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First Craftsman Experience Store Opens in Chicago

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Stuart

The first ever Craftsman Experience store opened this evening in Chicago. Designed to be a DIY and enthusiast haven, the Craftsman Experience will feature Craftsman tools as far as the eye can see, with most if not all tools available for … Continue reading →

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Craftsman C3 19.2V Cordless Mechanics Tool Combo Giveaway!!

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Stuart

Craftsman has offered us this sweet cordless mechanics power tool combo kit to give away! The prize includes a 1/2″ compact lithium-ion drill/driver and 1/2″ square drive impact wrench, complete with charger, a full-size Li-ion battery, a compact Li-ion battery, tool … Continue reading →

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Fixed-Tip Retaining Snap Ring Pliers

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Stuart

I rarely work with retaining snap rings, but when I do they sometimes come at me in waves of different styles and sizes. While my changeable multi-tip internal and external snap ring pliers are great to use, changing those tips out many … Continue reading →

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Craftsman MiterMate on Sale – Lowest Price Ever!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Stuart

IndyEngineer sent us a deal tip that he noticed Craftsman’s MiterMate miter saw on sale at Sears for $160. He mentions that this is the lowest he’s ever seen the saw sell for, and we have to agree with this. Sale ends … Continue reading →

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Craftsman SAE Dog Bone Wrench Sale

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Stuart

IndyEngineer sent us a heads-up that Craftsman’s SAE Dog Bone wrench is currently in sale for $12.99 (nromally priced $25.99). While this style of combination wrench isn’t suitable for heavy duty, delicate, or precise work, it seems to be quite … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Ratcheting Elbow Wrenches Hands-on Review

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Stuart

With their pivoting box ends, Craftsman’s ratcheting elbow wrenches are anything but ordinary. Possibly inspired by similarly styled indexable ratchets, these elbow wrenches are designed for use in tight spaces and situations where a fastener may be obstructed. Curious about whether these … Continue reading →

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Craftsman “Trust in Your Hands” Photo Contest

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Stuart

Craftsman is holding a rather cool ”Trust in Your Hands” photo contest where 10 grand prize winners will each receive a Craftsman C3 cordless tool package valued at $750. To enter, take a photo that you feel conveys Craftsman’s “Trust in Your Hands” … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Auto Hammer Giveaway Ends Today!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Stuart

Just a heads-up, our Craftsman Hammerhead Auto Hammer Giveaway ends today. If you want to win this handy tool as a Father’s Day gift (or to keep it for yourself), you have until tonight to enter!

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Craftsman Tools Now Available at Ace Hardware

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Stuart

As we discussed when the Craftsman-Ace partnership was first announced, Craftsman tools were expected to be stocked by Ace Hardware locations ahead of Father’s Day. Reader Eric sent us a note that he heard a radio advertisement which mentioned Craftsman tools … Continue reading →

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Craftsman 3-pc Curved Pry Bar Set Half Off at $20

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Stuart

Craftsman’s 3-piece screwdriver handled pry bar set is currently half off, making it $20. Opt for in-store pickup to save on shipping! This set currently has 17 perfect 5-star ratings over on its product page – a very good sign. … Continue reading →

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Win a Free Craftsman Auto Hammer for Father’s Day!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Stuart

We’ve got a Craftsman Cordless Auto Hammer to give away! Craftsman’s Auto Hammer is designed to be used in hard-to-reach places, and is absolutely superb for smaller trim and finish nails. The winner can keep it for themselves, or give it … Continue reading →

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50% Off Craftsman 52″ Ball Bearing Tool Storage Combo

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Stuart

Yikes, how did we miss this?! Sears has discounted Craftsman’s 52-inch 23 drawer Griplatch ball bearing tool storage combo by 50%! The $1000 savings are reflected in your shopping cart. Home delivery is $65 (at least to our address), but the combo … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Releases New Universal Ratcheting Wrench Sets

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Stuart

Craftsman recently released two new universal ratcheting wrench sets in SAE and metric sizes. Each $50 set includes 7 combination wrenches with ordinary open ends and ratcheting universal box ends. For those that don’t want to poney up the extra cash … Continue reading →

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Craftsman World’s Best Dad Socket & Ratchet Set $10

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Stuart

Craftsman’s World’s Best Dad socket and ratchet set has dropped in price recently to $10. We’ve been tracking this set for a while, but the price never seemed right at $25-$30. This 3/8″ SAE set includes a Craftsman Professional ratchet, … Continue reading →

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All Craftsman Sockets & Wrenches Are Proudly Made In…

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Stuart

I’ve had Craftsman’s 2008 Holiday Tool Preview catalog on my desk for a few months now, but have not quite found the right time to talk about it. Actually, I don’t think that there will ever be a good time … Continue reading →

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