Reviews about Tools

Kavoom says "Great for what it is" about Craftsman 3 gal. Air Compressor, 1 hp, Horizontal Tank

Kavoom — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:38:49 GMT

I've had mine four years. All the good things I agree with. By looking at things, it appears to me that the unit itself is well designed. Put together? that appears to be another story... Most of the issues with this are that it broke. When they worked before they broke people were OK with it. I believe a little quality assurance on the assemly lines could improve customer satisfaction. People appear to like the unit just not how its put together Sears, why don't you contact your subcontractor and indicate you aren't happy with their quality control... This is one where that cheap extended warranty might be worthwhile...

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Kwisatz says "Great price, but not for big jobs" about Craftsman 9.6V Cordless Drill w/24 Accessories, Battery, Charger and Case

Kwisatz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:18:10 GMT

I purchased this after my main drill (Professional DeWalt) was stolen and I didnt use it enough to justify the replacement cost... but unfortunately I think I went a little too low with this drill.

If you want to do basic drilling and placement os screws I think you'll be fine with this... I needed to do some hole-drilling (with hole-drill bits) and it completely fails at that that. Fails to the point that I think I'll need to buy another drill to do the job. :/

Bottom line - this is a great all-around-the-home drill for doing basic chores and whatnot... but if you ever get outside that realm at all, just spend the extra bit of money and get a higher-end Craftsman drill... this one is clearly home-use only.

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kradeba says "The Craftsman 1/2 horse power opener is a great product" about Craftsman 1/2 hp Garage Door Opener, Chain Drive

kradeba — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:30:37 GMT

Bought the 149.99 opener with the 2 remotes and wireless exterior key pad. Got the old opener down and put the the craftsman opener together in approximately a couple hours,read and reread the instructions several times, the instructions are very clear even helped me to fix an imbalance in the door. If you don't know how to wind/unwind tension in the dual springs get a pro to do it ther is enough force in them to very seriuosly injure and could possibly kill any way. The opener went up very easy I just mounted where the old one was took about 45 minutes to do that being careful again.

worked fist time out just had some travel adjustments to make and it has worked very well with no complaints so far. Have always liked craftsman tools/accessories very much

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cooltekmax says "This one is full of hot air!" about Craftsman 19.2 volt Personal Fan

cooltekmax — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:40:25 GMT

Craftsman "blew" it with this one. This fan hardly blows any air worth anything on low or high. I have a 12 volt fan that plugs into a cigarette lighter from an unknown china manufacturer and it blows a hurricane(well almost) wind. It has the same five fins and size as the Craftsman. But the difference is in the curvature at the base where it attaches to the center. The china brand I noticed has more curvature than the craftsman fins. Guess the research department has to work on this one to bring a better blowing personal fan that runs off the 19.2 volt DieHard battery. Sorry Craftsman. You "blew" it!...

ageinc13 says "Digital miter gauge is interesting new product." about Craftsman Digital Miter Gauge

ageinc13 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:10:29 GMT

I like the miter gauge, but it was sort of difficult to install and understand the directions. What I really don't like is the time it took the Sears salespeople in the tools dept. to even find the gauge in their store. The tools sales staff is not knowledgeable about the products they have for sale. I even have to bring my own Craftsman club catalog because the store seldom has one to check.

But, overall, I do like Craftsman products and have a large table saw, hand and bench sanders, drills, reciprocating saw, air compressor, vacuum, etc., all bought at the local Sears.

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fishfacejr2 says "one tuff hammer drill" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver

fishfacejr2 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:13:12 GMT

so i needed a drill that would handle anything, something portible and i did not want to spend a ton of cash on it. i looked at the other brands and did not like them, plus they cost 3x as much. i have other c3 tools and know they are built to last, so i picked up this drill. it has everything one could want in a drill and more. it drills holes in bricks like they are nothing. the battery last a long time too. me and my boss had to drill holes at work, she has the "yellow" brand and my drill left her in the dust, plus she had to use '100 of power cords. i love this drill, it is powerfull and at this good price, who would not love it?

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LeeMelcher says "Funny discount" about nextec multi tool

LeeMelcher — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:18:35 GMT

November 1-28 Craftsman Club "Members Save 20% on Multi-Tool Accessories when purchased with the Nextec Multi-tool. I bought the tool for $99.00 and purchased an extra Carbide Circular Blade and an extra Flush Cut Saw Blade. The register gave me the discount on the first blade but refused to give me a discount on the second blade. The sales person tried to scan an override sheet but he couldn't get the second discount to take. Finally he said the add in Crafsman Club must mean 20% discount on any one accessory. I asserted that I could read and the add and the register were not in synch. He said there was nothing he could do about the register but stated the copy in Craftsman Club was vague and misleading. If there is anybody listening out there let me know do I expect too much or is Sears up to their old tricks again. I left with the two blades and the saw. It only cost me a few extra bucks and some aggravation.

