Tool Review: New Craftsman screwdrivers from Lowe’s made by Stanley
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- Are these new Craftsman screwdrivers at Lowe’s worth the money? They’re some of the new Craftsman tools marketed by Stanley Black & Decker. I bought this set for $20 and put them through some tests to find out. This eight-piece kit is #CMHT65075. These new Craftsman bi-material screwdrivers are made in China.
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Here is a link to some USA-made Tekton screwdrivers:
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Here’s a link to the Channellock sets. Not all Channellock screwdrivers are made in the USA:
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These USA-made Williams drivers are a little more expensive, but are very good:
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Wera is a European brand that makes good screwdrivers:
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Wiha is another European brand:
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Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. The more info you have when looking at a product, the better.
Thanks for watching.
As always, a solid review. Thanks! People can always request tweaks to an already-made video. I appreciate all the time and resources you use to help educate us!
Thanks for the kind words.
Most "defective" screwdrivers were used as chisels or prybars.
There's people who buy demo drivers and people who underutilize their screwdrivers.
Not necessarily. Some strip way too easily.
If you don't beat on your flat head screwdrivers every now and then, you clearly don't use them to make a living. I hardly ever come across any flat head screws, so I tend to use my flat heads for prying. As for using them as chisels, there are screwdrivers out there you can hammer on like the special Wera ones.
CarEnthusiast purpose made Milwaukee demo flat head. $15 at the big HD. I call it my beater. I use it everyday for chiseling and when something needs torqued like almost and ground lug I come across. Electrician based work.
@@thedwarfgimli5323 I'm a Klein demo driver man, personally. Buy American!
Excellent review. Craftsman tools have always been my favorite. I'm actually surprised at how robust these are. I'm gonna go get me a set. Cheers.
Well explained! Thank you so much for sharing!
Really informative video! I’m going to buy a set. Looking forward to more videos on Craftsman
Just wanted to let you know that I purchased a set of these because of your review. They are the best screwdrivers I have ever used! I really like the ergonomics, grip, quality, etc... I just hope they hold up over time because I will be using them daily. Excellent screwdrivers so far! My new favorites
Let me know how they hold up over time. That's something I couldn't test easily for this video.
I'm glad you compared them to the classic Craftsman as that's what a lot of us probably have at least a few of kicking around in the tool box. I'd be curious longer term with that over-mold - I've had several screwdrivers over the years where the garage life eventually starts breaking down the over-mold and leaving black sticky residue on your hands. I tend to stick with the hard handle ones now, like my old Craftsmans, when it comes to my automotive work specifically because of that.
Best screwdriver I have happens to be so old it says made in W Germany.
That’s pretty cool. What’s so good about it that it’s the best you’ve used?
I grew up a Craftsman tool guy. Although I was a bit hesitant on buying Craftsman at Lowe's. After watching this video I appreciate the detail that went into manufacturing. I will stop buy Lowe's today and pick up a set...
Excellent video. Informative. 👍🏻
As a computer technician,....I bought this set for work mainly to installs/remove monitor stands and small jobs around the office. Again, I'm a computer tech, I think this set will do just fine. The screwdrivers are scheduled to arrive next week as I ordered them through our procurement system.
good review, with some comedy thrown in
Saw they were on sale today for $15 bucks and when I looked at them it said “made in Taiwan” and I was sold. Big step up from Chinese.
The handle on my six way pretty much lives in solvents and oils and I used it everyday for two years
My wera ph2 has the best fit in the world. I tested it with a drywall screw, i held the screw horizontal and the screwdriver did not fall off... Lovely tools.
Professional trade's people use those wonderful Wera tools eh... Ü
I like these screwdrivers a lot. They remind me a lot of the Proto Duratek/MAC Grip ones with obvious differences. Wish they made a few more sizes though like a long Phillips #1 (they make a long Stanley 100 Plus in this size) and and hopefully the longer 3/16 and 1/4 flat heads listed on the site come out soon.
I actually quite like the Tekton screwdrivers. I bought one of the #2 philips screwdrivers from a local discount tool store for $3 a few years ago seeing it was Made In USA. I've been meaning to buy a full set of them for a while. I really like like the rounded triangular handle on them.
