Craftsman @ Lowes

[djones]

Here is a helpful link to an article about which companies own certain popular brands.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gear/amp28359/megabrands-tools-graphic/

I think I read somewhere that some of the craftsman tools will be made in the USA.

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[WebSnyper]

Funny how things change. I remember, when I was a kid, when our town got its first K-Mart, it was a pretty big deal. Then, I remember back in the days when strolling the mall was a thing, I'd spend time in the tool section of Sears, drooling over tools that I knew I'd want to add to my collection eventually, while my wife was browsing whatever she liked to do.

Agreed, I remember similar. Sadly they did not keep up with the competition, even a little bit.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Agreed, I remember similar. Sadly they did not keep up with the competition, even a little bit.

Yeah. By the time our Kmarts closed, they were in pretty sad shape. Same way with the Sears store.

 

[jimbo-indy]

I have a Craftsman table saw that was my Grandfather's, from the early 1950's. Has a broken rail for the gear drive rip fence. Should I take the model and serial numbers to Loews and ask for a replacement part? Part probably hasn't been made for decades but would be a way to kill some time and just screw with some poor employee. The saw still works just fine. Some part of me says just use the time to go shooting.

 

[ghuns]

Wow. Didn't know Hilti was that big. My son just started a summer internship with them.

 

[actaeon277]

I have a Craftsman table saw that was my Grandfather's, from the early 1950's. Has a broken rail for the gear drive rip fence. Should I take the model and serial numbers to Loews and ask for a replacement part? Part probably hasn't been made for decades but would be a way to kill some time and just screw with some poor employee. The saw still works just fine. Some part of me says just use the time to go shooting.

First, does their lifetime warranty cover it?
I thought it only covered hand tools. And even then, things like drill bits are not covered.

 

[Thor]

Given the history of Sears...with the catalog that sold you everything...that they ceded the electronic ground to Amazon is a massive failure of vision and leadership.

 

[bwframe]

Wonder what to do with my Craftsman 1/2" breakover bar, with the detent ball missing?

 

[87iroc]

Sears has sold off the Craftsman name to Stanley.

Sears just needs to close down and liquidate anything else they may have. It's been hemorrhaging money for years.

AH...that makes sense. Stanley owns Kobalt...I 'think'. Or used to.

 

[87iroc]

I am in the market, loosely, for a large rolling tool chest. I opened drawer of Craftsman at Lowes this weekend and wasn't really surprised...but the metal was very thin. I have looked at Harbor Freight and Menards(MasterForce?)...and both of them are much thicker steel than the Craftsman. I believe Craftsman has US made on its side...but have gone wtih cheaper steel to hit the price point.

 

[stephen87]

I have SnapOn Mac Craftsman tools in the box with a smattering of other brands for specific use tools. A few Kobalt tools and I rarely if ever use them for fear of failure.....

Fear not for those Kobalts. I use Kobalt, Napa, and Mac interchangably.

 

[femurphy77]

Wonder what to do with my Craftsman 1/2" breakover bar, with the detent ball missing?

Lay it in the front seat, never know when you may need to adjust a loose nut!

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Those menards tool chests aren't bad.

 

[PGRChaplain]

I am in the market, loosely, for a large rolling tool chest. I opened drawer of Craftsman at Lowes this weekend and wasn't really surprised...but the metal was very thin. I have looked at Harbor Freight and Menards(MasterForce?)...and both of them are much thicker steel than the Craftsman. I believe Craftsman has US made on its side...but have gone wtih cheaper steel to hit the price point.

Kennedy has an Outlet store that operates on Saturday. My son bought me a Box for my Metric Tools. These are Seconds, but I couldn't find anything amiss with it. Very Good Prices!
Kennedy Manufacturing - TOOL BOXES / CHESTS & CABINETS / SHOP STORAGE / CNC

 

[CHCRandy]

Good Kobalt prices this weekend. Don't know if it is because they have Craftsman or what but a lot of tools 30% off.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Good Kobalt prices this weekend. Don't know if it is because they have Craftsman or what but a lot of tools 30% off.

Store wide sale. They were selling veggie plants for $3 each instead if $3.48.

 

[CHCRandy]

Store wide sale. They were selling veggie plants for $3 each instead if $3.48.

I missed that! I could have used some more pepper plants....think that sneaky rabbit has been clipping mine. Noticed yesterday they had been topped

 

[Cameramonkey]

I missed that! I could have used some more pepper plants....think that sneaky rabbit has been clipping mine. Noticed yesterday they had been topped

Something has been eating about half of each leaf on my peas. Pretty much wiped out my crop this year. put up chicken wire around the entire garden and still getting nibbled. So whatever it is has to be smaller than a bunny. And I havent seen any chipmunks either, so not sure what it is.

 

[Cozy439]

Emptied vacuum cleaner contents (99% dog hair) into garden, pesky midnight plant buffet shut down.