End of the KOBALT Brand

[Dftodd]

What kind of court gives a guy a warning if they plead guilty to theft? This world is going nuts.

Happens quite often. I got to witness the local court system in action. Truck driver on meth stoned out of his mind, caught with a bunch of other drugs in the cab of his tractor trailer. Judge says ahhh, get some counseling, oh and you lose your CDL.

Another guy, 20th offense DLS, 16th offense DUI. 3 weekends in Jail and oh yeah!!! You get to keep your hardship liscense :duh::shocked::confused2:

If I did either of those offenses, I probably wouldn't see daylight for 3 years.

 

[tjkubota93]

Stanley did advertise through press releases after the acquisition that they were bringing Craftsman back home, and that the tools "will be built in the USA with global materials". That appears to be the plan, just as they do with their other tools, mainly imported. If they could at least boost the quality that would go a long way from where they are today. It's a very unique arrangement they have with the Craftsman name though, as Sears can still build tools with the name. How do you control quality or reputation when its a common brand name thrown on the product being produced from various sources and to be sold by competitors? A couple years ago, Sears started a line of Craftsman Industrial (I think?) that was all made in USA and only sold through higher end suppliers. Maybe that is still alive?

I kinda figured they were letting Sears do that because they were not going to have to worry about it for very long, since Sears is swirling the drain anyway.

 

[4570Man]

I bought a 4 piece set of channel lock pliers at Lowe’s for $29 thinking I was getting a good deal. I’ve got a few pairs already and they’re one of my favorite pair of pliers. This set is of astoundingly poor quality. On par with something for the dollar store. I hope the brand hasn’t sunk to that level as a whole. My Doyle brand from harbor freight are way better.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

Like another poster said, you can't keep track of "who owns who and which company bought which" anymore. I miss the ole' trusty Craftsman brand and get teary-eyed at the impending demise of Sears, even though it isn't what it used to be.

I've made my living from my tools in the past and to me it seems like now brands go up and down in quality. Black and Decker started out good, became crap for a while, then become pretty decent again. Skilsaw, same thing. Milwaukee used to be the best. Then my entire suite of 90's Milwaukee power tools was stolen. My replacement Milwaukee drill (2012) is the worst piece of junk drill I have ever owned. Clutch gave out the first week. HD charged me 80 bucks to fix it. I should just toss it into the dumpster really. My 2005 B&D drill was 100 times better in every way but I gave that to my mom. HF tools were (and remain) a mixed bag, but seem to be getting better every year. I am really impressed with some of the Pittsburgh wrenches and sockets. Dewalt seems to be upping their game lately (really impressed with their new cordless line, including the chainsaw and weed whacker).

Agree different brands seem to have their sweet spots: Really like the Bosch circular saw and router.

I currently own six different drills of various brands and none are as good as my old 2005 B&D, much less my old Milwaukee (what a sweet drill, almost alive, and so precise and balanced and powerful; it was a pleasure to drill through concrete with it).

Do I need to take out a mortgage and buy a Festool to get a great drill now?

 

[downsizingnow48]

Good question. I have a 30 year old MIlwaukee 1/2" Magnum drill and a 15 year old Milwaukee Hole Hawg. Both have been stolen at different times but the sheriff's deputies somehow got them back. I dunno what I would replace them with. I do have a 1/2" Makita cordless drill that has worked well for years but it does not have the smooth huge power of the old Milwaukees.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

Good question. I have a 30 year old MIlwaukee 1/2" Magnum drill and a 15 year old Milwaukee Hole Hawg. Both have been stolen at different times but the sheriff's deputies somehow got them back. I dunno what I would replace them with. I do have a 1/2" Makita cordless drill that has worked well for years but it does not have the smooth huge power of the old Milwaukees.

Yeah, I miss that smooth huge power. Probably my most important tool.