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expiredMiramarCaTOPGUN posted Jan 20, 2025 10:13 AM

50-Piece Kobalt 1/4" Drive SAE/Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set w/ Case

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Lowe's has 50-Piece Kobalt 1/4" Drive Standard SAE/Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case (53418) on sale for $9.98. Select free store pickup where stock permits to save on shipping.

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Includes
  • 1/4" Kobalt Drive 90-Tooth Ratchet
  • 1/4" Kobalt Drive Extensions; 2", 4"
  • 1/4" Kobalt Drive Universal Joint Adapter
  • 1/4" Drive Handle
  • 1/4" Kobalt Drive to 1/4" Hex Adapter
  • 11 Kobalt SAE Shallow Sockets 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2
  • 11 Kobalt Metric Shallow Sockets 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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  • Includes Kobalt's Hassle-Free Lifetime Guarantee w/ purchase

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  • About the Deal
    • This product offers a reduced price of $20 Off or 66.71% Overall Savings
    • All sockets are constructed from chrome vanadium, steel/heat-treated for strength and durability; dedicated 1/4" drive mechanics tool set
    • Product is eligible for refund or exchange with receipt within 90 days of the original purchase date
    • Offer valid only for January 20, 2025 or while promotional price/supplies last

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Written by MiramarCaTOPGUN
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Lowe's has 50-Piece Kobalt 1/4" Drive Standard SAE/Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case (53418) on sale for $9.98. Select free store pickup where stock permits to save on shipping.

Thanks to community member MiramarCaTOPGUN for finding this deal

Note, product availability will vary by location

Includes
  • 1/4" Kobalt Drive 90-Tooth Ratchet
  • 1/4" Kobalt Drive Extensions; 2", 4"
  • 1/4" Kobalt Drive Universal Joint Adapter
  • 1/4" Drive Handle
  • 1/4" Kobalt Drive to 1/4" Hex Adapter
  • 11 Kobalt SAE Shallow Sockets 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2
  • 11 Kobalt Metric Shallow Sockets 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Warranty
  • Includes Kobalt's Hassle-Free Lifetime Guarantee w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • This product offers a reduced price of $20 Off or 66.71% Overall Savings
    • All sockets are constructed from chrome vanadium, steel/heat-treated for strength and durability; dedicated 1/4" drive mechanics tool set
    • Product is eligible for refund or exchange with receipt within 90 days of the original purchase date
    • Offer valid only for January 20, 2025 or while promotional price/supplies last

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I bought 2 sets at $19.98 and ended up returning them both. The ratchet is nearly impossible to get out of the case, and the screwdriver handle isn't much easier. The ratchets in both of mine were very poor quality and they both would switch directions while in use. I know it's now only $10 ( I'm actually tempted to try my luck again) but I would set your expectations appropriately.
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I took it apart and these ratchets are not lubricated. What you need to do is to buy superlube. Take apart the gearing mechanism, elongate the little spring, and lubricate all the gears. It works fine once it's put back together. I know it's a hassle, but I actually do this to my gear wrench tools also.
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OK guys. I thought the comments about how hard it is to get the ratchet out maybe were insane, but I just got mine and it's true -- it's a huge pain to get it out!

However once you do get it out the first time, I find that if you replace the ratchet 'upside-down' -- i.e. with the anvil up/facing you, you can then 'swipe' the anvil to the side with your thumb and the ratchet will pop out of the clips. Then you can just lift it out.

You're welcome....

Won't help with the sockets but I suppose you might be able to crank most of them (all but the tiniest) to the side with the spinner tip and pop those out.

In mine, most of them can be pulled with a good finger pinch. With the others I can generally move the surrounding one(s) out of the way to get a better grip, or lever it a bit with the spinner.
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Quote from markng25 :
Nice set but how do you remove the ratchet from the case? The ratchet is smooth all around and there is no place where you can place a finger to pull it out
I just put a small wrap of gorilla tape (or any duct tape would work) around the handle. Just leave a 1 inch flap stick out to allow grabbing and yanking from the case.
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Quote from TurdFurguson158 :
The ratchet and the 10mm socket alone is worth the $10🤪
Quote from skeppley :
I bought this set at 19.98, and just bought 2 more at this price! Its a no brainer.

I did have to return the first set as the ratchet was very notchy and sometimes the teeth inside would jam up, so be sure to test it out when you get it.

