Craftsman Tools: Socket Organizer Set $12.50, 4-pc 3/8" Extension Bar Set $10, 4-pc Adapter Set $10 + Free In-Store Pick Up

I'm looking for a good entry-level tool chest set to replace the collection of toolboxes slowly taking over my garage... opinions on this?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-11...ckType=G10

Quote from bendrexl : I'm looking for a good entry-level tool chest set to replace the collection of toolboxes slowly taking over my garage... opinions on this? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-11...ckType=G10

Here's the thread from when it was on the FP before.

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/8...ics-gloves

Thanks OP. I can never have enough tools.

Socket organizer isn't even worth the $10 on sale. Purchased this set a few months ago, did a terrible job at holding my sockets, even worse at holding deep sockets.

Ended up getting an entire setup through Harbor Freight.

lilboi thx for the heads up i was gonnaorder that but i got a HF like 30 minutes away I will check them out first for some organization

Quote from lilboi1186 : Socket organizer isn't even worth the $10 on sale. Purchased this set a few months ago, did a terrible job at holding my sockets, even worse at holding deep sockets. Ended up getting an entire setup through Harbor Freight.

Thanks for the heads-up - I figured for $25 it must be awesome Guess I won't pull the trigger after all.

Quote from boomartillery : A man can never have to many tools

This depends how passive your wife is

Since this is turning into a hodgepodge of Sears/Craftsman discussion.....

How useful is having that prybar? I've actually bent a screwdriver pretty bad once. I used my crowbar and chisel last week. Looks like the set that's on sale for $19.99 is pretty good quality, but I dunno when I'll use it again. Necessary tool to have in your box?

Right now I'm planning on dropping by and picking up the bag and the drill bit set.

Quote from aznnp77 : Hey Corwin, I know you're a big Craftsman fan, but I was wondering if I could get your opinion on this Pittsburgh extendable ratchet. I like the extendable handle and the rubber grip. The craftsman ratchets I was using this weekend felt really uncomfortable and I was considering getting this 1/2 ratchet and the 3/8 + 1/4 equivalent. What do you think? I probably use it 2-3 times a year. The 1/2 is only $14.99 and the 3/8 + 1/4 is $12.99. http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-...98831.html

Not to take away from this thread but i love my hf 1\2 extendable ratchet . It is probably my favorite harbor freight purchase to date. Nice feel and it seems fairly fine toothed as it doesnt take much to spin it. It is heavy compared to others but that extension has helped me out more times than i can count. Handle will get dirty but its comfortable. Definitely my go to ratchet since i bought it well worth the price.

Also i dont need my prybars much but they are a Godsend when i need them

I personally don't like the socket organizer. I just cut one of my portable socked set cases in half (removed wrench holder part) and stuck that in the drawer. Fits nice and takes up way less room ! It never held the sockets tightly when carried anyway...

Quote from opie15 : Not to take away from this thread but i love my hf 1\2 extendable ratchet . It is probably my favorite harbor freight purchase to date. Nice feel and it seems fairly fine toothed as it doesnt take much to spin it. It is heavy compared to others but that extension has helped me out more times than i can count. Handle will get dirty but its comfortable. Definitely my go to ratchet since i bought it well worth the price. Also i dont need my prybars much but they are a Godsend when i need them

Thanks, I'll probably order both ratchets this weekend sometime. Just wanna make sure that I buy everything I need before I pay for the $6.99 flat rate shipping. They got a 20% off coupon, so the ratchet is only $12.

Slightly irritated that I just spent $40 a gearwrench ratcheting wrench set and the Pittsburgh Professional set is on sale AC for only $18 now!

I can think of 3 situations in the past where I coulda used a prybar, but improvised, usually with a scewdriver. Thanks for the response.

this will definitely help with all the ikea furniture i bought last weekend

Really want to pull the trigger on this deal in a bad way but I've run into an experience where I had to use a 20" extender before on a spark plug because I needed the breaker bar (a lacrosse pole), to be out of the engine bay and literally use all my strength to walk and turn the damn thing. Luckily I was able to totally abuse my dad's Snap-On set for the ordeal. Would these little guys take that sort of punishment or is it best to step up to a higher grade, (ie Craftsman Professional), before tackling another scenario like this?

Quote from bendrexl : I'm looking for a good entry-level tool chest set to replace the collection of toolboxes slowly taking over my garage... opinions on this? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-11...ckType=G10

those basic ones are trash. the weight rating is only 25lbs per drawer but once you approach 15lbs the thin metal sheeting starts to buckle. the ball bearing slides have huge tolerances and slide around side to side. they also don't have rubber stoppers and the slide bangs against the drawer front and makes a "clunk" every time you close it. it gets annoying after a while. plus the warranty is only 1 year

you're better off spending an extra $100 to get the heavy duty ball bearing one that's on sale now for $320. it's the 3 piece red combo one in the newspaper insert. i attached it to this post.

i bought that same 3 piece black one for $219...returned it the following weekend due the above reasons. i'm glad this red one came up for sale so quickly - i'm actually going to the store tonight to buy it. i played around with it a bit a few weeks ago and it's built WAY better, metal sheeting is thicker, and the warranty is 3yrs.