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302-Piece Kobalt Standard (SAE) & Metric Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case
$99
$149
33% off
+ Free Shippingat Lowe's
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Lowe's has 302-Piece Kobalt Standard (SAE) & Metric Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case (53559) for $99. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.
Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for sharing this deal.
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Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for sharing this deal.
Features:
- Sockets, ratchets and wrenches are constructed from chrome vanadium steel and heat-treated for strength and durability
- Tools are finished with a professional grade, high-polish shine which makes cleaning them a snap
- Tools meet or exceed ANSI specifications
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Lowe's has 302-Piece Kobalt Standard (SAE) & Metric Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case (53559) for $99. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.
Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for sharing this deal.
Features:
Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for sharing this deal.
Features:
- Sockets, ratchets and wrenches are constructed from chrome vanadium steel and heat-treated for strength and durability
- Tools are finished with a professional grade, high-polish shine which makes cleaning them a snap
- Tools meet or exceed ANSI specifications
Editor's Notes
Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff- About this deal:
- Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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This Kobalt 302 piece set is mainly a socket heavy starter kit for occasional garage use, with plenty of sockets and a hard case that keeps everything organized. The set covers a lot of basic car work, but the markings are hard to read, the wrench selection is thin, and there is no 10 millimeter wrench. The case and latches draw the biggest complaints, with weak clips, awkward side handles, and reports of broken drawers or front locks. It feels most useful if the price and included tools matter more than long term case durability.
occasional home/garage users who just need a socket-heavy set for infrequent jobs because commenters said it's only really workable if you break it out once a year or a couple times per month and can tolerate the frustrating markings and "fluff" pieces.
buyers who don't mind paying for a case only if they keep it stationary because multiple comments criticized the case/organizer (clips/handles/drawers) but still implied the $99 price can be worth it if you won't move the case.
people who mainly want replacement sockets for another brand they already use because one commenter said they only use the Kobalt sockets as replacements for lost sockets and that they haven't fixed the hard-to-see markings in newer versions.
DIYers doing mostly car socket work who want to cover common socket needs because one commenter compared it to Harbor Freight's 301 PC set and said that set handled "just about everything to a car" for sockets.
mechanics or frequent tool users who get annoyed by hard-to-read labeling because commenters said the socket markings are "not easy to see" and "fricking impossible to see the damn sizes," which makes the set frustrating to use often.
people who need a reliable hard case/organizer for regular transport because commenters reported the clips fell off within months, drawers/handles broke after about a month, and the side handles make carrying awkward.
buyers expecting the set to last long-term without parts failing because one commenter said the front locking mechanism broke about a month after purchase.
DIYers who want a complete wrench assortment (especially 10mm) because one commenter noted there are only six small wrenches and no 10mm, so you'll likely need separate wrench sets.
buyers who want to avoid paying extra for the case because one commenter said the tools are about $50 and you're effectively paying about $50 for the box/case.
people who want to use it often without getting stuck fasteners out because a commenter warned that bolts can get stuck and require prying and significant force to remove (especially larger bolts on the bottom shelf).
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I guess if you need a tool set to gather dust in a closet or garage, and maybe break it out once a year it would be OK? I just can't see anyone using this often and not getting frustrated with it.
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I guess if you need a tool set to gather dust in a closet or garage, and maybe break it out once a year it would be OK? I just can't see anyone using this often and not getting frustrated with it.
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what's a better, similar set/brand?
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I recommend waiting for the craftsman set to go on sale because that case is 100x better.
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