232-Piece Kobalt Mechanics Tool Set (Standard / SAE & Metric Combination)

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11-19-2020 at 03:39 PM #46

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I just bought the husky 270 piece and the quality seems kind of crappy and a little poor (including the box). Doesn't stand out from my other home tools. I don't do anything fancy on my car and I am a new homeowner, but is this kobalt set better for me because there appears to be more screwdrivers? I don't know what I would use ratchet and sockets for.

I was hoping the Husky set came with a better toolbox, I guess they are both crappy.

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11-19-2020 at 03:43 PM #47

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LoL, You be the judge.
Lowes (Kobalt) 232 pieces
117 sockets, 3 90-tooth ratchets, 4 extensions, 30 wrenches and 78 accessories.

Home Depot (Husky) 270 pieces
148 sockets, 3 72-tooth ratchets, 4 extensions, 14 wrenches and 101 accessories.

Craftsman
84 sockets, 3 72-tooth ratchets, 8 extensions, 8 wrenches and ?? other tools.

Note that only 10 of the wrenches in this set are full-sized. There's a bag of 20 tiny "ignition wrenches" that are mostly filler IMO. I don't know about the HD set.

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11-19-2020 at 03:54 PM #48

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What kills me with all these sets is all the 12 point sockets

Who uses a 1/2 in drive with a 12 point?

You should get this set; it's all 6-point:

https://slickdeals.net/f/14547086-black-friday-dewalt-dwmt75049-mechanics-tools-set-192-piece-89-99-shipping?src=tdw

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11-19-2020 at 03:56 PM #49

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I prefer Lowe's, especially since they mark metric with a blue line (circling the socket), and imperial in red. That one little thing made my mind up when I bought mine years ago!

We you change my timing belt for $50 please.

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11-19-2020 at 03:58 PM #50

Quote from shawngouza

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What's better this one or the one at home depot? Same price

This one. Kobalt replaces a socket even if you lose it. Never be with out a 10mm socket again

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11-19-2020 at 03:59 PM #51

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not sure which is better but same price for craftsman brand, didn't go down and see which had less bits and more sockets:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMA...5000183143 $99

This one has less useless screwdriver heads.

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11-19-2020 at 04:05 PM #52

Quote from Darksmoke

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Someone removing a bolt from a u-joint. It's a mechanics set. Go to the dollar store and buy a cheap set if these don't work for you.

Ya enjoy rounding off heads

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11-19-2020 at 04:09 PM #53

I sure do miss the Lowe's coupon generator thingy.

I was so accustomed to buying nearly everything from Lowe's w/a $10 off $25 coupon (among other % off & $ off coupons) for at least a year that now, it almost feels *overpriced*. LOL

Thanks to the OP for posting. Reps.

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11-19-2020 at 04:14 PM #54

Quote from eekster

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Ya enjoy rounding off heads

Ever change a u-joint? Many heavy applications require twelve point sockets. This set is appealing because it's box fits easily under sets, bunks, and side mounted tool boxes.

Edit: many engine bolts in newer equipment also require twelve point sockets.

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11-19-2020 at 04:16 PM #55

I have most of the tools already, just need to be better organized.

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11-19-2020 at 04:18 PM #56

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You should get this set; it's all 6-point:

https://slickdeals.net/f/14547086-black-friday-dewalt-dwmt75049-mechanics-tools-set-192-piece-89-99-shipping?src=tdw

Although it looks like it has a 1/2 in ratchet the description says "1/4 in and 3/8 in drive sockets" Thanks I'm going to look into the set more

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11-19-2020 at 04:19 PM #57

Thanks for the comparison and feedback. Pulled the trigger.

Stacked with discover cashback buying Lowe's gift card with 20% off & Lowe's credit card. Thanks OP!

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