Great review and not bad on the oil test
I thought the oil would do something. I was surprised it seemed to have no effect.
@@ToolTeardowns I was also surprised I was surprised how well they did on the brake cleaner test also
I wish they made the screwdriver set with 2 different color handles like they did in the past. It makes it easier to find in a crowded toolbox tray.
You’re in luck! While these may not come like that, they do still sell the hard plastic ones like those
very cool brother great video
Another interesting video,, thanks!
Thanks for watching.
GR8 review 😃.
Well I will say they look good , nice colors on the grip
Great video!!! Seems pretty solid for 20 bucks. Obviously they are for DIY people.
Yeah, these are not pro-quality drivers.
i was a diehard craftsman fan but when they started making tools in mexico, taiwan, and china they turned to crap. if i’m going to buy a foreign made tool i’ll buy harbor freight. i tried to exchange a broken tool at sears last year. i spent an hour trying to get a replacement 8mm ratcheting wrench and ended up having to get it shipped to my house.
Personally, I like the Williams. The bolster is a plus. Kudos for being American made. Second choice would be the Tekton.
I wish there was a flat spot on the handle so it won't roll away so easily. I'm not on board with the new shape. The last thing I need as a mechanic are my screwdrivers rolling away while I'm working on something.
I love this channel just not enough reviews coming out ....this guy is great though
I wish I could post more videos, but I'm busy with other stuff and reviews like this take a lot of time to produce. Thanks for sticking with the channel.
I like the orig hard craftsman handle. Mine going on 20+ yrs
Yea. I have a semi complete of real CM tools my dad had. Back in 2011 I pretty much went to the CM website and said one of each please to work on my bikes and cars. Not really the same but I have used them A TON and nothing has broken from that set of a few hundred tools. I have picked up some random stuff here and there in the last 2 years and WOW. Quality is just not even close anymore.
Would have liked to see shank run further into handle. Should have tried to see what solvent/gasoline did to handle after a few hours soaking. Probably would have really eaten into both the plastic as well as the rubber handle. I own some real old (30 plus years) Craftsman screwdrivers. Still going strong.
My buddy went to Lowe’s to warranty a wrench, they would not give him a new one. They said “oh, we would have to open a new set and, we don’t want to do that” That’s the reason I buy almost all my tools lightly used or as open boxes on eBay. If you can’t depend on these manufacturers to live up to their word on the warranty you might as well get the tools half off on eBay.
That's not the first time I've heard a complaint like that about Lowe's not honoring the Craftsman warranty.
If you read the Craftsman packaging it states that for warranty replacement you need to contact the number/website given on the package.
I went to Sears for a replacement about a month ago and was told they no longer honor the warranty in store and directed me to contact Stanley BD which I did and received a replacement about a week later sadly it looks like the end has came for the simple Craftsman exchange warranty.
@@dwightrobinett1825, thanks for the information. Who the HECK (NOT my first choice of word!) wants to wait a WEEK?!?!?
THE WORD '' WARRANTY '' IS USED TO GET YOU TO BUY IT ! MOST OF THE TIME THESE SO CALLED ''WARRANTIES'' DON'T HOLD WATER.
If you dont know. Those classic craftsman blue drivers. The handle fits a wrench on them.
Screwdrivers are often as different from one manufacturer to another as they are similar. All the German brand drivers I've owned (Wera, Wiha, Elora, Witte) appear to use molded on handles with blades that extend about 2/3rds into the handle. My Vessal JIS driver is clearly press fit into the handle but the blade also extends 2/3rds of the way into it. All of these have black oxide and/or proprietary gripping tips. My USA made Klein Phillips diver looks pressed into the handle, blade going in about half the length. The Klein tip is like the Vaco (they bought Vaco a while back) in that its blackened but smooth. I believe this to be the result of separately heating ten quenching the tip in oil to make it harder and more wear resistant than the the rest of the blade. While I'm not super excited about these screwdrivers I will say that the tip design for the Phillips drivers is going in the right direction. They look like they are following the more recent German DIN and ISO specs which borrow shape/dimensions from JIS drivers. This is a good thing as I have found even many US made drivers are inconsistent in terms of fit and effectiveness.
