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Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches

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Eddie in MI

01-16-2005 16:38:35




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Hey everyone! I"m new here. My name is Ed and I live in MI. My dad used to have a 52 Ford 8N. I loved that tractor! Anyway, I am updating some of my tools, and I am trying (as much as possible) to do some of my own work on my cars. I enjoy doing this as a hobby, but in truth, I am still quite a novice. So, back to the question above
Anyone use them? Like them? Just bought a set. They sure look pretty, but haven"t used them yet. Any thoughts?

TIA!

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FarmerDave

01-20-2005 18:16:01




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Eddie in MI, 01-16-2005 16:38:35  
I bought the long handle 13 piece set about ten years ago, $80. I've been happy.



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HobbyFarmerInWI

01-16-2005 19:37:23




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Eddie in MI, 01-16-2005 16:38:35  
Craftsman are made by a company called Danaher Corp. They also own Matco Tools. The hand tools are the same in each location. For that matter, they are the same thing as the NAPA professional branded tools



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Rick in Texas

01-16-2005 18:56:02




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Eddie in MI, 01-16-2005 16:38:35  
I have been using those same wrenches for about 8 years now every working day repairing diesel engines in large equipment. I've never broken one, even by using 3 ft cheater pipe. Never any trouble with them slipping when greasy either.



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Eddie in MI

01-17-2005 16:52:51




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Rick in Texas, 01-16-2005 18:56:02  
Can you use flare nut wrenches for other applications, or should you only use them for soft fittings? For example, will using a flare nut wrench instead of a regular stubby weaken it at all (I know that they're designed for soft fittings)? I don'ty own any stubbys and was wondering if I could let my flare wrenches serve a dual purpose. Thanks!



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Big Jim

01-17-2005 22:38:16




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Eddie in MI, 01-17-2005 16:52:51  
I have a rule: I use whatever wrench (or other tool) that will fit and do the job. I've used line wrenches a couple of times when nothing else would work and didn't think twice about it.



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Charles (in GA)

01-16-2005 18:40:00




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Eddie in MI, 01-16-2005 16:38:35  
Line wrenches are something you don't use often, but when you do, you need them "bad". If you are mechanically inclined and like to work on things, you can never have enough tools, just when you think one set of wrenches is enough, some job comes along where you need two of the same size, as soon as you get a gear puller you will need one, of another size.

Work at getting an education in tools and what they do, and which ones are best for what. Seek out used tool dealers who might have older goverment and aircraft mfg surplus wrenches and sockets you can acquire. Might not be new, might not all be the same brand, but will do the job well for a decent price.

The stuff you will be using the most, combination wrenches, 1/4 and 3/8 drive socket sets, spend the money on really good stuff new and don't look back. You will grow old and still be using the same tools.

Charles

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CRUSADER

01-16-2005 17:43:43




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Eddie in MI, 01-16-2005 16:38:35  
Hello Eddie,
From the looks of the ones I see at Sear's I am sure that they will be more than capable of performing the task. The ones I have were bought from Snap-On back in the early 80's before I joined the military. Most likely would go with Craftsman if I was to buy a set again.

later days mate,
Jim



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old blue

01-16-2005 17:37:00




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Eddie in MI, 01-16-2005 16:38:35  
Are they all smooth and shiney? those coudl be a couple of slippery little devils to hang on to if they are!



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BillD 1

01-17-2005 05:20:44




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to old blue, 01-16-2005 17:37:00  
I have used Craftsman tools for the past 50 years and have only broken 1 tool which was replaced with no questions. If I was a pro and could charge off or deperciate the cost I would probably go with Snap on not because I think they are better but because the truck comes to the door.Also a good idea is to keep a few flea market cheapo tools to cut ,bend or other wise mutilate for special applications

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Carol Martin

01-17-2005 06:10:30




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to BillD 1, 01-17-2005 05:20:44  
Only Gripe I have with Craftsman tools is with their Rat-shits. I have one old one that is fine and have several of the newer one that are absolute junk..I have taken them back to two diffferent places and they just gave me a Kit to repair the thing .. (yea) like try to put it in.. finally found a place that will exchange them for new one.. What a Pain..



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Nolan

01-18-2005 10:19:26




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Carol Martin, 01-17-2005 06:10:30  
How'd you find the repair kits? I looked for those because I didn't want to turn in my ratchet for the "new and improved" version that isn't as good. Never could find one, not even listed on their web site or parts catalog. Ended up having to turn it in. The good thing is I didn't get stuck with a new ratchet, they were rebuilding old ones to issue back out, so I got a matching model.

My gripe with Craftsman is their screwdrivers, particularly their professional line. They change style every week it seems. Overall, it's either hard tips that snap off the shaft, or soft tips that wear down in short order.

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Rick in Texas

01-18-2005 19:25:55




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Nolan, 01-18-2005 10:19:26  
I have a long handle 1/2" dr fixed head ratch that I bought in 1977. The insides have broken several times. As this type is no longer made, I take the insides from a new 10 1/2" ratchet, put the broken pieces in the new one and trade the new one in. They don't make anything now that will interchange so I retired the tool and bought a new matco ratchet. I buy all of the old type that I can find at garage sales and flea markets for parts.

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dr.sportster

01-17-2005 07:28:41




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Carol Martin, 01-17-2005 06:10:30  
Yes but the tool dept. guy is supposed to do that for you in the store.Hey carol[watch cursing I know its not allowed .Use doo doo or poop instead ok.



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carol Martin

01-17-2005 07:34:40




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to dr.sportster, 01-17-2005 07:28:41  
Sorry about the Curse..Slipped out.. I will bet that not one in twenty of the Tool Dept Guys can put one of those kits in... It really looks like you need a special jig to hold the parts to reassemble..It is not as simple as it looks... I did one but took a lot of time and patience to get it back together..



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dr.sportster

01-17-2005 07:54:31




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to carol Martin, 01-17-2005 07:34:40  
YEs I agree although its good to see young people employed there the help is pretty clueless.I asked for Dremel bits and the kid took me over to drill bits.As far as foul language dosent bother me . I am a crude and vulgar man.However I am working on a higher maturity level per wifes instructions.



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Jerry Cent. Mi.

01-18-2005 05:35:56




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to dr.sportster, 01-17-2005 07:54:31  
The word Dremel gets to me. I have never seen any thing so useless over advertized junk. Their stones are overpriced and don't last long enough to get home with you.



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dr.sportster

01-18-2005 18:10:27




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 Re: Craftsman Professional Line Wrenches in reply to Jerry Cent. Mi., 01-18-2005 05:35:56  
But what do you use for 1/8" shaft burrs and all?



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