After 85 years of USA Made, Craftsman hand tools now Chinese
05-28-2012, 07:45 PM
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China does have some of the most advanced manufacturing plants in the world, so its not like a quality tool is impossible to be made in China. It really depends on whether the company is just shifting it to China for cheaper labor costs, or if they are going to cut corners on inferior manufacturing processes too.
05-29-2012, 08:59 PM
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China does have some of the most advanced manufacturing plants in the world, so its not like a quality tool is impossible to be made in China. It really depends on whether the company is just shifting it to China for cheaper labor costs, or if they are going to cut corners on inferior manufacturing processes too.
08-04-2012, 07:58 PM
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Sign this petition asking Craftsman to make all hand tools in America and to bring the jobs home.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/298/2...de-in-america/
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08-16-2012, 12:21 PM
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Sign this petition asking Craftsman to make all hand tools in America and to bring the jobs home.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/298/2...de-in-america/
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04-26-2013, 12:45 PM
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American made hand tools harder to find, but out there There are still a number of American made hand tools out there. They are just harder to find at your average Lowes. Channellock is awesome for pliers, wrenches, etc. Their steel is even made here in Meadville, PA. They do make some of their code blue line overseas, so check for the American flag on the packaging before you buy. For hammers and prybars, Estwing and Vaugh are both totally USA made and their quality is excellent. Hardcore Hammers are higher end framing hammers. Wright Tool and Klein Tools are American made. They make screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, sockets and more. Eklind and Mayhew are other American tool manufacturers, and make hex keys, punches, chisels, etc. Lie Nielsen makes high end wood working equipment domestically. MagLite is still American, and of course makes great flashlights. Dasco makes chisels, prybars and punches. Johnson Level still makes some American made levels, but check the label. Some of them may be a little pricey, but wouldn't you rather know you are getting quality tools while supporting American jobs at the same time? Ace Hardware carries some of these tool lines, as well as Home Depot (although HD is not my favorite). Sears does also offer some of these tool lines in limited numbers. Online ordering is about the only way to get full access to some of these tools now.
05-03-2013, 12:01 PM
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I had just noticed that Craftsman was selling Chinese made wrenches and sockets in the last couple of months. Hadn't needed anything for awhile. Asked a salesman if there sales had suffered - he said yes.
I scour pawn shops and auctions for any odd items I need. Every tool I have is Craftsman, Channel Locks, etc - always try to buy US made.
I scour pawn shops and auctions for any odd items I need. Every tool I have is Craftsman, Channel Locks, etc - always try to buy US made.
05-03-2013, 07:49 PM
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I had just noticed that Craftsman was selling Chinese made wrenches and sockets in the last couple of months. Hadn't needed anything for awhile. Asked a salesman if there sales had suffered - he said yes.
I scour pawn shops and auctions for any odd items I need. Every tool I have is Craftsman, Channel Locks, etc - always try to buy US made.
I scour pawn shops and auctions for any odd items I need. Every tool I have is Craftsman, Channel Locks, etc - always try to buy US made.
05-07-2013, 08:47 PM
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Isnt their Econoline Evolv or something like that? Craftsman Ratchets, extensions and wrenches are China now. My local Sears has them, maybe your Sears has some old stock if you see USA on the Craftsman ratchets, wrenches or extensions.
12-14-2013, 11:40 PM
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Craftsman Tools switching Manufacturing to China. Yes i have noticed in the past year or 2 that the Sears Brands Company which use to be Sears Roebuck and Co. Has now selling popular line of Mechanics tools sets are no longer being made in the U.S.A. Its is really sad for me I have been a fan of Craftsman tools weather electric air and the tool sets. The Craftsman line of tools has in the past 10 or so years are now and have been made in china. Now here come the Mechanics tool sets for the home owner or car buff like my self and those who are in it for a living. What is the world coming too? I just got my last all U.S.A. 349 piece tool set 2 weeks ago from the area Sears Department store. I'm so glad i got it on sale the 3 fully polished ratchet handles in 1/4" 3/8" and the 1/2" drives have been made like that since the mid 90s . I got 3 of them already and the Identical to these new ones in the 349 piece set. those by them selves would of cost nearly $100.00 dollars All i can say is that the famous name in tools is no longer going to be those that my Dad has had for 40 years. Or those that i just got 2 weeks ago for a Christmas gift for my self.
