A comment on the complaint the comes up about Craftman wrenches hurting guys hands. There's usually one of 2 culprits when that happens. 1, they're using the wrong tool for the job, like using a wrench when they really needed a ratchet/breaker bar in order to get proper leverage. One problem with the wrenches is that the Craftsman regular line are on the short side, so leverage can be an issue. This brings me to the 2nd thing, craftsman wrenches tend to have a more squared off finish, especially on the open end. This can create pressure points when force is applied to the open end, like trying to get on the end of the wrench for more leverage (that wrong tool for the job thing again). I've used abaut every brand wrench you might be able to think of, and there is a comfort issue with Craftsman if you use the wrong. That's not to say I don't like them or use them, but if in a high leverage situation, I will either get a ratchet or a longer wrench as appropriate for the situation.
Side note, most of my tools are Snap-On, Mac, Matco, and OTC, with a few GearWrenches and Craftsman thrown in. I personally prefer the Snap-On and Mac, as they fit the fasteners better and tend to be longer for better leverage.
