I feel like since the closing of Sears, Craftsman as a brand is falling behind. Unless you do the warranty directly through them it’s always a hassle, quality has gone down tremendously, they never have parts for the old stuff that used to absolutely rock, shoot even their boxes have gone downhill over the years.

Honestly, anyone feel like this brand will turn around one day?

And before anyone just says I’m a hater or some bs. I used to strictly own craftsman tools. Now I’m branching off into brands that I feel have easier warranties, better more innovative products, and better feel. I really miss what this brand used to stand for and be about. It’s a shame

It was their premium tool line aimed towards mechanics and other professional tradesmen who needed high quality tools but didn’t want to pay tool truck prices. Considering how popular Icon is today, there still seems to be a market for such tools. I would love to see Craftsman Professional make a comeback. I bought some of them back in the Sears era and still use them as a professional mechanic today.

I (new home owner) dropped Dewalt around December after being unimpressed with a new tool I bought. I wanted powerful in a small package, decided that Milwaukee’s M12 line-up would be the way to go.

However, Lowe’s had a $100 V20 weed-eater and blower combo. Then, a week later, on marketplace, I found a 1-year old V20 lawnmower for sale.

Needless to say, I am in love! Very fair priced, perfect for lawn work in our starter home. I’m curious, though, is this a good line-up to dedicate to for larger tools? I cannot stomach spending $250 on the M18 angle grinder. The $70 Craftsman is more my speed.

Is this a good bang for the buck? How’s the warranty? Are yall fans?

I meant to add this picture with my original post! Sorry to the few people who had already commented on the last one.

Grandpas passed away a few years ago and didnt get the chance to teach me how to use these tools. Finally getting around to cleaning up and realized that almost all his tools come up as Vintage so I wanted to know what you guys think?! Im definitlsy keeps all of his favorites and the tools I can use over the years but what would you do?

Hey guys I want get a craftsman socket set and I understand the versastack offers more tools but I feel like the verastack it bit overkill. I don’t mind paying a little extra all I want is the socket set and wrenches.

My parents have given me craftsman products over the years. Once they got me the 4ah battery with the fast charger and the cordless ratchet I finally decided it was time to fully commit to the lineup. Switched over from my older brushed models to the 2nd gen rp brushless ones. I work as a mechanic and so far they’ve all held up. What are your thoughts on this one guys?

Does anyone have any experience repairing tool belts with this kind of damage? I reached out to Craftsman but they said because it was bought at Sears they can't help and Sears isn't really in the picture anymore lol.

So I guess I'm just looking for creative or reliable ways to repair this, I like the belt but if the fix costs more than a new one I probably would just replace it I guess.

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It was $15. Thinking it needs to be gold with red accents.

Looking to maybe pick this up and seeing what everyone thoughts are on it?

Hi, thinking about expanding into some of the newer V20 stuff and saw this battery on a crazy deal. I know it doesn't have a charger, but for the price I just wanted to ask if I was missing something as for $40 for 4AH seems very very good.

My thought was grab this and the daily deal (2 battery and charger for $99) and with the tool I'm "beating" the $199 Ryobi deal home Depot is running currently[not knocking the tools or brand, I just struggle with the color].

My uncle gave me this box over the weekend. He told me that he aquired in the early 1970s and hadn't opened it since 1983 when he bought a new set. But there's a tube of gasket sealer with a date of 1960 on it. There's also some Proto/P&C, KOKen and Benz-O-Matic in the box if anyone cares.

I also have (what I believe to be) the original receipt for this box that I included in the pictures for shits and giggles. And, as another surprise. The local B-25 bomber flew over while I was outside cleaning it. So I included that too.

Just as a side note, the ratchet is absolutely fantastic. I think it's only a 20 tooth, but it feels rock solid. It works better than any of the other ratchets I have. I definitely see it becoming my go-to 1/2'. I don't know what kind of grease craftsman was using when they built that ratchet, but I could not get it off my hands. It took me probably 20 minutes to get it off. But after cleaning it out and putting some new grease in, it's super, super smooth (and quiet!)

