Grew up with Craftsman. I remembee when thats all that was ever needed.. Die hard Craftsman fanatic thanks to my old man. Sadly... the passion died when Sears ran it to the ground. Milwaukee and Snap on now. But still holds a special place for me thanks dad.
Those wrenches are impressive. I was looking at these 180 tooth ratchets today. Im going to buy. I came online for reviews and was shocked at the haters. These are quality tools. Lowes still homors the lifetime warranty. Im sold.
I know much of Craftsman is not made in the U.S. but what Stanley is doing to revive the brand is great. I would hope one day America makes it's own tools again but like I said Stanley really is doing a good job. It hurt when Sears was ran into the ground and to see an American tool brand that started in 1927 die with it.I still have U.S. made Craftsman tools, ratchets and wrenches that are well over 20 years old.
I have Craftsman tools over 40 years old. I’ve only broken two sockets and have done a rebuild of a 1/2 inch ratchet. At the time I had a little more than $3000 dollars into them not including tool box and chest but would hate to have to replace them now into today’s cost.
The wrenches seem to resemble MAC's RBRT wrenches, also sold under the USAG brand. If they actually are the same wrenches, it's a good way to get them for a cheaper price.
Those ratchet heads look huge. What's old is new again. A long time ago, MAC tools sold MAC Edge sockets that had the same Anti slip design as the Overdrive sockets. The Overdrive wrenches resemble the new RBRT anti slip design at a much lower price. Thanks for sharing..
for 200$ honestly not bad. Not sure why everyone’s so mad about wasted space or “filler tools” it’s what every single tool set does because it’s meant to be a carry around and meet all needs type of set. This is a pretty stout set especially with every socket having extra grip and flank driver rbrt style wrenches. Amazing job craftsman.
I am also one of those who uses motor oil in all of my ratchets....Not used,but new motor oil....Plus with oil,you never have to worry about the grease drying up and getting hard.👍
A regular box end versus a anti-slip opener which is stronger and better at removing rounded bolts. Also, that's why it's good to have SAE and metric because once the night or bolt is rounded you are stuck with it in between size smash where those SAS come in handy when you're working on metric nuts and bolts
Your my 4th video on overdrive tools, im 44 and have a 25 year old set of Craftsman. Time to upgrade, seems im buying RBRT for fraction of the price. Im get the big set. The 200+ set that is around 350.00. No skips on wrenches and sockets All RBRT. Im see how it goes first. If i need to buy more RBRT, im supplement it with GearWrench Bitters. Letsssss Goooo!!
It blows my mind that tool companies are still using rubber grommets in spark plug sockets. Even high-end tool companies are doing it. Why? We all know how much everyone hates those dang rubber grommets. Magnetic bro, magnetic.
I have a craftsman ratchet that I bought at Sears and now all of the Sears stores are out of business and I have a broken ratchet that needs to be replaced. So what do I do?
Call the Craftsman main number if Ace Hdwr or Lowes won't replace it. I took a 1/2 inch breaker bar to Ace Hardware. And they would not replace it. Because I had to prove that I bought it at Ace Hardware. So I called the Craftsman number and they sent me out another one. I did not even have to mail them back the broken one.
Surprisingly this set only has the bits you need..not sure they went overboard in the junk bits in this one.. the wrenches and sockets look decent...imo could use a better bit driver handle.. this looks like the standard undersized junk handle
The filler is annoying. I researched the black Friday sets a few years ago. Gearwrench had no filler. I wanted a set for one of the vehicles but ended up taking it to work. I like the ratchets more than any of my truck brands. The sockets are just as good. I bought a gunmetal chrome craftsman kit to give them another chance after the whole sears thing. The sockets and wrenches are okay. The ratchets suck and are nearly impossible to replace at lowes. I stopped trying after a couple times. The blow molded cases are nice though.
That’s funny how the Milwaukee wrench couldn’t grip the bolt head, I have no problems gripping rounded bolt heads and nuts to the degree that Craftsman had there. My only issue is that everything is all 6 point. I work on aircraft and they use 12 point hardware. Unfortunately the Overdrive tools won’t work for me but they do look great!
This set has a very apex tools look to it from rat internal to the 6 point wrench looks alot like gearwrench 6 point wrenches... craftsman just have the rbrt stuff
There was no wrench with same design. None at all. I went back and rewhatched. I can confirm it works better. There are wrenches with the same shape but do not have the grip design built in its crow foot (open end) that wont grip stuck tie rod ends (even if glowing hot). But overdrive will. Craftsman always been my go to tools. Never fail me. Not saying i have not broke any :)
most manufacturers have their version of this in the open end, but most fail miserably at it. torque test channel has tested and proven that. i hope these are better but i wouldnt hold my breath
The wrenches and sockets look good. The ratchets are what I don't like. I don't like the design and shape of the handles and the size of the head of the ratchets. They need a cleaner designed ratchet.