Keep one on the ATV, and now one in the camper, and one on the boat. Good all around set!
Quote from markng25 :
Nice set but how do you remove the ratchet from the case? The ratchet is smooth all around and there is no place where you can place a finger to pull it out
Quote from lcz06 :
Unless this is a different version I picked this set up last year and it wasn't great at all quality wise. I get that it's just $10 but everything about the set was cheap. The socket material seemed thinner and the wrench was really wobbly with the extension added. This might be a good back up but don't expect it to last very long.
I bought 2 sets at $19.98 and ended up returning them both. The ratchet is nearly impossible to get out of the case, and the screwdriver handle isn't much easier. The ratchets in both of mine were very poor quality and they both would switch directions while in use. I know it's now only $10 ( I'm actually tempted to try my luck again) but I would set your expectations appropriately.
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Jan 20, 2025 4:46 PM
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skeppleyJan 20, 2025 4:46 PM
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Quote from UN0335 :
I bought 2 sets at $19.98 and ended up returning them both. The ratchet is nearly impossible to get out of the case, and the screwdriver handle isn't much easier. The ratchets in both of mine were very poor quality and they both would switch directions while in use. I know it's now only $10 ( I'm actually tempted to try my luck again) but I would set your expectations appropriately.
Yup, same thing with my ratchet that i previously noted. Check it out right away. My exchanged unit works fine, but first one was a notchy mess. For 10 bucks, you may wanna take another shot.
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Quote from markng25 :
Nice set but how do you remove the ratchet from the case? The ratchet is smooth all around and there is no place where you can place a finger to pull it out
I don't have this yet, but I am ordering one for each car. Once I get them, I will put a piece of flexible plastic under the ratchet, like some devices have in their battery compartment. You could do the same thing with duct tape or electrical tape with the adhesive folded on itself.
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Quote from ElLobo11 :
The last thing you need when you are stuck on the side of the road is unreliable tools. This is a great deal for what it is, but not something you want to rely on in a pinch. Nothing to do with how much it costs, this is just not a reliable kit.
I'm not talking about replacing the muffler if it falls off. I'm talking dashboard parts, lights, hose clamps, etc. no, this isn't a Snap-On mechanics vault of tools. Just to get to cabin air filters and such, I'd hate to go dig out a huge toolset. For $10, it's nice to have on hand.
Jan 20, 2025 5:14 PM
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TenseHamster4473Jan 20, 2025 5:14 PM
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Is this the same set that was $20 leading up to Christmas?

The quality of the tools is fine and the hard case is nice and surprisingly compact, but the tools are super hard to remove. You basically have to pop out the molded holders and push the ratchet out from the back.

Other than that, really solid deal for $10. Worth it to keep in the trunk for unexpected fixes (or more like, friend's houses that don't have basic sockets and drivers). At this price, wouldn't be mad if I used it once and forgot it on the side of the road.

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UN0335Jan 20, 2025 5:25 PM
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Quote from TenseHamster4473 :
Is this the same set that was $20 leading up to Christmas?

The quality of the tools is fine and the hard case is nice and surprisingly compact, but the tools are super hard to remove. You basically have to pop out the molded holders and push the ratchet out from the back.

Other than that, really solid deal for $10. Worth it to keep in the trunk for unexpected fixes (or more like, friend's houses that don't have basic sockets and drivers). At this price, wouldn't be mad if I used it once and forgot it on the side of the road.
Yes, this is the same set. I did like the case, and how compact the set is. In addition to the difficulty in removing the ratchet handle, the ratchets themselves were basically junk. I would have been able to deal with the first issue, but not the second. Apparently, YMMV on the ratchet working properly.
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Quote from UN0335 :
Yes, this is the same set. I did like the case, and how compact the set is. In addition to the difficulty in removing the ratchet handle, the ratchets themselves were basically junk. I would have been able to deal with the first issue, but not the second. Apparently, YMMV on the ratchet working properly.
10 bucks is a damn nice deal. You can also mod it to fit in a ICON set https://www.reddit.com/r/harborfr...t_set_and/
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JESSE_VENTURAJan 20, 2025 5:39 PM
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where is this made?
Jan 20, 2025 5:43 PM
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Fabian8486Jan 20, 2025 5:43 PM
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I bought it at $20 early in the month. I wonder if they do price match.
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DavidG1993Jan 20, 2025 5:59 PM
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Didn't really need them now but like the other person Comme red, but now and think later. In for 3, thanks OP!!
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Quote from JESSE_VENTURA :
where is this made?
Back of the package says: "MADE IN TAIWAN"
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Old_Snake308Jan 20, 2025 6:14 PM
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Went to Lowe's, found one and it rang up for $20, went to CS said they can't match the pickup price even though the associate pulled it out of their Pick up inventory. I ended ordering at another Lowe's for pickup.
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Jan 20, 2025 6:15 PM
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Old_Snake308Jan 20, 2025 6:15 PM
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Quote from Fabian8486 :
I bought it at $20 early in the month. I wonder if they do price match.
They won't even let me buy it at $10 price !
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