Craftsman C3 19.2-volt 17 pc. Ultimate Combo Kit Review

Overall 4.57 of 5 view all 7 reviews

hirvelam
Novi, MI

Great for the Handy Man, Not going to make a living with it.

a do-it-yourselfer, Mr. Fix-it, a green thumb

Pros

low cost, plenty of power

Cons

operator fatigue, tool longevity under heavy use

NOV

2008

I own many of the tools in this set and have had very good success using them in many circumstances. They are rough and tumble and have plenty of power and battery life. My complaints have been with tool longevity. I have burned up drills and saw by Craftsman, long before I have burned up my Rigid, Porter Cable, or Dewalt versions that see the same abuse. For the price of the tools, they perform neck and neck on a power and performance basis, with the higher end branded tools. My only main reason for not giving them a higher rating is that ergonomically the Craftsman tools are not as comfortable to use for a long day. They tend to be heavy and not well balanced, but if you are a weekender or do it yourselfer, these tools will not disappoint on the job or in the pocket book.