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RossMN

03-10-2005 18:46:54




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I was diging through the Granger catalog at work today and I noticed a 3/8" socket set by Proto and it had a small Stanly sticker underneith it. They any good? Made in the US? Lifetime warranty? I am fed up with my Craftsman set and want to replace it. Snap-on and Cornwell are out of my price range.




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Rick Antrobus

12-12-2005 14:41:17




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
Sorry to reopen an older thread, but I've used Proto tools for more than 15 years (inherited a large set of Proto sockets and ratchets from my father in the late 1980's), and have been thrilled with them. I've had the painful experience of having a few Crapsman ratchet heads slip or fail on me, and this has never happened with any of my Proto ratchets, no matter how badly I abuse them. My only complaint is that I haven't been able to find a retailer willing to honor their "Lifetime Warranty". Any advice here? I believe the vendor where these were originally purchased is no longer in business.

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Rick

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drunktweety

03-24-2005 14:47:34




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
proto tools are dependable but are a bit bulkier and akward to use in certain instances. they are a division of stanley.



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jet

03-23-2005 23:50:50




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
I still have Proto end wrenches and crescent wrenches in my toolbox that I"ve been using for over 40 years. Have never had a problem with any of them. They"re tops in my book. Also have quite a few old SK tools that have held up well. The new Craftsman stuff looks like Chinese junk.



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thejdman01

03-11-2005 18:44:59




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
i have never had much luck with cromwell, what i have picked up at auctions etc broke. no local dealer so return is expensive and a pain



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davefr

03-11-2005 16:04:28




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
My favorite 3/8" ratchet handle is a Proto. It"s unique because the ratchet teeth are all open. I like it because the head is very compact. (unlike Snap On that has large/bulky heads). I heard rumors one of Proto"s target markets was the aviation industry. IMHO Proto was excellent quality.

I"d also take a serious look at SK. Better prices then Snap On but much better quality then Sears.

Today their are only about 4 major hand tool manufacturers:

Danaher makes Matco, Allen, NAPA, Kobalt, Crapsman, and a few others.

Stanley makes Proto, MAC, and their own Stanley brand.

Snap On makes their own brand.

SK got taken over by Facom. I"m not sure if their are still SK factories or not. Old SK was either SK Wayne (the gas pump maker) and more recently became part of Dresser industries (oil well supplies) and now is Facom.

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superwrench

03-11-2005 19:49:09




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to davefr, 03-11-2005 16:04:28  
Danaher is probably the largest mamufacturing group. In addition to those mentioned, they also make Armstrong, KD, Gearwrench, and by the looks of my matco dealer's truck, Grey Pneumatic too.
Stanley also makes Blackhawk.
SK still makes alot of their tools in the USA despite being a French owned company. Facom the Euro version of Snap on, produces all of those green rectangular handled screwdrivers with SK on them. Proto tools are are on the same quality level as Mac tools and will provide many years of service just don't confuse their Challenger line with the actual Proto Professional line.

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John Garner

03-11-2005 19:19:36




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 Dave, you forgot a couple . . . in reply to davefr, 03-11-2005 16:04:28  
Dave --

There are a couple of privately-owned wrench and socket makers that are still turning out good tools in the US . . . and interestingly enough, both are in Ohio.

The first of these considers itself to be an automotive tool maker, and distributes primarily through tool-wagon dealers, Cornwell.

The second offers a broader line, and has in the past private-labelled their larger tools for other toolmakers, including Bonney and still today brands a 1 inch drive ratchet for Danaher's Allen line. Wright, out of Barbertown (or is it Barberton??).

John

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720D

03-11-2005 17:36:34




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to davefr, 03-11-2005 16:04:28  
Dave there is a SK factory in Defiance Ohio yet.



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Dale in WV

03-11-2005 16:00:46




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
Seems that when my great Uncle Samuel permitted me to drift by his highly protected toolboxes, that PROTO name was found on alot of his tools. I myself, was never able to find the high-priced gloves with the magnetic fingertips, however, I've known many folks who wore mainly green -- or mainly blue -- that had a good collection of them -- inspired and blessed greatly by the generosity our beloved Uncle Samuel. Good tools!

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JiminIA

03-11-2005 14:33:00




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
I junked all my crapsman ratchets for proto ratchets. I am very happy with them, no more busted knuckles and four letter words...Jim



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Opa A

03-11-2005 10:36:04




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
Don't have any new Proto tools, the ones I have are probably 20 years old. Great tools for the price. Ratchet heads are a little more bulky than Snap-on, but very strong. Just sent my 1/2" drive 250 ft/lb torque wrench in to Grainger for calibration, no problems. Garett



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Bill WI

03-11-2005 09:15:00




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
I believe I read a couple weeks ago Stanley is guaranteeing their tools now too. Believe it was wrenchs, don't know about others. They also have direct auctions on Ebay. Anybody else have comments?



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John Horner

03-11-2005 09:05:09




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
I have not seen Proto tools at retail in many years now, but in the past they were an excellent professional quality tool. I have a set of old Proto box wrenches which are my favorite wrenches. When the suit the application, they are always my first choice.

John



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Galen

03-11-2005 07:00:23




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
I've had several Proto tools for years now. Never had a bit of problems with them. They are less expensive then Snap-off, and better made. IMHO



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MAC,IL

03-11-2005 05:21:30




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
I dont know about todays quality but I have several old proto tools in the shop, no problems. fact is if I remember correctly, in the 50's when I was in the military, we had proto tools in the motor maint shop.



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HJP

03-10-2005 19:09:09




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 Re: Proto tools in reply to RossMN, 03-10-2005 18:46:54  
proto is stanly's industrail grade tools as dewalt is to black and decker
I have a few sockets and a 1/2 ratchet Nice stuff and no complaints



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