Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"dpb" wrote in message
As for the "then" and "now" for an open-end Craftsman wrench -- I just had
a need for a replacement of one that was at least that old -- the new one
is identical in form factor--the only difference is the stamping, etc. I
don't ken the complaint...

My Craftsman tool set was bought in 1965. The differences are less, but
still there in the open end set, dramatic on the box wrenches. I'd pay more
for a 1965 model that a free one from the present set.

What, specifically, are the differences? Other than the style of print
and other cosmetic differences, I see absolutely no other changes from
the earliest to the latest in the combination sets/pieces I have.
Granted other than this one replacement, there probably isn't one that's
less than 10, but this was just last year the jaw on one combo wrench
failed (of course, it has some help in that... ).

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