Sears

[trekrok]

For many years the Sears stores in smaller towns sold only appliances, mowers and the like. No clothing, jewelry or anything similar. Those type stores of years back did sell Craftsman tools if I recall correctly. The big conglomerate that bought the Craftsman name is apparently trying re-establish it as a quality tool line. Sears in its last years had turned Craftsman into poorly made China junk.

That same big conglomerate is killing off the Porter Cable tools, at least for the meantime. I suspect they think they have enough labels on the shelf to try to support and advertise for.

Porter cable is another brand that was a really solid tool several years ago but recently went super cheap. Sad.

 

[Snattlerake]

For many years the Sears stores in smaller towns sold only appliances, mowers and the like. No clothing, jewelry or anything similar. Those type stores of years back did sell Craftsman tools if I recall correctly. The big conglomerate that bought the Craftsman name is apparently trying re-establish it as a quality tool line. Sears in its last years had turned Craftsman into poorly made China junk.

That same big conglomerate is killing off the Porter Cable tools, at least for the meantime. I suspect they think they have enough labels on the shelf to try to support and advertise for.

In my opinion, Porter Cable was a step above Dewalt in quality and features.

 

[radarmonkey]

For many years the Sears stores in smaller towns sold only appliances, mowers and the like. No clothing, jewelry or anything similar. Those type stores of years back did sell Craftsman tools if I recall correctly. The big conglomerate that bought the Craftsman name is apparently trying re-establish it as a quality tool line. Sears in its last years had turned Craftsman into poorly made China junk.

That same big conglomerate is killing off the Porter Cable tools, at least for the meantime. I suspect they think they have enough labels on the shelf to try to support and advertise for.

That explains why I got such a good deal on some porter cable stuff last week. Display model stuff.

 

[Louro]

Craftsman tools in 2021 are not Craftsman tools of 1985.

Not even close.

You can say that again. I compare Craftman tools 2021 to Harbor Freight tool.

 

[joegrizzy]

You can say that again. I compare Craftman tools 2021 to Harbor Freight tool.

that's because they are.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I bought a Craftsman mechanic set of hand tools when I came back from overseas in 1983...one of their 275 piece sets or something like that. Still have it. Still use it. The only thing I've replaced because it broke was the 3/8" ratchet. Walked into a full-size Sears store in Littleton, CO and replaced it under warranty with the then current model. That would've been about 10 years ago, probably.

I miss the Sears I grew up with as a kid. I loved how the store always smelled like tires.

 

[joegrizzy]

atwoods has that tire smell on warmer days. except when they have the chicks and rabbits.

 

[Seadog]

Yes, in elk city. It is very small and has mainly appliances and mowers.

I remember one SEARs store like that in Eufaula circa 2001

 

[Boaty]

TEKTON TOOLS. Made in USA, great quality, great customer service, great company. Tools every bit as good as “off the truck”, without the hassels and price. If you happen to break a Tekton tool, eether you bought it or not, send them a picture of broke tool, email or upload, they immediately ship you a replacement tool, no receipt, no BS. They also have a nice rewards program, 10% of purchase in points to use next purchase or save up and get things free, and free shipping. I got a free no skip 3/8 socket set ($200) awhile back by saving up points, and it shipped free also.

 

[VTDW1]

Craftsman tools in 2021 are not Craftsman tools of 1985.

Not even close.

Amen and Amen!