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expiredsound227 posted Nov 22, 2023 2:52 PM

192-Piece DeWALT Mechanic Tool Set (Standard / SAE & Metric Combination)

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$235

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Acme Tools has 192-Piece DeWALT Mechanics Tool Set (Standard / SAE & Metric Combination; DWMT75049) on sale for $154.99 - $25 off when you apply promo code HT25 + $6.49 Shipping = $136.48.

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Product Features:
  • Full lifetime warranty with hassle free replacement
  • Laser etched markings for easier socket size identification
  • 5 degree arc swing for use in tight spaces
  • 72 tooth high torque capacity ratchets
  • Crossed anti-slip ring on sockets
  • Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications

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    • Our research indicates that this sale price is $18.51 less (11.94% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $154.99.
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Acme Tools has 192-Piece DeWALT Mechanics Tool Set (Standard / SAE & Metric Combination; DWMT75049) on sale for $154.99 - $25 off when you apply promo code HT25 + $6.49 Shipping = $136.48.

Thanks to Community Member sound227 for sharing this deal.

Note: Shipping availability may vary by region.

Product Features:
  • Full lifetime warranty with hassle free replacement
  • Laser etched markings for easier socket size identification
  • 5 degree arc swing for use in tight spaces
  • 72 tooth high torque capacity ratchets
  • Crossed anti-slip ring on sockets
  • Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Our research indicates that this sale price is $18.51 less (11.94% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $154.99.
  • About this Product:
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TheXung
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I dunno, I'd say, once you get into more involved jobs or just own more cars, you'll find that a kit with 4 wrench sizes isn't enough and you'll have to buy a full wrench set anyway. The only sets with a full wrench set without size gaps is in the 400+ piece sets and those are approaching $300-400.

It use to be that asian cars only used the JIS sizes (8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24), which is why you see smaller sets only have those sizes. But more modern cars use the whole range (13, 15, 16, 18, 22). The only sizes I've yet to see are 9, 11, and 20; I guess you could skimp out on those, but who knows maybe european or american cars use those.
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garenslickdealz007
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The problem is that most of these kits have a very limited selection of wrenches, and also compromise on some other parts. With this kit, you get a mostly complete set of sockets, which is hard to find in any kit. I think it's better to just get something like this and a separate set of wrenches which will be more complete. More often I've felt regret that when I needed a tool of a certain size, the damn thing wasn't there, so had to go buy additional tools onesy-twosy.. And now I have drawers full of one off things that are all disorganized and a new head scratching future project of how to organize them.
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Ty OP. I've been wanting this for a while and agree 99 probably isn't happening. I can live with 132
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Nov 22, 2023 5:25 PM
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TheXungNov 22, 2023 5:25 PM
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Quote from logantanner :
If anyone is buying a basic mechanic's kit for the first time, may I recommend, in my humble personal opinion, that you buy a kit that has wrenches also. The ratchets are awesome and essential, but you'll also want and need a wrench at some point, too. I have a kit like this, and a smaller, cheaper on that includes wrenches that I bought 20 years ago, and i turn to the combo kit every time.
I dunno, I'd say, once you get into more involved jobs or just own more cars, you'll find that a kit with 4 wrench sizes isn't enough and you'll have to buy a full wrench set anyway. The only sets with a full wrench set without size gaps is in the 400+ piece sets and those are approaching $300-400.

It use to be that asian cars only used the JIS sizes (8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24), which is why you see smaller sets only have those sizes. But more modern cars use the whole range (13, 15, 16, 18, 22). The only sizes I've yet to see are 9, 11, and 20; I guess you could skimp out on those, but who knows maybe european or american cars use those.
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Nov 22, 2023 5:48 PM
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figurado1Nov 22, 2023 5:48 PM
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3/8" "deepwell" sockets are a strange anomaly. They are not deepwell at all. A set of sockets, including deepwell, are all the same length. You will notice that the 1/4" and 1/2" sockets are proper and all the same length. Only the 3/8" deepwell are varying lengths with only those on the extreme ends being the correct length. 3/8" deepwell is the first socket I always grab as they are most likely to do the job. The first time I used this set I needed the 10 mm and 13 mm deepwell sockets and these were too short. Fail!
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Nov 22, 2023 5:49 PM
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Quote from TheXung :
I dunno, I'd say, once you get into more involved jobs or just own more cars, you'll find that a kit with 4 wrench sizes isn't enough and you'll have to buy a full wrench set anyway. The only sets with a full wrench set without size gaps is in the 400+ piece sets and those are approaching $300-400.

