---
title: "Ace Hardware Is Slashing Milwaukee and Craftsman Tools Up to 37% Off—Beating Early Prime Day Deals"
description: "Ace Hardware's Milwaukee and Craftsman sale rivals early Prime Day deals. Save upt. o37% off on top-rated tools."
date: "2026-06-08"
modified: "2026-06-08"
authors:
  - name: "Glenda Taylor"
    job_title: "Staff Writer"
    link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/glenda-taylor/"
url: "https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/ace-hardware-milwaukee-craftsman-june-2026/"
categories:
  - "Deals"
  - "DIY"
  - "Hand Tools"
  - "Power Tools"
  - "Reviews"
  - "Tools"
  - "Tools & Materials"
tags:
  - "deals"
  - "prime day rivals"
---

# Ace Hardware Is Slashing Milwaukee and Craftsman Tools Up to 37% Off—Beating Early Prime Day Deals

![Ace Hardware Is Slashing Milwaukee and Craftsman Tools Up to 37% Off—Beating Early Prime Day Deals](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ace-Hardware-Spring-Event-.jpg>)
*Photo: BobVila.com Team*

If your toolbox is missing the basics, or your go-to hand tools are starting to show their age, [Ace’s](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Face-rewards&subId1=BV>) current sale is worth a look rather than waiting for Prime Day. The strongest deals are on the workshop essentials homeowners and DIYers reach for most, including levels,[socket sets,](<https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-socket-sets/>) pliers, screwdrivers, utility knives, hammers, and specialty hand tools from [Milwaukee](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fmilwaukee&subId1=BV>) and [Craftsman](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fcraftsman&subId1=BV>).

One standout is the [Craftsman 48-Inch Aluminum I-Beam Level for $14.98](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Flevels%2F2835114&subId1=BV>), down from $21.99. This 4-foot level comes in handy on cabinet installs, shelving, framing repairs, fence work, and other projects where “close enough” can turn into a lopsided result. Just make sure you’re signed in as an [Ace Rewards member](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Face-rewards&subId1=BV>) before checking out. It’s free to join and takes only a minute.

## Our Favorite Ace Hardware Deals

A quality [carpenter’s level](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Flevels%2F2835114&subId1=BV>) belongs in every toolbox, and this Craftsman model offers a long working edge for precision framing, shelving, cabinet installation, and general DIY projects.

Large [mechanics sets](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2829232&subId1=BV>) are popular because they tackle everything from vehicle maintenance to household repairs. This 135-piece Craftsman kit is versatile and budget-friendly.

Milwaukee's Fastback [utility knives](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Futility-and-hobby-knives%2F2015304&subId1=BV>) have a loyal following among contractors and DIYers thanks to their compact design and quick blade changes.

## More Milwaukee and Craftsman Hand Tool Deals at Ace

Whether you're building a workshop, upgrading your mechanic's setup, or replacing worn-out essentials, these Milwaukee and Craftsman deals cover nearly every hand-tool category.

## Mechanics Tool Sets and Socket Sets

- [Craftsman Versastack 262-Piece Mechanics Tool Set for $169.00](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2019655&subId1=BV>) (was $269.00)
- [Craftsman 20-Piece 1/4-Inch Drive Mechanics Socket Set for $19.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2881183&subId1=BV>) (was $39.99)
- [Milwaukee Shockwave 43-Piece 3/8-Inch Dri](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2029227&subId1=BV>)[v](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2029227&subId1=BV>)[e Impact Socket Set for $119.97](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2029227&subId1=BV>) (was $159.97)
- [Milwaukee Packout 32-Piece 3/8-Inch Drive Metric Socket Set for $99.93](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2023935&subId1=BV>) (was $139.99)
- [Craftsman 24-Piece 3/8-Inch Drive SAE Nano Tool Set for $19.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2860039&subId1=BV>) (was $31.98)
- [Milwaukee 50-Piece 1/4-Inch Drive Mechanics Socket Set for $99.97](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2023561&subId1=BV>) (was $139.99)
- [Craftsman 24-Piece 3/8-Inch Drive Metric Nano Tool Set for $19.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2860005&subId1=BV>) (was $31.98)

