Nice toolbox and tool set all in one?

[HitIt]

I have nothing add except...

Imagine how much cheaper and how much less shit we would have to buy and store if we didn't need metric and SAE. It's an incredibly stupid problem to still have.

 

[traquer]

I have nothing add except...

Imagine how much cheaper and how much less shit we would have to buy and store if we didn't need metric and SAE. It's an incredibly stupid problem to still have.

But at least the best feeling in the world is if you're missing a socket but there's a perfect match on the other rail. Sometimes it's an even tighter and better fit lol

 

[evantwheeler]

I bought the Harbor Freight Pittsburg set https://www.harborfreight.com/mechanics-tool-set-301-pc-63464.html . With a coupon you can get it for 150 bucks. I use it in my garage, and then the handy case allows me to throw it in the truck when we go off roading or camping. In the 5 years I have had it, I have never had one issue with anything breaking. i'm thinking of getting another so I don't have to move the one set around.

I bought this kit for the sockets and attachments alone. Supplement with the HF composite ratchets, some extensions, two sets of the HF box end wrenches (SAE & Metric), a set of the Quinn screw drivers, and a set of the Quinn pliers. All from Harbor Freight, and you're probably out the door for around $300+tax. Unless you make a living with your tools, I don't see the value in spending more money on basic hand tools.

 

[Meaney77]

I bought the Harbor Freight Pittsburg set https://www.harborfreight.com/mechanics-tool-set-301-pc-63464.html . With a coupon you can get it for 150 bucks. I use it in my garage, and then the handy case allows me to throw it in the truck when we go off roading or camping. In the 5 years I have had it, I have never had one issue with anything breaking. i'm thinking of getting another so I don't have to move the one set around.

I bought this kit for the sockets and attachments alone. Supplement with the HF composite ratchets, some extensions, two sets of the HF box end wrenches (SAE & Metric), a set of the Quinn screw drivers, and a set of the Quinn pliers. All from Harbor Freight, and you're probably out the door for around $300+tax. Unless you make a living with your tools, I don't see the value in spending more money on basic hand tools.

I tend to agree. I have a nicer Craftsman set at home in the garage but I buy the cheap HF crap and keep it in my enclosed trailer for desert season. I dont feel so bad when I loose tools or lend and dont get them back. At the end of the day, I am not turning wrenches for a living so this crap works fine for the occasional use I need.

 

[Gelcoater]

Bump. Organizing my garage and I think I’m going to toss my mismatched shitty desert tools and buy a Boxo tool box for the river and off-roading.

Anyone buy one of there sets? Looking at this.

185pcs Metric and SAE Tool Set with 3 Drawers Carry Box

185 Pc Metric & SAE Hand Tool Set in a Hand Carry 3 Drawer Metal Tool Box. Tools are Set in EVA Foam Tool Control Inserts. 159 Pc Mirror Chrome Tool Set Includes: 1/4

boxousa.com

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Well it’s pretty!
But I think you could put something together yourself cheaper and more tailored to your needs.
And! I see things missing I’d want in my box. Number one being?? A hammer, lol.

I put this stuff together around 01-02ish and has served me well over the years.
Total mismatch stuff,(read sales items or extra sets I already had) Pittsburgh/HF stuff, some craftsman, etc. but it’s fairly organized
I know it isn’t so pretty anymore, it’s been around, lol.

And the obligatory boating content shot

 

[D19]

I won’t even go down down the 6pt vrs 12pt socket road and then storing them on their own peg....

I like the Hansen style peg holders

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Those are great. I have two of those full sets. One in my river house box and one in my automotive box at home.

If you want a really good tool box you have to just build the whole thing yourself and make it the way you want it. At home I have a few rolling chests, 1 automotive box and 2 general construction house box. Then I have another rolling cabinet that is just random stuff that I don’t use a lot.

 

[OCMerrill]

I own a tremendous amount of tools located in my garage, my shop, various work trucks including my own personal truck. Like said, you just can't have to many.

Side note: I no longer own any 10 or 12 mm sockets. They are like feral cats.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

I bought this kit for the sockets and attachments alone. Supplement with the HF composite ratchets, some extensions, two sets of the HF box end wrenches (SAE & Metric), a set of the Quinn screw drivers, and a set of the Quinn pliers. All from Harbor Freight, and you're probably out the door for around $300+tax. Unless you make a living with your tools, I don't see the value in spending more money on basic hand tools.

I've got one of their extendable handle 1/2" ratchets that I love! Thing has served me quite well and doubles as a breaker bar.

Also, pretty hard to kill the HF impact sockets. Totally worth the money.

 

[Gelcoater]

I own a tremendous amount of tools located in my garage, my shop, various work trucks including my own personal truck. Like said, you just can't have to many.

Side note: I no longer own any 10 or 12 mm sockets. They are like feral cats.

