[reagan_fanatic]

Craftsman power tools are usually on the lower end of quality, and they don't have that gorgeous warranty that the hand tools have. I gravitate towards other brands of power tools

That's interesting. I bought a Craftsman battery-powered drill back about 1994 and literally worked it to death. It was one of the most well-crafted, reliable drills I've ever owned.

Stupid me, when I replaced it I bought a Black and Decker drill that was a total piece of crap, and it was only a few dollars cheaper than the Craftsman was.

Lesson learned.

[CalvaryJohn]

Your experience is surely the exception. When I am on jobsites all I generally see is Makita and DeWalt.

[MarineBrat]

That's interesting. I bought a Craftsman battery-powered drill back about 1994 and literally worked it to death. It was one of the most well-crafted, reliable drills I've ever owned.

I've owned many Craftsman power tools and have had good luck with some and bad luck with others.

I own a Craftsman 16 gallon, 6.25/horsepower, Wet/Dry vacuum that may be the single most "worth the money" tool I've ever owned. I've beaten that thing to death, and sucked up things that go beyond even mentioning in polite society, and yet it still works like a champ.

But then on the other hand, I've owned a Craftsman random orbit sander that died in just a few months, and a cordless drill that lasted about six months. (Craftsman power tools are all made in China now)

I bought a Makita 633D, 1/2" chuck cordless drill after that Craftsman one died and have absolutely loved it, though I've had to replace the batteries after 5-6 years.

Two things come to mind to describe purchasing a power tool, and to some degree they are conflicting.

1) You get what you pay for.
2) It's all a crapshoot. :)

I just hope Sears stays in business. I'd hate to lose the Craftsman guarantee I've been paying for all these years. I'd bet that even if Sears goes belly up the Craftsman tool brand would continue.