Tool Set - Is there a better deal than this?

[WhatExit?]

I've pieced together a tool kit for the road but I want to buy a new, "complete" kit. Today I found this one - I'm OK with Husky tools - I can return them to Home Depot. This looks to be a legit ½ price deal - anyone got other suggestions before I buy?

270 pieces for $99.00

Husky Mechanics Tool Set (270-Piece) H270MTS

The Husky 270-piece 1/4 in, 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. drive mechanics tool set offers a comprehensive selections of tools for the professional or DIY mechanics workshop. The 129 different standard and deep sockets along with the 14 combination wrenches and 19 bit sockets will allow you to tackle any...

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[monkeyswrench]

If you get a box set like that as a road box, put a belt or a strap around it. The latches tend to break if it bounces around to much. I have the typical Craftsman "briefcase", one in each trailer.

 

[WhatExit?]

If you get a box set like that as a road box, put a belt or a strap around it. The latches tend to break if it bounces around to much. I have the typical Craftsman "briefcase", one in each trailer.

Good idea. I read the "drawers" pull completely out so a strap'll be mandatory until I chuck the blow molded case and puttem into a tool box

 

[coolchange]

You’ll never use 80 percent of that box. But it’s easy.

 

[RitcheyRch]

Good deal right there.

 

[Shlbyntro]

Thats a legit half price deal. It always bothers me that these "mechanics tool sets" never come with even some of the most basic sets of pliers. Like not even a single set of them....

 

[RiverDave]

I have that in my motorhome as a tool kit. The drawers are terrible, but it works

 

[stonehenge]

Or you can purchase this affordable kit.

Speed Tools Race Case

The ultimate mobile toolbox for the organized professional. Whether you're a motorsports mechanic, an electrician, an HVAC technician, a plumber, a construction worker, a field technician…

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[WYRD]

Or you can purchase this affordable kit.

Speed Tools Race Case

The ultimate mobile toolbox for the organized professional. Whether you're a motorsports mechanic, an electrician, an HVAC technician, a plumber, a construction worker, a field technician…

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Guaranteed to ship by 2025

 

[Ace in the Hole]

@WhatExit? I have that set in the garage in Havasu, another in my truck. For a bill you cannot beat it.

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

If you can get one on ebay, I’ve always lusted over the military mechanic kits. “GMTK” I know the tools have changed over the years but the Armstrong kit in a Pelican care is bad ass. I’ve seen them complete for a few hundred bucks in the past.

Edit: Just checked and prices have skyrocketed. Any deals would have to be off a gov liquidator site or Craigslist

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Thats a legit half price deal. It always bothers me that these "mechanics tool sets" never come with even some of the most basic sets of pliers. Like not even a single set of them....

The Pittsburgh from harbor freight does. Pliers, needle nose, and a small crescent wrench, screwdrivers, allen wrenches and torx bits. I have one in my boat one in my toy hauler and one in my truck.

 

[ultra26shadow]

I have the suitcase version of that one no issues. The only thing is I wish I had the drawer one as the suitcase one doesn’t hold the tools well.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

That’s a good deal.

 

[WhatExit?]

I have that in my motorhome as a tool kit. The drawers are terrible, but it works

That’s my planned use - thanks RD and everyone

 

[petie6464]

I guess. It's a socket set and some wrenchs from the looks of it.

I learned long ago from my horrible habit if throwing every junk tooI I found (even when having multiple good tools in my box at home.) Into my road box.

The first time I needed ratchet on the side of the road, I pull out some pos. 3/8 ratchet give it a tug and . . Well from that day I keep one of each of what I think I need in SO or MAC in my road box, nothing worse than really needing a tool and it breaks when you have five of them at home.

 

[pwerwagn]

I have one of those husky kits in each vehicle. I drilled a 1/4” hole straight down thru the drawers and have a rod that slides down, like a latch. The sockets go to 1-1/16”. Has torx, etc.

