Craftsman crossforce wrenches

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Jan 29, 2007 | 11:53 PM

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From: The dark carnival

Just because Danaher owns Matco and Danaher supplies Sears with the Craftsman wrenches does not mean that Matco wrenches and Craftsman wrenches are manufactured to the same standard.

I have seen the Crossforce wrenches too. I agree that they fit better in my hand when grasping the end of the wrench, particularly when pulling/pushing hard. I would not buy them though.

Jan 30, 2007 | 03:20 AM

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I think for $113. difference I could buy the Sears pro series and put it on the card. I admit that there might be some difference in the specs on them, but I kind of doubt that it would be a major difference. Besides even if it does break I take it back to Sears for another one.

Jan 30, 2007 | 03:32 PM

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These won some arthritic foundation award, for ease of use. Well, my father, is getting up there in age, and modified his tire iron (four way), in such a way, that you could do with a normal wrench. He used 3/4 foam pipe insulation, to give him a better gripping service. A lot cheaper then a new set of wrenchs, and you can cut some for whatever size wrench you have.

Jan 30, 2007 | 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgoat49

I see your point, but, it isn't always about breaking the tool and getting it replaced. You have to also think about damaging whatever it is that you are using the tool on and/or not being able to do the job because the tool just isn't up to par.

I have run into this with a couple of times with Craftsman and a few Chinese made brands of tools.