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Tools And The Shop => Mechanic Hand Tools We Use => Topic started by: goodfellow on Jan 18, 2025, 11:19 AM

Title: Remember Craftsman Cross-Force Wrenches?
Post by: goodfellow on Jan 18, 2025, 11:19 AM
I jumped at the 70% off sale last week when these things were marked down to a level that I could justify. I ordered both sets -- incl. shipping for a total of $53.00. So at that price it was worth a try. I'm not a fan of "gimmick" tools, but a friend has been using these wrenches for quite some time, so I have been lusting after a good sale.

Here's why I like 'em. The offset is perfect for loosening tight fasteners without cracking your knuckles or your hand wide open. The feel is truely comfortable, and the fit/finish is perfect (as is the case with all Craftsman Pro wrenches).

It's no secret that I'm a fan of Craftsman Pro wrenches. The price is fantastic and the quality is definitley in that line of tools -- Danaher does make good stuff, and Sears sells it at a reasonable price.

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Title: Re: Remember Craftsman Cross-Force Wrenches?
Post by: skfarmer on Jan 18, 2025, 11:33 AM
those look like a gimmick but they are not. i have some "dolphin" wrenches that are quite similar to them.

the biggest issue is that they are a pain the arse to store. they do not fit in most wrench racks.
Title: Re: Remember Craftsman Cross-Force Wrenches?
Post by: goodfellow on Jan 18, 2025, 05:42 PM
Quote from: skfarmer on Jan 18, 2025, 11:33 AMthose look like a gimmick but they are not. i have some "dolphin" wrenches that are quite similar to them.

the biggest issue is that they are a pain the arse to store. they do not fit in most wrench racks.

Yes, I like them as well. Especially when working on cylinder heads.
Title: Re: Remember Craftsman Cross-Force Wrenches?
Post by: AbiggerGarage on Jan 30, 2025, 09:27 PM
Wondering about the sizes, because when I found them, it seemed like they were missing/not offering some.
Title: Re: Remember Craftsman Cross-Force Wrenches?
Post by: Uncle Buck on Feb 04, 2025, 05:41 PM
I too bought both sets and like them alot. While I am sold on them, sadly I am a creature of habit and cannot recall using any of them more than a few times since buying them.
Title: Re: Remember Craftsman Cross-Force Wrenches?
Post by: bmwrd0 on Feb 05, 2025, 06:56 AM
Those look SK made.
Title: Re: Remember Craftsman Cross-Force Wrenches?
Post by: goodfellow on Feb 05, 2025, 10:05 AM
Quote from: bmwrd0 on Feb 05, 2025, 06:56 AMThose look SK made.

They were Danaher production. Danaher had a pretty good lock on Sears contracts at the time. They made the polished Pro series and the Craftsman Industrial branded line as well.
Title: Re: Remember Craftsman Cross-Force Wrenches?
Post by: skfarmer on Feb 05, 2025, 06:52 PM
Quote from: goodfellow on Feb 05, 2025, 10:05 AM
Quote from: bmwrd0 on Feb 05, 2025, 06:56 AMThose look SK made.

They were Danaher production. Danaher had a pretty good lock on Sears contracts at the time. They made the polished Pro series and the Craftsman Industrial branded line as well.
not all of the cman pro. a lot of it was sk made. items made by sk had k in the part number