expiredRokket | Staff posted Dec 09, 2023 04:43 AM
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expiredRokket | Staff posted Dec 09, 2023 04:43 AM
270-Piece Husky Mechanics Tool Set in Connect Trays
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Let's be clear -- it's generally not what a mechanic in a shop would use 8hrs+ a day, 5+ days a week. But for casual, home use -- it'll last many, many years before you feel the need to upgrade (if at all).
It has a lifetime warranty (just take any failed part back to Home Depot and they'll exchange it on the spot), which is less hassle than even Craftsman anymore. Trying to get Lowes or Ace to handle Craftsman exchanges is an exercise in frustration.
You'll of course would want to supplement this kit with other tools as you progress through projects, but for a starting point, it's an excellent assortment that'll cover most of the commonly used sizes.
The best parts are the selection of regular AND deep well sockets. Three ratchets are very nice.
The so-so is the selection of combination wrenches -- I feel there could be more, but those included cover the normal mechanic needs.
The worst part are the allen wrenches and the little screwdriver bits, though I'm spoiled. I use excellent allen & torx wrenches on a daily basis -- so seeing these low-grade ones just makes me shiver at rounding a fastener. And furthermore, I have an irrational disgust for those little magnetic screwdriver bits. They're next to useless -- I prefer hex locking bits, as there's no chance of losing them due to the bit biting to the fastener as you pull away.
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Let's be clear -- it's generally not what a mechanic in a shop would use 8hrs+ a day, 5+ days a week. But for casual, home use -- it'll last many, many years before you feel the need to upgrade (if at all).
It has a lifetime warranty (just take any failed part back to Home Depot and they'll exchange it on the spot), which is less hassle than even Craftsman anymore. Trying to get Lowes or Ace to handle Craftsman exchanges is an exercise in frustration.
You'll of course would want to supplement this kit with other tools as you progress through projects, but for a starting point, it's an excellent assortment that'll cover most of the commonly used sizes.
The best parts are the selection of regular AND deep well sockets. Three ratchets are very nice.
The so-so is the selection of combination wrenches -- I feel there could be more, but those included cover the normal mechanic needs.
The worst part are the allen wrenches and the little screwdriver bits, though I'm spoiled. I use excellent allen & torx wrenches on a daily basis -- so seeing these low-grade ones just makes me shiver at rounding a fastener. And furthermore, I have an irrational disgust for those little magnetic screwdriver bits. They're next to useless -- I prefer hex locking bits, as there's no chance of losing them due to the bit biting to the fastener as you pull away.
The recent dewalt mechanics set was pretty good at 60$ and I know there is another decent 192 piece dewalt tool for around 130-150$.
The recent dewalt mechanics set was pretty good at 60$ and I know there is another decent 192 piece dewalt tool for around 130-150$.
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I'm actually really impressed with this set, go Husky. Would be sweet if they included ratcheting wrenches as well but for the $100 price if you have been eyeing a starter set this is the one to pull the trigger on.
Note it doesn't come with the full case but you wouldn't likely use that anyway really. The ability to bring your entire tray of sockets to your project in one shot will offer most far more functional utility.
This is cool to see, I hope the starter kits start moving in this direction.
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