Lamenting the demise of Craftsman tools
I was thinking about all the tools in the shop and there are a couple that I go to frequently, even though I've got multiples of each, these two seem to be my "go to" items.
If ever there was truth to the adage, "they don't make them like they used to" it's true of some classic Craftsman tools. When I first started buying tools (about 1972) Craftsman was the market leader.
I've got at least 4 different calipers, dial, digitial, vernier. This craftsman caliper is the one I pick up most frequently. It's great quality, solid and works. No batteries.
I have a half dozen tap and die sets, but this set is the most durable, and cuts better than any of the others. In 30 years, I've only ever ruined one tap, the 5/16 NC. I've replaced it with a new Irwin tap, but the old Craftsman taps seem to last forever.
What trusty Craftsman tools do you have that you keep using despite all the new stuff on the market?
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