There will be 2 prizes given away. 1 group of tools directly from Craftsman, and one group directly from me. Both will be chosen at random. BEST OF LUCK!
I found that the free/$2 tool supplied in the rebuild kit for delta kitchen taps, with very minimal to no spread adjustment, removes those friction tabs, even stuck and degraded time sinks.
Liked, Shared (to both FB & Twitter), Subscribed (w/ the bell)... I just started my own adventures as a hobby mechanic on my '97 VW Cabrio. At some point, I want to upgrade it to a VR6; those look super neat! I don't have many tools yet, but I do have a basic small socket set w/ 3/8" drive, a small wrench set, and a 1/2" torque wrench. I have an assortment of other junk too, but that's it for my mechanic's gear. This would go a long way to rounding out my tool set... =D
When I was 14yrs old, 16 yrs ago, I received my first car, 1979 mustang fox body. That same day my mother gave me a set of craftman combination wrench set and said, "now its up to you if the car works or not". Never stopped helping my family fix their cars ever since. And now that I own VWs I use them practically every day! 😂
My grandfather had this rugged and ratty old red toolbox in the garage. It was a fixture in our lives. Whenever we needed to grab a screwdriver, a wrench etc he would send us out to the toolbox and the tool was 9 times out of 10 Craftsman. It's a name so many of us, myself included, literally grew up with. Thanks for the chance!
Over 30 years ago my late father purchased a Craftsman roll away and a bunch of tools. Through the years he added more and more tools. I used these tools to mod my cars and in 2007 my father passed away with prostate cancer. After I sold his house I moved his roll away and tools to my house which I have been using ever since. Good memories. Thanks Dad.
My dad always used craftsmen tools. He was the one that told me to fix a car properly you have to have the right tools. Not only the right tools, but quality tools. Whenever the quality tools did break or snap on us (totally not because of Jury rigging). We would always trade in the tools for a replacement because of that sweet lifetime warranty! He is the reason why i love working on cars today!
My parents bought me a 96 piece Craftsman set for my 16th birthday in 2002. That summer I bought a '90 CRX with a blown clutch that I spent the entire summer changing out and got me hooked into wrenching on cars. 17 years and 8 cars later, I still use that set for pretty much every project I do. I couldn't live without them at this point.
Started as a motorcycle mechanic in 1974 with a Craftsman Tool Box and about as many tools as you are giving away. After many years, I handed that box down to an apprentice and he used it for many years. Last year, I got in touch with an old friend in the business and found out that same tool box and tools was still being used by yet another apprentice. I have no idea how many people have worked out of that box with those tools but the fact it is still being used is AWESOME!!
My Dad and Grandma had me using a Craftsman socket set when I was in Cub Scouts for building a my down hill racer! I Spent many of summers days after that helping grandpa and dad. They showed how to use the tools why it was important to have good quality tools. For high school graduation I was given a Craftsman's socket and wrench set, which has been there for me through various stages of my life.
I grew up in my Dad's mechanic shop, and he had tons of craftsman tools. I remember going to sears in the local mall to exchange tools when they broke or wore out. Their no questions asked replacement was great! I now have tons of craftsman tools.
I got my first set of craftsman tools when i was 23 as a gift and have used them for so much over the years. I have bought more over time and have many memories of repairs and maintenance with them. Always worked great.
My dad was in the Navy, and wasn't home very much when I was a kid. When I was 12 years old, ( 1959, I'm 72 now ), my dad bought me a '49 Olds Rocket 88 2-door coupe, that didn't run. ( It had a blown head gasket ). He went back out to sea for 14 months, and when he came home again, I surprised him with a nicely running car ! My dad owned mostly Craftsman tools, and I used them on that Olds, as I pulled the engine, rebuilt it, put it back in, and made it run. I still have those tools today, having inherited them when he passed, and use them daily still. Sometimes, while doing a project, a certain tool or so, unleashes a flood of emotional memories, remembering my dad, and some of our projects together.
My father was a heavy equipment mechanic for much of his career, and started off his career nearly 40 years ago with exclusively Craftsman tools that he bought at Sears. Since then over the years he's invested in all kinds of Snap On and MAC tools too and now has a ridiculously comprehensive collection...but many of his Craftsman's from back in the day still work just as well as they did the day he bought them all that time ago, and he still uses them.
The first set of tools my dad gave me was craftsman which I still have today. They are more important than ever since my dad passed last year. Really appreciate everything u do Charles keep it up
Started as a shop mechanic about 5 years ago, but have been wrenching for about 10ish years. My grandfather gave me his old craftsman toolbox when I first got into wrenching. All these years later I still have his little craftsman box and a good collection of his tools along with the ones I have bought during my career. Still end up coming back to Pa’s old tools regularly. Great way to remember him.
Growing up working on cars with my grandpa he used all Craftsman tools and now I carry on using Craftsman for all my tools! Thank you for the great videos!
I started working on cars about 4 years ago. Three years ago, my parents gave me a small 4-drawer Craftsman tool box for my birthday. It's been an amazing box, even if I have pretty much outgrown it. The drawers are overflowing now, but it still provides me great service all the time!
I’d like to humble say I have some very old craftsman tools that have been handed down from generation to generation. I bought my own personal 90 piece toolset to work on a blown head gasket about 30 years ago . It’s so good to see one of the big box stores now carrying Craftsman tools.
My Dad taught me how to fix stuff around the house and in the garage. He had Craftsman tools, and I got my first Craftsman toolbox for Christmas when I was 10 yrs old. I'm 48 now and still have it! Sears stands behind their Craftsman product and I've never been let down.
My dad got me my first small Craftsman tool set in high school and still use most of it to date. Even got a larger Craftsman toolbox to all the extra tools needed over the years. Never had a problem with Craftsman, love them.
I love Craftsman tools! My Dad had them when I was a kid. Every project we did his set came out. Great memories, and for me treasured tools. I'm continuing the tradition with my son just recently gave him the little Craftsman tool chest my parents got me. Thanks to Craftsman Tools for supporting The Humble Mechanic!
I go way back with craftsman, ever since I was little my dad began to teach me about cars and stuff and EVERYTIME, we would use craftsman tools no if’s ands or buts, their tools are exceptional quality and I will always like them
i started using craftsmen tools at16 when i was in our sears. and bob villa was there for a personal appearance and he signed me up for the craftsman club. that was 40 years ago
Years ago I added sway bars to my 81 Olds Cutlass "Grand National" (lowered Black Cutlass with a BBC 454). Fronts went from 5/8" to 1-1/4"; rears from 1/2" to 3/4". The difference in handing was nothing short of INCREDIBLE! I could hardly believe it was the same car! Absolutely flat around corners as opposed to the rolling wallowing boulevard cruiser it was before. Easily one of the cheapest yet profound upgrades you can do to your vehicle. Great video as always Charles! Cheers! BTW - bought my Sears Craftsmans tool kit (175 piece with clamshell carry) when I was 16. Still use them almost daily 35 years later. The amount of abuse they've gone is staggering, yet they're still clicking! I love my Craftsmen tools. Shame about Sears shutting down, but al least the Craftsmens brand soldiers on!
