Best Mechanics Tool Set? Let’s Find Out!

Craftsman, GearWrench, Husky, Kobalt, Pittsburgh, DeWalt, Crescent, Starwork. Tool sets compared for durability, organization, tool performance including ratchet working arc swing, back drag, failure load, open and closed end combination wrench performance, socket adapter failure load, tool box ability to hold tools in the proper position during movement. Supplemental tool list provided below to round out your tool kit.

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➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Tool Box Sets:
Husky: Available at Home Depot
Kobalt: Available at Lowes

Supplemental Tools to Complete Your Tool Kit:

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[ProjectFarm]

Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Tool Box Sets:
Husky: Available at Home Depot
Kobalt: Available at Lowes

Supplemental Tools to Complete Your Tool Kit:

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[stevege]

I’ve been a professional Toyota technician since 1989 and being the largest manufacturer worldwide with Toyota and Lexus, it’s disappointing that some kits don’t have 12, 14, 17, or 19mm tools. But on the flip side, with automotive fastener tolerances, and the tool tolerances themselves, many SAE and metric sizes are interchangeable. 8=5/16, 11=7/16, 13=1/2, 14=9/16, 16=5/8, 17=11/16, and 19=3/4. They’re not exact but for automotive and most DIY projects, they will substitute without any problems.

[tactical_potato]

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[TanManFixes]

About 30 years ago, I got a Craftsmen set (made in USA) from my grandfather. To this day, it has been the best present I ever received. Since then, I lost one 22mm, and cracked one 8mm.

[stephk]

When my father in law passed away, his wife asked me to make up some tool boxes for his grandkids from his "extras." He had enough to fill all eight and I'm happy to say that most of what you suggested went into them. Not brand new and many not brand names, but hopefully will help in a pinch. Thanks for your testing and advice! Always solid!

[RabbiJesus]

My first mechanic set was gifted to me by my mother on my 16th birthday. It was Napa brand and I scoffed at it. Well, that set lasted 23 years. It brought a tear to my eye the day that ratchet finally broke.

[davidjohnson]

Being a shop owner and experienced mechanic, I’ve been extremely pleased with my Gearwrench *243* piece sets. I have both the 6pt and 12pt set and they have almost everything I need. The main other thing I have in addition is the flex head Gearwrench ratchet set. I use sunex for impact sockets

[gomdrd]

Have the husky and was the base for my tool set. Really happy with it over 10 years later and 4 rebuilt cars and countless maintenance still love it.

[heavymetalcreationz]

I have a craftsman tool set that I’ve had for 20 years! I found one at Sears that has “Made in the USA” stamped on it. That’s as rare as hen’s teeth these days, but besides breaking the 1/4 inch drive, it’s been great. I carry it with me wherever I go, it’s gotten me out of a bind on many occasions. But in all honesty, it’s probably helped more random drivers along the way than it has helped me. I’m 43 now, and watching this got me nostalgic for the days when I could still purchase craftsman tools that were made here in the US.
It would be great to see these companies bring manufacturing home. I know there are a lot of people that need jobs that would absolutely love to have the opportunity to manufacture tools in the US.

[MrCar-Worker]

10 year mechanic, I’ve always liked gearwrench tools as an economy hand tool option. Not everything has to be snap on or Mac, I would recommend Gearwrench over any of these manufacturers before watching this video and it’s nice to see they showed up and showed out!

[JakonHilfars]

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[NeoB-Lac]

I just bought my daughter the Quinn mechanics set for 279 no frills, no blow molding, just a bunch of tools!!!! Amazing entry level set

[darkerbinding]

Great review. I feel the most valuable thing you tell people in this is to make sure you own one and carry it with you in your vehicle, whichever one you buy. I can't tell you how many times I've stopped to help stranded motorists and was successful because I had a full set of tools with me. Thanks for the great video.

[ktm]

Brought back memories of my first mechanics socket/ratchet set. It was a Craftsman (1994 so it was still made in USA). It skipped more than a couple important sizes and I threw the black plastic folding box away, but I still have every single piece from it. Tool sets are going to be a matter of choice, anybody who uses tools will make good decisions as to what they want or need. Great video!

[AnthonyRBlacker]

My wife got me the DeWalt socket set -very similar to the one you're testing (but it was on sale for $99 so it was a GREAT price) and I have a GearWrench ratcheting combination set I picked up at the Orange big box store for $69 on sale - a very good price - 90 tooth, set that goes 5/16" - 7/8" and 8mm to 19mm. I lucked out with those 2 sets, they pretty much stay in my van at all times and I use them for most of the work I do. My 10mm ratcheting wrench broke and GearWrench replaced it with a photo of the broken ratcheting end, proof of purchase and an email - 10 days later they sent me a brand new 10mm ratcheting combination wrench AND it was the reversible version - an upgrade to the one in the set that I bought. I am a very happy customer! Thank you so much for buying all these tools and giving us your data!!