Craftsman tools were great, by the time I was 15 I owned almost every hand tool they made. I still use them. When I started working as a professional wrench back in the mid 70 I discovered that a lot of time the Craftsman just didn't fit where I needed to go or it added time to the job. The guys I worked with go tired of me borrowing certain Snap on tools from their box. Where Snap on really makes a difference is with their small tool sets just doing a better job. An example, I have a very small Phillips screwdriver that I use when repairing certain alum storm windows, alum corners and SS bevelhead machine screw that most times has not been touched in 50 years. Nothing else but a Snap on will break it loose. I tried everything and they break the tip off first try. Even the Shop on will break after doing 10 or 12 windows. I have 2 of those Phillips drivers and both would be over 30 years old but the handles have been changed a few time because the blades have been replaced over 100 times and wear the handles out. I never was a big Snap on buyer, just bought what I needed. I don't even own a Snap on box. I haven't bought a new Snap on tools in 20 years but the dealer still stops to do my repairs. eBay is a great place to buy whatever tools your looking for. I still buy old Craftsman, Snap on........on ebay
As long as what your using is getting the job done then life is good
Glenn