Almost 20 years ago I started with a Craftsman toolbox and my beginner Craftsmen tool set. Today I am still using most of those very same tools as they have served me well. My tool box was outgrown over the years but it is still in my garage today. It now holds many of the tools my father (RIP) passed down to me along with my favorite picture of him. Thanks for the video and what you have done for our industry!
Growing up my dad used to have tons of craftsman tool. We used to go in to sears to warranty tools. Some of the best memories that I have from him growing up. Dad and son time.
My craftsman tool story is that I always used to look at them as a kid and could never have them lol. I’m in automotive school now and all of your knowledge has helped me so much, I feel confident in my class and I start my new job in a shop on Monday. Just need some tools!
My favorite Craftsman tool stories: My first tool was given to me by my dad before he passed away in 1995. It is a Craftsman hammer, which I still have. He was also the first car guy I ever met. Last, the first car I rebuild was with him using all Craftsman tools, it was a '72 Datsun 510 when I was 14 years old in 1989.
I do a lot of work around my house with Craftsman tools. Hammers, screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches, saws, really anything - a lot of my tools I need as a homeowner and DIY repair person are Craftsman. Passed down from family, bought new, they all work great! Thank you for the chance to win.
Grampa had craftsman tools. He handed down to my dad. My dad still uses them and loves them. My dad didn’t want to get rid of them when I started working on my own cars. So he bought me a starter kit of #craftsman tools and I love them. I would love this addition to my garage to help keep the tradition alive and to give my Craftsman tools a place to live. Thanks humble for hooking as up!
Got my first set of Craftsman tools for Christmas when I was 12 and my dad was tired of me using his Craftsman tools. I still have, and use them regularly. I have added to that collection almost exclusively with more Craftsman over the past 35 years.
I started out using my dad's Craftsman tools he has had since the 60s. I have since purchased kits for myself and for loved ones. They make quality tools and the warranty was always welcome!
I’ve been using craftsman’s tools sense the begging of me working on cars. Got my first set of tools from sears and still use them to this day. Love the quality of them
Haha.. Same for me too. I still use them to this day.. But unfortunately it's getting harder to find Department stores that carry them. The Sears I always bought mine at shut down at the mall they were at years ago.
CrazeCracker79 our local sears department store closed down also, luckily for me Lowe’s picked them up, but I still can find really good deals on Sear’s website.
Started using craftsman when I was 12 helping at my uncles garage, That Foreign Car. Worked for the garage on everything with a 500pc tool kit and bunch of specialty tools for Audi/vw, Porsche, Mercedes and BMW. Still got that tool kit today with all the tools stamped forged in the USA. They are going strong, work like a dog every day and have not let me down once. Most are all original and have not even had a rebuild on the ratchets. Best tools in the land!
Another cool install video thanks. Im 65 years old. My parents gave me a Craftsman tool set for a Christmas present when I was 15 years old. Loved those tools, I went on to became an auto tech and did that for about 15 years before moving on to a different career. I never stopped working on cars though.
Started using Craftsman tools when I was 17 years old and I've sworn by them since. Between their high quality and their lifetime warranty, you can't go wrong.
My father always had Craftsman so I naturally followed suit. Been using them for 30 years, ever since I started wrenching on my bicycle. Really started doing my own work with my first Corrado which taught me a lot!
This is fast becoming one of my go to channels. Competent content, explained clearly and demonstrated using best practices without the long winded anecdotes and product placements. Keep up the great work Charles.
I’ve never been lucky enough to own any Craftsman tools but I’m quite proud of my budget Stanley 1/2” ratchet which I bought 32 years ago to work on my first (oldskool) Mini. That tool has never let me down and works as well as it did back in the late 80’s 😊
I started with Craftsman back in 1998, I m in charge of the installation of heavy equipments, the best thing about craftsman is the warranty I need it to replace some of my drives and they did with no problem , I enjoy watching your channel and the help you provide thanks
My parents were immigrants from Europe and became proud Americans. My father was a restaurant equipment mechanic and provided a living for us using Craftsman tools. Glad to see this great American brand make a comeback! 🇺🇸
My dad's had all Craftsman tools for as long as I can remember, and when it was time for me to start my own tools collection, there was only one choice to get going. I still use their ratchets daily, and I really like what they've come out with so far at Lowe's!
Nice, i also turn wrenches and have 2 Craftsman tool boxes with lots of Craftsman tools, been turning wrenches since I learned from my father at least 42 years ago. Now at 58 I still enjoy working on my cars/truck and help out family and friends at times.
The four most amazing upgrades i installed on my 2014 VW GLI were 1) Stage 1 Unitronic ECU/TCU Tune - 50hp/93 tq upgrade 2) 034 Motorsport Beefier Rear Sway Bar 3) 034 Motorsport Aluminum Dogbone Mount Insert 4) Upgraded Bilstein B4 shocks over stock These change the car into something SO MUCH BETTER. Upgrading my VW is an exciting journey.
saved like a miser to buy my first set of tools, pieced together bit by bit whenever sears was having a sale - dad told me that craftsman was the only way to go. still have many of those first offset wrenches and one fantastic quick release ratchet - extensive use on my first car, a mk1 GTI, and still wrenching on my mkV R32. love this channel - thanks!
My dad bought me my first Craftsman tool when I went off to college: the 34553 “My First Socket Set” 10-piece. He would only trust Craftsman for this important step towards independence. Now I have a garage full of Craftsman tools to work around the house and cars. And though I’ve never needed to use that lifetime warranty yet, it’s good to know it’s there.
My first craftsman tool ever was an xmas gift from my grandfather. It was a craftsman torque wrench that sparked my love for working on cars in my free time.
The first toolbox I ever had was a Craftsman and it still gets used in my garage today. It was an 80th anniversary special edition with no ball bearings and no key for the locks. That box was given to me by my first boss when I was in high school helping around a local body shop. It was loaded with stray sockets and hardware from his garage when I started putting my first cheap tool sets inside. That box helped me get started and gave me a space to fill. It was the start of a collection for me and more importantly, a career. Since then that box has been filled with older Craftsman USA hand-me-downs and all kinds of vintage tools and ratchets. I've always liked the Craftsman name... Since I was a toddler walking through sears with my dad... hell, I even bought a new Craftsman mower a couple weeks ago. I've been meaning to get a mobile set of the new Craftsman tools to test out and keep in one of the vehicles but I just haven't gotten around to it yet and I never seem to have extra money anymore.
One of my favorite channels. You've been a big a source of info for keeping my '04 MKIV TDI Wagon on the road. I let the pros do the big jobs and you've helped inform me on how to work with those good people. Bought it new 15 years ago and plan on keeping her running strong.
