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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: kxxr on April 29, 2012, 10:39:53 AM

Title: Craftsman Raised Panel Wrench stamped Japan?
Post by: kxxr on April 29, 2012, 10:39:53 AM

I was browsing some used tools yesterday and turned this wrench over to see that it was stamped "Japan" where the "USA" would usually appear. I would have to guess that these are fairly common, but I can't say that I recall ever having seen one before. Have most of you seen this before, do some of you have these wrenches? I may have to go back for it if no one has an example in captivity.

Title: Re: Craftsman Raised Panel Wrench stamped Japan?
Post by: lbgradwell on April 29, 2012, 10:46:24 AM

Yes, they date from the 1980s and are reasonably common.

By all accounts, they were just fine with comparable quality to the USA-made wrenches...

Title: Re: Craftsman Raised Panel Wrench stamped Japan?
Post by: kxxr on April 29, 2012, 10:54:11 AM

It did look and feel identical in every other way. I was tempted but I guess I'm glad I didn't pick it up, even though the price would have been as close to free as can be. I don't need another 'sub-type' right now. My space is getting a little bit crowded :(
Thanks for the info lb. 

Title: Re: Craftsman Raised Panel Wrench stamped Japan?
Post by: lbgradwell on April 29, 2012, 11:01:04 AM

No sweat.

You can search GJ for a few threads on those wrenches; they've been discussed a number of times over the years...

Title: Re: Craftsman Raised Panel Wrench stamped Japan?
Post by: EVILDR235 on May 02, 2012, 03:24:22 PM

I have one at work. Mine is a 15 MM. I have owned and used it 5 days a week at work for over 10 years. Has yet to wear out or break.
It's about the only C-man tool at work that hasn't grown legs and walked away.

EvilDr235