Through this Thursday, Sears is discounting both their standard and metric 4-in-1 wrench sets by 50%. Normally $30, right now you can pick up a set for $15. Each set includes two 12-point box-end wrenches with reversible ratcheting sockets that fit two different sizes. That means each wrench can tighten and loosen four different sized fasteners.

The two-wrench standard set includes one wrench that fits 5/16″, 3/8″, 7/16″, and 1/2″ sizes, and a second wrench that fits 9/16″, 5/8″, 11/16″, and 3/4″ sizes.

The two-wrench metric set includes one wrench that fits 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 13mm sizes, and a second wrench that fits 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, and 19mm sizes.

Craftsman heat-treats the handles and plates them with nickel-chrome — they also heat-treat the box-end sockets and finish them in black oxide.

The deal expires May 1, 2008.

Craftsman 4-in-1 Standard Wrench Set [Sears]
Craftsman 4-in-1 Metric Wrench Set [Sears]

These aren’t my X-rays, but last night, while working with my Craftsman nail gun, I had the pleasure of shooting a 2″ nail into my thumb. The nail passed cleanly through without doing any real harm. On the positive side, I came up with a new combination of swear words, I now have a great deal more respect for air tools — and I’ve started taking safety a little more seriously.

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Sears is selling these mechanic’s gloves for $10, down from $20. The machine-washable, 4-1/2 ounce gloves feature synthetic material in the palm for increased grip, and double density in the fingers and thumbs for added protection. Spandex in the top provides flexibility, and you can adjust the gloves at the cuff with a Velcro closure. The offer’s good through April 26.

Craftsman Mechanic’s Gloves [Sears]

Your partner might call it a purse, but when did you see a purse for $2? This little 11″ Craftsman tool bag will fit the bill for city apartment dwellers who need a place for their screwdrivers, wrenches, and other small hand tools. Craftsman internally reinforces the large internal compartment and all the stress points, to assure maximum durability. You can pick up the bag at the store, or they’ll deliver.

Craftsman Tool Bag [Sears]

Right now at Sears.com, they’re discounting all their cordless power tools by 10%. You can pick the tools up at your local Sears, but you need to order online to get the 10% savings. The sale will run through this Wednesday, April 9th, but some of the individual product pages say, “Save 10% until the 12th,” so you may have a couple of extra days — act fast.

Sears [Corporate Site]

What’s better than one tool bag? Thats right, two tool bags. You can get this duo over at Sears for $7.50.  Each bag — one is 10-inches and the other 12-inches — features a large interior, three outer pockets, two full-handle grips, zipper top with a steel reinforcement bar, and double stitching on the base, which provides resistance to both water and abrasion.  Offer ends March 22.

Craftsman Tool Bag Two-Pack [Sears]

The hot weather hasn’t arrived yet, and those early-morning, outside jobs still bring a chill.  Luckily, Sears is offering their Craftsman heated work jacket on sale for $70. Thanks to the conductivity and heat delivery of the rechargeable Thermotex system, this durable, washable jacket will keep you warm for up to five hours, with three temperature settings between 85 and 110 degrees.

The outer shell is made from 100-percent cotton with a quilted nylon lining.  The jacket features a built-in Teflon fabric protector, triple-stitching, and a heavy-duty zipper.  You can get it in sizes Medium - 2XLarge, and Sears covers it with a two-year warranty.

Heated Work Jacket [Sears]

The latest Craftsman Club flyer, out this week, contains a load of slashed pricing on goodies like the C3 Cordless System. We have a few products from the C3 line in the Toolmonger shop, and we’ve always liked ‘em.

For those of you who might need a good portable light, they’re selling the 19.2V work light for only $10, and a two-pack of 19.2V batteries is $50. Granted, the batteries aren’t much of a sale, but having that light handy is sweet. We’ve beat the living tar out of the one we have in the shop — it’s a great unit.

Craftsman Club [Sears]

In their Hot Buys section, Sears is deeply discounting a few select tools for their President’s Day Sale. The sale runs through Tuesday the 19th, but notice that the socket sets are half-off only this Friday and Saturday. So if you need to fill out some empty 1/2″ socket spaces in your toolbox, you’d better get crackin’.

• Craftsman 3 pc. Pliers Set, Locking $24.77 $36.99 Exp. 02/19/08
• Craftsman 4 pc. Tool Set $24.77 $39.99 Exp. 02/19/08
• Craftsman 2-1 / 4 Ton Floor Jack $19.99 $39.99 Exp. 02/19/08
• Craftsman Clean N Carry® 2 Gal. Wet-Dry Vac, Portable Tank Style, 1.5 Peak HP $19.77 $29.99 Exp. 02/19/08
• Craftsman 6 pc. Hex Bit Socket Set $14.99 $29.99 Exp. 02/16/08
  
• Craftsman 6 pc. Hex Bit Socket Set, Metric $14.99 $29.99 Exp. 02/16/08
• Craftsman 10 pc. Easy-To-Read Socket Set, 6 pt. SAE, 1 / 2 in. Drive $14.99 $29.99 Exp. 02/16/08
• Craftsman 10 pc. Easy-To-Read Socket Set, 6 pt. Metric, 1 / 2 in. Drive $14.99 $29.99 Exp. 02/16/08
• Craftsman 12 in. Bar Clamp $9.99 $19.99 Exp. 02/19/08
• Craftsman Multimeter, Digital, with 8 Functions and 20 Ranges $9.99 $19.99 Exp. 02/19/08
  

Hot Tool Buys [Sears]

If you’ve been itching for a cheap digital miter gauge/fence and didn’t want to pay uber bucks for one, Craftsman may have the cure for what ails you in the Digital Miter Gauge Model 29939 — an un-sexy name for what could prove to be a handy edition around the shop.

