Buying a Tool Kit?

February 6, 2010 by admin · 6 Comments
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Welcome Home Baby Winston! asked:

Hello all, I am looking to get my fiance his first tool kit for fathers day but i dont know what brand is the best, or what should come with the tool kit. He doesn’t need any power tools because we live in an apartment, major jobs are usually done by maintanence, any suggestions, and places to buy the kit from? Thanks

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6 Responses to “Buying a Tool Kit?”
  1. joe a says:
    February 8, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    sears….. craftsman offers various styles and kits… good luck - joe a

  2. daffyduck1012 says:
    February 10, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    For a first-time tool kit I recommend getting a cheaper (both ways) set, but has many tools.
    As tools are used they wear out fast but then you know what is most needed & replace it with a quality tool. You still have the other tools for those odd jobs that need the occasional odd size.
    Since its a gift I would recommend explaining this so he doesn’t think you’re trying to “cheap out” his gift. daffyduck1012

  3. farleyjredfield says:
    February 13, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Look at Harbor Freight has Pittsburg (and they are as good as any and cheaper that some) and Sears (Craftsman I usually try to buy the returns or close outs or sale items. The warranty on true Craftsman is just what they say and will give you another one just like it off the shelf or repair your old one if they have the parts right in the store. Not too many doing this these days. Ive had 4 or 5 wratchet handles and 2 or3 sockets go bad … just got them replaced). The kits can range from $30 to in the hundreds. It kind of depends on what kind of work hes going to do. Just simple repairs and tasks around the home and on the car Id suggest a 3/8 drive (the square end of the wratchet handle is the drive size) SAE (American - Society of Automotive Engineers) and Metric size sockets. Avoid the sockets that 1 size fits a lot of differant sizes. These are knuckel busters. The sizes are usually graduated in 1/16inch sizes and 1 mm sizes. Sears had a tool set that was around $50 it had 3/8 dr and both average size of the SAE and MM as well as a 1/4inch drive addapter for the 3/8 inch a 1/4″ set of sockets for even smaller jobs and screw and nut drivers and addapters and a 1/4inch handel for using these like a nut driver and some allen head wrenches. Its kind of a good all round starter set. Print this off and show it to the sears staff in craftsman and they can probably help you find it.

    I have a pitsburg toolset (in fact 4 or 5 of them) Ive had over 25 years and I have replaced some of the lost broken or worn out sockets Its 1/4″ and it is my left arm. I left it at a customers business and have needed it 3 or 4 times since then. Have to make doo with the others til I get to go back there. farleyjredfield

  4. RoeB says:
    February 14, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    A very good (although a little expensive) gift would be a set of 5 Klein nut drivers with canvas bag to carry them in. You are looking at $50.00 but if He knows tools at all, He will like them. Would also look at a medium size Channel Lock Pliers. A four piece set of Klein screwdrivers (ask clerk which ones). A good set of Craftsman Socket and Ratchets. Including 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive (probably about $100.00). Any or all of these would make an excellent gift… RoeB

  5. Bobs MonOncle says:
    February 16, 2010 at 7:09 am

    If you buy good tools, they will work well and last a lifetime.* If you buy cheap tools, they break, damage stuff and you wish you’d never had them and will be tempted to pitch them off a bridge. They don’t have to be ultra-premium quality for the DIY or serious hobbyist, but avoid the cheap stuff.

    Most places like Lowe’s, Home Depot, hardware store chains, and (a place I avoid) Sears will sell a beginner kit. Be aware that all these places have a cheap line and a quality line. The latter normally have a lifetime warranty. My choice would be:http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=278617-16878-50930&lpage=none Bobs MonOncle

  6. Dave says:
    February 18, 2010 at 11:55 am

    USA Sears has some decent items - but stay away from the “Companion” brand tools, they are cheaply made and do not carry the Craftsman warranty. The Sears “Craftsman” line is better, and they have some nice general tool kits from $30 on up. I use my handtools a lot and I do a lot of electrical work. I buy Klein, Channelock and Ideal. Ideal has a great 7-in-1 screwdriver that has four screwdrivers, two nut drivers AND a wirenut twister for under $10. Ideal 45-120 is the best little wire stripper on the market. Channelock has the best pump pliers, #420 or 421. Klein D213NECR linemans pliers, and D228-8 side cutters. A klein utility knife will handle about any job for a knife. For needle nose pliers, both the Channelock and Klein 7″ pliers are good.

    If you are not sure, go with the Sears Craftsman kit. Dave

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