It use to be that asian cars only used the JIS sizes (8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24), which is why you see smaller sets only have those sizes. But more modern cars use the whole range (13, 15, 16, 18, 22). The only sizes I've yet to see are 9, 11, and 20; I guess you could skimp out on those, but who knows maybe european or american cars use those.
I've used 11mm on older Volkswagens and 9mm on bicycles. I don't recall ever using a 20mm.

This handy chart shows the sizes needed for bolt heads of various standards. The DIN is classic German, the JIS is classic Japanese, but more and more automobile manufacturers are switching to ANSI/ISO. https://www.boltdepot.com/fastene...-size.aspx
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Nov 22, 2023 5:50 PM
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Big22Nov 22, 2023 5:50 PM
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This is a great set. Not many fillers and under 150 bucks. I haven't seen this set this low post Covid.
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Nov 22, 2023 6:01 PM
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katapaltesNov 22, 2023 6:01 PM
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Quote from SpinControl :
BEST set on the market for anyone interested in automotive work or needing 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" set of ratchets and sockets with practically NO FILLERS.
The fillers in this set are cleverly disguised as SAE sizes. Wink Otherwise, this seems like a good deal. DeWalt and Taiwanese-made should be good stuff.

I recently culled all my SAE sockets and wrenches from my toolbags/toolboxes and stuck them in a toolbox I never use. Unfortunately, I recently bought a Kobalt kit similar to this one (with a blow-molded case) and removing the SAE sizes from that would look awkward, so I left them in place. I may yet yank those SAE as well because that 200-piece kit is heavy.
Nov 22, 2023 6:39 PM
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BigFontanaNov 22, 2023 6:39 PM
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How hard the sockets to get out of the case? My current set basically have to be pryed out with a screw driver
Nov 22, 2023 6:45 PM
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logantannerNov 22, 2023 6:45 PM
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Quote from TheXung :
I dunno, I'd say, once you get into more involved jobs or just own more cars, you'll find that a kit with 4 wrench sizes isn't enough and you'll have to buy a full wrench set anyway. The only sets with a full wrench set without size gaps is in the 400+ piece sets and those are approaching $300-400.

It use to be that asian cars only used the JIS sizes (8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24), which is why you see smaller sets only have those sizes. But more modern cars use the whole range (13, 15, 16, 18, 22). The only sizes I've yet to see are 9, 11, and 20; I guess you could skimp out on those, but who knows maybe european or american cars use those.
You're not wrong, but that's why I say for someone buying a kit for the first time. My kit has vastly expanded over the years, but if I throw something in my car for a road trip, or grab some tools before I really know what I'm tackling, I always grab the kit that has wrenches and ratchets. Whenever I grab the rachet-only "mechanics" set, I inevitably end up going back for the set with wrenches.

If you've already got a Snap-on chest in the garage, you're laughing at me right now. So again, I'm talking a beginners set

I am by no means calling this a deal or an ideal solution or alternative to the posted product, but from the time I was a broke newlywed, I have kept so many cars on the road with a core kit as simple as this:

