Being 70 yrs. old and collecting tools all of my life I have some older stuff.I still have most of the original set of Craftsman hand tools I bought in 1957.All of the ratchets still work just like new.I have lost or loaned out a few screwdrivers over the yrs. I still buy Craftsman hand tools,sockets,wrenches,etc. and the quality is still there. However their power tools are a different story.No longer will I buy Craftsman power tools. I bought a new Craftsman table saw in 1998,for about $750. and I never could keep it lined up right.Finally invested in a Delta Unisaw for $1500.that works just fine.I have an old 1950 Craftsman wood lathe,and Scrollsaw that I bought used a couple of yrs. ago.They work just fine.I bought the pair of them for $200.There are still good quality tools on the market,but they are expensive.Of course back in the old days good tools were expensive too.Bought a new Porter Cable circular saw about 3 yrs. ago,it cost me $225. but it is one nice saw.