Speaking of cats, look who the cat drug in.
Welcome back

 

[Your ad here]

If you want to spend some money SnapOn has various tool kits. Buy whatever tool kit and order a box that will work for you. I have a smaller SnapOn box and tool set. It cost a lot compared to others but its 15 years old and the box is still in good shape and has been moved 4 times fully loaded. One trip was 350 miles. Drawers still open like new. Try doing that with a Craftsman box. Another thing to consider is how long your hands will be able to work... After 2 hours with a Craftsman socket wrench my hands are hurting. I can get a full 8 hours and more with the SnapOn socket wrench.

 

[Apex svt]

Well it’s pretty!
But I think you could put something together yourself cheaper and more tailored to your needs.
And! I see things missing I’d want in my box. Number one being?? A hammer, lol.

I put this stuff together around 01-02ish and has served me well over the years.
Total mismatch stuff,(read sales items or extra sets I already had) Pittsburgh/HF stuff, some craftsman, etc. but it’s fairly organized
I know it isn’t so pretty anymore, it’s been around, lol.

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And the obligatory boating content shot
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That box was built around years of random mishaps and “I won’t be without this again”. Solid.

 

[Hammer]

Well it’s pretty!
But I think you could put something together yourself cheaper and more tailored to your needs.
And! I see things missing I’d want in my box. Number one being?? A hammer, lol.

I put this stuff together around 01-02ish and has served me well over the years.
Total mismatch stuff,(read sales items or extra sets I already had) Pittsburgh/HF stuff, some craftsman, etc. but it’s fairly organized
I know it isn’t so pretty anymore, it’s been around, lol.

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And the obligatory boating content shot[emoji106]
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I guess my biggest gripe with my mismatched tools is missing certain sockets and not wanting to buy individual sockets. The cost adds up, at the same time. I already have a shit ton of random sockets and don’t need more...

Out of my “shitty desert kit”.


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[Gelcoater]

I guess my biggest gripe with my mismatched tools is missing certain sockets and not wanting to buy individual sockets. The cost adds up, at the same time. I already have a shit ton of random sockets and don’t need more... View attachment 910218
Out of my “shitty desert kit”.


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Harbor Freight
One standard set and a metric set.

Reasonably priced, and came with not one but two 10mm sockets
It’s not fancy but has worked for close to 20 years now.

 

[Ziggy]

The HF handtool analogy:
A Bayliner provides you with a great day on the water just like an Eliminator but without the expensive reputation.
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I have yet to split a HF socket, but I have a handful of Craftsmen ones I was going to get lifetime replacement.

 

[Carlson-jet]

The HF handtool analogy:
A Bayliner provides you with a great day on the water just like an Eliminator but without the expensive reputation.
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I have yet to split a HF socket, but I have a handful of Craftsmen ones I was going to get lifetime replacement.

Hear you on that. Not a sears store for 50 miles from me now. We have an appliance outlet. I'm not making 2 trips for a socket I already have in another flavor.
I just liked to keep pop's sockets as a kit. It's faster to go on evilbay and grab a replacement. Besides that they are used and have a history that matches the rest of the sets.

 

[HitIt]

The HF handtool analogy:
A Bayliner provides you with a great day on the water just like an Eliminator but without the expensive reputation.

I wonder if the Magic powerboats buyers thought the same thing...?

 

[Rajobigguy]

I'm a millwright in the power gen industry so I doubt that there are many that are more abusive to there tools than me. I have tools from just about every manufacturer on the planet and ther eis generally good and bad things to say about all of them however some things are an absolute.
1. For pipe wrenches you need Rigid.
2. For adjustable you need Crescent.
3. For slip joint it's hard to beat Channel lock or Knipex.
4. For clamping pliers Vise Grips.
5. Allen wrenchs should be Allen or Apex, I don't know what metal Apex uses but it must by unobtanium because you cant hurt them no matter what you do.

Older Snap-On tools are some of the best but not anymore. I had a Snap-on 4x torque multiplier 1/2 in x 3//4 out that I hooked up to a HF 3/4 to 1/2 reducer and guess what failed, the 3/4 output on the Snap on.
Had several air wrenches from snappy that failed very early on that they wouldn't warranty (frankly they never had very much power anyway) and a couple of torque wrench's that wouldn't hold calibration then after one of them broke the head ( 250 lb wrench tightening a 105 lbs bolt) and they wouldn't warranty that one either so I sad Good by to Snap off tools forever.

Proto has maintained their quality over the years but they are hard to come by when only a few industrial supply chains carry them.

There is a Harbor Freight store in just about every town now and more coming all the time. Their quality is reasonable and they are easily accessible when you are in need. Even their top of the line stuff is generally less than 1/4 the cost of tool truck stuff. Some people snivel at the Asian import stuff but most manufacturers (including the exalted Snap-off ) are having stuff made there.

All that being said, for the home hobbyist there is nothing wrong with HF tools overall as long as you take to heart the first five items on the list.