1927

Craftsman axes, chisels, files, handsaws, hack saws, hatchets, hammers, planes and tap and die sets appear in the "Hardware and Cutlery" section of the Sears Catalog.

1940

Craftsman introduces a new tilting blade saw which is 9-inches and tilts 45 degrees.

1948

The craftsman name first appeared on lawn and garden equipment with the introduction of the first Craftsman power mower.

1960

Craftsman introduces new "Kromedge" blades that increase the cutting life and efficiency of tools by up to 5 times.

1966

Craftsman introduced the first ratchet wrench with a quick and easy push-button socket release. With gear/pawl design, it was a tremendous breakthrough in rachet design that is commonplace today.

1980

Craftsman introduced a buffer/polisher that simulates hand polishing for cars, vans, boats and airplanes.

1991

Craftsman Professional screwdrivers debut with high strength, tool-steel blades with grit blasted tips to reduce chipping and tip failure and ergonomically designed handles that generate up to 40% greater torque than conventional screwdrivers.

1992

Craftsman introduced a new plating process for its wrenches, pliers, sockets and screwdrivers that is environmentally friendly and 50% more rust resistant than nickel chrome finished tools.

1997

craftsman.com first offers Craftsman quality on the Internet.