The Hurdy Gurdy Man wrote:

JJ wrote:
Some of the Costco tool sets are really nice deals. They had a
Crescent tool set for about $55 that was so nice I wanted to get it
"just because." :-)

How's the quality on that Crescent tool set?

I didn't buy it so I can't say for sure. I was mostly eyeballing it
for work - some of the work groups need a set of handtools and it
looked like a clean way of doing it. The problem with sets nowadays
for me is I usually just need to replace a couple of tools or am
looking for a specialized one. So if I buy a set, most of it just
stacks up in the redundant/backup section on a shelf or in a bin

They've to a nearly 300 piece
"automotive mechanics" set for around $200 that is exactly the kind of thing
I'm looking for, but with no demo model out I can't actually hold the tools
in my hand and determine the quality on them...

I wonder what would happen if you asked a Costco employee you'd like
to open one up? IMHO Costco is pretty accomodating and has an
excellent return policy.

I've also been very happy with the quality of things at Costco.
If you are going to use the tools hard everyday, hey maybe you won't
be happy a couple of years from now.

I picked up a set of pliers/cutters for $17 at Costco - it had 6 or 7
different tools - "regular," lineman, channel lock, long nose,
cutters, etc. Less than $3 a tool - and the quality was very good -
nice finish/jaw alignment and spring loaded so the jaws move apart.
Un-effing believable. I really just needed a lineman plier/cutter.

there's a smaller set in a plastic case also being sold, and the wrenches it includes look a little
skimpy to me... looks can be deceiving, though.

Not sure what you mean by "skimpy" that the tools looked weak or that
there weren't that many of them? This one could be the $55 set I
mentioned above.

Jay