https://www.amazon.com/MECHMAX-Me...=8-41&th=1
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Nov 22, 2023 6:52 PM
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nice279guyNov 22, 2023 6:52 PM
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I've been hoping the Husky 290 piece set in EVA trays would drop. Any cons to it vs the Dewalt?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky.../316898745
Nov 22, 2023 7:04 PM
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garenslickdealz007Nov 22, 2023 7:04 PM
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Quote from logantanner :
If anyone is buying a basic mechanic's kit for the first time, may I recommend, in my humble personal opinion, that you buy a kit that has wrenches also. The ratchets are awesome and essential, but you'll also want and need a wrench at some point, too. I have a kit like this, and a smaller, cheaper on that includes wrenches that I bought 20 years ago, and i turn to the combo kit every time.
The problem is that most of these kits have a very limited selection of wrenches, and also compromise on some other parts. With this kit, you get a mostly complete set of sockets, which is hard to find in any kit. I think it's better to just get something like this and a separate set of wrenches which will be more complete. More often I've felt regret that when I needed a tool of a certain size, the damn thing wasn't there, so had to go buy additional tools onesy-twosy.. And now I have drawers full of one off things that are all disorganized and a new head scratching future project of how to organize them.
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Nov 22, 2023 7:13 PM
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garenslickdealz007Nov 22, 2023 7:13 PM
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Quote from nice279guy :
I've been hoping the Husky 290 piece set in EVA trays would drop. Any cons to it vs the Dewalt?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky.../316898745 [homedepot.com]
That one is in a tray and not a portable carrying case, so not really comparable. The Husky sets on sale also usually include a lot of 12-point sockets, which I'd avoid.

Those organized EVA trays sure are nice though, if you have the drawer space for 'em.
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Nov 22, 2023 7:23 PM
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TheXungNov 22, 2023 7:23 PM
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Quote from logantanner :
You're not wrong, but that's why I say for someone buying a kit for the first time. My kit has vastly expanded over the years, but if I throw something in my car for a road trip, or grab some tools before I really know what I'm tackling, I always grab the kit that has wrenches and ratchets. Whenever I grab the rachet-only "mechanics" set, I inevitably end up going back for the set with wrenches.

If you've already got a Snap-on chest in the garage, you're laughing at me right now. So again, I'm talking a beginners set

I am by no means calling this a deal or an ideal solution or alternative to the posted product, but from the time I was a broke newlywed, I have kept so many cars on the road with a core kit as simple as this:

https://www.amazon.com/MECHMAX-Me...=8-41&th=1
Yeah I get the appeal of having a set that's limited but ready to go. But I'm just seeing so many 13s, 16s, and 18s these days that I feel incomplete sets are just useless. My solution is I just carry all of my car tools in the car, complete wrench set, sockets, shop jack, mini sledge, etc. When starting out, I feel like one is gambling saving maybe $50 vs finding that they have to buy a bunch of singles or getting a complete set later on.
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Nov 22, 2023 7:35 PM
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ikonoklastNov 22, 2023 7:35 PM
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Bought this set to retire my 25+ year old Craftsmen set that I've used and abused. My ratchets needs a rebuild at this point and the tooth count is not great. 😢

What sold me on this set is the lack of fillers! Mostly sockets!
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Nov 22, 2023 8:21 PM
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gkdiamondNov 22, 2023 8:21 PM
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Quote from figurado1 :
3/8" "deepwell" sockets are a strange anomaly. They are not deepwell at all. A set of sockets, including deepwell, are all the same length. You will notice that the 1/4" and 1/2" sockets are proper and all the same length. Only the 3/8" deepwell are varying lengths with only those on the extreme ends being the correct length. 3/8" deepwell is the first socket I always grab as they are most likely to do the job. The first time I used this set I needed the 10 mm and 13 mm deepwell sockets and these were too short. Fail!
I have a 3/8" drive Tekton full set and every SAE and Metric deep socket is the same length. Even a cheap 1/4" drive Chinese Seket-Man set I have has all the deep SAE and Metric sockets at the same length. The shorter length "deep" sockets seems to be another way for DeWalt to squeeze out even more profit. It's the same thing with a DeWalt 3/8" drive socket set I recently bought to carry in my car. The deep SAE and Metric sockets get longer as they go up in size. I bought Husky 17mm and 18mm sockets that the set did not come with and they are longer than the 19mm socket in the set.
Nov 22, 2023 8:28 PM
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EljuiciferNov 22, 2023 8:28 PM
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I keep this set in my tacoma and it has been a great set. I think the only think I added was a low profile 22mm 3/8 socket
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Nov 22, 2023 9:05 PM
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BoastfulTent7334Nov 22, 2023 9:05 PM
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Nice inexpensive 2nd set to keep at vacation home I guess
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