Otherwise it’s an awesome kit. That and a small bag with a few pliers, slut wrench or two, voltmeter, etc and you’re good to go.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

FWIW I have A Husky ratchet set in Havasu, it’s worked fine for working on the boat and SXS for 8 years.

 

[WhatExit?]

I have one of those husky kits in each vehicle. I drilled a 1/4” hole straight down thru the drawers and have a rod that slides down, like a latch. The sockets go to 1-1/16”. Has torx, etc.

Otherwise it’s an awesome kit. That and a small bag with a few pliers, slut wrench or two, voltmeter, etc and you’re good to go.

Great idea - I copied you using a wood dowel - works really well.

I really like this Husky kit and may get another 1 or 2

 

[DLC]

Thats not a bad set I like building my own and stuff it all in a canvas type bag so it doesn’t bounce around driving down the road

 

[RiverDave]

Guaranteed to ship by 2025

Those are already shipping

 

[pwerwagn]

Those are already shipping

I almost bought one at the mint yesterday. They had them on sale for 1350$. They are pretty nice, the tools feel pretty well built. The box itself is very nice too.

 

[pwerwagn]

Great idea - I copied you using a wood dowel - works really well.

I really like this Husky kit and may get another 1 or 2

For 100$ is pretty hard not to own 4 or 5 of them!

 

[WhatExit?]

I’m pretty happy with Husky tools because Home Depot and they’re not Kobalt or Harbor Freight crap

 

[PlumLoco]

I've been looking at tool boxes lately. Husky is the worst of the bunch so far. They did have a killer deal on combination end wrenches though. $30 or $40 got a huge set of standard and metrics in 2 or 3 different lengths including stubby's.

 

[Icky]

I have this one in my toyhauler just to have some general tools in there. It's backed up by some additional items depending on season.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-100-Piece-Household-Tool-Set-with-Hard-Case/1000266011

 

[Riley1]

All I see is

it’s part of their plan.

 

[infield]

If it doesn't go to inch and an eighth it's useless in my world.

 

[lbhsbz]

The problem with those sets is they're so loaded with shit you'll never use.

I'd build your own kit, and spend a bit more money to have something 10 times more useful and 1/2 the weight.

If I was building another road box...here's what I'd get

1/4" drive set...I have a couple of these and they're awesome - https://www.jbtools.com/e-z-red-mms14-20-piece-1-4-drive-mini-master-set/ $26

3/8" drive deep and shallow sockets from harbor freight...the pittsburg line is good quality here, and cheap

These ratchets...throw the 1/4" one in your home tool box, since you don't need it in the road box. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3937258658...rIiQjvDzv05P4YxFOUjcQzbTpnUfs8jhoCJ4cQAvD_BwE

Most likely the only thing you'll use 1/2" drive stuff for is lug nuts and possibly shackle bolts on your trailer....find the individual sockets you need for those instead of carrying around a full set of 1/2" drive shit you'll never use...along with a breaker bar.

Set of standard and metric wrenches...11mm is the same as 7/16, 13mm is the same as 1/2", 19mm is the same as 3/4"...so you can get rid of 3 wrenches out of your sets to save space and weight.

Harbor freight has decent screwdrivers individually for cheap...get #2 phillips, #1 phillips, whatever the equivelent size flatheads, and the biggest flathead they have (prybar).

Throw it all in a tool bag along with a roll of mechanics wire, electrical tape, zip ties, some small pieces of sand paper, and a couple shop towels to take up extra room and keep things from rattling.

This will make a reliable kit that won't take up nearly as much room as the original kit you posted and be more useful.

A set of water pump pliers, normal pliers, needle nose, and dikes

Big and small crescent wrench

Set of metric and standard long "L" allen wrench sets.

 

[Flynryan]

lowes has this for $99 from $199

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

The problem with those sets is they're so loaded with shit you'll never use.

