I'm assuming they are. My buddy is a mechanic and they are his go to for work. Home stuff is a mix.Is Cornwell an American product?
90% of my tools are USA made Craftsman. They are of course older, but I've only blasted through (2) 3/8 rachets in like 25 years. Maybe 3-4 box and opened end wrenches. Still have gramps old Craftsman tools. Still work fine. If I need a few odds and ends I'll look on Craigslist or EBay for USA Craftsman.
That's great and all, but how about some input to the OP's question(s)?Many years of gathering tools during my automotive career, hope to pass on to my son…
What are your favorites?
I've got a set of 50 yo Craftsman, and some newer Gearwrench.
The Channellock pliers I've purchased are very good and made in USA.
Recently ordered some through Amazon that I had been monitoring in my cart.
Today in true Amazon style, they show inflated price and small discount.
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I ordered these back in early January, paid $37, but haven't received them yet.
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Cornwell was just not reliable in my area. This is due to the rep not the tool though.I'm assuming they are. My buddy is a mechanic and they are his go to for work. Home stuff is a mix.
There are plenty of high end tools that are affordable. Wright tools are criminally underrated. A $188 11 piece set of Wrights will go toe to toe with a $630 Snap-on set (see videos below)
I use the following:
Wright Wrenches
Wera laser etched screw drivers
Bondhus, Wiha, Beta allens
Wright sockets
Knipex pliers
SK Swivel sockets
SK ratcheting wrenches
I have Gearwrench wrenches, sockets, and ratchets in the race trailer. I do complete tear downs regularly so impossibly stuck bolts aren't an issue but they're cheap enough that I'm not worried about someone walking off with them if I'm on track. They deflect too much for anything else though. I keep a set of Wera screwdrivers in the trailer for carb tuning since everything is either brass or soft metal and there has been a noticeable increase in part longevity since moving away from Craftsman.
I've bought an oddball tool here and there, but the vast bulk of mine are my 35yo craftsman set, plus SK and assorted craftsman I inherited from my late FIL. Most of those are vintage 60's through the 80's. Have a few Husky pieces and no complaints so far.
I'm the occasional shade tree guy, so not putting them through their paces on a regular basis.