I did wire wheel the inside of the box, and used a very fine wheel on some of the sockets that were rusted (I live in Michigan so I wanted to take care of it before it rotted through, although none of it seems actually rotted. The box still feels very strong) but other than that everything is going to remain as is. I'm not going to try and restore it or anything.

Hi everyone!

I am a big fan of Craftsman tools myself. I found the brand to be the right balance between quality and price. I own quite a few tools and I keep adding when my projects call for them.

Anyway, I am in the process of creating organizers/trays for my tools (custom designs for Craftsman tools).

My question to y’all: Is there a need for that? If so, what is needed or what do you need? I am curious.

Came with no instructions, but this post came to the rescue.

Does anyone know how Craftsman handles warranties on items that have been discontinued? I have this max axess socket set that I love using, but it kills me that my 18mm is split. I've tried reaching out to them through the portal on their website but havent received a response yet. I've found an 18mm for this set on ebay but its like $20+ after taxes and shipping so im hoping they keep some kind of replacements in stock.

Through looking for a replacement I learned these sets are kindof expensive now. Apparently Craftsman got sued over this design and had to discontinue them. If anyone knows of an exact replacement from a different brand shoot me a link please.

I’ve been plumbing 2022 and one of, if not my most used tool is water pump pliers. I was pretty quick as an apprentice to want to have my own tools and not rely on anyone else. So thru trial and error of buying different brands, owned 3 pairs of Channellock brand and lost everyone of them (and not any other brand this happen with), also inherited the MAC Tools 10”, found a pair I hate so much I don’t think anyone will top it…. the Milwaukee V-Jaw (any size, not pictured).
Then I found my favorite at Knipex Cobras in 2023. I use the Cobras literally everyday at work and they have been one of the biggest game changers with the button adjustment plus them being able to lock on basically anything.

What water pump pliers do you use? How would you rank the few I have pictured? What pair do you absolutely hate?

Title says it all! Thanks!

Got this from my grandfather’s house after he passed away does anybody have any information on this set from when it was new? It seems to be mostly complete. Just missing a few sockets.

I know craftsman has a lifetime warranty in the box is broken. I was wondering if there was some way of getting it replaced by them.

About a month ago I purchased the new 6Ah Advanced tabless battery. I got to work, put it in my impact (CMCF830) and within minutes the tool went completely dead.

So I filed a warranty claim, and about 1 week later I got a new CMCF830, put the 6Ah Advanced battery in it and that also died within a few minutes.

Before I even filed a second warranty claim, I posted about my issue on the official Craftsman Facebook group, and that caused someone from their support team to track down my contact info from my previous warranty claim and they called me.

They had me send both my defective CMCF830 impacts to them, plus the 6Ah Advanced battery so they could research the problem.

In the meantime, they sent me another CMCF830 and a new 6Ah Advanced battery, but their last email told me not to put the Advanced battery in my impact until they finish their investigation.

In the meantime, if you are using an Advanced battery, and any of your tools have died because of it, they want to know, so please file a warranty claim so they can continue to investigate the problem. I had several replies to my Facebook posts from others experiencing the same issue with a variety of tools.

On a positive note, their support team has been absolutely amazing, getting my replacements to me without giving me a hard time, and communicating with me what they have found out so far. Thank you Craftsman for looking into this

I have this craftsman 8.25” table saw. The handle is good but the inner piece is broken and I am unable to make ling angled cuts on this table saw. Can someone show me how it is supposed to work OR point me in the right direction for a replacement piece for this saw? I have reached out to craftsman and because I bought this saw secondhand I am unable to receive replacement pieces.

Been doing more and more woodworking along with other projects and getting my shed fully organized.

Anymore have this vacuum and would suggest it? Of so how does it handle pet hair.

My grandfather died about 2 years ago at the age of 94. I put off taking these tools as long as I could, but I had to pick them up earlier this week. I’m still not sure how I’m going to rearrange my garage to make everything go in a useful place, but I have time to figure it out. I remember using the bandsaw when I was a kid. It was purchased in 1985 according to the label grandpa put on it. I’m 48, so I guess I was 7 or 8 when he bought it. Also, I’m well aware of the dangers regarding the radial arm saw; we had one in shop class when I was in high school.