On a happier note, the saw should be pretty good, it got...

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Rx-Handyman says "Great power, Perfect combo, and it's a good price too." about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Combo Kit, Drill/Driver & Impact Driver

Rx-Handyman — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:33:54 GMT

I got this set as an upgrade to an old Makita drill I had, I can't tell you how excited and pleasantly surprised I was when I tried both of them and realised how much power and torque they really have. I can honestly say this set is perfect... with one very small exception, when I was using the impact driver to get a long stubborn screw out, the phillips bit that it came with ended up getting pretty torn up (the screw head was in perfect shape, so that's not why). The bit still works, it's just pretty marred up around the tip. There's definately nothing negative I could come up with about the drill or impact, but they (at least the impact) could use to come with some stronger bits. If I could I would score this 4 3/4 stars, but that's not an option. To make this combo even better, it gets you off to a great start with two batteries to expand into the tons of different things you can get from the C3 set of power tools. Definately worth every penny!

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Rx-Handyman says "A Set You Won't Regret!" about Craftsman 35 pc. Motorcycle Tool Set

Rx-Handyman — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:47:37 GMT

If you've ever been out on a long ride and had something go wrong, you know that quite often you managed to pack a tool kit, but somehow that one tool you really need just slipped your mind. There is no worse feeling than being stuck in the middle of nowhere without the tools you need to get back on the road, it's a helpless feeling. With this kit, you don't have to worry about forgetting that one tool, it's all there, and it's from craftsman, so you know it is reliable. This kit will not only keep you on the road, but it'll keep your buddies on the road with you. Trust me, you won't regret it!

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Sledge says "Craftsman 12 in. drill press is feature loaded" about Craftsman 12 in. Drill Press

Sledge — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:16:53 GMT

I was looking for a benchtop drill press that had plenty of power and had a smooth feed rate, and according to other's reviews the 21914 was one of the best in it's class. I was not thrilled that it had a digital depth gauge, I figured I would just ignore it use the press as normal. After I played with the digital depth gauge I realized that it was an awesome and feature. Simply lower the bit to the top of your stock and zero it, then remove the stock and lower the bit to the desired depth, lock the spindle and do repeated hole at your specified depth. I was not impressed with the work light. This model has the smaller LED light it's beam doeas not cover a wide area. The laser guide works fine but I think it would be easy to knock off center. Overall I am very satisfied with the power, smooth feed and easily adjustable speed but the depth gauge has become favorite feature.

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jphares says "My cat thinks this vac sucks!" about Craftsman 17765

jphares — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:35:52 GMT

Wow, what a vacuum! Of course, it does what any vacuum should, and it does it well. I have sucked some crazy stuff up with this vacuum. I accidently sucked up my cat's leg. I wasn't looking, and he wasn't afraid. He kept batting at the hose until one time he missed and hit the inside of the hose. It pulled him in up to his shoulder. My wife was working with me when she saw what happened and quickly hit the switch. The cat wasn't hurt, just angry. I've always heard there's nothing faster than a cat's reflex, until I saw what this wet-dry vac could do. Now that I've seen the power, I need to upgrade to a larger capacity.

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Ethan says "Save money and hardy tools! Great!" about GearWrench 35 Pc. Microdriver Set

Ethan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:38:20 GMT

I bought multiple metric ratchet wrenches for around $35. I was working as an auto tech and looked first at the tool truck guys simply because they came to the shop. For a similar set would've cost about $150. I've used them many times and no breakage. A great deal of savings, and my tools hold up nicely. The store is close to my house in Rochester so if something happens they can be replaced quickly. Other techs hounded the tool truck guy with many excuses stating they were on order. They may not say Snap On but, I'll take Craftsman tools anyday. Saves me money, and they hold up!

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fishfacejr2 says "very fun to use" about Craftsman NEXTEC 12 Volt Lithium-Ion Hammerhead Auto Hammer

fishfacejr2 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:58:00 GMT

when this first came out i thought it was a glorified toy... boy was i wrong! the more i saw videos on the craftsman youtube channel the more i liked it. so when it came up on sears liquidations for a cheap price i got one. i would not pay $99 for it tho but i did pay $30 + $10 shipping. and all i can say is wow, it has come in handy more than once. it is a lot louder than i thought it would be. it will not replace a nail gun but it sure beats swinging a hammer in the tight spots. it will also drive a 3 1/2 ring shank framing nail, and that shocked me! way to go sears/craftsman. you made a great tool... again!

