[AT] Craftsman wrenches

[Greg Hass]

About 80% of my wrenches are Craftsman. I have had good luck with them so 
far , however their  ratchets of the last ten years or so are junk. Not 
only do they slip, mentioned by someone else, but the least little bump and 
they change direction or slip into neutral. I'm not just talking about one 
of them, they all do it. In fact, I had to buy a different brand ratchet 
for the one set I use a lot in tight places because I could not tolerate it 
always changing direction when I wasn't in a good position to change it 
back. I use the combination wrenches a lot, however when doing serious work 
on sizes over 9/16, I many times grab the SK wrenches (longer handles). 
However, Craftsman sure beats the set of open end adjustable wrenches I 
bought at a discount store. Have a 9/16 in your hand and need 5/8 put it on 
a tight nut and pull. Need a 1/2 inch, hold it on the vise and give it a 
crack with a hammer.
Greg Hass