Western Forge I bet made the usa made screw drivers I have a collection of older craftsmen
Great review, thanks. I may buy a set today!
Thanks for this review. I have never been a fan of Craftsman or some Stanley screwdrivers anyway. Old versions (60s & 70s) were pretty good but the newer stuff has disappointed me. For 20 bucks I might try these.
go to harbor frieght 1st
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I will check out HF next time I go to civilization for the heck of it. The last one I tried was 25 years ago and it cost me some money, I honestly haven't even looked at them since.
@@upsidedowndog1256 ya i use to get catalogs or my parents in the 80s and for like 5 yrs now they have been in my area and i kind of now what im buying i used mostly for one off tools like the brake line bender pliers and thier ball joint/tie rod seperator for like $20 and 3 ib sledge hammer there breaker bar and flar wrenches screw drivers i beat the heel out of and they take it and there only a mile away so returns are easy(havent yet) if i had to travel i might be more selective
I'd be interested in seeing how the handles dealt with real, chlorinated "non-flammable" brake cleaner. That stuff seems especially harsh.
More power tool reveiw please!!
Looks cheap ! They couldn’t clean up the plastic warf around the shaft?
The acetate SBDCraftsman screwdrivers are really nice. They’re remade in Taiwan rather than China. Check em out!
You should do a quick review on that Goldenrod Oiler - made in USA and they’ve been making them forever. I just got one last year because my dad’s from the late ‘70s is still going strong.
That's a good suggestion. I have really liked that oiler.
I'd like to see a Pozidriv set in 0, 1, 2, 3.
On your molding observation. That's all production cost right there. Cheaper to build. Doesn't mean bad quality mind you just cheaper and faster to punch out.
Actually they’re well made! Amazing for a tool that came from China. 👌
Craftsman Extreme Grip Screwdriver Set. Get it on sale for $36 the 14 piece set. Will not be disappointed
Excellent, thorough review. I saw these at Lowe's and almost bought a set but held off because they appeared to be a little less in quality than I was wanting. Maybe I was wrong.
It depends what you want. They're not the best, but they seem good for the price.
@@ToolTeardowns Agreed.
For 20 bucks I'll buy my jagoff cranky neighbors toolbox
I just picked up a set of Lenox screwdrivers and the handles appear to be identical in the way they were molded and attached. I'm curious about the resilience of their handles as well seeing as they're part of the same company.
U should have put up vs kobalt one too
Do the new comfort grip masterforce screwdriver review. Guarantee you will give an A+!
i tried taking my 3/8 craftsman ratchet to warranty at lowe's (doesn't hold on to sockets anymore) they said they didn't have singles available to warranty yet. so hopefully warrantied lol
I think they are worth the money I agree on the bolster being missing though wish they had striking caps also
Can you please do a tear down of Klein insulated screwdrivers? They are made in USA, sold at some Home Depot, insulated and more expensive then the German competition. I’m curious as to why Klein is so much more then Wiha or Wera insulated screwdrivers.
Take care of "tiny droplets" ! ! ! ! ! keep it up guy.
Say what you want about these screwdrivers, if you've actually held one in your hand you would probably agree they have one of the best feeling grips of any screwdriver I have ever felt.
the Craftsman comfort grip screwdrivers made by Pratt and Read (USA) are awesome
My opinion, and I could be wrong. But craftsman’s downfall was constantly changing the same tool too soon. That aside, I do prefer craftsman for hand tools. I’m yet to try/use the Lowe’s craftsman tools. But on power tools I prefer dewalt. I do a little bit of everything from home repair, automotive, and woodworking. So I use a lot of different tools for different applications. But one thing I have learned in over 20 years, you get what you pay for.
I’ve had a Napa brand for 30 years,even they don’t make them like that anymore
We finally got to see your face. You have a great speaking voice..... I thought you were more..... Mature....
Thanks
Klein is the best
Now test the Harbor Freight versions!
ill stick to the hf, if its broken just bring it into hf and they will give u a new one on the spot.
harbor freight is all garbage , yes they will replace it because it cost nothing to build . its crap and nothing in there holds up to a real job....my stepson uses that junk and has to replace them all the time.. china is just filling up our landfills with their low quality steel.
