Why people don't buy craftsman anymore

1969383S said
I am still buying Craftsman when it is right to do so.

My base Craftsman hand tools purchased in the early 80's are mostly intact. A few warranty items along the way and Honestly due to my abuse!

My hand held Battery Power Tools are being replaced from Dewalt / Makita to "Craftsman"! Better pricing and built in the USA! I usually get two Batteries and a charger with each tool, as I buy specific!

Picked up a new Multitool today and some SAE Medium length Pivot Ratchet Wrenches! I like the packaging they are in to hold them in my MATCO Boxes!

I know the wrenches are Chinese or? But the power tools are USA!

I have Snap/On, Matco, MAC and more but as specialty tools.

Craftsman has served me well!

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I'm pissed, as over the last 2 years, being a Trusting Dewalt guy, (after over 30 years in the field, and knowing they originally were based off a B@D design, have accumulated LOTS of the 20v stuff. Drywall gun, router, Sawzall, SDS +, 7 1/4" skill saw, 2 impacts, 2 drills, angle grinder, and a plunge cutter....never looked till I was putting.a roof over my Duster, neighbor said some crap, I looked....damn, the proof was I my hand...hope it all ain't junk. I've BOUNCED Dewalt ( corded) drywall guns off the floor, many time in the day. Never issues, but Xyna, just Pisses me off!