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Looking for a toolkit for at work. Tired of trying to fix stuff with a couple crappy adjustables and a rusty screwdriver.

Selection of wrenches, sockets, pliers, screwdrivers prolly be good. Something not too expensive, maybe $150-200 max. Decent quality.

Ideally in a case of some kind. Not looking to truck in a tool chest and 10k of gear.... just extremely annoying when I can't fix something because I don't have tools... something I'd be able to fix quickly at home.
 
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Sumboodie said:
Looking for a toolkit for a work. Tired if trying to fix stuff with a couple crappy adjustable and a rusty screwdriver.

Selection of wrenches, sockets, pliers, screwdrivers prolly be good. Something not too expensive, maybe $150-200 max.
Ideally in a case of some kind. Not looking to truck in a tool chest and 10k of gear.... just extremely annoying when i can't fix something because I don't have tools... something id be able to fix quickly at home.
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Something like this?
 
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These dewalt Kits are pretty decent quality.


I think most people here will recommend piecing together a set, since the kits will have a lot of fluff, like Allen keys, and bit drivers you'll probably never use.

That being said the dewalt kit 172pc kit for 100 bucks has you covered for shallow and deep 1/4 and 3/8 and has a few wrenches, and the ratchets are pretty decent. Certainly stuff missing like the 5.5mm and some of the larger wrenches.
 
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boom_bap said:
These dewalt Kits are pretty decent quality.


I think most people here will recommend piecing together a set, since the kits will have a lot of fluff, like Allen keys, and bit drivers you'll probably never use.

That being said the dewalt kit 172pc kit for 100 bucks has you covered for shallow and deep 1/4 and 3/8 and has a few wrenches, and the ratchets are pretty decent. Certainly stuff missing like the 5.5mm and some of the larger wrenches.
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What uses 5.5mm? I've never even heard if that size.
 
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You could almost make it happen with Tekton stuff.

Here's what $227 gets you + a tool bag, maybe throw in an adjustable wrench, a hammer, and some allen keys.

- 1/4"-3/4" wrench set $54
-3/8" std & metric socket set $95
-4 piece pliers set $60
-4 piece screw driver set $18
 
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Sumboodie said:
Looking for a toolkit for at work. Tired of trying to fix stuff with a couple crappy adjustables and a rusty screwdriver.

Selection of wrenches, sockets, pliers, screwdrivers prolly be good. Something not too expensive, maybe $150-200 max. Decent quality.

Ideally in a case of some kind. Not looking to truck in a tool chest and 10k of gear.... just extremely annoying when I can't fix something because I don't have tools... something I'd be able to fix quickly at home.
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I can't believe nobody has asked this yet; what are you fixing?
 
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GM underdash uses 5.5 pretty commonly. It comes in handy, but you can always use 9/32 also.
 
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That Dewalt tool kit looks pretty nice for doing stuff like that. If you have to carry anything more than that, I’ll probably get the five drawer tool cart from Harbor freight. Change the fixed wheels to swivel to get around equipment easier.
 
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Harbor Freight has a 225 piece set that commonly goes on sale for $100. It’s a briefcase style, and fits behind the seat of my single cab work truck. Wrench selection is a bit lacking, but typically I use the sockets more often anyway.

Thing has never let me down. I’ve done a full engine tear down with it, and numerous basic fixes (alternator replacement, spark plugs, etc).
 
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Maybe a kit is not the right fit for you. I would look at what you use and borrow on the regular, then go from there. your budget is good enough to get what you need. I would look at HF/Lowes/HD and don't forget Autopart stores like Autozone. Everything I have bought from duralast has been great. It gets more use than my expensive tools(proto/snap on/koken ext).
 
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Junkdrawer Dog said:
Go for that Kobalt set. It's got a beer opener. I can see it right there in the photo!
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Yeah, that's wild. :) I guess it's best to have it in its own spot so less chance of losing it. When you are working on a project and can't get your bottle of Miller Genuine Draft open it'll be sad, though I guess you could use some Channellock pliers.

Definitely get a kit, as it will be way cheaper and faster, and you can add in some key things.
 
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Almost everywhere you go, you'll find suitable tool sets on sale, especially around Christmas and Father's Day. For the typical user, they're all pretty much fine. The more tools (not counting the bit sets), the better. The better the organization in whatever case or box they come in, the better. So, Lowe's, Home Depot, Harbor Freight, and most auto parts stores offer suitable sets. So do chain hardware stores like Menard's. The Menards kits are pretty good, for the money, it seems to me, and you can supplement them with individual tools, as needed.

Your $150-200 budget should get you a pretty useful set of tools, whichever set you buy, really.
 
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