Craftsman runs the same play every November. The V20 cordless line and the big mechanics sets take their deepest cuts of the year in the two weeks before Black Friday, not on the day itself, and Amazon has the 2026 round live now.
I pulled each listing on the morning of November 10 and checked the sale price against the list price on the same page. Plenty of familiar names failed that check. The V20 circular saw sits at its full $169 list today, the brushless RP kits are down to single-digit cuts, and the 230-piece set climbed back to $183.92 against a $199 list. What survives is below: 13 deals that still hold.
Prices move fast this month, sometimes twice in a day. Each box links straight to its listing.
- Deepest cut: the V20 drill and impact driver kit at $89, 47% off
- Biggest dollar saving: the 262-piece mechanics set, $100 off at $149
- V20 battery deals: the 4Ah two-pack at $99 and the battery-and-charger kit at $82.94
- Cheapest buy: the 6-foot keychain tape at $3.79
The two kits worth building around
Two of these deals anchor everything else on the page. The drill and impact kit is the cheapest way into V20 cordless. The 262-piece set is the hand-tool equivalent: a full mechanics bench in one three-drawer box.
Craftsman’s V20 kit pairs the CMCD702 drill/driver and CMCF801 impact driver, two 2.0Ah batteries, charger and bag. The drill’s motor runs to 300 UWO, and Craftsman rates it for up to 90 holes per charge. Torque from the impact driver reaches 1,800 in-lbs, enough for lag bolts, at up to 120 fasteners per charge. Both tools carry an onboard LED. At $89 the pair costs less than most bare drills in the line.
Craftsman V20 Drill and Impact Driver Kit (CMCK201D2)
Drill/driver and impact driver · Two 2.0Ah batteries, charger and bag included · 1,800 in-lbs impact torque · Onboard LED on both tools
Price: $169 $89 at Amazon (save $80, 47% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
The 262-piece set (CMMT45309) fills a three-drawer VERSASTACK box with 118 sockets, three 90-tooth ratchets, 24 combination wrenches, 44 hex keys and 66 specialty bits, in SAE and metric. Low-profile ratchet heads and a five-degree arc swing let them work in engine bays where a standard ratchet binds. A spring-loaded dial locks the drawers one-handed. Craftsman backs the whole set with a full lifetime warranty.
Craftsman 262-Piece Mechanics Tool Set (CMMT45309)
118 sockets, 3 ratchets, 24 wrenches · 90-tooth ratchets, 5-degree arc swing · Full lifetime warranty
Price: $249 $149 at Amazon (save $100, 40% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
Cordless drivers and the ratchet
Already own V20 batteries? Two of these cordless deals assume exactly that.
The standalone impact driver kit (CMCF801D1) is the same driver from the combo with one 2.0Ah battery, a charger and a PH2 bit. It spins to 2,900 RPM, releases bits one-handed, and carries an onboard LED.
Craftsman V20 Impact Driver Kit (CMCF801D1)
1,800 in-lbs max torque · Up to 2,900 RPM, variable-speed trigger · 2.0Ah battery and charger included
Price: $99 $59 at Amazon (save $40, 40% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
Cordless ratchets pay off under hoods and inside cabinets, where swinging a handle isn’t an option. Craftsman’s V20 ratchet (CMCF935B) makes 40 ft-lbs of torque, turns up to 300 RPM, and swaps between 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch anvils without tools. The housing resists oil and solvents. It’s a bare tool, so the price assumes a V20 battery already on your shelf.
Craftsman V20 Cordless Ratchet (CMCF935B)
40 ft-lbs torque, up to 300 RPM · Swaps 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch anvils · Variable-speed trigger, LED work light · Oil-resistant housing · Bare tool, battery not included
Price: $139 $79 at Amazon (save $60, 43% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
Mechanics hand tools
The 10-piece metric set (CMMT34564) is the small buy that covers most car and bike work: a 72-tooth ratchet and nine 6-point sockets in full-polish chrome. Six-point sockets grip fastener flats instead of corners, so a stuck bolt comes out whole.
Craftsman 10-Piece Metric Mechanics Set (CMMT34564)
72-tooth ratchet, 5-degree arc swing · 6-point sockets, full-polish chrome · Full lifetime warranty
Price: $30.48 $16.99 at Amazon (save $13.49, 44% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
Wheel work needs torque you can set and trust. This wrench covers 50 to 250 ft-lbs, locks its setting, and meets ASME specifications.
Craftsman 1/2-Inch Drive Torque Wrench (CMMT99434)
50 to 250 ft-lbs range · Scales stamped in inch and metric · Meets ASME specifications
Price: $88.19 $69.98 at Amazon (save $18.21, 21% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
The 140-piece impact bit set (CMAF140SET) packs 21 drill bits, 97 one-inch tips, 15 power bits, five nut drivers, a socket adapter and a magnetic holder into one case. Shock-resistant tool steel and CNC-machined tips seat fully in the screw head, so the bits cam out less and last longer. Standard hex shanks fit every drill and driver on this page.