Got the H&R rear sway bar for my '04 Jetta TDI, but my lift is in the way so I have to reposition it (lowered it, replaced axle bushings along with the rest of my suspension, and put a centering kit on the rear). Even though I don't have the heat exhaust cover, it still helps to see it put in. Charles, many of your other videos have helped me in my suspension, brake and interior restoration as well - thank you. Craftsman story: I am mid-50s and still have Craftsman screw drivers, torx head drivers, a drill, and some other Craftsman tools that I bought in my teens and twenty's - Craftsman stands the test of time!
I still have most of the craftsman tools that my parents bought for me when I started my hands on classes in highschool, and my eagerness started from TH-cam and watching videos like this makes me want to use them and work on my own vehicles, these would be an awesome addition to my set
Got my first set of craftsman tools on my 16th. birthday 34 years ago from my parents, right after I got them I went out and bought a craftsman tool box, 30gal air compressor and some craftsman air tools. To this day I still have them all and never had to replace them. I am a DIY,er but I use them multiple times a week being I’m always working on all different cars and I do own a 03 VW Passat witch is why I always watch humble mechanics videos. I could sure use the 40” craftsman workbench & storage along with the tools being I grew out of the original toolbox. Love all your videos and keep them coming, they save my butts and wallet quite a few times!!!!!
My first Craftsman tools were a 101 piece mechanic's ratchet & socket set about 20 years ago.(One of the last sets made in the USA) That's about the time I decided to stop wasting my money at the shops and do it myself. They have seen semi heavy use occasionally, but now I'm employed at an auto shop, and yep, I'm still using old faithful. I've since upgraded my ratchets from those old square handled ones from days gone by, but my sockets are still going strong. This tool set would go a long way towards upgrading my shop tools to this generation. Love the content, and Shine On!
My first tools we're Craftsman and I loved them. Never gave me an issue. I sold them when I sold my house recently and am in need to pick up a few sets of tools from them. Last year I purchased a Craftsman zero turn mower and simply love that too!
I have always been around craftsmen, my father has used them and all their tools so I grew up with them thinking they were the best. I have recently gotten a impact and drill and they are amazing for when I'm tearing apart my car.
I boight a bunch of Craftsman power tools for woodworking (router, saber saw, table saw) back in 1972. Still using the saber saw, gave the router to my brother last year and he still uses it. Table saw is long gone...I got tired of fiddling with the fence to geep it perpendicular to the blade, sold the saw about ten years ago for what I had originally pais for it. The lifetime warranty is what hooked me.
My first auto tool was a 12 piece ratchet set, Craftsman, and its what I used in the first years of getting my ‘77 beetle on the road. They remained the set that was always with me in the years I drove that beast. I once forget to tighten the rotor after a points swap and had to reset the timing on side of a roaring I-90 near Seattle. I still have the set 20 years later and just used them on my wife’s car yesterday swapping out plugs. Good stuff!
I got most of my Craftsman tools from my father and have added to my collection over the years. Like my father before me, I used to teach and bond with my son over car repairs and modifications!
My first Craftsman tools was the open & closed wrench mm/SAE set in 1988 while stationed at MCAS Camp Pendleton. It was used, because volunteered at the YMCA. I worked on a VW “bus” that the YMCA used to take Marines from the organization to the base...it wasn’t running and the “Y” didn’t have tools or knowledge of what’s was wrong...so I did a “service maintenance” and it started right up. 6 months not running, I was pleased with Craftsman, that after Desert Storm, I purchased the socket/ratchet set, which I still have all of them today. I only had to warranty a 3/8 ratchet.
Definitely a worthwhile upgrade! I upgraded mine on my Ford Focus ST with one from a company called Hardrace. It’s 62% stiffer than OE, and also upgraded the end links from same company too. That combined with all new wishbones and upgraded bushes from the same company, and upgraded front sway bar bushes makes a Huge difference! Heading to Germany next week to test it all at the Nurburgring 😎
I have a good amount of craftsman tools that I've been collecting for the last 30+ years. They have never let me down. I have never had to take advantage of their lifetime warranty because the quality if their tools is just that good. Some of my sockets and ratchets have admittedly been abused but they still function like they are new. I just recently bought my first ever Volkswagen, and this is my first foray into the world of German automobiles. I'm very quickly understanding why so many people are fans of these cars! I'm now looking to buy a set of Triple square, Torx and Allen head sockets so I'll be ready to do whatever needs to be done should any repair opportunities arise. When I buy these tools, they most definitely will have the Craftsman name on them because of the fantastic quality and value for the cost. Charles, Please keep up the great work. your videos were a big reason I choose to look at Volkswagen for my next vehicle. I always owned North American domestic vehicles my whole life, but your explanations and how-to videos on these German cars made me realize that they really aren't as foreign and scary as I first thought. I also have found the Volkswagen community is very friendly and willing to share knowledge, unlike some other forums for other brands. Now that I've seen the light, I don't think I'll be going back!
I grew up wrenching with my dad's Craftsman tools, which I've inherited. When I started as a motorcycle mechanic I took the advice of my teaches and got Craftsman for all my sockets, wrenches, ect.
My father always used Craftsman tools. I learned early that quality tools was important and because of that, I have been using Craftsman tools for 35 years.
Always had a craftsman tool set. Dad has his, Grandpa has his, and I've had my first set for years now. Most recent project was a full engine and trans swap on a 1.8T beetle.It runs a lot better now that it doesn't have a hole in it! #2 rod bottom end came apart and punched a 4in hole in the front of the block. Your videos helped a lot with that project, Cheers!
Just like you... been using them since the beginning. Got hand me downs from my Dad and grandpa which were all Craftsman. Still have almost all of them to this day!
Another way to remove the Heatshield retainers, is to get long nose pliers and stick them in the outer openings of the retainer and the unscrew it just like a normal nut. Works for me every time. A really comprehensive video, as usual. Keep up the great work Charles. I learn something new, every video although I am almost 10 years in the business and work at a SEAT/Skoda dealership.
Got my first set of Craftsman tools on my 18th birthday just before going off to college. That set kept my car going through over 100,000 miles and many roadside and auto parts store repairs.
When it comes to Craftsman, I've been a lifelong fan; since I was a kid "borrowing" my stepfathers tools, through to this day. In fact, I gave all of my groomsmen engraved Craftsmen wrenches (similar to your give away, but these were the gold plated ones), 11 years ago. I also unfortunately had a roadside emergency bag filled with tools (90% craftsman) in my R32, that was stolen out of the car, years ago as well. Now I have a toolbox with quite a few craftsman tools... That being said, I still NEED more tools! Thx!
I remember my old man picking broken craftsman tools out of the metal pile at the town dump when I was a kid. Promptly followed by a trip to sears for warranty replacements! Dad was a smart man.
I started with Craftsman and, although Sears is almost out of business, I look for US made craftsman tools at yard sales, online, and at the swap meet. Such a quality tool company.
