Archive for the 'Sears' Category
Friday, March 6th, 2009
These crowfoot wrenches caught my eye as I was walking through the local Sears — at first I thought they were the same old tool in a new package, but a second look showed ‘em to be a new-to-me flare-nut version. Attached to an extension, crowfoot wrenches have often helped me get to out-of-reach fasteners, and these flare-nut versions should do the same trick for those hard-to-reach hydraulic fittings.
The wrenches come in both metric and standard ten-piece sets — the standard sets are in sizes 3/8″ to 1″, and the metric are in sizes 10 to 19mm. The fully polished wrenches have the look of Sears’ professional line of tools.
Craftsman’s Crowfoot Flare Nut Wrenches sell for about $80 per set.
Fractional Wrenches [Sears]
Metric Wrenches [Sears]
Street Pricing [Google]
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009
When it comes to tool storage, there are basically two types of Toolmonger: the organized people and the “just throw them in one of those drawers” people. Though you might not always be able to tell from looking at my shop, I come from the organized folk — I hate spending time hunting down a tool when it should be in a certain place. Craftsman makes their Wrench Holder for people like me.
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Did you ever have a problem with your cooling system that just left you stumped? Craftsman makes this Cooling System Pressure Tester to help you along. You replace the radiator cap with the tool, and it brings the cooling system up to operating pressure so you can safely check for leaks with the engine off. You can also monitor the pressure over time and monitor for pressure drops.
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
My old Dee Zee bed box is getting worn out and I can’t find any parts for it, so I’ve been shopping around for a replacement box. The Montezuma LA400 looks like a good option for the organized Toolmonger who needs to carry tools in or on his vehicle to perform his job.
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Craftsman’s ratcheting bit wrench’ll help you get into a tight squeeze without losing your knuckles — it’s one of those tools that you’ll regret not having when you need it. The last time I used mine was for a job that required me to remove screws under the dash, a real knuckle-breaker for sure.
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
Humping old tires all day can wear a Toolmonger out. But the Wheelfloat can make tire maintenance jobs easier than ever; it’ll handle singles or dual tires with a weight of up to 130 pounds. Too bad it won’t work with those loaded tractor tires — the last time one of mine fell over, I ended up using an engine hoist to upright it.
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Not long ago I was watching Norm knock out some dados for a garden fence project, and I felt inspired to go to Sears and check out their selection of radial arm saws. Back in the day — the ’80s and ’90s at least — you could always find two or three versions of the radial arm saw in any Sears store. Well, folks, it looks like we’re down to one sole survivor. The good old days, when Toolmongers young and old could browse through all the different models and features, are gone.
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
If you’re looking for some extra length in your hex-head sockets, Craftsman makes their mid-length hex-head sockets about six inches long so they can go where regular hex heads won’t reach, or where a socket extension is just too wide.
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Sears.com is selling this 2-1/4 ton floor jack and jack stand combo for $40. To be honest I’m ashamed that I don’t already own these two tools — they’re must-have items if you’re looking to work on your car or truck. This is a pretty sweet deal for the first-time auto mechanic.
2-1/4 Ton Floor Jack And Jack Stand Combo [Sears]
Street Pricing [Google]
Posted in Craftsman, Dealmonger, Sears | 17 Comments »
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
My 7″ water-cooled tile saw sprays more water on me and on the ground than it does on the cutting surface, so I’m eager to step up to Craftsman’s 18” Laser Tile Saw. The laser helps guide your cuts through ceramic, marble, or granite tile, and the saw cuts over the project, like a radial arm saw, so it’s easy to see where you’re going. It comes with an extra saw blade and a stand with legs that fold up so you can roll the unit to your next job site.
The Craftsman 18” Laser Tile Saw sells for $300. You can always rent one, but if your projects run as long as mine — several weeks or more — it’s cheaper to buy.
Tile Saw [Sears]
Street Pricing [Google]
Posted in Craftsman, Masonry, Sears | 6 Comments »
Monday, February 9th, 2009
With Jet’s vacuum gun in your air tool arsenal you can vacuum with your air compressor instead of digging out the shop-vac — no electricity or extra cords required.
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Posted in Air Tools, Cleaning, JET, Sears | 8 Comments »
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
Craftsman’s Non-Skid Drawer Liners provide excellent grip — the extension bars don’t even roll around when I open the drawers. And since the liners are resistant to acid, gas, oil, and solvent, they’ll keep your tools safe.
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Friday, January 30th, 2009
The Craftsman Hand Impact Driver has helped me on numerous occasions to remove stuck screws and bolts. You just combine the 1/2″ driver with an impact socket or included screwdriver bit, then hit the end of the driver with a hammer to break lose the fastener. I used mine for removing motorcycle case and tailgate fasteners.
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
With this Craftsman Master Rethreader Set you can easily recondition those dirty, gummed, nicked, and just-plain-nasty old fasteners. The rethreader works slowly down the threads and cleans them, and it’ll also help correct those crossed threads, but it won’t cut new threads — you’ll need a regular cutting tap and die set for that.
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Monday, January 26th, 2009
The 2009 Craftsman Club Calendar is out, but only as a program that runs on your PC or Mac. It appears that the traditional print version is now just another bit of Craftsman history.
The new calendar features a personal planner that allows you to add and print events, a conversion calculator for contractors, and several skins. You’ll also get ads for Craftsman Club sales and general tool sales. Mine still shows the Craftsman Club sale that ended January 10.
This year the calendar is free for both Craftsman Club members and the rest of the world. I miss the old paper calendar with the monthly coupons.
2009 Craftsman Club Calendar [Sears]
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Evolv tools has put a new twist on speeder wrenches. In its standard configuration you can twist the handle to turn the socket — but you can also pull the handle out to convert this ratchet into a high-speed cranking machine.
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
All it takes is one hit of the hammer on your hands, and you’ll wish you’d had the Craftsman Punch and Chisel Holder. It’ll safely hold your chisel or punch so you can concentrate on one less thing and get the job done. Make jokes all you want but this thing isn’t for sissies — it’s for smart folks who like their digits just the way they are.
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