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Topic: Kobalt Tools
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 470
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-15-2002 06:48 PM
 
Anyone used Kobalt hand tools from Lowes Home improvement?Suposed to be made by Matco.
They look like good tools in the pictures in the magazines.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-15-2002 06:58 PM
They do look good. I heard they are a joint venture between J.H. Williams, a division of Snap-On Incorporated, and Lowe's. Is Matco part of Snap-On?What's strange is that they were available online, but not their web site says they aren't anymore.  http://www.kobalttools.com ------------------
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 470
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-15-2002 09:06 PM
Hey Steve I am wrong.Matco came to mind when I saw the blue color.I think I'm gonna give them a try.I can always find an excuse to buy another tool!
Bob
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 772
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-23-2002 07:50 PM
My wife bought me a set of wrenches and screwdrivers for Christmas last year. I have used a lot and really like them. Very nice quality and they fit well. I would recommend.------------------
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 726
From: Killingworth, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-25-2002 08:21 PM
Matco is owned by Stanley ToolI don't own any Kobalt, and I'd like to try. I hate nothing more than Craftsman Junk, it's gone down in quality severely in the past 5 years or so. I see alot of guys who question the price of the Snap-on, Mac, and Matco tools. Next time you're on the truck, remember that the prices are set to cover the dealer financing and the weekly service at your door. Remind the vendor of that, and show him some green $$$ and I'm sure the price will come down. Also, in the 8 years I've been a mechanic, I've broken exactly 6 (SIX!!!) of the big three's sockets. I can't begin to count the amount of Craftsman I've destroyed. You get what you pay for.....
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 8777
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-25-2002 09:36 PM
what hemikiller said, craftsman is JUNK!!!!------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.56 @88mph 1/8
1.56 60 ft.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-04-2002 12:03 AM
Affirmative on Crapsman. Their sockets are looser than the runs! Anyone tried the Home Depot line of tools?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-04-2002 05:44 PM
What does Home Depot have?------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
MCA Member # 47773
Reality is a good thing, try it sometime.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-04-2002 07:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
What does Home Depot have?
Line of tools called HUSKY tools.
I use them at work,they seem to be ok.
I have a small socket set at home they seem to be made better then the new craftsmen set I have.
I have some of my pops old craftmen tools they were made so much better 20yrs ago.
SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,1969-351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-04-2002 07:21 PM
Husky has been around for quite a while. They are great tools. I have some I inherited from my Dad.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
MCA Member # 47773
Reality is a good thing, try it sometime.
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Primetime
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Greensboro, NC
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-19-2002 09:35 AM
Husky's are probably Snap-On.
I got a 1/2 Snap-On ratchet from m yardsale. HD traded it out and they were EXACTLY the same ratchet. Us it a work now. I"v e pulled onit with 4ft cheater bars to break 19mm allen bolts and it handles it just fine. You can take any Craftsman and HD will trade out even for a Husky.
I've never used Snap_ON because I don;t work in a shop, I'm on the road. I can never find a Snap-On truck but can always find a HD or Sears. That's the only advantage to Sears. I can always get a replacement.
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 470
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 10-19-2002 11:27 AM
I looked at the Husky tools also.They look nice.The thing that gets me is something I always look at is they are MADE IN TAIWAN.I cant see trading in a Snap-on, Mac,or Matco for them though.
Crapsman has really gone down hill Their screwdrivers are JUNK They rust very quickly. The chrome flakes off their wrenches and sockets.
Bob
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 911
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 02-27-2003 02:39 PM
I know this is an old post, but I wanted to add to it. Husky, Kolbalt, and Craftsman are all made my the "big 3".------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 02-28-2003 10:37 PM
This Information May Interest You-Who Makes What Tools- -More On Who Makes What Tools-
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-28-2003 11:35 PM
quote:
Originally posted by KULTULZ:
[b]This Information May Interest You-Who Makes What Tools- -More On Who Makes What Tools-[/B]
Very interesting read.
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 470
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 03-01-2003 12:10 PM
A friend of mine bought a set of Craftsman wrenches recently and on the handle they said MADE IN TAIWAN !!! Explain that.I dont know about you guys but I wont buy any tool that isnt made in the USA.
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 03-01-2003 02:12 PM
quote:
I dont know about you guys but I wont buy any tool that isnt made in the USA.
I have heard this about CRAFTSMAN also. I believe they are introducing (or have) a lower price line of tools to compete with competitors such as WALMART, etc. The only way to offer the price is offshore sources. But not all foreign made tools are junk. European toolmakers make excellent handtools that match or surpass a lot of our manufactureres. FACOM, HAZET, STAHLWILLE even KOKO in JAPAN offers premium tools. Many of these tools are one of a kind for techs to use in the repair of ASIAN and/or EUROPEAN automobiles.
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GypsyR
Journeyman Posts: 53
From: SC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 03-03-2003 11:48 PM
I've got some and like the wrenches, haven't tried any of the rest of their stuff. I wouldn't count on the warranty as ALL Kobalt hand tools were on closeout the last time I was in the local Lowe's.
I didn't ask, but got the impression that Kobalt was likely going out of existence at least around here.
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 03-16-2003 06:58 PM
quote:
A friend of mine bought a set of Craftsman wrenches recently and on the handle they said MADE IN TAIWAN !!!
quote:
I have heard this about CRAFTSMAN also. I believe they are introducing (or have) a lower price line of tools to compete with competitors such as WALMART, etc. The only way to offer the price is offshore sources.
Their offshore line of tools is sold as COMPANION. I am not sure of the warranty, if any. ------------------
I am looking for information concerning factory performance/speed parts used on the MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) Engine Series (383-410-430-462) from 1958 thru 1968. [This message has been edited by KULTULZ (edited 03-16-2003).]
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-17-2003 03:21 PM
Companion tools have no warranty. I have some Craftsman slipjoint pliers that have 'Made in Japan' right on them. The chrome is wearing off on them. ------------------
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 1662
From: Sierra Vista ,Az USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-27-2003 10:00 PM
I work at LOWE`S and they where closing them out because they where getting ready to do a reset on Kobalt tools these are sold only at lowes and are made by the williams corp. same ones who make snap on compare them some time..Bruce
quote:
Originally posted by GypsyR:
I've got some and like the wrenches, haven't tried any of the rest of their stuff. I wouldn't count on the warranty as ALL Kobalt hand tools were on closeout the last time I was in the local Lowe's.
I didn't ask, but got the impression that Kobalt was likely going out of existence at least around here.
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 1662
From: Sierra Vista ,Az USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-30-2003 01:33 AM
Okay Now I am Mad ..Damm lowes went from (snap-on) williams corp..To Allen for there Kolbalt name..I can not sell this cra*..I am sorry I believe in great tools and although allen makes some nice stuff..I dont think the quality is as good as the old Kolbalt stuff..Bruce
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-01-2003 07:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by N266fords:
Okay Now I am Mad ..Damm lowes went from (snap-on) williams corp..To Allen for there Kolbalt name..I can not sell this cra*..I am sorry I believe in great tools and although allen makes some nice stuff..I dont think the quality is as good as the old Kolbalt stuff..Bruce
Talked to a buddy in Ft. Lauderdale today and he picked up new Kobalt sockets at Lowe's this past week for .50 each!! The woman in store says there's no warranty on them. John says, what about one,s that I bought 4 months ago. Woman says, that's a good question!!!! John is putting finishing touches on a totally accurate 68 SHelby replica.
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 06-01-2003 10:05 PM
-This discussion- should explain it.
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