I currently have a craftsman toolbox that’s in pretty bad shape (locking mechanism broken and drawers sticking) but I love it! Picked it up at a BX Father’s Day sale for $99. Inside I have mostly Craftsman tools mixed with other budget tools. The part of my toolbox I’m most proud of, is that it’s my first one and I spent a week custom tracing/cutting/fitting each tool into foam drawer liners I bought! A lot of work and pride went into it. And now each tool has its own spot and I can easily tell when a tool is missing. Makes tool accountability really easy. My dad had craftsman, my brother has craftsman and now I do too! It’s my brand of choice!
I was given a craftsman mechanic set and old metal carry tool box when I turned 18. I've been using ever since. It's come traveled with everwhere and seen a lot parking lot emergency fixes over the years.
My dad was a restaurant maintenance guy for a long time. The first screwdrivers and nut drivers I ever used were Craftsman. Those eventually became mine when I was about eight or nine when he bought new tools and a tool belt. Still have that old leather Craftsman tool belt somewhere. 😎
I got my first tool set from Sears, when I was 14 years old. It was a Craftsman 117 piece mechanic's set that I have to this day. It got me started working on small engines and on my first car, a 1980 VW Rabbit. That tool set helped me to swap the engine and automatic transmission in the Rabbit with an engine and 5 speed transmission from a wrecked 1982 Rabbit.
Craftsman tools are a great benchmark for what you should expect from quality tool. When I bought my first place with my wife, Craftsman tools were indispensable in fix all the small things without breaking the budget.
Started repairing my cars with just a few of Craftsman tools and over the years have built up a nice collection of their tools. For the my 2002 and mmy Mk1 Rabbit, they've handled everything I could throw at them!
Used my first Craftsman tools when I borrowed my dad's to work on my first car, and 1970 VW Bug. The tools were bullet proof. Never broke a wrench or a socket. Bought my own Craftsman tools as I continued to work on that car, a 75 Bug and an 83 Rabbit. Used both the hand tools and power tools over the years. Always dependable and the lifetime replacement came in handy once in a while.
Had a part time job at the old Sears Auto center and had plenty of time to check out the Craftsman line. It was fun when I was younger crawling through the local pick a part with those tools trying to find parts for the cars I drove.
My first 3/8 socket set was CRAFTSMAN I got for Christmas from my uncle who was a tech when I was 10 yrs old and still have it till this day at 25! .. now here’s the best thing about it it ... I still have the 10mm socket I repeat I STILL HAVE THE 10mm SOCKET !! 6 point not to worn grabs like a champ and still in use !? We all know 10 Mils don’t last 15 min 😂 without running away let alone 15 YEARS!! But that’s Craftsman for not just quality but Loyalty!! ❤️😂💪🏽
When I started as a plumber I bought a lot of my hand tools at pawn shops. I scored quite a few Craftsman tools for fifty cents a piece, including a really long flathead screwdriver that I found handy when digging in tight spaces, it was at least 16" long. One day it broke, my coworker told me to take it to Sears and see if they'll warranty it. Sure enough they did! It was more than $20 and obviously I wasn't using it as a screwdriver when it broke, it didn't matter. After that I bought a few mechanic sets, a rolling tool drawer and all sorts of other Crafstman product, even a jacket. Gotta support a company like that.
I have had my Craftman tool set from Sears for over 25 years. All sockets are 6-point sockets. everything is in a black plastic case. everything is still there in great condition, including the 10mm socket! Never lost it.
On Sundays when I was a kid my dad would take me to Sears to look at tools. Was my favorite thing to do. He’s got a top and bottom box full of Craftsman tools that most have never seen the light of day. All U.S made stuff
I still have my Craftsman bottom box from 1977 and most of the basic tool set my folks gave me for a Birthday present. Keep up the great content. Always helpful and entertaining to watch.
Started using Craftsman tools when I started working in cars with my dad. It's what he used for everything. To this day, I still use them all the time.
My dad has always had Craftsman tools since I can remember, including a toolbox he's had since before I was born that's still functional. I was out there wrenching with him as a kid, or out running the Craftsman snowblower we had for well over 2 decades in the great white north, haha. That blower took a lot of abuse, seeing as we could count on close to, if not over, 300" of snow a season, and never quit.
I bought my first car when I was 17 in 1967, a 1957 green and white Mercury two-door hardtop. I got it for $1 from one of my teachers , Father Richard Saudis at Quigley North in Chicago. It had been sideswiped, but still ran well. That's when I started using Craftsman tools. I still use several tool boxes full of Craftsman tools. I have a portable, steel Craftsman toolbox that I recently cleaned up, and it looks almost new. It's at least 35 years old!
I once drove over 250 miles in one weekend collecting all the Made in USA Craftsman Metric and SAE wrenches. Now I own every single one, even the big ones! 🔧
Bought my first Craftsman socket set to work on my first car, a 1980 Toyota Celica. Had to replace the alternator in my friends parents garage when it died at their house in the middle of winter. Slowly added more Craftsman sockets, screw drivers and wrenches. I liked they had a lifetime warranty.
Craftsman was the tool manufacturer of choice for my grandfather and I still have many of his tools in my garage that I use. My father passed them down to me when I was 15 working on my Acura integra before I could even drive, for these reasons craftsman will always be the go to for me.
My dad had a Craftsman Toolbox, w/ hammer, circular saw and other Craftsman tools that I inherited...still use it to this day...reminds me of good times w/ my dad when I was a kid! That stuff is still 'ticking'...it just won't wear out! Nice job on your video! You're the guy I come to for diagnostic issues! I have always been a VW fan - started w/ a '91 Jetta, then a '97 Jetta VR6, '69 Bus / Camper special, just bought a '13 GTI for the fam...fun vehicles!
I've always used Craftsman tool. Started almost 25 years ago with my father's, still have a few of them. I had everything one could need to do anything and everything to a vehicle. About 10 or so years ago I was the victim of theft and lost just about everything. I now have a $50ish 100 and some odd piece tool set and some other odds and ends, with a jack and 2 stands. Now I just do my best to keep the 2 vehicles my wife and I have on the road and safe enough to drive our kids in. Thanks for the chance to win!
I actually started using craftsman tools when I knew I wanted to start modifying my MK7 GTI for my TH-cam channel. So when Sears was still around lol, I ended up going to the store and just getting a basic socket wrench kit that came with a screw driver with a few bits that would get my by. To this day I can definitely say that having the right tool is the best thing in the world. Work smarter not harder
My first organized toolset and chest was from my Grandpa and it was all craftsman’s. Varying ages and some pieces missing, but I still use them all to this day. Thanks grandpa.
Congrats to Ashely 19 and Patrick Hall!!! Thank you so much for everyone that shared your Craftsman story. I read all 698 of them!!!
There will be 2 prizes given away. 1 group of tools directly from Craftsman, and one group directly from me. Both will be chosen at random. BEST OF LUCK!
I found that the free/$2 tool supplied in the rebuild kit for delta kitchen taps, with very minimal to no spread adjustment, removes those friction tabs, even stuck and degraded time sinks.
