combination wrench set recomendations

[mcapri83]

I have a SAE and MM set in the sizes up to 3/4 and 17mm but i don't have the bigger sizes. I saw this set: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-43-pc-standard-and-metric-12-pt/p-00944048000P?prdNo=2

Is there another set I should look at? Is this a good deal.

 

[ken w.]

For the price it's a heck of a deal. That is every wrench you will ever need. If you use them at home I'd say go for it.If you use them for a living I'd go better.

 

[Farmall450]

I would if they were US made.

 

[mcapri83]

For the price it's a heck of a deal. That is every wrench you will ever need. If you use them at home I'd say go for it.If you use them for a living I'd go better.

im not a pro i just wanna buy it once.

 

[SMKS]

If you're a DIY'er that set probably goes far beyond what you'll actually need. I have a few of the big sizes picked up cheap and I pretty much never use them. You could get smaller sets and save big money, then add any individual wrenches you find yourself needing.

I actually like the (now discontinued) USA made RP wrenches. Before they went Chinese some people here would bash them, but they were a good, basic wrench that was affordable and performed well.

I won't turn this into another COO argument, I'll only say I personally won't buy the new Chinese models.

Back on the original topic, since that's a big set I doubt they move many, so there's a good change you'll get older USA stock.

Here's a look at what you'd probably be getting:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158492