Crescent wrench made in china?!

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I went to buy an adjustable wrench to put in the drawer in my kitchen and what do I find? Made in china. WTF. I hope apex tool group goes out of business.Ian TannerKawasaki KX450 and many other fine tools
Reply:I was given a pretty huge one... opened to about 1.5" or so and was about 18" long... made in dear sweet China. I put a 3 foot breaker bar on her and put all my old man strength to it ... snapped right in two just past the neck... darned near killed me   ~ not funny, if UR laughing I know UR a sicko ~Aw heck it was even funny to me the next day... but I was glad it was not my hard earned $... I put it in the scrap to return to China.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:So are vise grips, all the Irwin stuff, not much news there. I really am not impressed with some of the NEW junk. Its why I look around for old used stuff, cheaper better quality.Fortunately I have a bunch of tools so I don't need much and can pick and chose when I find something useful.
Reply:If your still looking buy channel lock brand, not USA made but Spain, Urrea is another brand that still makes good quality, again a lot made in Spain.
Reply:I Bought a Crescent brand one recently and it is total chinese junk. My older 15 year old Crescent old one works perfect still. Is there any Good ones left, if you have to buy a new one?American by birth Southern by the Grace of God
Reply:Start collecting old tools aggressively if you aren't already. The situation will likely not improve in our lifetimes.
Reply:Originally Posted by fortyonethirty Made in china. . . . I hope apex tool group goes out of business.
Reply:I ran a couple of threads which nowboby really looked at or cared about. Clamps....Bessey for new, a lot of good used clamps if you look. Locking pliers, and other odd ball wrenches, etc.....Urrea for new, better than my old USA made vise grips, they actually took the time to weld the bent parts on the thread so it doesn't strip out.About 1/3 more on cost. I will also comment on the jaws the new vise grips are soft, if your working on soft plumbers pipe they bite, DOM tube is better steel than the vise grips.