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I just started my own adventures as a hobby mechanic on my '97 VW Cabrio. At some point, I want to upgrade it to a VR6; those look super neat! I don't have many tools yet, but I do have a basic small socket set w/ 3/8" drive, a small wrench set, and a 1/2" torque wrench. I have an assortment of other junk too, but that's it for my mechanic's gear. This would go a long way to rounding out my tool set... =D
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When I was 14yrs old, 16 yrs ago, I received my first car, 1979 mustang fox body. That same day my mother gave me a set of craftman combination wrench set and said, "now its up to you if the car works or not". Never stopped helping my family fix their cars ever since.
And now that I own VWs I use them practically every day! 😂
My grandfather had this rugged and ratty old red toolbox in the garage. It was a fixture in our lives. Whenever we needed to grab a screwdriver, a wrench etc he would send us out to the toolbox and the tool was 9 times out of 10 Craftsman. It's a name so many of us, myself included, literally grew up with. Thanks for the chance!
Over 30 years ago my late father purchased a Craftsman roll away and a bunch of tools. Through the years he added more and more tools. I used these tools to mod my cars and in 2007 my father passed away with prostate cancer. After I sold his house I moved his roll away and tools to my house which I have been using ever since. Good memories. Thanks Dad.
My dad always used craftsmen tools. He was the one that told me to fix a car properly you have to have the right tools. Not only the right tools, but quality tools. Whenever the quality tools did break or snap on us (totally not because of Jury rigging). We would always trade in the tools for a replacement because of that sweet lifetime warranty! He is the reason why i love working on cars today!
My parents bought me a 96 piece Craftsman set for my 16th birthday in 2002. That summer I bought a '90 CRX with a blown clutch that I spent the entire summer changing out and got me hooked into wrenching on cars. 17 years and 8 cars later, I still use that set for pretty much every project I do. I couldn't live without them at this point.
Started as a motorcycle mechanic in 1974 with a Craftsman Tool Box and about as many tools as you are giving away. After many years, I handed that box down to an apprentice and he used it for many years. Last year, I got in touch with an old friend in the business and found out that same tool box and tools was still being used by yet another apprentice. I have no idea how many people have worked out of that box with those tools but the fact it is still being used is AWESOME!!
My Dad and Grandma had me using a Craftsman socket set when I was in Cub Scouts for building a my down hill racer! I Spent many of summers days after that helping grandpa and dad. They showed how to use the tools why it was important to have good quality tools. For high school graduation I was given a Craftsman's socket and wrench set, which has been there for me through various stages of my life.
I grew up in my Dad's mechanic shop, and he had tons of craftsman tools. I remember going to sears in the local mall to exchange tools when they broke or wore out. Their no questions asked replacement was great! I now have tons of craftsman tools.
I got my first set of craftsman tools when i was 23 as a gift and have used them for so much over the years. I have bought more over time and have many memories of repairs and maintenance with them. Always worked great.
My dad was in the Navy, and wasn't home very much when I was a kid. When I was 12 years old, ( 1959, I'm 72 now ), my dad bought me a '49 Olds Rocket 88 2-door coupe, that didn't run. ( It had a blown head gasket ). He went back out to sea for 14 months, and when he came home again, I surprised him with a nicely running car ! My dad owned mostly Craftsman tools, and I used them on that Olds, as I pulled the engine, rebuilt it, put it back in, and made it run. I still have those tools today, having inherited them when he passed, and use them daily still. Sometimes, while doing a project, a certain tool or so, unleashes a flood of emotional memories, remembering my dad, and some of our projects together.
My father was a heavy equipment mechanic for much of his career, and started off his career nearly 40 years ago with exclusively Craftsman tools that he bought at Sears. Since then over the years he's invested in all kinds of Snap On and MAC tools too and now has a ridiculously comprehensive collection...but many of his Craftsman's from back in the day still work just as well as they did the day he bought them all that time ago, and he still uses them.
The first set of tools my dad gave me was craftsman which I still have today. They are more important than ever since my dad passed last year. Really appreciate everything u do Charles keep it up
Started as a shop mechanic about 5 years ago, but have been wrenching for about 10ish years. My grandfather gave me his old craftsman toolbox when I first got into wrenching. All these years later I still have his little craftsman box and a good collection of his tools along with the ones I have bought during my career. Still end up coming back to Pa’s old tools regularly. Great way to remember him.
Growing up working on cars with my grandpa he used all Craftsman tools and now I carry on using Craftsman for all my tools! Thank you for the great videos!
I started working on cars about 4 years ago. Three years ago, my parents gave me a small 4-drawer Craftsman tool box for my birthday. It's been an amazing box, even if I have pretty much outgrown it. The drawers are overflowing now, but it still provides me great service all the time!
I’d like to humble say I have some very old craftsman tools that have been handed down from generation to generation. I bought my own personal 90 piece toolset to work on a blown head gasket about 30 years ago . It’s so good to see one of the big box stores now carrying Craftsman tools.
My Dad taught me how to fix stuff around the house and in the garage. He had Craftsman tools, and I got my first Craftsman toolbox for Christmas when I was 10 yrs old. I'm 48 now and still have it! Sears stands behind their Craftsman product and I've never been let down.
My dad got me my first small Craftsman tool set in high school and still use most of it to date. Even got a larger Craftsman toolbox to all the extra tools needed over the years. Never had a problem with Craftsman, love them.
I love Craftsman tools! My Dad had them when I was a kid. Every project we did his set came out. Great memories, and for me treasured tools. I'm continuing the tradition with my son just recently gave him the little Craftsman tool chest my parents got me. Thanks to Craftsman Tools for supporting The Humble Mechanic!
I go way back with craftsman, ever since I was little my dad began to teach me about cars and stuff and EVERYTIME, we would use craftsman tools no if’s ands or buts, their tools are exceptional quality and I will always like them
i started using craftsmen tools at16 when i was in our sears. and bob villa was there for a personal appearance and he signed me up for the craftsman club. that was 40 years ago
Years ago I added sway bars to my 81 Olds Cutlass "Grand National" (lowered Black Cutlass with a BBC 454). Fronts went from 5/8" to 1-1/4"; rears from 1/2" to 3/4". The difference in handing was nothing short of INCREDIBLE! I could hardly believe it was the same car! Absolutely flat around corners as opposed to the rolling wallowing boulevard cruiser it was before. Easily one of the cheapest yet profound upgrades you can do to your vehicle. Great video as always Charles! Cheers!
BTW - bought my Sears Craftsmans tool kit (175 piece with clamshell carry) when I was 16. Still use them almost daily 35 years later. The amount of abuse they've gone is staggering, yet they're still clicking! I love my Craftsmen tools. Shame about Sears shutting down, but al least the Craftsmens brand soldiers on!
Almost 20 years ago I started with a Craftsman toolbox and my beginner Craftsmen tool set. Today I am still using most of those very same tools as they have served me well. My tool box was outgrown over the years but it is still in my garage today. It now holds many of the tools my father (RIP) passed down to me along with my favorite picture of him.
