Shiny or Standard
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From: North of Tulsa, Oklahoma
I use the standard, not the purdy shiney ones. I can see how they would be easier to clean. But I've always considered them to be extra Bling that just won't find a place in my workin' mans tool box. 
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From: Spokane WA
Originally Posted by Hangfire
Looking at some Craftsman wrenches and can't make up my mind, shiny polished chrome or the standard Craftsman wrenches?
Which do you have and why?
Which do you have and why?
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If you are just starting out, I'd go with the shiney ones for the cleaning aspect. They have had both at the garage, and the Line wrenchs seem to be so much better in the shiney ones, still not as good as the Snap~on ones or my old J.H. Williams made Kobalts. If money is tight, the regulars are on sale more.
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From: peggs, oklahoma
i have shiny and standard, and when the shine ones get any type oil on them they stay slippery even after youve wiped them off for awhile
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From: North of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Originally Posted by A_G
i have shiny and standard, and when the shine ones get any type oil on them they stay slippery even after youve wiped them off for awhile
That's a good point. I wouldn't want one to slip out of my grip and take the chance of busting my knuckles open or dropping the wrench and short circuiting across any exposed power cables.
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Originally Posted by 2Fords1Jeep
I have the long professional Craftsman wrenches and like them a lot.
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From: Georgia
Originally Posted by mikecarson
I've also got a couple of Craftsman combo wrenches that, instead of saying Made in USA, say Japan. Kinda odd.
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I prefer the feel and cleanability of the shiny chromed tools. Thats the reason I like my old Craftsman round head ratchets better than the bench grinder ones. They conform better to my grip, and wipe clean really easy 
As for wrenches, I have standard cheapies, and then "proffesional" ratcheting wrenches.
Those of you worried about busted knuckles, need to invest in some good gloves
As for wrenches, I have standard cheapies, and then "proffesional" ratcheting wrenches. Those of you worried about busted knuckles, need to invest in some good gloves
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From: North of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Originally Posted by Franken-Truck
Those of you worried about busted knuckles, need to invest in some good gloves
Real men don't wear gloves to work on their trucks.
juskiddin. Some do. I don't. 
As for seeing Made in Japan...sometimes Craftsman buys tools for best lot price and that means not always made in USA. I have a set of the 5 piece mini pliers/needlesnose/cutters that were made in Japan. Only had one of them give me a problem and my local Sears replaced it. I have no other complaints on them so far.