Crescent versus Craftsman

[Brian123]

I needed to borrow a 1/2 extension from my neighbor for my dad so he could do the torque wrench thing on his so called new used car. I had a 3 inch extension, but he was afraid that he would hit the fender. I borrowed a 6-inch extension, that worked great, it was a Craftsman piece with a part number of 44131, well this cost on my favorite website is $16.95

I did find a price of $5.89 for this same 6-inch 1/2 drive extension from a brand-named Crescent. This 1/2-inch extension will be needed to take lug nuts off. I know what I know about Craftsman, I have a feeling that whichever 1 I purchase will be the same. My thought, and I could be wrong is that the $5.89 piece is the same as the $16.95 piece.

I am looking at what I borrowed from my neighbor, and it says MADE IN U.S.A.

 

[skyactiv]

I doubt the new one will be made in the USA. I'd buy it anyways as you need it.

 

[rijndael]

I tried to buy some new Crescent stuff and it was "Made in India".
Junk.

 

[Wireman1987]

I upgraded my 12pt kobalts with sk 6pts very happy with them. They’re made with quality

 

[cptbarkey]

Blacksmith's Hammer. I have no clue if its a good one vs others. It has been a fantastic tool lately. I figured out the use case with the pointed hammer side. You can still beat on stuff in harder to reach places.

 

[JWC86]

Assuming your buying new neither will be made in USA but either will do the job just fine.

 

[Trav]

Look on fleabay for something nice used.

 

[97prizm]

Craftsman was producing tools in the USA again. Did they pull the plug already?

 

[football]

Harbor freight will get you the entire set for cheap.

 

[wavinwayne]

Craftsman was producing tools in the USA again. Did they pull the plug already?

The planned Texas facility never took off. Stanley Black & Decker pulled the plug.

 

[doitmyself]

I am looking at what I borrowed from my neighbor, and it says MADE IN U.S.A.

I'm curious why the USA made? Did you lose his and want to replace with identical product?

Trav is correct: many on Ebay.

 

[Brian123]

I'm curious why the USA made? Did you lose his and want to replace with identical product?

Trav is correct: many on Ebay.

I did not lose my neighbors 1/2-inch extension, I still have it, I do not have a 6-inch extension, and I need to get one.

 

[Wireman1987]

not saying craftsman and crescent are junk but I don't think you'll find the newer craftsman line same as the old stuff. I am all for buying a quality tool that will last years however you never had one so how often will you now be needing this 1/2 x 6" drive extension? you're not buying a precision instrument such as a surgical scalpel there are plenty of quality Taiwanese tool makers that will be in your tool box for years. I would personally check out your local NAPA Auto, Carlyle is a quality tool and I find them to be surprisingly well made for their price point. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHTEXT1206

looks like they're advertising 20% off don't know the specifics on that sale but worth a .

 

[rijndael]

Carlyle is a quality tool and I find them to be surprisingly well made for their price point. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHTEXT1206

I like the Carlyle ratchets, but their prices have crossed in to SnapOn territory.

 

[Wireman1987]

US made or imports? I don’t wrench daily for my bread & butter but that’s steep in the coin depository. This is my budget as far as wrenching goes minus my 12 pt kobalts not in pictures. Anything snap on is from dad’s speed shop days. We’re talking mid 70s.

 

[HemiBenny]

If you’re ever out and about and drive by any pawn shops, pop in and have a look. I’ve found the older “Made in the USA” craftsman tools in a couple. The ones I found were stamped with the =v=.
You never know what you’ll find mixed together where they keep the tools.

 

[Starving Electrician]

For your use case either would be more than sufficient. You could get a Pittsburg at Harbor Freight and it would be more than good enough. Most DIY guys don't use tools enough for longevity to be a factor.

 

[wavinwayne]

US made or imports? I don’t wrench daily for my bread & butter but that’s steep in the coin depository. This is my budget as far as wrenching goes minus my 12 pt kobalts not in pictures. Anything snap on is from dad’s speed shop days. We’re talking mid 70s.

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Are you in Australia?

 

[RyanY]

As mentioned above the Pittsburgh extensions from HF are more than sufficient for most DIYers. The quick release models are sweet! I have several and they have never failed. I highly recommend getting the full set for under $30.

Or get Icon if you prefer top notch at a reasonable price.

 

[Fair enough]

Craftsman v series are made in Taiwan and are similar to Facom or Proto. I think they are high quality. I got more than I need from Lowes great sales. You are getting one item, it isn’t a big purchase. I get sets unless it’s unavoidable.