YOu know craftman are made in china too. Its harder to replace craftman, they give you shit and lowes dont even want to replace it.@@handytbutler7380
@@handytbutler7380 you guys can keep believing that everything from HF is junk and that's fine but it doesn't make it true. Other countries are just as capable of manufacturing quality products.
handyt butler..My HF tools hold up as good as
My Snapon and SK tools
You shouldve tried diesel as well, since you're already destroying them... The diesel turns rubber into jelly haha
That's why I hate comfort grips on tools, they get soft as soon as they get any regular brake cleaner or diesel fuel on it. I think the reason they make non-chlorinated brake cleaner is because the chlorine in the regular stuff is hard on most plastics, dyes, and paints.
all the old craftmen screw driver were made by western forge which is owned by the ideal tool company they make the SK tools
Not all. Pratt Read also made some, although the Western Forge versions are more common.
Amazin
Might as well buy jobmate.
Higher end junk, no full tang, no bolster, etc
Yes, these are definitely missing some features found on more expensive drivers.
what is bolster? no hex on the side either
@@ToolTeardowns You mean like the $5 ($4 with coupon), lifetime guarantee, 12-piece Harbor Freight set? ;-p
Not a bad effort by Stanley Black/Decker, especially at the price point they are. I have older S-K, Snap On, Mac screwdrivers as a few traditional Crafstman ones. But, I wish they'd bring back the Stanley Workmaster screwdrivers with the Boron steel shanks; I still have a few I bought in the early '70's and tips are as tough as they come. Still use those on a regular basis.
@@johnhandcock3242 Bolster is bolt shape, or a square drive you can attach wrench to for extra torque...one of the screw drivers had it in video.
The only screwdrivers I use any more are Wera and some Wiha, German. They are the Knipex of screwdrivers. They are precision made with laser etched tops that grip like crazy. Here is Real Tool Reviews pulling around a 600 pound tool chest just using a Wera phillips head:
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The phillips will actually hold themselves horizontally in a screw by themselves! Here is a set of regular Wera screwdrivers, be sure to look at the review images:
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They also make what they call Chiseldrivers, which have a striking cap and are made to be hit with a hammer:
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These are coolest of all, not only can they do everything all the others can do, but they have a place in the top of the handle for a ratchet for some real leverage:
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another post had the wihas for $50 to $70 i wld spend the money if i need a set to feed off of also noticed the wiha are the tools most GB sparkys use. i live in the usa as a homeowner spark so i watch a lot of world trades for basic interest lol
oil is stored in plastic.... It obviously ain't gonna hurt that plastic screwdriver.
It's more common for it to affect the overmolding.
Have you considered doing any Duralast tools from AutoZone?
That's not a bad suggestion.
Nice screwdrivers...BUT , there`s so many places for grease and oil to hid when wiping them off that it might not be a good choice for Mechanics.
At least you only paid 20 $. I bought a set of Matco screwdrivers off the truck for 125$ only to find out they are made in taiwan.
Industrial Mechanic Aponte I find a lot of there stuff is made over seas, they rebrand alot of their stuff.
Who pays 125bucks for a set of screwdrivers? I bought a set of wera kraftform screwdrivers for 20€. Best screwdrivers i have ever used. German brands make the best tools in the world and they are not cripplingly expensive. USA made tools are stupidly expensive and not worth the price...
For that price should be usa made. I'll also take German made no problem.
I see that Aldi cordless drill in the background. How do you like it?
It's not bad. I opened the battery pack and it has genuine Samsung cells.
I hate how the handle smells on the classic craftsman as they age. I avoid those handles as much as possible.
Yes, they can get pretty stinky. You might already know this, but it's from the acetate they use. These new ones are plastic, so they shouldn't do that.
Craftsman used to have good wrenches. Now I hear the name and I shriek at the thought of their garbage
They got so heavily into gimmick tools that I think it kinda ruined the name. They weren't quality tools, they were strange things you'd see in an "As Seen On TV" ad (I won't even get into the business side of things, that's a whole other story... fuckin' K-Mart...)
