Best Tool Kit for the Money! (2021) Handheld Tools Box/Cube

Best Tool Kit for the Money! (2021) Handheld Tools Box/Cube
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[JasonBlair]

When each of my daughters grows up and moves out, I'll outfit them each with a full beginners set of tools. Boxes like these are an essential part. I have the Harbor Freight set that rounded out my start, but I like the look of the Kobalt kit. These, a 40v starter kit, and other essential hand tools and testing gear will get them started with a decent DIY kit. And when they call dad for help, I'll know there are tools there to bang out a quick fix.

[travisvanalst]

I bought my niece a 257 piece Kobalt 2 drawer kit when she moved into her new house. I liked it because it was more of a homeowner kit with a hammer, level, tape measure, and the rest of the essentials. It was $99 on Black Friday and I got it for the reason it was an actual cube. I was afraid with a briefcase style she could slide it under things or behind things and have it get lost. The cube style made it nice for her to sit in its own spot on a shelf in her closet and it’s always accessible. Kits like these are extremely nice for people that don’t really work on things because it’s a piece of mind for the dads/uncles that do work on things that they have tools ready to go when we get there to fix things.

[jrep]

My wife got me the larger Kobalt set last year. I’d probably say it’s got everything one would need.

[jimivey]

In 1970, I bought a Craftsman mechanic set in a blow-mold carrying case (1/4, 3/8, 1/2 + many wrenches). HEAVY! I also use it for weight training. It has been so good to me!

[mytuberforyou]

The HF Pittsburgh kit is IMO the best deal- the wrenches are not great on the finish but they sell fairly cheap fully polished wrench kits, and the pliers are mediocre, but the other items are exceptional for the money. Plating is nice and heavy on the sockets, clearly legible markings (big plus) ratchet handles are very good- for the price. The box leaves a little to be desired but it's anti-spill and designed to be a compact truck/portable box. Most importantly the selection of tools is pretty much optimal, including all the wonky torx sizes european auto manufacturesrs like to use.

[edwarddavis]

“Bear that in mind.” LOL God Bless! Thank You Bear! Very helpful! I really like that Gearwrench set at the end.

[JimmyMakingitwork]

For friends or family, I usually recommend any of the sets that are handiest to add to, or replace under warranty at the local box stores.
So Kobalt if you’re near a Lowe’s and Husky for Home Depot.

But there are lot’s of good sets for home use and occasional mechanical repairs.

[creatingmind]

My first set was the Stanley set. I've been able to work on many vehicles and do many jobs. It's held up over 10 years now and I must say I love the black metal. It's easier to see the labeling and what not. Also, I love the ergonomics of the wrench and for some reason can't stand most others

[skipskip]

So thank you very much I'm home retired Marine each one of my kids got one of those boxes of the Stanley one I made an emergency cases to put in every part of the car take Grandma to the show I appreciate it have a nice day

[michaelmiller]

I was really hoping something like a Craftsman my father owned. You know, a starter set I could set my son up with that maybe the case will be retired in a few years but the tools will be part of a growing quality lifetime collection.

[TheACEJester]

I bought the Husky 270 piece kit for a buddy just starting out, and I bought the GearWrench for myself, to keep in the Jeep. $200 looked steep, but the quality is there. I love their ratcheting wrenches, and I like that they include both the 6 point and 12 point 3/8 metric sockets, which come in handy for certain starters (like some Cummins).

[patricktheplumber]

I bought my self the Home Depot husky tool box on Father’s Day I’m happy with it I don’t do much wrenching - auto work I have the basic tools I’m a contractor I have tons of tools for construction and building totally different then the tools mechanics need for the most part

[xlc]

My wife got me the kobalt kit as a truck box for Father's day. I love it

[trailblazer]

I love my kobalt set, I fix everything cars, boats small engines. It works fantastic, how ever the plastic case is junk after a while. I really recommend it but get a nice tool box

[williamdesmarais]

Excellent video. I purchased the Sam's Club Channel lock set 18 years ago or so back when they included regular wrenches. INCREDIBLE value. Over time pieces (as you say) went our for milk and never came home. I just ordered the same set on Ebay for $79.00 total shipped after taxes. The inclusion of ratcheting wrenches is a definite bonus. Anyone would be hard pressed to find a better option at that price especially for a truck box.

[codywells]

I have quite the collection of mixed branded tools. Brother in law gave me a red metal Stanley toolbox with a ratchet set. Has a top box and 2 drawers. Easily the most convenient to grab and go for some work on your own car. Just load it up with the extras your car needs you dont usually have in there.

[BigBear--]

I’ve had the Kobalt box set for at least 7 years now, used all of it a lot. I work on cars, small power equipment, house stuff, anything and everything. I haven’t had one problem with any of the tools from the set. Only thing I’d like is to have the sizes stamped or cut into the sockets, rather than laser printed. Other than that, no issues, and I’ve put some of the stuff like the ratchets through a lot of abuse.

[badbiker]

Oh yes. "200 piece pickup." I remember that game ... and not fondly! I got the Pittsburgh 301 piece set for my work van. It comes in a nice box with lift-out trays like the DeWalt 226 piece set that you mentioned, so nothing spills. It was a good starter set, but missing some stuff I consider essential, so I added a tool bag with the missing items in it. Some of those are a 1/2" breaker bar, locking pliers, groove joint pliers, a full set of ratcheting combination wrenches in SAE and metric, and a pry bar set, just to name a few. I actually paid more for the pickup pieces that I put into the bag than I did for the ready-made Pittsburgh set. But I LOVE this set. The tools are made in Taiwan and are of reasonable quality. I don't think I would want it to use on a daily basis on the job, but you know what? I would love to see someone do just that and see how they hold up.

[n]

Bought the Crescent 170 piece kit last June on sale at Amazon for $69.99. Decent quality, definitely worth $100-120....I don't think I'd go for that current price of $181.

[earlscheib]

Best value out of everything shown is the gear wrench set. Everything else is definitely a step down (except the Milwaukee)