End of the KOBALT Brand

[Dftodd]

Local Lowe's store only has a few craftsman tool boxes and enclosures at the moment. Every thing else is still Kobalt or there other brands.

 

[tjkubota93]

I want to know if or when they will exchange broke crapsman tools.

I break the tips off the screwdrivers mis using them alot.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

I wonder if the Kobalt factory will just stamp there tools as craftsman now.

Also wonder if they will be made in USA.

 

[WM75Guy]

Never had anything but craftsman sockets ratchets never broke anything. Decades of use. Breaker bars are meant for breaking things loose not ratchets.

:thumbsup: I always have a set of 1/2" impact sockets in the truck toolbox. I have a 2' breakover bar and a 4' cheater that fits over it. Comes in handy changing a tire on the side of the road. I also have a 2' torque wrench so that the lug nuts don't get over tightened putting the tire back on.

 

[goeduck]

My guess is Kobalt will be the lower priced entry level and Craftsman will be the "premium" tool

I think you are probably correct. I bought Craftsman for my main tool set back when it was still made in the US. I do have some Pittsburg, Stanley and whatever stashed in barns and sheds at my remote properties. They do the job. No Kobalt but they all work fine. I thought at the time that Craftsman had the best deals during sales on sets that fit my needs. No regrets, I hope Craftsman is here to stay. I do hope they tighten up their return policy to prevent tool abusers from returning tools that were improperly used.

 

[goeduck]

I want to know if or when they will exchange broke crapsman tools.

I break the tips off the screwdrivers mis using them alot.

I don’t mean to offend, but I would not return a tool for exchange that I broke while knowingly misusing it.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

I don’t mean to offend, but I would not return a tool for exchange that I broke while knowingly misusing it.

Why not? That’s the whole reason for buying lifetime tools.

I misuse my tools quite a bit, but I have only managed to break like 5 in 10 or more years.

A few extensions, one 1/2 to 3/8 adapter and a 3/8 ratchet, all I have broke.

 

[4570Man]

It’s a lifetime warranty. Not a we’ll exchange it if we feel like it and you weren’t abusing it. The chances of me not losing a broken tool before I have a chance to return it is slim, but I will given the chance.

 

[tjkubota93]

I don’t mean to offend, but I would not return a tool for exchange that I broke while knowingly misusing it.

You are more honest than I am.

I have only had 1 I can think of break under normal use. Here recently, a 3/8" craftsman Allen socket. It scratched my jeep. Just let go and snapped with barely any force.

I just plain wore out a couple matco and snap ons. They were replaced no question.

I have picked up craftsman, husky and was given a snap on tool found on the road and exchanged them for new. Used to buy broke craftsman and snap on at pawn shop and exchange.

 

[tjkubota93]

I wonder if the Kobalt factory will just stamp there tools as craftsman now.

Also wonder if they will be made in USA.

Isn't that kinda what happens anyway? I think Danaher was making a lot of craftsman. I have some craftsman pro stuff that matches some Matco and sk stuff.