I'd build your own kit, and spend a bit more money to have something 10 times more useful and 1/2 the weight.

If I was building another road box...here's what I'd get

1/4" drive set...I have a couple of these and they're awesome - https://www.jbtools.com/e-z-red-mms14-20-piece-1-4-drive-mini-master-set/ $26

3/8" drive deep and shallow sockets from harbor freight...the pittsburg line is good quality here, and cheap

These ratchets...throw the 1/4" one in your home tool box, since you don't need it in the road box. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3937258658...rIiQjvDzv05P4YxFOUjcQzbTpnUfs8jhoCJ4cQAvD_BwE

Most likely the only thing you'll use 1/2" drive stuff for is lug nuts and possibly shackle bolts on your trailer....find the individual sockets you need for those instead of carrying around a full set of 1/2" drive shit you'll never use...along with a breaker bar.

Set of standard and metric wrenches...11mm is the same as 7/16, 13mm is the same as 1/2", 19mm is the same as 3/4"...so you can get rid of 3 wrenches out of your sets to save space and weight.

Harbor freight has decent screwdrivers individually for cheap...get #2 phillips, #1 phillips, whatever the equivelent size flatheads, and the biggest flathead they have (prybar).

Throw it all in a tool bag along with a roll of mechanics wire, electrical tape, zip ties, some small pieces of sand paper, and a couple shop towels to take up extra room and keep things from rattling.

This will make a reliable kit that won't take up nearly as much room as the original kit you posted and be more useful.

A set of water pump pliers, normal pliers, needle nose, and dikes

Big and small crescent wrench

Set of metric and standard long "L" allen wrench sets.

For $100 bucks this set is still a good deal, even if you throw away the shit you will never ever use. There is some junk in this one, but not much.

 

[HST4ME]

But this is only $4055.00

 

[rivermobster]

I've pieced together a tool kit for the road but I want to buy a new, "complete" kit. Today I found this one - I'm OK with Husky tools - I can return them to Home Depot. This looks to be a legit ½ price deal - anyone got other suggestions before I buy?

270 pieces for $99.00

Husky Mechanics Tool Set (270-Piece) H270MTS

The Husky 270-piece 1/4 in, 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. drive mechanics tool set offers a comprehensive selections of tools for the professional or DIY mechanics workshop. The 129 different standard and deep sockets along with the 14 combination wrenches and 19 bit sockets will allow you to tackle any...

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Was in Costco the other night, and they had a set Very similar to this one.

Everything was in black chrome. Looked sweet!

I don't see it on their website, so you might want to just run by the store. Go late. There was nobody there!

DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Set, 142-Piece, 1/4 & 3/8" Drive, MM/SAE (DWMT73802) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WLVV1H...abc_VNY9B1FWA2CY5XQY14HD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[HST4ME]

The DeWalt kits are decent enough.

 

[HB2Havasu]

The DeWalt kits are decent enough.

Yeah this one on Amazon is hard to beat for $89 Bucks

 

[HST4ME]

We carry those in the boats most of the time. They have saved a lot of asses for 90 bucks.

 

[WhatExit?]

lowes has this for $99 from $199

Gotta link?

 

[Icky]

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But this is only $4055.00

I thought you were joking.......I looked it up

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

I bought it last year for 99. Works well for what it is. I use it for RV and taking my son to the motocross track. I don't think there is a better deal.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I thought you were joking.......I looked it up

And still made in China

 

[Flynryan]

Gotta link?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-239PC-Mech-Tool-Set/5005376637

 

[C_J_J_C]

I have a tool kit in every vehicle including boats. Most times I have a starting kit and add to it but for the last boat I walked into Harbor Freight and started at zero. Grabbed a bag and built it myself. Not the cheapest but I got everything I wanted and knew what was in the kit and more importantly what wasn't. A tool kit is never complete but this one was close for around $350. A boat kit vs car vs trailer vs RV.... completely different in my opinion.

 

[WhatExit?]

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