End of the KOBALT Brand

   / End of the KOBALT Brand #71  
Long story but I need to buy new wrenches. Any advice on brand and/or style? I've got a decent socket set but no wrenches at all!
Are you a regular user for business or weekend stuff? I can't believe I am saying this but for the money the HF Pittsburgh wrenches on sale, or using coupon can be very affordable and you don't feel so bad if they walk away.
 
   / End of the KOBALT Brand #72  
Long story but I need to buy new wrenches. Any advice on brand and/or style? I've got a decent socket set but no wrenches at all!

You'll get as many different opinions as replies...I like 'Thorsen'...even being abused for 39 years they have little to no scratches...they are HARD tools...!
 
   / End of the KOBALT Brand #73  
The guys at a local lowes in missouri said they are not dropping the kobalt line, they are just adding craftsman to it.
 
   / End of the KOBALT Brand #75  
But today, "A DEAL IS A DEAL." is gone. Handshake doesn't mean anything either.

It's still alive and well here in Tassie.

Reputation is KING and the 'bush telegraph' is lighting fast. Screw someone over and 'word gets around' quick-smart! So, if you shake hands you bloody well stand by it.
 
   / End of the KOBALT Brand #77  
The local Lowes ran a flyer with both Kobalt and Craftsman advertised. Craftsman did have the top of the cover and the center section, but Kobalt was there.
 
   / End of the KOBALT Brand #78  
The local Lowes ran a flyer with both Kobalt and Craftsman advertised. Craftsman did have the top of the cover and the center section, but Kobalt was there.

Just curious. I haven't done that much comparison shopping of the two brands. Which of the two has the higher relative prices for comparable products at Lowes? "House" brands are usually less expensive than "name" brands in retailing.

Steve
 
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   / End of the KOBALT Brand #79  
My guess is Kobalt will be the lower priced entry level and Craftsman will be the "premium" tool
 
   / End of the KOBALT Brand #80  
My guess is Kobalt will be the lower priced entry level and Craftsman will be the "premium" tool

That would be my guess. I've read different opinions about Craftsman "quality" of late, but I've been happy with all of my Kobalt purchases so far. I'm especially happy with my Kobalt 12/120v inflator -- I don't have to start my regular compressor just to pump up a mower/truck/trailer tire that is low on pressure.

Steve
 
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