ace hardware

It's all Chinesium now.

I was waiting in the Sears store the other day while a friend was getting a Chinese-made replacement on his '72 vintage Sears/Craftsman torque-wrench (lifetime warranty on the original, but not the replacement, natch). I picked up a new 1/4" ratchet and spun it lazily. Seized solid on the third spin.

I'll take my chances with worn-out yard-sale USA-made Craftsman tools at this point, if I ever buy Craftsman again.

Don't like what they've done? 1-800-383-4814 and speak with your wallet.