I used to love craftsman. I stop getting them after sears closing. I went to a lowes and the would take my broken tool at first. Have me such a hard time, ace hardware did too. So I switched to husky and Milwaukee
Im cool with filler tools…… usually can make use out of em. Or trash old ones if new one is better bu t not spark plug removers with rubber gromet are not welcome.
Anytime I see a ratchet that has the screws coming in through the backside of the ratchet instead of coming through the front side, I know it's cheap crap. Anytime a ratchet is held together and assembled with the screws through the backside, it's going to be absolute garbage. Guranteed!!
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Grew up with Craftsman. I remembee when thats all that was ever needed.. Die hard Craftsman fanatic thanks to my old man. Sadly... the passion died when Sears ran it to the ground. Milwaukee and Snap on now. But still holds a special place for me thanks dad.
Those wrenches are impressive. I was looking at these 180 tooth ratchets today. Im going to buy. I came online for reviews and was shocked at the haters. These are quality tools. Lowes still homors the lifetime warranty. Im sold.
I know much of Craftsman is not made in the U.S. but what Stanley is doing to revive the brand is great. I would hope one day America makes it's own tools again but like I said Stanley really is doing a good job. It hurt when Sears was ran into the ground and to see an American tool brand that started in 1927 die with it.I still have U.S. made Craftsman tools, ratchets and wrenches that are well over 20 years old.
I have Craftsman tools over 40 years old. I’ve only broken two sockets and have done a rebuild of a 1/2 inch ratchet. At the time I had a little more than $3000 dollars into them not including tool box and chest but would hate to have to replace them now into today’s cost.
I bought Proto ratchets, still made in the US, and actually owned by Stanley. It isn't all lost, yet.
Very tight tolerance with their overdrive line. I am liking them
The wrenches seem to resemble MAC's RBRT wrenches, also sold under the USAG brand. If they actually are the same wrenches, it's a good way to get them for a cheaper price.
Those ratchet heads look huge. What's old is new again. A long time ago, MAC tools sold MAC Edge sockets that had the same Anti slip design as the Overdrive sockets. The Overdrive wrenches resemble the new RBRT anti slip design at a much lower price. Thanks for sharing..
I believe Mac is also owned by Stanley. So maybe there is something to it.
You're correct, it's the same RBRT (MAC) technology brought to the Craftsman brand. Stanley Black & Decker is the mother company to MAC and Craftsman.
Thank you! This was the comment I was gonna post but you beat me to it.
for 200$ honestly not bad. Not sure why everyone’s so mad about wasted space or “filler tools” it’s what every single tool set does because it’s meant to be a carry around and meet all needs type of set. This is a pretty stout set especially with every socket having extra grip and flank driver rbrt style wrenches. Amazing job craftsman.
Plenty that dont, even on the consumer side. I bought Evercraft sets specifically because they didn't have filler BS.
That dual offset pawl design is very clever. Nice review.
I am also one of those who uses motor oil in all of my ratchets....Not used,but new motor oil....Plus with oil,you never have to worry about the grease drying up and getting hard.👍
been waiting to see a deal on these but defiantly going to add to my set.
Great review! Is curious to see if the sockets do just as well. Impressive packaging to show the tools ability 👏.
The old ratchet reminds me of the brushed finish of the Wera wrenches
A regular box end versus a anti-slip opener which is stronger and better at removing rounded bolts. Also, that's why it's good to have SAE and metric because once the night or bolt is rounded you are stuck with it in between size smash where those SAS come in handy when you're working on metric nuts and bolts
3:33.. This is the same case that the Dewalt 192 piece mechanics socket set comes in..
really good set , no filler...
Correct, a lot of the same technology too. Stanley Black & Decker is the mother company to both. Thanks for watching.
Your my 4th video on overdrive tools, im 44 and have a 25 year old set of Craftsman. Time to upgrade, seems im buying RBRT for fraction of the price. Im get the big set. The 200+ set that is around 350.00. No skips on wrenches and sockets All RBRT. Im see how it goes first. If i need to buy more RBRT, im supplement it with GearWrench Bitters.
Letsssss Goooo!!
facom ratchet it looks like also stanley owned basically 2 90 tooth ratchet with a 1/2 tooth offset so 180 clicks per turn
How do you get 90? I counted the teeth on mine it’s 180
It blows my mind that tool companies are still using rubber grommets in spark plug sockets. Even high-end tool companies are doing it. Why? We all know how much everyone hates those dang rubber grommets. Magnetic bro, magnetic.
Cause there's still us cheap bastards out there.
I wonder if the 180 guts will swap into the other ratchets.
What about the sockets on bottom row? 1/4 inch?
I wonder if we will see them on sale on Black Friday
Where is this set made?
