Are Craftsman and DeWalt the same?

Yes, Craftsman and DeWalt are Owned by Stanley Black & Decker. Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) turned heads when it bought Craftsman Tools in 2017 after Sears closed 235 stores in 2015. The company owns many brands, however. Dating back to 1843 with a man named Frederick Stanley, the company quickly formed its roots.
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Is Craftsman and Milwaukee the same company?

Both brands are owned by much larger parent companies, Stanley Black & Decker in the case of Craftsman, and Techtronic Industries (TTI) in the case of Milwaukee. As such, neither brand manufactures the bulk of its tools in the US at this time. Assortment of craftsman tools.
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What other brands does Craftsman make?

Craftsman Professional and Craftsman Industrial are marketed as being comparable to brands like Cornwell Quality Tools, SK, Snap on, Proto, Mac, and Matco.
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Who makes DeWalt?

Yes, Craftsman and DeWalt are Owned by Stanley Black & Decker. Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) turned heads when it bought Craftsman Tools in 2017 after Sears closed 235 stores in 2015. The company owns many brands, however.
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Is DeWalt or Milwaukee better?

If tool tracking, inventory, and tool control top your list, Milwaukee handily wins this area, though DeWalt continues to improve. When comparing DeWalt brushless vs Milwaukee brushless tools, both employ smart electronics to better control the speed and power of their tools while cutting, drilling, driving, or sawing.
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Craftsman and DeWalt are the same tools, with two different target customers: the rich and the smart



Is Craftsman still made in USA?

All Craftsman sockets and wrenches are proudly made in the USA. In 2010, I criticized Sears for turning away from this ideal. By 2012, Sears cancelled their Craftsman Professional lineup. Stanley Black & Decker relaunched the Craftsman tool brand in 2018, and I was extremely excited.
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Is DeWalt American made?

DeWalt is a global manufacturer of power tools, hand tools, and accessories. They manufacture their tools in the following countries: United States, Mexico, Brazil, China, Italy, United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic.
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Do all drill bits fit any drill?

No, not all drill bits fit in all drills. 3/8” sized drills will accept up to 3/8” drill bit shafts. ½” sized drills will accept up to ½” drill bit shafts as well as and 3/8” sized bits.
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Are Craftsman drill bits good?

Craftsman used to be good, but sadly, not anymore. Craftsman tools are made in China now, so the quality is just like Harbor Freight's. The drill bits have machine grease all over them, so they have to be cleaned before they are used.
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Do Bosch drill bits fit DeWalt?

In our use of the Bosch Blue Granite drill bits, we fit a 3/16″ Blue Granite bit into our DeWalt DCD985 hammer drill.
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What batteries are interchangeable with DeWalt?

All Flexvolt batteries for cordless power tools, such as the 12.0 AH, 9.0 AH and 6.0 AH, are all interchangeable with the 20v to 60v Dewalt power tools. If you are using a 120v cordless tool, then no problem.
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What batteries are compatible with DeWalt?

2-Pack 20V 6.0Ah DCB206 Lithium Battery Replacement for dewalt 20V xr DCB206 DCB204 DCB200 DCB180 Lithium Ion Batteries Compatible with dewalt 20V Cordless Power Tools DCD985B DCD771C2 DCS355D1.
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What batteries are compatible with Craftsman 20V?

V20 4.0Ah Lithium Batteries (2 pack) were built for those take charge individuals. Made of two rows of premium grade cells and offers 3x longer run time of a standard V20 lithium battery. It is compatible with the CRAFTSMAN® V20 20V MAX cordless power tool and outdoor tool lineup.
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Did Home Depot ever sell Craftsman tools?

Home Depot does not sell Craftsman tools. This brand of tools can be found in other stores across the country, but one store will definitely stock these tools and that is Sears.
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Who bought the Craftsman brand?

Three years ago Sears, as part of its ongoing deconstruction of what was once the country's largest retailing corporation, sold the Craftsman brand to Stanley Black & Decker, the well-known tool and hardware company, for $900 million.
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Does Lowe's own Craftsman?

Stanley Black & Decker has chosen Lowe's as the next retail destination for its Craftsman brand, which it bought from Sears Holdings earlier this year. Sears had controlled the iconic tool name for 90 years.
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Which power tool batteries are interchangeable?

Interchangeable Power Tool Batteries
  • Lithium-ion batteries that are compatible with 18V DeWalt tools exist, and.
  • 20V to 18V battery adapters exist, and.
  • Ryobi to DeWalt battery adapters exist, and.
  • There's a buyers market for used 18V DeWalt tools.
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Are DeWalt and Milwaukee owned by the same company?

Stanley Black & Decker owns Dewalt, and Techtronic Industries (TTI) owns Milwaukee Tool. There is no notable crossover, partnership, or cooperative efforts between these companies.
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Can you use DeWalt batteries on Milwaukee tools?

The answer looks like yes! Simply take a multitool or some snips and trim the lip off the dewalt battery. it should now slide onto the drill. yes this means that Dewalt fanboys can go ahead and buy the milwaukee cordless heat gun and not have to shell out for the batteries and charger, YAY!
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What is the best cordless power tool brand?

Who Makes the Best Cordless Tools?
  • Makita – 45 Votes.
  • Milwaukee – 32.
  • DeWalt – 31.
  • Ridgid – 12.
  • Hilti – 11.
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Does Milwaukee own RYOBI?

Ryobi and Milwaukee are both owned by Hong Kong based manufacturing company Techtronic Industries. Although they share the same parent company, Ryobi and Milwaukee are not the same; in fact, their positioning in the market is very different.
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