Craftsman 140-Piece Impact Bit Set (CMAF140SET)
21 drill bits, 112 driving bits and tips · Shock-resistant tool steel, CNC-machined tips · Hex shanks fit all major brands · Storage case included
Price: $49.99 $39.98 at Amazon (save $10.01, 20% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
V20 batteries
4Ah packs change how the V20 line feels. Both battery deals sit at 34% off or better.
The 4Ah two-pack (CMCB204-2) uses premium high-energy cells, with a three-LED charge gauge on each pack. Craftsman rates the chemistry for no memory effect and almost no self-discharge, so a charged spare stays charged in the drawer. Two packs for $99 is the stock-up price.
Craftsman V20 4Ah Battery 2-Pack (CMCB204-2)
4.0Ah high-energy cells · 3-LED charge gauge · No memory, minimal self-discharge
Price: $149 $99 at Amazon (save $50, 34% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
The battery-and-charger kit (CMCB204-CK) pairs one 4Ah pack with a rapid charger that refills compact V20 batteries in 60 minutes or less, with overload protection watching the cells. One pack and a fast charger beats two packs and a slow one on most benches. It’s also the cheapest route on this page into the 4Ah tier.
Craftsman V20 4Ah Battery and Charger Kit (CMCB204-CK)
One 4.0Ah battery and rapid charger · Charges compact V20 packs in 60 minutes or less · Overload protection
Price: $149 $82.94 at Amazon (save $66.06, 44% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
Storage and cleanup
Rolling storage is the unglamorous buy that changes a garage. The VERSASTACK XL tower (CMST60420) stacks four units on 7-inch wheels, ties into the wider VERSASTACK system, and turns a pile of tool cases into one rolling cabinet.
Craftsman VERSASTACK XL Rolling Tower (CMST60420)
Four stacking VERSASTACK XL units · 7-inch wheels, drop-and-lock latching · Dust and water resistant
Price: $209 $159 at Amazon (save $50, 24% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
The V20 wet/dry vac (CMCV002B) pulls 35 CFM, swallows two gallons wet or dry, and stores its hose onboard.
Craftsman V20 2-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac (CMCV002B)
35 CFM suction, 2-gallon tank · 7 ft 8 in hose, onboard accessory storage · Bare tool, battery sold separately
Price: $139 $98 at Amazon (save $41, 29% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
One outdoor pick
The V20 mini chainsaw (CMCCS320D1) is a one-hand pruning saw with a 6-inch bar, a 4-inch cut capacity, and bolt-lock chain tensioning. Craftsman rates it for up to 85 cuts per charge, and it ships with a 2.0Ah battery, a charger, and a storage sheath with a wrench holder. It weighs half what a small gas saw does, which is the entire point for ladder and orchard work.
Craftsman V20 Mini Chainsaw Kit (CMCCS320D1)
6-inch bar, 4-inch cut capacity · Up to 85 cuts per charge · 2.0Ah battery and charger included
Price: $129 $97.19 at Amazon (save $31.81, 25% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
The $3.79 stocking stuffer
Every roundup needs one buy under five dollars. The 6-foot keychain tape (CMHT37106G) rides on a key ring, wears a lacquer-coated blade and a rubber overmold, and measures the things a 25-foot tape is overkill for. At $3.79, buy three and put one in every jacket.
Craftsman Keychain Tape Measure, 6 Ft (CMHT37106G)
6-foot blade, key ring carry · Lacquer-coated blade · Rubber overmold grip
Price: $5.98 $3.79 at Amazon (save $2.19, 37% off)
Where to buy: Buy on Amazon
All 13 deals at a glance
| Product | Price | Save | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| V20 Drill and Impact Driver Kit | $89 | $80 (47%) | Buy on Amazon |
| 262-Piece Mechanics Tool Set | $149 | $100 (40%) | Buy on Amazon |
| V20 Impact Driver Kit | $59 | $40 (40%) | Buy on Amazon |
| V20 Cordless Ratchet | $79 | $60 (43%) | Buy on Amazon |
| 10-Piece Metric Mechanics Set | $16.99 | $13.49 (44%) | Buy on Amazon |
| 1/2-Inch Drive Torque Wrench | $69.98 | $18.21 (21%) | Buy on Amazon |
| 140-Piece Impact Bit Set | $39.98 | $10.01 (20%) | Buy on Amazon |
| V20 4Ah Battery 2-Pack | $99 | $50 (34%) | Buy on Amazon |
| V20 4Ah Battery and Charger Kit | $82.94 | $66.06 (44%) | Buy on Amazon |
| VERSASTACK XL Rolling Tower | $159 | $50 (24%) | Buy on Amazon |
| V20 2-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac | $98 | $41 (29%) | Buy on Amazon |
| V20 Mini Chainsaw Kit | $97.19 | $31.81 (25%) | Buy on Amazon |
| Keychain Tape Measure, 6 Ft | $3.79 | $2.19 (37%) | Buy on Amazon |
Where I’d put the money
If the budget covers one box, make it the 262-piece set. A hundred dollars off a lifetime-warranty mechanics set that stacks into the VERSASTACK system is the deal that survives this sale season. The drill and impact kit at $89 is the close second, and the right first buy for anyone starting from zero.
Already deep in V20? Skip the kits. The ratchet and the 4Ah two-pack are the two that change daily work.
