On Sep 27, 11:41*am, Steve Barker wrote:
Joe wrote:
On Sep 27, 9:02 am, AZ Nomad wrote:

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*After 4 replacements of the same socket, all
unable to handle 40 ft-lbs, I bought a whole set from kmart for the same
price and they had no problem with the torque. *This was pre-me(g)rer, around
1985. *I don't know if craft(s)man was better before that, I'm not sure where
you'd find craft(s)man from the 60's.

It may be you were putting 40 Lb-ft on a 12 point socket applied to a
hex head bolt/nut.. Or maybe a Torx head fastener. Not accepted
practice, and usually commented on in the repair manual from the
manufacturer. When in doubt, use a impact socket.

Joe

I agree with doug, *hell i can put down 40 ft lbs with a 3/8 ratchet and
one hand. *i've used craftsman chrome 6pt sockets exclusively , and have
never owned a set of impact sockets except for my reversible lug nut
socket. *And they've all been on the 3/8 drive and 1/2" drive impacts
from time to time.

Craftsman wrenches, ratchets & sockets are fine.
I've been using them for years and I cannot recall the last time I
broke a socket & whether it was even a Craftsman.

I've never broken a Craftsman wrench; and I used them in a heavy
structural engineering laboratory for nearly 20 years.

I think Snap-On tools are very nice....I have a Snap-On "short
series" metric combination wrench set, it is a set of finely finished
wrenches that are a pleasure to use.

I was given them as a gift. When I went to set up the laboratory, I
really wanted to go with Snap-On but in 1988 the Snap-On vs Craftsman
cost premium as 5x!

OP- If you really need / want a tool box like the one for
sale...get it. I personally opted for a different storage method &
spent my $'s on the tools.

cheers
Bob

I just couldn't justify the cost so I settled on Craftsman.