Tools buffs: Crescent brand any good?

[Zugzwang152]

I just got a Christmas present of a Crescent brand socket and screwdriver set. Is this brand any good as far as quality construction and durability go? How long can I expect them to last before they poop out, break or rust away on me?

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
I just got a Christmas present of a Crescent brand socket and screwdriver set. Is this brand any good as far as quality construction and durability go? How long can I expect them to last before they poop out, break or rust away on me?

I have a set of CRescent nutdrivers that are chugging away.... 20 years old....look like new....

 

[krwell]

I have a Crescent from Costco. Works great for normal use.

 

[Wingznut]

Crescent is pretty good stuff.

 

[PlatinumGold]

here's a tip, generally when the name brand is used as a common name than it's pretty decent. skil saw, crescent wrench etc.

oh ya, vise grips are another one.

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
here's a tip, generally when the name brand is used as a common name than it's pretty decent. skil saw, crescent wrench etc.

oh ya, vise grips are another one.

Band Aids... Kool Aid... Q-tips...

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
here's a tip, generally when the name brand is used as a common name than it's pretty decent. skil saw, crescent wrench etc.

oh ya, vise grips are another one.

Band Aids... Kool Aid... Q-tips...

ok, there are a ton of them

but it's not a bad rule to go by. tho skil is no longer what it used to be.

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
here's a tip, generally when the name brand is used as a common name than it's pretty decent. skil saw, crescent wrench etc.

oh ya, vise grips are another one.

Band Aids... Kool Aid... Q-tips...

Kleenex... Vaseline...

 

[mztykal]

Never heard of em. I only use Snap-On or Craftsman (break and return).

 

[Lvis]

They're fine. I would use them with confidence. As stated above ,they are a brand name and have a reputation to uphold. It's unlikely they will break in your hands, as some of the no name stuff you can find all over will.

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: AlienCraft

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
I just got a Christmas present of a Crescent brand socket and screwdriver set. Is this brand any good as far as quality construction and durability go? How long can I expect them to last before they poop out, break or rust away on me?

I have a set of CRescent nutdrivers that are chugging away.... 20 years old....look like new....

When you never use your tools, of course they will continue to look like new

 

[Colt45]

crescent is like the kleenex/styrofoam/etc of adjustable wrenches.

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: Wingznut
Crescent is pretty good stuff.

 

[aircooled]

For household use they are just fine.