Greg, et al...
Interesting discussion, but I have a question. I've bought a few tools,
from a local independent auto parts store, under the brand name of
Blackhawk. They're made in USA and appear to be of good quality they're
and comparable to Craftsman prices. But I don't see the Blackhawk name in
your comprehensive discussion.
What can you tell me about Blackhawk tools?
Allen
From: "Hutmacher, Greg" <ghutmacher@stanleyworks.com>
>
>I'm not the final word on tools by any means, but since I work in the
>business, I've learned a little bit about it. Okay, here's more than you
>ever wanted to know. As someone pointed out in a previous post, Lowes now
>(as of earlier this year) is selling a line of Mechanics Tools called Kobalt
>which is made by Snap-On. They are good tools. Home Depot's Husky brand is
>made by Stanley Mechanics Tools, a division of the Stanley Works. Husky are
>also good tools and have a good lifetime warranty (they'll even replace your
>broken Craftsman with an equivalent Husky). Until 1994 or so, Stanley also
>made Sears Craftsman tools. Sears Craftsman is now made by Danaher Tools.
>They beat out Stanley on the contract over price. Danaher also manufactures
>MatCo Tools, the third largest player in the Mobile Automotive industry
>(behind MAC and Snap-On). Odds are, if you own any Craftsman tools that are
>older than about five years ago, they were made by Stanley in plants in
>Dallas, Texas, Witchita Falls, Texas, and Sabina, Ohio. Stanley also owns
>MAC Tools and manufactures MAC tools in the same plants. Now here's the
>kicker: MAC Tools, Proto Tools (a very expensive industrial brand), Husky
>Tools, and, (prior to five or so years ago) Craftsman Tools are all made
>from the same forgings in the same plants...
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