It features -50 to +50 degree miter/bevel/angle range, three adjustable expansion points for a precise fit in standard 3/4″ slots, and a 15″ aluminum miter fence. The backlit LCD screen reads right side up, even when it’s upside down. And Craftsman throws in a few other goodies that make the gauge look rather interesting to us. We don’t have one in the shop yet, but it has made the list.

The price is also rather attractive, hovering right around $80 for all this potential digital hotness.

Digital Miter Gauge Model 29939 [Craftsman]
Street Pricing [Google Products]

Until February 13th, Sears is offering free shipping on portable power tools, power tool accessories, and mechanics tool sets. Select ratchets and wrenches also qualify for the promotion, but we’re not sure how eligibility is determined. Also, until 2/9/08, Sears will throw in a free 3D sander for all tool purchases over $49.

The standard exclusions apply — Sears will ship “mailable” products via the cheapest method to the 48 states, and orders shipped via freight will carry delivery fees.  A few words of warning about Sears’ shipping: You can’t cancel an order once it enters the “processing” stage, and Sears’ shipping department occasionally runs into inexplicable delays.  If you need a tool urgently, pick it up at the store, or purchase it elsewhere.

Tool Department [Sears]
Free Shipping Details [Sears]
Free Sander Details [Sears]
Craftsman 3D Sander [Sears]

Sears is holding a “buy one, get one free” sale this week on a few select items, including their durable hydraulic stool. With a padded and adjustable seat and backrest, it’ll keep you comfortable and productive during your longest projects.

This stool is all about the details — even the feet are adjustable to compensate for uneven surfaces. For $80, less cash than for a task chair, you get two stools appropriately sized for the garage or shop.

This deal would be a lot better if the stool was discounted by 50%, but with two for the price of one, now might be a good time to start shopping for Father’s Day. You can also get the two-for-one deal on a few other items: a 10″ steel saw blade, a five piece Companion screwdriver set, and a 13″ tool bag. Since I have nothing nice to say about those items, I’ll leave it at that.

To check out this week’s promotions, take a look at the Sears Book flier, linked below. If the link doesn’t work at first, enter your zip code and try again.

Weekly Ad Pg 16 [Sears]
Hydraulic Stool [Sears]

You can now get the 2008 Craftsman Club calendar at most Sears locations nationwide. Along with the joy of a free calendar, you get 24 coupons, two per month — some great, others lousy, but for the price, one can hardly complain.

Some of the better coupons offer $5 off $25 purchases, $10 off $50 purchases, 25% off a regular-priced stick tool (whatever that may be), and $25 off any tool storage combo, regular or sale-priced. If you’re a Craftsman Club member, you can collect your calendar for free. Non-members can either pay $10 or find a cashier who’ll punch in their numbers for you.

In a previous post I said you can never have enough toolboxes, but how about tool chests? Sears is selling this 13 drawer 80th Anniversary ball bearing combo chest for $288 — pick-up only for that price. The combo chest includes a 26″ chest, 26″ rolling chest, and a 26″ intermediate chest. The black full extension drawers with aluminum draw pulls slide on ball bearings and lock with an internal locking system. A platinum baked enamel shell holds it all together. You also get “customer applied” 80th anniversary decals.

Craftsman 13 Drawer Toolbox [Sears]

Can you ever have too many toolboxes? Probably not. Sears is selling this Craftsman 20 inch plastic toolbox — red and black, with latches and a handle — for $10. I have a number of boxes this size — I store orphaned power tools and accessories in ‘em, and I like that they’re stackable.  You can store your roadside emergency equipment in it, or it makes a fantastic first aid kit.

Craftsman Toolbox [Sears]

Most socket sets include a downsize adapter for driving 3/8″ sockets from a 1/2″ ratchet, but they never include an upsize adapter. Cal-Van helps us out with this tremendously clever double-ended adapter that can convert in either direction! Check out the deceptively simple mechanism after the jump. (more…)

The newest Craftsman Club flier includes a few great deals. If you’re not a Craftsman Club member, check out the registration link below — if you join now, you should receive your card before February’s promotional period.

If you are already a member and haven’t yet seen the flier, just enter your member ID number in the sign-in box on the home page. They’re offering a few exclusive “online only” deals, like their 12 piece nut driver set and case for $20 with a free 11″ tool bag. The set typically retails for $30-$40 — or separately at over $6 a piece. To take advantage of online-only deals, you must enter your card number into your account profile.

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