Not a problem. We have a deal: any job bigger than hanging a picture probably requires a new tool.
Tool talk
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Not a problem. We have a deal: any job bigger than hanging a picture probably requires a new tool.
Just got done using my Dewalt 18v drill on a folding door. Had it for years, but one battery doesn't charge, and the other doesn't last long.
Time for new batteries.
cachsux
Wah
If you're looking for new batteries I'll send you the 18v's I have left. It'll give me an excuse to get new Lithium Ions.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Too late now but I know a lot of people that buy the dewalt tool packs on Black Friday and sell all the tools. You essentially get the batteries for free after selling the tools lots of times.
cachsux
Wah
I have two Craftsman, 1/2 and 3/8, torque wrenches that are 15 years old and still work well. That being said they are Craftsman tools from 15 years ago. I can't say if the new ones are made as well.
upschuck
Well-Known Member
I've heard the new Craftsman tools are not good, and don't have the lifetime warranty anymore because they are made in China or somewhere.
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
I have Protos I bought about 18 years ago. Same as what Mac sells. Not badly priced. And a SpapOn inch pound dial type I found in a pawn shop. Like new for $100. I suspect it was hot.
Yippee. I tried to use an old Craftsman 1/4 inch ratchet handle the other day that was my father's (probably 50 years old) that only works in one direction. I wonder what kind of crap I'll get.
brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
Bought a cheap ass set of drill bits at Menards. 40 bucks for about 300 drill bits and drivers. Thought they would be complete crap. Amazingly. The bits stayed sharp and the drivers didn't strip.
rod
Retired 22 years
Take your 1/4 inch ratchet back to Sears. They used to be real good at replacing broken tools no matter how old they were. The old ones should still have a lifetime guarantee----or maybe they don't do that anymore.
If you don't want to trade it in, you can try to refurb it yourself. The head is held together by a spring clip, and the problem could be as simple as the grease inside the head has dried out. Plus, if you crack it open and can't fix it, you can still get a warranty replacement anyway.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Still have a lifetime warranty but yes the quality has went way down. Ill be getting a snap on torque wrench from the pawn shop and then have my snap on guy on route recalibrate it.
Check out the industrial brands like Armstrong and Williams.
I've fixed a few, so that isn't the problem. I'd like to see if I get a rebuild kit. I really don't want to exchange because of the sentimental value.
upschuck
Well-Known Member
Our last Sears in town closed shop a couple weeks ago.
I've heard somebody talk about Armstrong was a good alternative to Snap-On at a better cost.
Actually, I have several Williams adjustable wrenches, again, they were my Dad's.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
I have Armstrong locking flex head ratchets. I LOVE THEM!!!!! However I have heard many horror stories about trying to warranty them.
Also Armstrong is I believe the largest supplier of tools for our military. So they will always be a good American made choice. Must continue to be made in the USA to keep their contract.