"We build pride"
......in china.
Yeah. Thanks, Sears.
No round shaft screwdrivers for me, Sorry
He says that he didn't expect a lot from a reputable brand stanley black and decker but he has an aldi`s drill
That drill from Aldi is another thing that topped my expectations. I opened the battery pack and it has genuine Samsung cells.
@@ToolTeardowns thats interesting but what about the motor is that torque enough to drill metal
2nd... Or 1st by random public -:))
I don't see a need to buy "Made In China" tools when there are good quality and reasonably priced "Made in USA" tools available.
What happened to made in usa
I like the review but 4 ads for a 13 minute video? wtf
Hmmm...I'll look at that. I didn't set any ad breaks, so that must be what RUclips defaulted to.
They are made in china, and they are more than $10 for the set. No they are not worth the money. There's plenty of good german and a few usa made screwdriver set at the $20+ price range. Why waste your money on cheap trash that's the same price as a decent tool.
Thanks for the review again. I thought they said they were going to bring craftsman back to the USA I was disappointed when I read china on their hand tools :/ Maybe it will be a gradual thing like Tekton did where they start out selling cheap Chinese tools until they have enough money to make tools in the USA again.
Your latter comment is exactly what they are doing because they don't have the new plants open yet. SB&D has a roadmap of new factories planned across the US on the Craftsman site. Gotta sell what they can under that brand before newer US made stuff comes out. Right now, there are a good chunk of US made items from SB&D's Craftsman like the V20 Cordless US Made tools (I have the set and love them), Tool boxes and tool chests, Versatrack stuff, many of the Lawn & Garden equipment and tools, smaller tools like tape measures, blades, retractable blades, etc. It's a fantastic rollout if you look for them especially considering what Sears did to the brand. Just gotta be patient for now.
Well done torture test TT. Hate to say but these look not bad. Glad I still got my old clear handle Craftsman sets tho.
We all know Chinese tools are lame, but so many of these comments are just bitching like a old sour ....well you know...
Get over it I refurbish your old USA BUILT tools whenever you can.
i wont buy craftsman hand tools until they are made in USA...stanley black & decker craftsman is starting to make some tools in USA but they need to make the most popular stuff here like socket sets & ratchets, wrenches & screwdrivers
Just wait until that over mould gets oily (especially ATF). They get gooey, disgusting.
As an aside - if you're a woodworker (etc), these are fine, and feel nice. As I'm an auto mechanic though....
I didn't try ATF, but the engine oil didnt have any effect after four days.
@@ToolTeardowns - 4 days is a good start. But I've got a lot of over moulded screwdrivers that after a month or so of daily hands on use... they just fall apart. Yet all my older hard plastic ones (various brands) are still kicking after decades.
I hear you. I actually prefer plain drivers without overmolding.
@@ToolTeardowns Try it again with used engine oil. Used oil will have acids and other byproducts from engine operation that could make a difference.
There's far too many inexpensive options out there for me to be interested in the new made in China Craftsman tools, some of which are not Made in China. There's plenty of other cheaper Made in China options and then there's marginally more expensive European options.
Exactly, I can get a complete set of 20 Chinese drivers for 15-20, why pay more for Chinese stuuf? They're just stamping the craftsman name on it to tug at people's sentimentality. I'll pay more for higher quality US made or European made quality.
🤔That's what I was thinking cheap no good Black & Decker tools with a Craftsman name well time will tell if any Black & Decker tools really are any good or not with a Craftsman name Word of Mouth always gets around Real quick ABOUT any Black & Decker tools
Spray the handles with brake cleaner to improve the grip.
And to make it so they smell like vomit in a short period of time once the rubber starts deteriorating?
@@mman454 Keeps the kids and/or wife from using them. Tool security.
@@rogerhinman5427 Using or losing? Ha!
@@Yellow.Dog. More losing or breaking :)
@@rogerhinman5427 I think my father is looking down and laughing like hell every time I sputter around my shop looking for something my son last used. It's like a 50 year old echo, "I don't care if you use it, just put it back when you are done with it!!". Ha!