Thanks for the video and what you have done for our industry!
Growing up my dad used to have tons of craftsman tool. We used to go in to sears to warranty tools. Some of the best memories that I have from him growing up. Dad and son time.
My craftsman tool story is that I always used to look at them as a kid and could never have them lol.
I’m in automotive school now and all of your knowledge has helped me so much, I feel confident in my class and I start my new job in a shop on Monday. Just need some tools!
My favorite Craftsman tool stories: My first tool was given to me by my dad before he passed away in 1995. It is a Craftsman hammer, which I still have. He was also the first car guy I ever met. Last, the first car I rebuild was with him using all Craftsman tools, it was a '72 Datsun 510 when I was 14 years old in 1989.
I do a lot of work around my house with Craftsman tools. Hammers, screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches, saws, really anything - a lot of my tools I need as a homeowner and DIY repair person are Craftsman. Passed down from family, bought new, they all work great! Thank you for the chance to win.
Grampa had craftsman tools. He handed down to my dad. My dad still uses them and loves them. My dad didn’t want to get rid of them when I started working on my own cars. So he bought me a starter kit of #craftsman tools and I love them. I would love this addition to my garage to help keep the tradition alive and to give my Craftsman tools a place to live. Thanks humble for hooking as up!
Got my first set of Craftsman tools for Christmas when I was 12 and my dad was tired of me using his Craftsman tools. I still have, and use them regularly. I have added to that collection almost exclusively with more Craftsman over the past 35 years.
I started out using my dad's Craftsman tools he has had since the 60s. I have since purchased kits for myself and for loved ones. They make quality tools and the warranty was always welcome!
I’ve been using craftsman’s tools sense the begging of me working on cars. Got my first set of tools from sears and still use them to this day. Love the quality of them
I got my first set back in the mid 80's and still have most of them.
Haha.. Same for me too. I still use them to this day.. But unfortunately it's getting harder to find Department stores that carry them. The Sears I always bought mine at shut down at the mall they were at years ago.
CrazeCracker79 our local sears department store closed down also, luckily for me Lowe’s picked them up, but I still can find really good deals on Sear’s website.
Started using craftsman when I was 12 helping at my uncles garage, That Foreign Car. Worked for the garage on everything with a 500pc tool kit and bunch of specialty tools for Audi/vw, Porsche, Mercedes and BMW. Still got that tool kit today with all the tools stamped forged in the USA. They are going strong, work like a dog every day and have not let me down once. Most are all original and have not even had a rebuild on the ratchets. Best tools in the land!
Another cool install video thanks. Im 65 years old. My parents gave me a Craftsman tool set for a Christmas present when I was 15 years old. Loved those tools, I went on to became an auto tech and did that for about 15 years before moving on to a different career. I never stopped working on cars though.
Craftsman was my first tool set over 20 years ago and 95% of my tools today are Craftsman. Quality tools!!
Started using Craftsman tools when I was 17 years old and I've sworn by them since. Between their high quality and their lifetime warranty, you can't go wrong.
My father always had Craftsman so I naturally followed suit. Been using them for 30 years, ever since I started wrenching on my bicycle. Really started doing my own work with my first Corrado which taught me a lot!
This is fast becoming one of my go to channels. Competent content, explained clearly and demonstrated using best practices without the long winded anecdotes and product placements. Keep up the great work Charles.
Thank you so much!
I bought some used Craftsman tools years ago when I first got in the automotive industry and I still use them today. Their wrenches are my favorite
I’ve never been lucky enough to own any Craftsman tools but I’m quite proud of my budget Stanley 1/2” ratchet which I bought 32 years ago to work on my first (oldskool) Mini. That tool has never let me down and works as well as it did back in the late 80’s 😊
I started with Craftsman back in 1998, I m in charge of the installation of heavy equipments, the best thing about craftsman is the warranty I need it to replace some of my drives and they did with no problem , I enjoy watching your channel and the help you provide thanks
I inherited a 6 inch craftsman vice with brass soft jaws from my dad after he passed away and it is one of my most used tools to date. Love it.
My parents were immigrants from Europe and became proud Americans. My father was a restaurant equipment mechanic and provided a living for us using Craftsman tools. Glad to see this great American brand make a comeback! 🇺🇸
My dad's had all Craftsman tools for as long as I can remember, and when it was time for me to start my own tools collection, there was only one choice to get going. I still use their ratchets daily, and I really like what they've come out with so far at Lowe's!
Nice, i also turn wrenches and have 2 Craftsman tool boxes with lots of Craftsman tools, been turning wrenches since I learned from my father at least 42 years ago. Now at 58 I still enjoy working on my cars/truck and help out family and friends at times.
The four most amazing upgrades i installed on my 2014 VW GLI were
1) Stage 1 Unitronic ECU/TCU Tune - 50hp/93 tq upgrade
2) 034 Motorsport Beefier Rear Sway Bar
3) 034 Motorsport Aluminum Dogbone Mount Insert
4) Upgraded Bilstein B4 shocks over stock
These change the car into something SO MUCH BETTER. Upgrading my VW is an exciting journey.
saved like a miser to buy my first set of tools, pieced together bit by bit whenever sears was having a sale - dad told me that craftsman was the only way to go. still have many of those first offset wrenches and one fantastic quick release ratchet - extensive use on my first car, a mk1 GTI, and still wrenching on my mkV R32. love this channel - thanks!
My dad bought me my first Craftsman tool when I went off to college: the 34553 “My First Socket Set” 10-piece. He would only trust Craftsman for this important step towards independence. Now I have a garage full of Craftsman tools to work around the house and cars. And though I’ve never needed to use that lifetime warranty yet, it’s good to know it’s there.
My first craftsman tool ever was an xmas gift from my grandfather. It was a craftsman torque wrench that sparked my love for working on cars in my free time.
The first toolbox I ever had was a Craftsman and it still gets used in my garage today. It was an 80th anniversary special edition with no ball bearings and no key for the locks. That box was given to me by my first boss when I was in high school helping around a local body shop. It was loaded with stray sockets and hardware from his garage when I started putting my first cheap tool sets inside. That box helped me get started and gave me a space to fill. It was the start of a collection for me and more importantly, a career. Since then that box has been filled with older Craftsman USA hand-me-downs and all kinds of vintage tools and ratchets.
I've always liked the Craftsman name... Since I was a toddler walking through sears with my dad... hell, I even bought a new Craftsman mower a couple weeks ago. I've been meaning to get a mobile set of the new Craftsman tools to test out and keep in one of the vehicles but I just haven't gotten around to it yet and I never seem to have extra money anymore.
One of my favorite channels. You've been a big a source of info for keeping my '04 MKIV TDI Wagon on the road. I let the pros do the big jobs and you've helped inform me on how to work with those good people. Bought it new 15 years ago and plan on keeping her running strong.
