Why did Sears do that ?

[IndianaTom]

I was looking to replace a Craftsman stubby screwdriver that had a wide blade and regular size handle. This was very useful when working on any 4020 gas carb. Luckliy I still have one. But this type of screwdriver is almost non-existant in most common hardware stores. I do not know why Sears quit making this one.

 

[David G]

I have one that is about 1/2" wide, was my dads, works great for seats.

 

[old]

I have 4-6 of them around and almost never use them but when needed yes very handy

 

[JMS/.MN]

Home made would be an option. Maybe cut down a long-handled one. I suppose if they don"t sell enough, they quit making them. Bean counters!

 

[Dean]

Bingo.

Business entities exist only to make money for the owners.

Business entities that do not do so cease to exits.

Dean

 

[D beatty]

Sears did not quit making them. You can find them in every large set of screwdrivers they make and they can be bought individualy.

 

[mkirsch]

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-5-16...86000P?prdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6

 

[mkirsch]

BTW, you say "common hardware stores" then complain that SEARS isn't making them?

Probably if you actually looked in a SEARS, you might actually find them hanging there.

 

[T in NE]

Your first mistake was wanting to buy a new craftsman screwdriver. You're just as well off with a cheap walmart branded one.

 

[IndianaTom]

After reading some posts it appears Sears still does make that screwdriver but the two Sears Stores I went to did not have that in a set or individually. The one Store did carry that in the past.I have noticed that the one store does not carry a particular item on a consistent basis though.