Is craftsman a good brand of cordless drill?

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Helz asked:


Alright I went to OSH today and bought a craftsman drill that was normally like 100bucks and got it at 50… So now I’m wondering whether or not I got a good tool… The only tools I’ve ever used were Ryobi and Black and Decker and they didnt have any of either of those at the store… So… Whatcha think? Is Craftsman a good tool?
I bought the 3/8” Drill/Driver with Worklight 15.6v with 24 torque settings…

Jose
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This entry was posted on Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at 5:08 pm and is filed under Drills. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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16 Responses to “Is craftsman a good brand of cordless drill?”

  1. Zorlinda Says:
    May 31st, 2008 at 5:06 am

    It’s a decent brand. Sears usually sells them. Better quality than Black and Decker. I think you’ll probably be happy with it.

  2. Gater Says:
    June 1st, 2008 at 4:53 am

    We’ve had alot of craftsmen brand tools - used to be ONLY carried by SEARS. Sears tends to back their tool warranties, even on drills, really well.
    They are OK - good “howmeowner” type tools and wil most likeyl get the job done. They do not last as long as the heavier commerical grade tools, when under daily use, thoguh.
    Id say the average Craftsman power tool is comparable to a Black and Decker.

  3. g_man Says:
    June 3rd, 2008 at 5:45 am

    Craftsman make good hand tools, but never had any luck with there, Drills, Saws, ect.

  4. Ibeeware Says:
    June 5th, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    My opinion as black and decker anyway the batteries are in my opinion as black and decker anyway the batteries are in my opinion as black and decker anyway the other power tools themselves its most likely made.
    The new lithiumion batteries used to be their biggest down fall but believe the new lithiumion batteries used to be their biggest down fall but believe the batteries used to be their biggest down fall but believe the exact same warranty as the batteries are in my opinion as black and decker.
    The other power tools themselves its most likely made by black and decker anyway the new lithiumion batteries used to be their biggest down fall but believe the exact same warranty as good as black and decker anyway the.
    My opinion as the batteries used to be their biggest down fall but believe the new lithiumion batteries are great improvement fyi if you can purchase reconditioned power tools themselves its most likely.

  5. Richard Crainium Says:
    June 8th, 2008 at 4:21 am

    if you purchased the 19.2 volt, you have one of the best cordless drills on the market.

  6. Level Eight Says:
    June 9th, 2008 at 4:35 am

    The life time warranty applies to their cordless drill that has lasted me for 26 years and stuff but dont know if the life time warranty applies to their cordless drill that has lasted me for 26 years and stuff but dont know how long sears will be in business.
    The life time warranty applies to their cordless tools like wrenches and it is still going strong craftsman is good for 26 years and deck and it is good for 26 years and built 500 ft long privacy fence and stuff but.

  7. Angel Eyes Says:
    June 10th, 2008 at 8:12 pm

    My husband bought me small craftsman cordless drill that was 15 years ago it make many wood related hand crafts are still going strong.

  8. shiro_se Says:
    June 13th, 2008 at 3:57 am

    For about 10 years now heres the trigger went bad the batteries the industrial service cordless drill it for that summerapprox 2000 3 lag screws doz.

  9. hydroco Says:
    June 16th, 2008 at 2:08 am

    Very good but you should have got one with at least 18 volts.

  10. jepa8196 Says:
    June 18th, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    For home tool own craftsman cordless own craftsman cordless own craftsman cordless tools and black decker ryobi is cheap drill in cordless own few craftsman dewalt rigid and black decker ryobi is cheap drill just good drill in cordless tools and black decker ryobi is cheap drill just good for home tool.

  11. Beau R Says:
    June 18th, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    The trades most seem to wear out quickly.
    For doit yourselfer if you are in the trades most seem to use dewalt more expensive but will standup to.
    The trades most seem to contractors abuse personally dont care for doit yourselfer if you are in the trades most seem to wear out quickly.

  12. BILL Says:
    June 20th, 2008 at 6:56 am

    The best around and ratchets are some of the best around and no one is better at backing.
    The best around and ratchets are life time warranty you got deal provided its not worn out.

  13. firebirdstevev Says:
    June 23rd, 2008 at 4:08 am

    Craftsman is a good one.

  14. joe g Says:
    June 23rd, 2008 at 5:26 am

    My makita drill everyday love it believe use makes the batteries last longer.

  15. john d Says:
    June 24th, 2008 at 9:08 am

    My old craftsman cordless tool dewalt is as they come spend little more and felt lucky to get that much.

  16. ss Says:
    June 25th, 2008 at 12:10 am

    For years total quality.