Another Just curious . . . .

[lowell holmes]

I see that Lowe's is selling Craftsman brand tools and such. Is that the same as the line Sears used to sell?

[steven c newman]

Yep. With the same lifetime warranty

[lowell holmes]

That's good news.

[Ron Bontz]

From what I understand, some of the tool boxes?, are made just south of St. Louis. Just looked at some at Lowes tonight, myself. Says "Made in the USA" on them.

[lowell holmes]

I already like Lowes. Tomorrow I will look at them.

[Jim Koepke]

The Craftsman name is now owned by Stanley Black & Decker.

jtk

[Bob Glenn]

Speaking of Lowes, if you are a veteran of our military services, take you DD214 paperwork to the service desk and ask them to register you for their Veteran's discount program. It is basically a ten percent discount on anything in the store on all future purchases.

[lowell holmes]

I was discharged a loooong time ago. I couldn't possibly find the papers. :)

[Jim Koepke]

I was discharged a loooong time ago. I couldn't possibly find the papers. :)

It would not surprise me to find that Lowes has had the same situation with many a veteran. They may be able to verify you without the paperwork.

With all the "thanks for your service" programs available to veterans it would probably be a good idea to see if replacement paperwork is available.

jtk

[Bruce Haugen]

With all the "thanks for your service" programs available to veterans it would probably be a good idea to see if replacement paperwork is available.

jtk

It’s not that hard to get replacement a DD214 from the VA. Here is how: https://iris.custhelp.va.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/3057/~/obtain-a-copy-of-dd-214

[Art Mann]

With all that has transpired with Sears and the Craftsman brand in recent years, the label and paint job means nothing to me. They could be good tools but I remember back in the late 1960's when both Stanley and Black and Decker were premium quality brands. Neither of those brands even comes close to high quality today. I will treat the current Craftsman offerings as if they were a new brand with no history when I buy. They might be excellent but the brand name doesn't prove it.

[Tony Wilkins]

With all that has transpired with Sears and the Craftsman brand in recent years, the label and paint job means nothing to me. They could be good tools but I remember back in the late 1960's when both Stanley and Black and Decker were premium quality brands. Neither of those brands even comes close to high quality today. I will treat the current Craftsman offerings as if they were a new brand with no history when I buy. They might be excellent but the brand name doesn't prove it.

The last few craftsman tools I got were made in China and were dreadful.

[Dave Anderson NH]

Lowell,

If you are in the VA system for medical care and have an ID or have a VA benefits card that is proof enough for Lowes. When I registered with them I used my VA medical ID card and I get that nice 10% off of everything.

[steven c newman]

My "proper" name has 9 extra letters......SGT. and USA RET

Which means I get a little check each month...and a gray ID card.....Lowes AND Home Depot will give you a 10% discount. You also get a special parking space up near the front doors.

[Tom Bender]

I have been disappointed by the Irwin tool line. Maybe this will be better.

[George Bokros]

Speaking of Lowes, if you are a veteran of our military services, take you DD214 paperwork to the service desk and ask them to register you for their Veteran's discount program. It is basically a ten percent discount on anything in the store on all future purchases.

I signed up for the veterans discount on their web site. It was through signing up for the "My Lowes" card