For all you do-it-yourselfers, quality hand tools at great prices
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I put an order in with these guys but didn't see an option to enter a coupon code, I thought it would pop up later...no dice....I sent them an email explaining the situation, since there is NO PHONE NUMBER and NO ADDRESS on their website, and haven't heard jack from them, other than Fed-Ex confirmation the order already went out....I think I got screwed into paying full price
at this point I'm fairly well pissed and frustrated there is no way to contact these people....since they are here in Charlotte I intend to find the shop and return the stuff in person...good quality or not, if there is zero customer service and no way of getting ahold of anyone I'm never doing business with them again, I'll stick with Craftsman stuff
at this point I'm fairly well pissed and frustrated there is no way to contact these people....since they are here in Charlotte I intend to find the shop and return the stuff in person...good quality or not, if there is zero customer service and no way of getting ahold of anyone I'm never doing business with them again, I'll stick with Craftsman stuff
Last edited by superior_force; Mar 16, 2005 at 10:27 PM.
Super Snuggles
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Well, make sure you read their terms and conditions...
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From: MIA
Originally Posted by superior_force
I put an order in with these guys but didn't see an option to enter a coupon code,
Any bigger and it will smack you in the face. Agree about the customer service but the site says their not 100% up yet.
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btw, Rotar Machinery Industrial is located in (you guessed it!) Taiwan
http://www.rotar.com.tw/comp1.htm
http://www.rotar.com.tw/comp1.htm
I ordered a set of gear wrenches from them on Friday the 11th.
Got an e-mail from them yesterday saying they were being shipped, with delivery scheduled via Fed-Ex on the 22nd. It's no big deal that it is taking this long because I am not in a hurry. However, it does seem a bit slow.
I will let you know what they look like when they arrive.
Got an e-mail from them yesterday saying they were being shipped, with delivery scheduled via Fed-Ex on the 22nd. It's no big deal that it is taking this long because I am not in a hurry. However, it does seem a bit slow.
I will let you know what they look like when they arrive.
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From: Charlotte, NC
I just got my gear wrenches, 1/2" drive regular and deep sockets, and ratchets....stuff all looks real nice and seems to be quality stuff, I'm anxious to do some wrenchng now, ha....first up, Jim's differential bushings!!
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From: Spartanburg, SC USA
I have had no luck with the coupon code! Was on their site last weekend several times and code did not work. On site tonight, still no luck. I also noticed price for gear wrenches went up nearly 50%. I would be careful personally.
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Originally Posted by chagar
I have had no luck with the coupon code! Was on their site last weekend several times and code did not work. On site tonight, still no luck. I also noticed price for gear wrenches went up nearly 50%. I would be careful personally.
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Thanks for the info Jim; I have tried several times and it still gives me the invalid message. Not sure what I am doing wrong but I sent them an e-mail message. I am sure it is something stupid that I am doing.
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Originally Posted by jimlab
Click on "add to cart", then type "ltf" in the coupon code entry box. Works for me.
Super Snuggles
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From: Redmond, WA
Originally Posted by superior_force
well, well, Jim...did you break down and buy some made in Taiwan tools to add to your laser etched Craftsman stuff?
For example, my metric wrench collection...
Got my gear wrenches today 
I can't comment yet on quality because I have not used them. As far as looks go, they look OK to me. They finish looks fine, and there is only a little rust Just kidding!!
The kit included a couple of adapters that I was not expecting. You slide the adapter into the 19mm wrench, and you can attach a socket to it. This turns it into a wratchet. I guess I can throw my wratchets away The adapters will fit 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" sockets. The adapters also have magnets sticking out of the ends. It looks like they may stick out far enough to interfere with bolt or nut removal. I'll have to see about that ........ maybe I will keep my wratchets.
They also inlcuded a 10mm wrench with a letter opener on one end. I don't usually open too much mail when I am working on the car, so this may open up a whole new world to me
I can't comment yet on quality because I have not used them. As far as looks go, they look OK to me. They finish looks fine, and there is only a little rust
Just kidding!!The kit included a couple of adapters that I was not expecting. You slide the adapter into the 19mm wrench, and you can attach a socket to it. This turns it into a wratchet. I guess I can throw my wratchets away
The adapters will fit 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" sockets. The adapters also have magnets sticking out of the ends. It looks like they may stick out far enough to interfere with bolt or nut removal. I'll have to see about that ........ maybe I will keep my wratchets.They also inlcuded a 10mm wrench with a letter opener on one end. I don't usually open too much mail when I am working on the car, so this may open up a whole new world to me
Originally Posted by adam c
Got my gear wrenches today
I can't comment yet on quality because I have not used them. As far as looks go, they look OK to me. They finish looks fine, and there is only a little rust Just kidding!!
The kit included a couple of adapters that I was not expecting. You slide the adapter into the 19mm wrench, and you can attach a socket to it. This turns it into a wratchet. I guess I can throw my wratchets away The adapters will fit 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" sockets. The adapters also have magnets sticking out of the ends. It looks like they may stick out far enough to interfere with bolt or nut removal. I'll have to see about that ........ maybe I will keep my wratchets.
They also inlcuded a 10mm wrench with a letter opener on one end. I don't usually open too much mail when I am working on the car, so this may open up a whole new world to me
I can't comment yet on quality because I have not used them. As far as looks go, they look OK to me. They finish looks fine, and there is only a little rust
Just kidding!!The kit included a couple of adapters that I was not expecting. You slide the adapter into the 19mm wrench, and you can attach a socket to it. This turns it into a wratchet. I guess I can throw my wratchets away
The adapters will fit 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" sockets. The adapters also have magnets sticking out of the ends. It looks like they may stick out far enough to interfere with bolt or nut removal. I'll have to see about that ........ maybe I will keep my wratchets.They also inlcuded a 10mm wrench with a letter opener on one end. I don't usually open too much mail when I am working on the car, so this may open up a whole new world to me
Originally Posted by adam c
They also inlcuded a 10mm wrench with a letter opener on one end. I don't usually open too much mail when I am working on the car, so this may open up a whole new world to me
Originally Posted by jimlab
Nope, I've got enough Crafstman stuff to last me awhile.
For example, my metric wrench collection...
For example, my metric wrench collection...
All mine are encrusted with grease and goop. . . . . If i took a pic of my tool drawer, responses would more or less be: Who **** on your tools? 
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From: Dallas
I finally bought a complete set of Craftsman gear wrenches when they went on sale recently and they are great to use in the tight underhood confines of the FD 
I notice jimlab has the cheap stamped ones and not the nice forged ones like I have
I notice jimlab has the cheap stamped ones and not the nice forged ones like I have
Last edited by DamonB; Mar 21, 2005 at 01:38 PM.
Yeah Damon,
I wouldn't be caught dead with those cheapo's that Jimlab has
Wratchet: A cereal made from whole grain, and rat meat, in the depression era. It became unpopular for unknown reasons, and production was halted.
I wouldn't be caught dead with those cheapo's that Jimlab has
Wratchet: A cereal made from whole grain, and rat meat, in the depression era. It became unpopular for unknown reasons, and production was halted.
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From: Redmond, WA
Originally Posted by DamonB
I finally bought a complete set of Craftsman gear wrenches when they went on sale recently and they are great to use in the tight underhood confines of the FD I notice jimlab has the cheap stamped ones and not the nice forged ones like I have
I notice jimlab has the cheap stamped ones and not the nice forged ones like I have Hint: top right corner.
Last edited by jimlab; Mar 21, 2005 at 05:33 PM.