Craftsman Extreme Grip Holiday Gift Guide

Black Friday Prices on Craftsman Tools Throughout all of November

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At least it can be if you have the right gifts to give, and have your house ready for the holiday parties. And you can do both of those things, plus assemble those hard to put-together gifts this year with Craftsman Extreme GRIP tools.   And you’ll find lots of the Extreme GRIP lineup of tools on sale throughout the month of November, so if you hate getting out on Black Friday, this year you don’t have to. Black Friday prices are good all month.

I took a trip to my local Sears store to see just what kinds of deals they had, and here are some of the tools I bought to give as gifts this year. I can already tell I’m going to have to hide them before someone in the shop decides to give himself a gift a bit early.

The first choice really was a no-brainer. Admit it, your screwdriver drawer probably looks a lot like this:

Craftsman Extreme GRIP 6-pc Diamond Tip Screwdriver Set

That drawer is why I made my first selection. Plus, screwdrivers are basics, but over time you lose them or the tips get worn down.   The Craftsman Extreme GRIP set of Screwdrivers with diamond coating on the tips is an affordable gift that anyone can use.

Question: Why are the tips diamond coated? Answer: To reduce slippage and so that they grip a bit to help remove stripped screws.

The dual material handle is comfortable to use and the shanks of the 6 different sized drivers that come in the set are laser marked so they are easy to read.

This set of screwdrivers is on sale throughout the month of November for around $20.

Craftsman Extreme GRIP 13-pc Bit Driver Set

Another solution to that messy screwdriver drawer is to give the gift of compactness. How? By giving this driver set that works like 12 different screwdrivers, and will get the job done on most household projects.

Craftsman claims that is has 143 times more gripping power than a standard bit driver. I don’t have a way to prove it, but I also don’t have any reason to doubt them. Features of this tool include the retractable magnetic collar, which holds the fastener in place.

There is a 3-position ratcheting mechanism to make one-handed turning easy, and built in bit storage to hold 12 popular bit types.

This compact driver set is great for any DIYer on your list, or for the kitchen drawer for household projects, and this month you can get it for about $15.

Craftsman Extreme Grip 10-inch Adjustable Wrench

Here’s another tool that combines two into one. The adjustable wrench meets locking pliers and it’s a match made in heaven. The combination provides maximum gripping force with fasteners, which is especially useful when working with rounded fasteners. The jaws open to one inch and the dual material handle gives the user a comfortable firm grip.   This dual tool is available this month for around $20.

Here are a few other gift ideas that I didn’t pick up, but they are available to you throughout the month of December at Black Friday sale prices.  All of these are available at Craftsman.com.

Craftsman Extreme GRIP 5-pc Socket Set

• Gripping action to grip rounded fasteners up to 14 times better than a standard Craftsman socket
• Moveable jaws provide a good fit for both standard and metric fasteners
• Serrated jaws provide the gripping power, which releases easily with the release collar
• Can be used on 10 different fastener sizes: 7/16”, ½”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 11/16”, 11mm, 13mm, 14mm, 16mm, and 17mm

For more info on the 5-pc Socket Set: CLICK HERE

Craftsman Extreme GRIP 5-pc Wrench Set

• Gripping action for rounded fasteners of up to 5 times that of standard Craftsman wrenches
• Moveable jaws that will fit standard and metric fasteners
• Box end features locking cam which provides gripping to hold multiple fastener sizes in place
• 5 piece set can be used on 12 fastener sizes: 3/8”, 7/16”, ½”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, and 16mm

For more info about the 5-pc Wrench Set: CLICK HERE

Craftsman Extreme GRIP 8-pc Diamond Tip Ball End Hex Key Set

•  Up to almost twice the gripping power of standard black oxide ball end hex keys
• Diamond coating reduces slippage and cam-out, which helps with removal of stripped screws
• Folds up and locks at 90 and 180 degrees
• Locking mechanism unlocks easily
• Dual Material handle for comfort
• Available in standard or metric

For more info about the Hex Key Set: CLICK HERE

 Craftsman Extreme GRIP 40-pc Mechanics Tool Set

•  3/8 Inch drive set features tools to fit inch or metric fasteners
• Sturdy case has rubberized base
• Diamond coating on the tips reduces slippage and cam-out
• Sockets have serrated jaws and provide more gripping power than traditional sockets
• Locking cam on box end provides gripping to hold multiple fastener sizes in place
• Bit driver has one-handed operation and magnetic collar, with a ratcheting mechanism

For more info about the Mechanics Tool Set: CLICK HERE

The entire lineup of tools is backed by the Craftsman Hand Tool Full Warranty. All of the Craftsman Extreme GRIP tools are available at Black Friday pricing throughout all of November.   Pick up a few extras. Once you see them, you’ll want to stuff your own stocking with them.

 And once you use your tools, post pictures of you using them at the Craftsman Club! Or go there to get great ideas from other DIYers.