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I can only respond with second hand accounts about moving tools (wrenches, sockets, etc.) production overseas. Much of the quality has worsened (Craftsman, and
by pizzetta 10y ago
I can only respond with second hand accounts about moving tools (wrenches, sockets, etc.) production overseas. Much of the quality has worsened (Craftsman, and your knockoff Kobalt, etc) but most people will not pay for Snap-on or SK tools, or Weha, Knipex and will buy the cheaper tools because for the weekend mechanic, having something that will last 20 years+ of daily beating isn't an issue.
- inferiorhuman 10y agoCraftsman quality went to shit before Apex moved production overseas. There's also a pretty big gap in price between Snap-On and Craftsman, a gap that companies like S-K and Wright seem to occupy. Of course S-K suffers because they don't have a great distribution network (something Craftsman and Snap-On do) and their quality just isn't where it was pre-bankruptcy. Thing is, Craftsman quality went to shit because Sears decided to compete solely on price. Apex/Danaher are plenty capable of turning out high quality tools in both their American and overseas plants (they own Armstrong, GearWrench, and Xcelite). They're also capable of producing shit tools for Sears. Turns out though that other companies (ex: Harbor Freight) can product comparable, if not superior, products for a lower cost.
- Spooky23 10y agoTip: look at used tool places or yard sales, especially yard sales run by veterans. You'll find random brands you've never heard of that are "made in USA" and built to military spec. I think most military tools are required to be made domestically. The quality is amazing and prices low.