Stanley's tool sets are cheaper but are they as good as craftsman's tools. Which one is better?
2007-08-18 18:00:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Stanley is not what it used to be.
Far from what they was when my Dad sold Stanley in the '50's.
You are better off with Craftsman. If anything, for the service and warranty.
Craftsman products are made by quality manufacturers and for the price, are a pretty good product.
2007-08-18 23:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I buy a lot of tools, mostly replacing lost or stolen tools, I have a mix, Stanley, Evercraft(NAPA) and Craftsman, I have not had a problem with any of them, I have Stanley ratchets, sockets and they have stood up, I do industrial maintenance, so I have had to work with some pretty hard to loosen items. I do LOVE the feel of a Craftsman wrench tho, it just feels right to me, I would not pass up Stanley, in fact I might end up buying more Stanleys this week
2007-08-18 18:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by ed h 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you're asking about mechanics tools ? I think Craftsmen are fine, and they do have a lifetime warranty (just make sure they're crafstmen, sears sells another line that has no warranty). I broke down on a job site last year without the right tools, and bought a set of Crescent at Costco for about $60.00. They have a lifetime warranty also, and i use them almost daily now. If your talking about other types of tools, Crafstmen still has some decent hand tools, but DO NOT buy any of their power tools - absolute crap!
2007-08-18 21:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by Martin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We like to stick with Craftsman products because of our faith in Sears replacing any that may have a problem. That doesn't mean that Stanley isn't a good brand too.
2007-08-18 18:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by JAN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
many store brands now have lifetime guarantees. many don't cover professional use, though. for cordless tools, I love my milwaukee V18 lithium ion set. they also make a higher voltage lithium ion set. the key difference that led me to milwaukie is that they have a power readout on the battery, so you can check your battery charge before you crawl under the floor. the advantage to lithium ion is that they run full power until they are dead. I also favor milwaukee for corded tools. of course, there are specialty tools that are very brand oriented. Stanley Fat Max tape measure, Vaughn hammer, etc. For best overall in a matching brand set, I think Craftsman is still the most complete. Snap-On is a high end line of tools that is rated for commercial use, but is not really necessary for homeowner use, unless you just want the best.
2016-05-17 05:36:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Craftsman tools will be replaced or repaired by Sears. Most others you have to ship them back for service or replacement.
2007-08-18 18:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by getrdone 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DEAR SIR ARE MISS
YES THEY ARE BUT THE CRAFTSMAN'S ARE
WARRANTIED FOR LIFE FROM SEARS I LIKE BOTH OK
BUT YOU WILL HERE SOME SAY THAT STANLEY IS NOT
AS GOOD BUT TO ME THEY ARE BOTH GREAT OK
TAKE CARE
2007-08-18 18:10:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Craftsman is better. You get what you pay for.
2007-08-19 01:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by justme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there both just as good as the other.and your right stanley is cheaper.
2007-08-18 18:09:21 · answer #9 · answered by Fran J 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have both, they are just as good.
2007-08-18 23:17:42 · answer #10 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