dddd wrote:
IIRC, Rigid made the Craftsman line of power tools for Sears until Sears
refused to renew the contract. I believe that Sears was their sole customer
and Sears was trying to fit a barrel under them.

Not all the power tools were made by Ridgid.

Many were made by Singer and then by Ryobi in the same plant in
Pickens, SC. Craftsman was one of their largest lines.

Some of my friends worked there and the plant is still in operation.