Date:         Thu, 7 Mar 1996 19:19:21 +0000
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         tjparker@pacificnet.net (Tim Parker)
Subject:      Re: Craftsman tools (was: Spring clip pliers)

At 1:32 PM 3/7/96, Maher, Steve (SD-MS) wrote:

> I've broken three Craftsman screwdrivers-- guess trying to lift an
> entire bus with one, just isn't a good idea. Replaced free each time.
>
> Also, when my open toolbox got rained on in Cape Cod, MA in 1987, all
> the tools rusted... except the Craftsmans.
>
> They're OK in my book.

Mine too, though I keep them in the toolbox anyway 8^).  I've broken a few
craftsmans in my time, including two 1/2" drive "breaker bars" (at least
that's what my dad and I always called them, though I forget the official
name) trying to remove splittie rear axle nuts with the proverbial "cheater
pipe" (the handle from my floor jack).  The second of these was brand new
when I broke it.  Still had the price sticker on it, and they STILL gave me
a new one (though I did get wise finally and bought a 3'4" drive slide-bar
handle at the same time).

If "Craftsman" ain't in the Bible, it oughta be! 8^)

-Tim Parker
93 EV GL
60 Singlecab
29 Model A Ford.