Got the H&R rear sway bar for my '04 Jetta TDI, but my lift is in the way so I have to reposition it (lowered it, replaced axle bushings along with the rest of my suspension, and put a centering kit on the rear). Even though I don't have the heat exhaust cover, it still helps to see it put in. Charles, many of your other videos have helped me in my suspension, brake and interior restoration as well - thank you.
Craftsman story: I am mid-50s and still have Craftsman screw drivers, torx head drivers, a drill, and some other Craftsman tools that I bought in my teens and twenty's - Craftsman stands the test of time!
I still have most of the craftsman tools that my parents bought for me when I started my hands on classes in highschool, and my eagerness started from TH-cam and watching videos like this makes me want to use them and work on my own vehicles, these would be an awesome addition to my set
Got my first set of craftsman tools on my 16th. birthday 34 years ago from my parents, right after I got them I went out and bought a craftsman tool box, 30gal air compressor and some craftsman air tools. To this day I still have them all and never had to replace them. I am a DIY,er but I use them multiple times a week being I’m always working on all different cars and I do own a 03 VW Passat witch is why I always watch humble mechanics videos. I could sure use the 40” craftsman workbench & storage along with the tools being I grew out of the original toolbox. Love all your videos and keep them coming, they save my butts and wallet quite a few times!!!!!
My first Craftsman tools were a 101 piece mechanic's ratchet & socket set about 20 years ago.(One of the last sets made in the USA) That's about the time I decided to stop wasting my money at the shops and do it myself. They have seen semi heavy use occasionally, but now I'm employed at an auto shop, and yep, I'm still using old faithful. I've since upgraded my ratchets from those old square handled ones from days gone by, but my sockets are still going strong. This tool set would go a long way towards upgrading my shop tools to this generation. Love the content, and Shine On!
My first tools we're Craftsman and I loved them. Never gave me an issue. I sold them when I sold my house recently and am in need to pick up a few sets of tools from them. Last year I purchased a Craftsman zero turn mower and simply love that too!
I have always been around craftsmen, my father has used them and all their tools so I grew up with them thinking they were the best. I have recently gotten a impact and drill and they are amazing for when I'm tearing apart my car.
I boight a bunch of Craftsman power tools for woodworking (router, saber saw, table saw) back in 1972. Still using the saber saw, gave the router to my brother last year and he still uses it. Table saw is long gone...I got tired of fiddling with the fence to geep it perpendicular to the blade, sold the saw about ten years ago for what I had originally pais for it. The lifetime warranty is what hooked me.
My first auto tool was a 12 piece ratchet set, Craftsman, and its what I used in the first years of getting my ‘77 beetle on the road. They remained the set that was always with me in the years I drove that beast. I once forget to tighten the rotor after a points swap and had to reset the timing on side of a roaring I-90 near Seattle. I still have the set 20 years later and just used them on my wife’s car yesterday swapping out plugs. Good stuff!
I got most of my Craftsman tools from my father and have added to my collection over the years. Like my father before me, I used to teach and bond with my son over car repairs and modifications!
My first Craftsman tools was the open & closed wrench mm/SAE set in 1988 while stationed at MCAS Camp Pendleton. It was used, because volunteered at the YMCA. I worked on a VW “bus” that the YMCA used to take Marines from the organization to the base...it wasn’t running and the “Y” didn’t have tools or knowledge of what’s was wrong...so I did a “service maintenance” and it started right up. 6 months not running, I was pleased with Craftsman, that after Desert Storm, I purchased the socket/ratchet set, which I still have all of them today. I only had to warranty a 3/8 ratchet.
Definitely a worthwhile upgrade! I upgraded mine on my Ford Focus ST with one from a company called Hardrace. It’s 62% stiffer than OE, and also upgraded the end links from same company too. That combined with all new wishbones and upgraded bushes from the same company, and upgraded front sway bar bushes makes a Huge difference! Heading to Germany next week to test it all at the Nurburgring 😎
I have a good amount of craftsman tools that I've been collecting for the last 30+ years. They have never let me down. I have never had to take advantage of their lifetime warranty because the quality if their tools is just that good. Some of my sockets and ratchets have admittedly been abused but they still function like they are new.
I just recently bought my first ever Volkswagen, and this is my first foray into the world of German automobiles. I'm very quickly understanding why so many people are fans of these cars! I'm now looking to buy a set of Triple square, Torx and Allen head sockets so I'll be ready to do whatever needs to be done should any repair opportunities arise. When I buy these tools, they most definitely will have the Craftsman name on them because of the fantastic quality and value for the cost.
Charles, Please keep up the great work. your videos were a big reason I choose to look at Volkswagen for my next vehicle. I always owned North American domestic vehicles my whole life, but your explanations and how-to videos on these German cars made me realize that they really aren't as foreign and scary as I first thought. I also have found the Volkswagen community is very friendly and willing to share knowledge, unlike some other forums for other brands. Now that I've seen the light, I don't think I'll be going back!
I grew up wrenching with my dad's Craftsman tools, which I've inherited. When I started as a motorcycle mechanic I took the advice of my teaches and got Craftsman for all my sockets, wrenches, ect.
I bought a Craftsman set about 20 years ago and have been pleased with the quality and performance.
My father always used Craftsman tools. I learned early that quality tools was important and because of that, I have been using Craftsman tools for 35 years.
Always had a craftsman tool set. Dad has his, Grandpa has his, and I've had my first set for years now. Most recent project was a full engine and trans swap on a 1.8T beetle.It runs a lot better now that it doesn't have a hole in it! #2 rod bottom end came apart and punched a 4in hole in the front of the block. Your videos helped a lot with that project, Cheers!
Just like you... been using them since the beginning. Got hand me downs from my Dad and grandpa which were all Craftsman. Still have almost all of them to this day!
Another way to remove the Heatshield retainers, is to get long nose pliers and stick them in the outer openings of the retainer and the unscrew it just like a normal nut. Works for me every time. A really comprehensive video, as usual. Keep up the great work Charles. I learn something new, every video although I am almost 10 years in the business and work at a SEAT/Skoda dealership.
Got my first set of Craftsman tools on my 18th birthday just before going off to college. That set kept my car going through over 100,000 miles and many roadside and auto parts store repairs.
When it comes to Craftsman, I've been a lifelong fan; since I was a kid "borrowing" my stepfathers tools, through to this day. In fact, I gave all of my groomsmen engraved Craftsmen wrenches (similar to your give away, but these were the gold plated ones), 11 years ago. I also unfortunately had a roadside emergency bag filled with tools (90% craftsman) in my R32, that was stolen out of the car, years ago as well. Now I have a toolbox with quite a few craftsman tools... That being said, I still NEED more tools! Thx!
I remember my old man picking broken craftsman tools out of the metal pile at the town dump when I was a kid. Promptly followed by a trip to sears for warranty replacements! Dad was a smart man.
I started with Craftsman and, although Sears is almost out of business, I look for US made craftsman tools at yard sales, online, and at the swap meet. Such a quality tool company.