You sound just like stand up comedian John mulaney
Dewalt makes craftsman
Well, Stanley Black and Decker makes both Dewalt and Craftsman.
No, I want my money going towards Products made In USA
Good luck!! Made in USA isn't any better than China same tooling & material SORRY wish I was wrong
MICHAEL PARKIN You ate fake news and probably on meth... wtf did you just say 🤨
@@madeinusareviews6234 he's not wrong I've found USA quality that good. And some that's such crap it's worse than Chinese made stuff. Just depends.
KAMERON BELL Nope...
go to hf same thing for like $5
There Worth the money, both cheap & durable!! Take it from some 1 who has more Screwdrivers than you can shake a stick @ all day!!! Good video bud, keep-em comin.
Greg Serna They are not worth the money, Whats worth the money, Is putting your money towards Made In USA VS china. Watch ‘Death By China’ on youtube
im going to stick with my wera drivers. im yet to find anything that grips better
Yes, I also own some Euro drivers. Definitely nicer than the Craftsman, but also more expensive.
I love wera tools, the screwdrivers grip like a horny koala. And the hex Lkey set is sick . Opens hex head screws that other Lkeys dont even grip anymore.
I’m not a fan of the new Lowe’s craftsman brand. The plastic looks cheap and they’re still made in China. There’s better stuff out there, and I’m not going to spend money just for the name. And I’m really not impressed by how little of the shank is in the handle. I’d go with the tekton set linked to in this video based on the tool itself, country of origin, and price.
Nice review. But I wouldn't pay $20 for a screwdriver set from China when I can get the same crap at less than half the price elsewhere. These don't even come close in quality to the USA made ones.
o wow 40 yr+ craftsman fanboy and hell no to this new line ill take my chances with hf pittsburgh 1st with a direct replacement warrenty no phone no. no mail no 2nd party return praying
Western Forge and Pratt and Read still make screwdrivers
@@mikeclark1756 wow thx never heard of em but both are owned by ideal wf used to be the usa craftsman maker. pr looks like they used to make craftsman too from the 80s to 90s just going by the look but thx when im buying dependable tools i look for em both
you don't use a #3 because you don't work as a mechanic. motorcycles are full of them
My #3 is the most used from my toolbox. My #0-2 get used in the house for doors and drapes.
Was that a Harry J Epstein hoodie?
Yes. Good eye.
@@ToolTeardowns I'm in KC, in fact I was in there yesterday morning.
Crapsmen & DeWalt = Stanley junk..........TTI or Channel lock unless I find something better
Not real Craftsman. I still can't believe Sears sold the name off.
They bought Craftsman back in the 30's, and it was only a matter of time before they sold Craftsman.
The Craftsman name is better off this way anyhow.
Stanley B&D is slowly bringing some production back to the US when sears was slowly moving production away.
The hammers are still made by Vaughan ( not the crappy gimmicky ones though ) and the classic acetate handle screwdrivers still by Western Forge, that's something that won't be changing any time soon.
Sears isn't going to be around long enough to continue using the Craftsman name on worthless garbage for 15 years as per the agreement , so that's a positive.
Sears didn't "buy" Craftsman tools in the 30's. They started selling tools that were branded as "Craftsman" in the late 20's, but it was their brand and it's always been their brand until they sold it off to SBD.
It may not look like it on the outside, but Sears is in pretty good shape, all things considered. There is a lot of restructuring to be done and time will tell how that pans out for them, but I can't see a way that they completely go away.
The problem with SBD is that they're spreading themselves too thin. The move to try and (effectively) buy out MTD products will be interesting to watch.
On the note of tools, I can't see SBD doing Craftsman right. I think they just wanted the name and as long as Craftsman has any attachment to Sears, I can see SBD trying to "cheapen" the name.
@@lawnfascist4890
The Craftsman name already existed, I believe it was owned by some small hardware store or something.
Sears did not create it.
I don't know if they started using the name to learn it was already owned or something, but they did purchase the Craftsman name.
You're right. After some more reading up, it was owned by a small tool maker of some sort and Sears bought the name from them in 1927. But they only bought the right to use the name and did not take over the tool maker.