## More Sockets and Wrenches

- [Craftsman OVERDRIVE 64-Piece Mechanics Tool Set for $69.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2033673&subId1=BV>) (was $99.00)
- [Craftsman 6-Piece 3/8-Inch Drive Metric Hex Bit Socket Set for $19.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2894574&subId1=BV>) (was $29.99)
- [Milwaukee Shockwave 16-Piece 1/2-Inch Drive Metric Impact Socket Set for $139.97](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2028820&subId1=BV>) (was $179.97)
- [Craftsman 24-Piece 1/4-Inch Drive SAE Socket Set for $19.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsockets%2F2008843&subId1=BV>) (was $27.99)
- [Milwaukee 15-Piece SAE Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set for $210.14](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fwrenches%2F2028979&subId1=BV>) (was $279.99)
- [Ace 3-Piece Adjustable Wrench Set for $24.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fwrenches%2F2037223&subId1=BV>) (was $31.99)

## Screwdrivers and Drivers

- [Ace 10-in-1 Multi-Bit Screwdriver for $9.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fscrewdrivers%2F2037195&subId1=BV>) (was $12.99)
- [Milwaukee 10-Piece Screwdriver Set for $34.97](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fscrewdriver-sets%2F2802643&subId1=BV>) (was $44.99)
- [Craftsman 8-Piece Multi-Bit Screwdriver Set for $14.98](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fscrewdriver-sets%2F2829240&subId1=BV>) (was $25.99)
- [Milwaukee 14-in-1 Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdriver for $20.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fscrewdriver-sets%2F2030470&subId1=BV>) (was $23.99)
- [Milwaukee 6-Piece Screwdriver Set for $49.84](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fscrewdriver-sets%2F2031857&subId1=BV>) (was $54.97)

## Pliers, Cutters, and Utility Tools

- [Ace 3-Piece High Leverage Cutting Pliers Set for $26.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fplier-sets%2F2037220&subId1=BV>) (was $33.99)
- [Milwaukee 2-Piece Straight Jaw Groove Joint Pliers Set for $20.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fsolid-joint-pliers%2F2802833&subId1=BV>) (was $31.99)
- [Milwaukee 3-Piece Reaming Pliers Set for $40.04](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fplier-sets%2F2813780&subId1=BV>) (was $52.99)
- [Milwaukee 6-in-1 Combination Pliers for $15.97](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fsolid-joint-pliers%2F2365443&subId1=BV>) (was $22.99)
- [Milwaukee 5-Inch Steel Flush Cutter for $10.97](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fsnips%2F3010578&subId1=BV>) (was $15.99)
- [Milwaukee Fastback 6-in-1 Folding Utility Knife for $15.97](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Futility-and-hobby-knives%2F2015304&subId1=BV>) (was $24.99)
- [Milwaukee Ream & Punch 10-Inch Hex Jaw Pliers for $20.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fsolid-joint-pliers%2F2365427&subId1=BV>) (was $22.99)
- [Craftsman 8-Inch Long Nose Pliers for $9.98](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fsolid-joint-pliers%2F2334373&subId1=BV>) (was $15.99)

## Hammers, Saws, Clamps, and Layout Tools

- [Craftsman 48-Inch Aluminum I-Beam Level for $14.98](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Flevels%2F2835114&subId1=BV>) (was $21.99)
- [Milwaukee 22 oz. Milled Face Framing Hammer for $24.97](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fclaw-hammers%2F2809960&subId1=BV>) (was $35.99)
- [Milwaukee 20 oz. Smooth Face Claw Hammer for $27.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fclaw-hammers%2F2020829&subId1=BV>) (was $35.99)
- [Irwin Quick-Grip 4-Pack Mini Bar Clamps for $24.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fbar-clamps%2F2302016&subId1=BV>) (was $32.99)
- [Milwaukee 12-Inch Bi-Metal Hacksaw for $20.99](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fhand-saws%2F2809747&subId1=BV>) (was $26.99)
- [Milwaukee 6-Inch Jab Saw for $10.97](<https://acehardware.dttq.net/c/264145/611504/9988?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acehardware.com%2Fdepartments%2Ftools%2Fhand-tools%2Fhand-saws%2F2303857&subId1=BV>) (was $12.99)

## Author
Glenda Taylor is a BobVila.com staff writer with a background in the residential remodeling, home building, and home improvement industries. She started writing for BobVila.com in 2016 and covers a range of topics, including construction methods, code compliance, tool use, and the latest news in the housing and real estate industries.