Nice list, unfortunately I really can't afford to play at that level (well not and keep my other toys). Craftsman is good enough for a lot of basic mechanical jobs but I tend to prefer stepping up to at least Blackhawk (now known as Stanley ProTools) for some of the basics. I have some SnapOn and SK around also.

I have a lot of friends who swear by Craftsman with the statement it is good enough for NASCAR. Of course, nearly anything is good enough when you are working with barely worn, clean parts or you can afford the use vice grips and toss the blasted nut or bolt once it is out. These same friends are always shocked when they are done rounding or stripping something out (the joy of old, used, abused parts). Tolerances and design/finish make a big difference in tools and there is a reason that most of the guys getting paid to work on the family car use something better than Craftsman.

Used carefully you can usually get by with a crescent wrench, but then again used carefully you can usually get by with a folding knife. Sometimes you need the right tool for the job.

- Eric