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1. re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: MGMagnette@aol.com; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 12:22:47 EST; I don't know what all you doomsdayers on Craftsman tools aretalking about! My sister and a friend of mine both work at Sears and they admit, they have come out with some real gimmicky stuff like the; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01321.html (8,130 bytes)
2. re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 12:55:09 -0500 (EST); Even if you don't buy on sale the tools are still a good value. As far as Snap On goes, I wouldn't have the slightest idea on where to go on a Sunday morning (or any morning for that matter) for a fr; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01325.html (8,880 bytes)
3. re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Nory P <nory_midget@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 11:56:54 -0800 (PST); As long as there's a lifetime guarantee and a store to honor it at the nearest mall, it's Craftsman all the way. BTW, I'm still using Craftsman wrenches that belonged to my Dad. Don't know exactly wh; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01334.html (8,351 bytes)
4. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: "Kai Radicke" <mowogmg@pil.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 03:26:07 -0500; My tools are a combination of Craftsman, and lots of Husky stuff. I have no preference, and they're both of excellent quality. I got hooked on Husky, when Sears Hardware didn't have the tool I needed; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01336.html (9,920 bytes)
5. RE: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: John Steczkowski <stecz@Crossroads.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 14:29:20 -0600; I could never buy metrinch's because they guy in the infomercial used to be a sportscaster (pretty popular too) in San Antonio, who left to seek his fortune in L.A., which turned out to be selling me; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01337.html (10,436 bytes)
6. RE: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Dan Pockrus <dpockrus@efficient.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 14:59:36 -0600; I don't know how it is in other places, but here in Texas you can find someone selling Craftsman hand tools at all of the major swap meets. Buy them for half what Sears charges, take them back to Se; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01341.html (8,520 bytes)
7. RE: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@cwix.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 16:27:35 -0700; I vote for Craftsman, my Dad started buying Craftsman tools back in the 30's, today I own those tools. If one breaks I just take it back, no questions, no problems. How do you get a better deal than; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01348.html (9,099 bytes)
8. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 20:37:56 -0600; With all due respect John, Craftsman tools aren't made to the tolerances that good tools meet so they don't fit like snap-on and such, and do not wear like the good stuff. I know. I own both. John; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01372.html (9,306 bytes)
9. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 20:45:14 -0600; Nor would I Art, but have never had anything Snap-on fail except ratchets, which the Snap-on man generally fixes on the spot. I can catch him 10-15 minutes away. Sears is almost an hour's ride. As do; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01373.html (10,052 bytes)
10. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 20:40:42 -0800; "Aluminum" spanners??? Sure, they wouldn't rust but they'd ream themselves on the first rusty nut... ; ) -- Max Heim '66 MGB runs great, looks scabrous mountain View CA; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01382.html (10,284 bytes)
11. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: "Eric Kutzli" <ekutzli@netins.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:21:39 -0600; I was just browsing my latest Craftsman catalog (#918804) and there on page 42 are - metrinch wrenches! BUT look at the small print down below and it says "manufacturers lifetime warranty*". I'll bet; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01384.html (9,574 bytes)
12. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 13:23:36 -0500 (EST); I have to disagree, these are wrenches and sockets, not measuring tools. I would be interested in hearing from anyone that rounded off a nut using a craftsman 6 point socket. If you did then I would; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01409.html (10,860 bytes)
13. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 19:33:41 -0600; I venture to say that you will find few people who rely on tools to make a using Craftsman, even though they have the guarantee and can be had for 25% or less of the cost of snap-on or other good too; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01428.html (11,870 bytes)
14. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 13:24:43 -0500 (EST); Reading the post from the person that works for Stanley confirms my suspicion. This argument reminds me of a test they did on bottled water. When all the lables were covered up people could not tell; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01598.html (13,005 bytes)
15. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 17:38:19 -0600; Ya miss the point! His Snap-Ons will outlast the universe. Our Craftsmans will just outlast us! (Biiig Grin) CR; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01635.html (8,530 bytes)
16. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 20:27:45 -0600; With all due respect to the financial guy at Stanley, who added much info regarding who makes what, but not much as to actual quality, I will bet you the tool of your choice that I can pick the Snap-; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01654.html (14,190 bytes)
17. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: REwald9535@aol.com; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 01:46:53 EST; Let me toss in my $.02 here. Having worked as a pro mechanic for many years, and being the proud owner of approx. $1 Jillion dollars in tools (You laugh, I once asked my accountant if I could claim S; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01670.html (11,443 bytes)
18. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: "William M. Gilroy" <wmgilroy@lucent.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 10:13:39 -0500; This is what I got from the guy at stanley, there are three major on-shore tool manufactures: Snap-On, Stanley Mechanics Tools and Danaher Tools. Since Snap-On is made by a separate company the quali; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01684.html (10,587 bytes)
19. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: "Hutmacher, Greg" <ghutmacher@stanleyworks.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:06:49 -0500; Excellent point, Rick. Clearly, Snap-On brand and MAC brand offer a much broader product line than consumer outlets. I can look at my MAC product listing here on my desk and compare it side by side w; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01690.html (11,081 bytes)
20. Re: craftsman vs. metrinch (score: 1): Author: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 10:44:27 -0600; I agree. well said. John; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01695.html (10,947 bytes)

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