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jphares says "The Mouse has big power on a small scale." about Craftsman Mouse Sander

jphares — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:43:38 GMT

I got the Mouse three years ago. I've used it to sand the finish off furniture. It's also good for sanding drywall joints. The kit is super extensive. It comes with a lot of sandpaper, bits for precision sanding, and other accessories. My first Mouse quit working after an hour's use, but Sears was awesome and replaced it quickly. The next Mouse has lasted the remaining time. One complaint is that replacement sanding sheets are hard to come by in most grit counts. I also wish the orbit was a bit larger, so the Mouse could sand more per orbit.

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fishfacejr2 says "very nice bench grinder!" about Craftsman Professional 8 in. Bench Grinder, Variable Speed

fishfacejr2 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:41:14 GMT

i needed a bench grinder that would stand up to my daily use. after a lot of reserch, i went with this bench grinder. wow this thing is powerful! it does vibrate a little, but thats ok with me, just make sure you bolt it down tight. this thing is full of features too, i love that it has a lock on it that if pulled out, the grinder won't turn on. the light is more handy than i thought it would be. if you need a bench grinder that will stand up to anything, and want one that is at a good price, get this one!

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jphares says "This Craftsman 263 pc. Mechanics Tool Set gets the job done." about Craftsman 263 pc. Mechanics Tool Set

jphares — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:12:48 GMT

I've had this set for about two years. I use it for working on the cars and around the house. Very tough and durable. There are plenty more wrenches and sockets than I need, so I have never crossed a nut or bolt I couldn't wrench. The allen keys are nice as well. I have only two complaints. The first, the finish on five or six of the sockets was peeling when I got the set. Though, it seems only cosmetic because performance and durability haven't been compromised. The second, the socket storage draws don't fit in my Craftsman tool chest. It's a minor detail, but I have to stack them. Overall, this is a great set.

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goaljudge says "Couldn't be happer with my Craftsman Electric Leaf Blower!" about Craftsman Electric Leaf Blower

goaljudge — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:51:37 GMT

I was having difficulty keeping my gas powered leaf blower running, even after I mixed up new fuel, changed adjustments on the fuel mix, etc. So I went to Sears planning to just buy a new spark plug and wrench. Saw a display for the Craftsman Electric Leaf Blower, which was on sale for $29.99, and thought that was worth tryng out. Not only is it almost as powerful as my old gas powered leaf blower (150 vs. 170 mph rating), but it's light enough to use to blow leaves out of the gutter and all those nooks and carnnies that were impossible with the much larger gas powered one. Both my wife and I heartily recommend it!...

mtg169 says "Craftsman professional electric brad nailer is junk..." about Craftsman Professional Electric Brad Nailer

mtg169 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:38:14 GMT

I needed an electric nailer as I do not have an air compressor. I read the reviews of cheaper ones and thought this more expensive one would be able to handle most jobs I would be doing. I intended on building some shelves for vinyl records with 1/4" and 3/4" plywood. I got maybe 50 shots out of this gun before a nail jammed. I removed the jammed nail according to the manual which was pretty simple.

After screwing the safety pin and plate back on, the nailer no longer feeds or shoots any nails. I took it apart 5 or so more times to see if anything was stuck in it still, but it's clear. Appears that the first jammed nail caused internal damage. I was using 1-3/16" Craftsman nails recommended for the gun and tried using smaller 3/4" Craftsman nails also reccomended, but it still wouldn't fire any. Just keeps shooting "blanks". I read other reviews of this gun that stated the exact same problem, but for the money and being that I was only nailing thin plywood, I thought I would have better...

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jospinks says "A mighty fine tool in most situations." about Bosch Tools 3-1/4 in. Planer with Case

jospinks — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:28:33 GMT

While I'm not overly fond of power hand planers, this one certainly has its place in my tool box, and I use it more than I ever thought I would. It is my third power hand planer and I bought it to finish a job that I could not finish with a hand plane due to an injury. I had bought a BOSCH when I bought the first one, then maybe I would have more experience with it and would have gained confidence in this power tool long ago. The Bosch power hand planer sure has changed my attitude toward it, but I have to admit, I still perfer the feel of a hand plane to a power planer.

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jcordasc says "A workhorse as good as "big" brands at a reasonable price!" about Craftsman drill/driver

jcordasc — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:51:04 GMT

I've been through all the other brand name driver/drills and I can say that the Craftsman products are among the best there are. The price make Craftsman a must buy. Now with the new C3 battery system, you can use your batteries in all of your power tools, a win win situation. Finally, I recommend buying the extended warranty if you're real DIY-er. Any drill will wear out after 3 years of good use, but Sears stands behind their products with full replacement should anything go wrong --- as long as you buy the warranty.

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