Biggie Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Just got a dck299p2 combo kit and open it up to find that the 887 impact isn't assembled right. Where the plastic housing meets the metal, the plastic wasn't seated right and it was tightened up there. There was a small tab on the plastic that I actually had to cut off to get it to snap together right. I'm not sure if it was a manufacturing flaw or a bit of damage from tightening it without it being in the proper spot. It wasn't a big deal. I know I could have just returned it but I was able to fix it by just loosening up half the screws and not actually splitting the case. I know in manufacturing this kind of stuff is going to happen, but it just kind of shows assembled in the USA doesn't always make it better. I'm more of a milwaukee guy and this was a kit for one of our work trucks so I had to stir the pot a little. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Crap happens. My 2704 came with a gouge in the clutch collar from the factory. Usually I like to put the wear and tear on stuff myself but what can you do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousJoe Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 I can't speak for tools but I buy redwing and Danner boots that are made in the USA and I always end up with defected boots- one boot bigger and/or longer than the other, crooked stitching, uppers crooked from the lowers. I hate to say it but I prefer a machine made boot over a hand made boot. USA tags just don't always speak quality anymore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Yea at first I didn't want to take a utility knife to it being that its brand new but it's in a spot you can't see and after a month of use it'll have plenty of scratches and dents. It is for work after all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 8 hours ago, Biggie said: I'm more of a milwaukee guy and this was a kit for one of our work trucks so I had to stir the pot a little. I'm sure your Chinese tools work great!!! (jab jab stiring the pot lololololol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Yeah, they all have manufacturing issues here and there. I have a bunch of Dewalt USA made tools and love them. Haven't had any manufacturing issues with them at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Quality control is a thing of the past everywhere ... it just seems to be a "that's no too bad" attitudeSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas2000 Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 No one (very few) are willing to pay for the effort and human "eyes on" to make sure no defect slips through. In the age of Walmart, good enough (usually) is the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 They are always looking for a way to save a buck and cutting out quality control was way to save $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 You must have got a Monday or Friday assembled tool. That was a joke that you never bought a car on those days with the big 3 back in the day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicolasRamos Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 I can't speak for tools but I buy redwing and Danner boots that are made in the USA and I always end up with defected boots- one boot bigger and/or longer than the other, crooked stitching, uppers crooked from the lowers. I hate to say it but I prefer a machine made boot over a hand made boot. USA tags just don't always speak quality anymoreIt really is a shame. I buy Ariat work boots mainly because I go through at least one pair of boots a year, regardless of the make. And also I can go into any western ware store, and get replacement insoles, laces, or a complete new pair if I have to. Never had a huge failure thus far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 10 hours ago, Foneguy said: Quality control is a thing of the past everywhere ... it just seems to be a "that's no too bad" attitude Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Which surprised me when the new Festool sanders started showing problems, ya never know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 18 hours ago, AnonymousJoe said: I can't speak for tools but I buy redwing and Danner boots that are made in the USA and I always end up with defected boots- one boot bigger and/or longer than the other, crooked stitching, uppers crooked from the lowers. I hate to say it but I prefer a machine made boot over a hand made boot. USA tags just don't always speak quality anymore I've bought Redwing boots for the last 5 years I guess.... while I've never had an issue straight out of the box, there have been some VERY disappointing letdowns. The first pair was their Irish Setter shoe I got about 5 years ago and I still throw them on sometimes around the house, love them. I bought a pair of Redwings couple years ago and get home to put them on, one of the lace hooks popped right off and hit the opposite end of the room! Got a new pair and a month later the hooks popped off again! Got a new pair and finally they must have fixed that issue because they lasted about 2 years My most recent redwings, the sole started separating and I had to get a replacement set under warranty.... I've heard good things about Thorogood, so i'll check into them next... wait weren't we talking about dewalt? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 2 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said: I've bought Redwing boots for the last 5 years I guess.... while I've never had an issue straight out of the box, there have been some VERY disappointing letdowns. The first pair was their Irish Setter shoe I got about 5 years ago and I still throw them on sometimes around the house, love them. I bought a pair of Redwings couple years ago and get home to put them on, one of the lace hooks popped right off and hit the opposite end of the room! Got a new pair and a month later the hooks popped off again! Got a new pair and finally they must have fixed that issue because they lasted about 2 years My most recent redwings, the sole started separating and I had to get a replacement set under warranty.... I've heard good things about Thorogood, so i'll check into them next... wait weren't we talking about dewalt? Ugh my non USA redwings just gave out about a month ago. They barely lasted maybe 8 or 9 months. The stitching gave out on one. Load of dog shit for $230. I've only really got maybe 4 months of actual use out of them. I might attempt to restitch them. I would be pissed if I wasn't wearing insulated rubbers (boots, not the Eskimo birth control) since December. I've probably put as much foot time on these boots that are more comfortable without any water leaks and they were only $50 and made in Canada. Warm to 20 below, and I can attest to them being that warm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Stercorarius said: Ugh my non USA redwings just gave out about a month ago. They barely lasted maybe 8 or 9 months. The stitching gave out on one. Load of dog shit for $230. I've only really got maybe 4 months of actual use out of them. I might attempt to restitch them. I would be pissed if I wasn't wearing insulated rubbers (boots, not the Eskimo birth control) since December. I've probably put as much foot time on these boots that are more comfortable without any water leaks and they were only $50 and made in Canada. Warm to 20 below, and I can attest to them being that warm. m12 boots 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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