crap - instead of useful items like pliers and screwdrivers. And you get two wrenches - TWO WRENCHES! Who puts this crap together???? The more I look at the picture, the more I realize that there is barely $40 worth of stuff there….

Pass. Your money is better spent elsewhere….

]]> By: Old Donn http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/#comment-325169 Old Donn Thu, 22 May 2008 01:29:08 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/#comment-325169 Stuart's right about the fillers. Bits, Allen keys, a magnetic spinner instead of real screwdrivers, 2 open ends, probably 3/8-7/16 & 1/2-9/16, pretty much useless in a world that's mostly metric. A 3/8 extension but not a 1/4. On the other hand, it includes some deep well sockets and a 1/4 inch ratchet instead of the usual 3/8 to 1/4 adapter. All in all, an adequate set to throw in the trunk or behind the pickup seat. Stuart’s right about the fillers. Bits, Allen keys, a magnetic spinner instead of real screwdrivers, 2 open ends, probably 3/8-7/16 & 1/2-9/16, pretty much useless in a world that’s mostly metric. A 3/8 extension but not a 1/4. On the other hand, it includes some deep well sockets and a 1/4 inch ratchet instead of the usual 3/8 to 1/4 adapter. All in all, an adequate set to throw in the trunk or behind the pickup seat.

]]> By: Barry http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/#comment-325144 Barry Thu, 22 May 2008 00:52:05 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/#comment-325144 I'll pass as well...I too got one of these about a year ago for less than $50. The other issue I have is that when the 3/8" ratchet gave out on my first use - just hand power to loosen a bolt, they gave me a hard time about exchanging it. I ended up with a well used, rebuilt ratchet as a replacement. I’ll pass as well…I too got one of these about a year ago for less than $50. The other issue I have is that when the 3/8″ ratchet gave out on my first use - just hand power to loosen a bolt, they gave me a hard time about exchanging it. I ended up with a well used, rebuilt ratchet as a replacement.

]]> By: Stuart http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/#comment-324940 Stuart Wed, 21 May 2008 19:50:24 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/21/dealmonger-craftsman-95-piece-tool-set-for-60/#comment-324940 I say pass on this. I bought this same set for $45 a year ago. It was on sale for $50 and I had a coupon. It's a great set - although there are plenty of "fillers" the 6pt sockets make it a great starter or secondary set. My suggestion if you want a good deal on this set is to wait a few weeks until the Father's Day sales are posted. Or wait until the next Craftsman Club sales period, or wait for June's $10 off $50 calendar coupon. I say pass on this. I bought this same set for $45 a year ago. It was on sale for $50 and I had a coupon.

It’s a great set - although there are plenty of “fillers” the 6pt sockets make it a great starter or secondary set.

My suggestion if you want a good deal on this set is to wait a few weeks until the Father’s Day sales are posted. Or wait until the next Craftsman Club sales period, or wait for June’s $10 off $50 calendar coupon.

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