"Ignoramus12603" wrote in message
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On 2008-06-21, RogerN wrote:
I'm interested in getting a nice all purpose mechanical tool set that I
can
carry to whatever I need to work on and have most of what I need. I like
the Craftsman kits but they are sockets, more sockets, and other sockets.
I
need sockets, wrenches, screw drivers, channel locks, pliers, cutters, a
hammer, hex keys, etc. I see the cheapy homeowner chinese sets that have
all that but I need something with some quality.
Anybody here ran across any good sets worth having? Or maybe I just need
to
get a tool box and build my own set.

There are many Craftsman sets that include a lot of tools besides
sockets. I would not buy the bottom of the barrel Chinese sets. Look
again at Sears.com or ebay. "craftsman mechanic tool set"

What I do not like about those sets, is that they have a lot of
repetitions, i.e. a 1/2" hex socket with 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive.


Those repetitions are REALLY REALLY helpful. Crafstman sets are nicely
packaged, and the warranty still works - snap-on is nice but expensive,
proto, MAC and so on are also available - all are good.


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