I ordered these from Tekton, US made. I've encountered a few times where they'd come in handy. I had some rewards points from them and decided to order the set. They should be here tomorrow. Angle Head Open End Wrench Sets, Metric.
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Are those the ones they just released? They do look handy I only have one that I got at the pawn shop and it’s a Snap-on.
I'm not sure when they were released. I liked that they're US made, and the 30/60 degree angles.
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Oh ok cool. I definitely need to invest in some more I’ve used them many times in school for bigger hydraulic lines at weird angles.
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Well Craftsman finally sent my replacement tools. Funny thing is I told them it’s one flat head screwdriver and a 1/2 ratchet and a 3/8 ratchet well they must of got confused somewhere lol but they sent an extra screwdriver so I can’t complain and to be fair I did tell them I’ll take anything similar LOL.
Yea they got released a few months ago. I like Tekton tools and the way they do business. I was a Craftsman guy, but their new stuff is very low quality, so I've switched.
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That’s what I thought I knew they were somewhat new. Yes I agree. The Craftsman is supposed to be coming back so hopefully it’s better than the Chinese stuff.
I'm going to support Tekton with my money Craftsman was bought by investors that only want to turn a buck. Tekton is based in Detroit and designs builds and ships from there. Thats my defenition of an American company.
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That is good. I know they have some USA made stuff which is good stuff too. I am also hoping SK is going to not be sold to someone overseas as it is for sale so I am hoping whoever buys it keeps it USA or I won’t be buying it anymore and it’s my 2nd favorite tool brand.
Correction they are based in Gran Rapids MI not Detroit
I decided to invest in some good screwdrivers. I have quite a few screwdrivers, and after warrantying two US made Craftsman black handle industrial screwdrivers and getting what I consider junk as replacements, I ordered these on Amazon.
Vessel makes nice stuff. 
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Very nice I hear they are great. A must have for Japanese stuff. I still love my old Craftsman though those replacements they sent me just aren’t the same they don’t feel the same as the USA.
Try Japanes Engineer brand pliers, they are sort of specialized pliers but great to have and super useful. Vampire brand are rebranded Engineer and cost more.
That was my beef. I have the old us made black handle Craftsman industrial screwdrivers, I believe that's what they called them. They were very well made, nice screwdrivers. Two had to be warrantied and I was not thrilled with the much cheaper substitute replacements I got. They're like they screwdrivers in your picture. Those will end up in my painting business toolbox.
Those pliers are awesome!
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Yeah they had the industrial and I think Professional too which were both really good. Hope you went directly through Craftsman so you didn’t have to turn them in.
At the time I went through my local Sears. In a few months they'll be gone and I will do as you did with warranty issues, or just toss them if the replacement is going to be junk.
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Yeah the ratchets they sent aren’t anything special really either. The sockets are decent they are made in Taiwan so far holding up ok. The acetate handle screwdrivers are Taiwan made too better than the China ones but not better than the USA.
Got two sets of Williams Impact sockets. SAE 3/8” drive, both regular and deep. And an Ingersoll Rand 3/8” impact to run them.