I currently have a craftsman toolbox that’s in pretty bad shape (locking mechanism broken and drawers sticking) but I love it! Picked it up at a BX Father’s Day sale for $99. Inside I have mostly Craftsman tools mixed with other budget tools. The part of my toolbox I’m most proud of, is that it’s my first one and I spent a week custom tracing/cutting/fitting each tool into foam drawer liners I bought! A lot of work and pride went into it. And now each tool has its own spot and I can easily tell when a tool is missing. Makes tool accountability really easy. My dad had craftsman, my brother has craftsman and now I do too! It’s my brand of choice!
I was given a craftsman mechanic set and old metal carry tool box when I turned 18. I've been using ever since. It's come traveled with everwhere and seen a lot parking lot emergency fixes over the years.
My dad was a restaurant maintenance guy for a long time. The first screwdrivers and nut drivers I ever used were Craftsman. Those eventually became mine when I was about eight or nine when he bought new tools and a tool belt. Still have that old leather Craftsman tool belt somewhere. 😎
Working at Sears years ago. I liked that we’d stand by the lifetime warranty of the tools.
I got my first tool set from Sears, when I was 14 years old. It was a Craftsman 117 piece mechanic's set that I have to this day. It got me started working on small engines and on my first car, a 1980 VW Rabbit. That tool set helped me to swap the engine and automatic transmission in the Rabbit with an engine and 5 speed transmission from a wrecked 1982 Rabbit.
Craftsman tools are a great benchmark for what you should expect from quality tool. When I bought my first place with my wife, Craftsman tools were indispensable in fix all the small things without breaking the budget.
Started repairing my cars with just a few of Craftsman tools and over the years have built up a nice collection of their tools. For the my 2002 and mmy Mk1 Rabbit, they've handled everything I could throw at them!
Used my first Craftsman tools when I borrowed my dad's to work on my first car, and 1970 VW Bug. The tools were bullet proof. Never broke a wrench or a socket. Bought my own Craftsman tools as I continued to work on that car, a 75 Bug and an 83 Rabbit. Used both the hand tools and power tools over the years. Always dependable and the lifetime replacement came in handy once in a while.
Had a part time job at the old Sears Auto center and had plenty of time to check out the Craftsman line. It was fun when I was younger crawling through the local pick a part with those tools trying to find parts for the cars I drove.
My first 3/8 socket set was CRAFTSMAN I got for Christmas from my uncle who was a tech when I was 10 yrs old and still have it till this day at 25! .. now here’s the best thing about it it ... I still have the 10mm socket I repeat I STILL HAVE THE 10mm SOCKET !! 6 point not to worn grabs like a champ and still in use !? We all know 10 Mils don’t last 15 min 😂 without running away let alone 15 YEARS!! But that’s Craftsman for not just quality but Loyalty!! ❤️😂💪🏽
My grandfather loved craftsman tools, when he passed he left me his craftsman tool chest from the 70’s. I still use it and the tools left in it.
When I started as a plumber I bought a lot of my hand tools at pawn shops. I scored quite a few Craftsman tools for fifty cents a piece, including a really long flathead screwdriver that I found handy when digging in tight spaces, it was at least 16" long. One day it broke, my coworker told me to take it to Sears and see if they'll warranty it. Sure enough they did! It was more than $20 and obviously I wasn't using it as a screwdriver when it broke, it didn't matter.
After that I bought a few mechanic sets, a rolling tool drawer and all sorts of other Crafstman product, even a jacket. Gotta support a company like that.
I have had my Craftman tool set from Sears for over 25 years. All sockets are 6-point sockets. everything is in a black plastic case. everything is still there in great condition, including the 10mm socket! Never lost it.
On Sundays when I was a kid my dad would take me to Sears to look at tools. Was my favorite thing to do. He’s got a top and bottom box full of Craftsman tools that most have never seen the light of day. All U.S made stuff
I still have my Craftsman bottom box from 1977 and most of the basic tool set my folks gave me for a Birthday present. Keep up the great content. Always helpful and entertaining to watch.
Started using Craftsman tools when I started working in cars with my dad. It's what he used for everything. To this day, I still use them all the time.
My dad has always had Craftsman tools since I can remember, including a toolbox he's had since before I was born that's still functional. I was out there wrenching with him as a kid, or out running the Craftsman snowblower we had for well over 2 decades in the great white north, haha. That blower took a lot of abuse, seeing as we could count on close to, if not over, 300" of snow a season, and never quit.
I bought my first car when I was 17 in 1967, a 1957 green and white Mercury two-door hardtop. I got it for $1 from one of my teachers , Father Richard Saudis at Quigley North in Chicago. It had been sideswiped, but still ran well. That's when I started using Craftsman tools. I still use several tool boxes full of Craftsman tools. I have a portable, steel Craftsman toolbox that I recently cleaned up, and it looks almost new. It's at least 35 years old!
I once drove over 250 miles in one weekend collecting all the Made in USA Craftsman Metric and SAE wrenches. Now I own every single one, even the big ones! 🔧
Started with Craftsman years ago, good to see they are making a come back.
Bought my first Craftsman socket set to work on my first car, a 1980 Toyota Celica. Had to replace the alternator in my friends parents garage when it died at their house in the middle of winter. Slowly added more Craftsman sockets, screw drivers and wrenches. I liked they had a lifetime warranty.
Craftsman was the tool manufacturer of choice for my grandfather and I still have many of his tools in my garage that I use. My father passed them down to me when I was 15 working on my Acura integra before I could even drive, for these reasons craftsman will always be the go to for me.
My dad had a Craftsman Toolbox, w/ hammer, circular saw and other Craftsman tools that I inherited...still use it to this day...reminds me of good times w/ my dad when I was a kid! That stuff is still 'ticking'...it just won't wear out!
Nice job on your video! You're the guy I come to for diagnostic issues! I have always been a VW fan - started w/ a '91 Jetta, then a '97 Jetta VR6, '69 Bus / Camper special, just bought a '13 GTI for the fam...fun vehicles!
I've always used Craftsman tool. Started almost 25 years ago with my father's, still have a few of them. I had everything one could need to do anything and everything to a vehicle. About 10 or so years ago I was the victim of theft and lost just about everything. I now have a $50ish 100 and some odd piece tool set and some other odds and ends, with a jack and 2 stands. Now I just do my best to keep the 2 vehicles my wife and I have on the road and safe enough to drive our kids in. Thanks for the chance to win!
I actually started using craftsman tools when I knew I wanted to start modifying my MK7 GTI for my TH-cam channel. So when Sears was still around lol, I ended up going to the store and just getting a basic socket wrench kit that came with a screw driver with a few bits that would get my by. To this day I can definitely say that having the right tool is the best thing in the world. Work smarter not harder
My first organized toolset and chest was from my Grandpa and it was all craftsman’s. Varying ages and some pieces missing, but I still use them all to this day. Thanks grandpa.