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“Starter” Tool Set Question
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<blockquote data-quote="IronSnake" data-source="post: 16092745" data-attributes="member: 46336"><p>I don't believe anyone mentioned it, but there are only a few producers of tools in the world. </p><p></p><p>Craftsmen exclusively used the "Top tier" manufacturer for years, and that's what we all came to know and love. It was then exported to China/India, but the quality stayed because Craftsmen demanded it. That's why they did alright despite not being American Made for a few years. </p><p></p><p>Problem is Sears sunk, so they squeezed margin out of the only value they had which was C. They dropped the quality/production down and the brand suffered a huge blow. </p><p></p><p>Most tool sets you buy are produced by the same manufacturers, and more often than not are the same with minor differentiation's. Harbor Freight has gone from using the same Craftsmen grade line, to something akin to Husky, low tiered Cornwell product, and Kobalt. It's a "Mid-grade" quality. You get some really solid tools, and sometimes not so much. </p><p></p><p>Naturally you have Matco, Snap on, Mac, and all the big daddies. But most tool lines are made right there on the same production floor. It's just what they demand quality wise from said manufacturer. </p><p></p><p>My suggestion is start with the 100 buck mechanics set from harbor freight. Best bang for the buck. Then pick up gearwrench ratchet wrenches, kobalt or husky screw drivers, snap on pliers, pawn shop set of adjustable pliers, and fill in from there. </p><p></p><p>There's absolutely no need to spend 800 bucks, let alone buy Craftsmen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IronSnake, post: 16092745, member: 46336"] I don't believe anyone mentioned it, but there are only a few producers of tools in the world. Craftsmen exclusively used the "Top tier" manufacturer for years, and that's what we all came to know and love. It was then exported to China/India, but the quality stayed because Craftsmen demanded it. That's why they did alright despite not being American Made for a few years. Problem is Sears sunk, so they squeezed margin out of the only value they had which was C. They dropped the quality/production down and the brand suffered a huge blow. Most tool sets you buy are produced by the same manufacturers, and more often than not are the same with minor differentiation's. Harbor Freight has gone from using the same Craftsmen grade line, to something akin to Husky, low tiered Cornwell product, and Kobalt. It's a "Mid-grade" quality. You get some really solid tools, and sometimes not so much. Naturally you have Matco, Snap on, Mac, and all the big daddies. But most tool lines are made right there on the same production floor. It's just what they demand quality wise from said manufacturer. My suggestion is start with the 100 buck mechanics set from harbor freight. Best bang for the buck. Then pick up gearwrench ratchet wrenches, kobalt or husky screw drivers, snap on pliers, pawn shop set of adjustable pliers, and fill in from there. There's absolutely no need to spend 800 bucks, let alone buy Craftsmen. [/QUOTE]
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