On Thu, 25 Mar 1999 MGMagnette@aol.com wrote:
> I don't know what all you doomsdayers on Craftsman tools aretalking about!
> My sister and a friend of mine both work at Sears and they admit, they have
> come out with some real gimmicky stuff like the light-up screwdrivers and
> stuff. But the regular old hand tools... wrenches, sockets, and other old-
> fashioned tools are better than ever! They are still made in America, still
> made of the best steel around, still guaranteed for life. Better still, the
> make some "Professional" open/closed end wrenches that are fully polished,
> very very thin, stong as can be, and very long. $50-75 well spent there.
> (Price varies wildly depending on sale they are having!)
> The best value around has to be one of thier large socket sets... like a
> Mechanics tool set. I got a set on closeout for about $200 that had nearly
> 400 pieces. They include all those little tiny wrenches for doing ignition
> work, and damn near everything.
> JUST BUY IT ON SALE or you are getting porked.
>
> John
>
>
Even if you don't buy on sale the tools are still a good value. As
far as Snap On goes, I wouldn't have the slightest idea on where to go on
a Sunday morning (or any morning for that matter) for a free replacement.
Be sure that you get a six point set of sockets and not a 12 point.
...Art
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