I have a craftsman ratchet that I bought at Sears and now all of the Sears stores are out of business and I have a broken ratchet that needs to be replaced. So what do I do?
Call the Craftsman main number if Ace Hdwr or Lowes won't replace it. I took a 1/2 inch breaker bar to Ace Hardware. And they would not replace it. Because I had to prove that I bought it at Ace Hardware.
So I called the Craftsman number and they sent me out another one. I did not even have to mail them back the broken one.
Can’t stand when companies put in garbage filler tools in their socket sets
Surprisingly this set only has the bits you need..not sure they went overboard in the junk bits in this one.. the wrenches and sockets look decent...imo could use a better bit driver handle.. this looks like the standard undersized junk handle
As a blacksmith, i do not mind the quality metal
The filler is annoying. I researched the black Friday sets a few years ago. Gearwrench had no filler. I wanted a set for one of the vehicles but ended up taking it to work. I like the ratchets more than any of my truck brands. The sockets are just as good. I bought a gunmetal chrome craftsman kit to give them another chance after the whole sears thing. The sockets and wrenches are okay. The ratchets suck and are nearly impossible to replace at lowes. I stopped trying after a couple times. The blow molded cases are nice though.
So it’s really a 90tooth?
Are all Craftsman ratchets lifetime warranty??
That’s funny how the Milwaukee wrench couldn’t grip the bolt head, I have no problems gripping rounded bolt heads and nuts to the degree that Craftsman had there. My only issue is that everything is all 6 point. I work on aircraft and they use 12 point hardware. Unfortunately the Overdrive tools won’t work for me but they do look great!
Craftsman name has taken a beating . Happy that Stanly did try to make them here in the USA . They just had to many troubles I guess ?
NOT made in the USA....
Stamping machines from my understanding.
On sale @ Lowes 🎉
they look promising. i hope someone compares them to the current champ mac rbrt. these are a much much better price
This set has a very apex tools look to it from rat internal to the 6 point wrench looks alot like gearwrench 6 point wrenches... craftsman just have the rbrt stuff
They look good but very short
What are very short? The wrenches are actually longer than normal. Thanks for watching.
@Shoptoolreviews ok thanks maybe you have big hands lol the wrenchs seems short in the video
Can’t we get a shop tour?!
How did a wrench with the same design not turn that bolt previous to the craftsmans wrench? The math isn't matching here...
There was no wrench with same design. None at all. I went back and rewhatched. I can confirm it works better. There are wrenches with the same shape but do not have the grip design built in its crow foot (open end) that wont grip stuck tie rod ends (even if glowing hot). But overdrive will. Craftsman always been my go to tools. Never fail me. Not saying i have not broke any :)
most manufacturers have their version of this in the open end, but most fail miserably at it. torque test channel has tested and proven that. i hope these are better but i wouldnt hold my breath
Just because they both have teeth, does make them equal. Although, I am surprised the milwaukee didn't bite.
Maybe use a good size wrench
Dude I love you, your good people…. Should have tried a metric wrench😂
The wrenches and sockets look good. The ratchets are what I don't like. I don't like the design and shape of the handles and the size of the head of the ratchets. They need a cleaner designed ratchet.
How much did they pay you for real this was like watching commercial
Zero, Zilch, Nada, Nothing! As I mentioned in the beginning. They just sent them out to us and asked us to give them a try. Thanks for asking.
I used to love craftsman. I stop getting them after sears closing. I went to a lowes and the would take my broken tool at first. Have me such a hard time, ace hardware did too. So I switched to husky and Milwaukee
The ratchets double up as tennis rackets.
Craftsman, Facom, Mac Tools, DeWalt are all owned by Stanley Black and Decker so they're will be similarities
As much as I like them, I would never buy them when I cannot get full sets to add on
Just got the big Dewalt tool set for Xmas , shoulda asked for this (yeah I know they are both made by Stanley/Black&Decker) lol
I just looked and seen it for $199.00 at Lowes and Ace for $209.00 😮😮
Im cool with filler tools…… usually can make use out of em. Or trash old ones if new one is better bu t not spark plug removers with rubber gromet are not welcome.
That why you used a 6 point
Looks like a lot of wasted room in the case...I`m not crazy about the ratchet handle but the rest of it looks pretty good.
Anytime I see a ratchet that has the screws coming in through the backside of the ratchet instead of coming through the front side, I know it's cheap crap. Anytime a ratchet is held together and assembled with the screws through the backside, it's going to be absolute garbage. Guranteed!!
Thanks for the tip. I had no idea.
@@cafecybernzNeither does the OP. I've heard plenty of complaints about this or that ratchet design, but this is the first I've heard of it.
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It's a 90-Tooth Ratchet with dual pawls. Fake marketing by Craftsman.
Never mind not funny algorithm
A ratchet doesn’t need any grease at all it needs oil
Get to the point brother