I picked up the husky set yesterday. I also have two of last years socket sets still in the box, bought them as spares. I do have a couple of the older craftsman sets, 256 or 260 something like that with the 4 drawers bought in the early 2000's. Top does not open and i think that is the main difference between those and the later units. The bottom drawer was a utility drawer more or less. each pull out tray was their own size and the ratchet sat in the tray with them. Its actually been a great set and wish i would have bought a couple more. They are handy for mobile use, to carry and take to the jobsite instead of carrying several different individual sets.
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Husky 268 Piece Set $99
- Thread starter tez929rr
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BTW, I think thi wrench set looks very complete as a starter set
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-SAE-mm-Combination-Wrench-Set-50-Piece-HCW50PCSM/313097242
$60 and includes up to 27mm and 1 1/16".
I bought one. I needed some SAE wrenches I wouldn't cry if I lost. They'll serve that purpose fine.
The kit is a bit weird. It comes with 11/32 (that's #8 nut size, and useful, sometimes) and 19/32. the 19/32 is not available except in this set. The metric side is missing a 16mm.
Note that these are not the standard husky combination wrench. The set is made in India, not China. The stamping isn't as nice, and they're a little bigger in some parts. They seem nice enough, especially for the price, and I beat on one of the wrenches with a lump hammer and didn't make a mark.
I bought one. I needed some SAE wrenches I wouldn't cry if I lost. They'll serve that purpose fine.
The kit is a bit weird. It comes with 11/32 (that's #8 nut size, and useful, sometimes) and 19/32. the 19/32 is not available except in this set. The metric side is missing a 16mm.
Note that these are not the standard husky combination wrench. The set is made in India, not China. The stamping isn't as nice, and they're a little bigger in some parts. They seem nice enough, especially for the price, and I beat on one of the wrenches with a lump hammer and didn't make a mark.
That's interesting feedback. Something I liked about the Sears sets back in the day was they were the same tools as the individuals on the pegs. I started with a ~$100 Sears set. Every major part (probably not the bit driver stuff) was the same item as the socket, wrench, etc on the peg. If I like the standard Husky wrenches I would be kind of ticked to find this set wasn't the same thing despite the same name. At least Sears had their Companion and the Evolv brands for the "not quite Craftsman" stuff.
Wouldnt buy any repair parts for a microwave today unless it was easy and only 10$.
It is pretty amazing that the trim kit for a built in microwave costs more than the microwave now!
Back in the late 1980's, I bought a microwave for my brother in law when he got married and it was over $400. Now a similar one can be found for way under a $100. In the shop I have a two small BF specials that I bought a few years ago for $25.00 at HD. Not nearly the power of size but they heat up lunch just fine!
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I appreciate the feedback.I bought one. I needed some SAE wrenches I wouldn't cry if I lost. They'll serve that purpose fine.
The kit is a bit weird. It comes with 11/32 (that's #8 nut size, and useful, sometimes) and 19/32. the 19/32 is not available except in this set. The metric side is missing a 16mm.
Note that these are not the standard husky combination wrench. The set is made in India, not China. The stamping isn't as nice, and they're a little bigger in some parts. They seem nice enough, especially for the price, and I beat on one of the wrenches with a lump hammer and didn't make a mark.
I bought a set last year for 99 to fill in some trail tool bags in different vehicles. Great value.
My shop tools are of better quality, but I honestly can't remember the last time(if ever) I've broken a wrench or socket with my own strength.
My shop tools are of better quality, but I honestly can't remember the last time(if ever) I've broken a wrench or socket with my own strength.
I bought one. I needed some SAE wrenches I wouldn't cry if I lost. They'll serve that purpose fine.
The kit is a bit weird. It comes with 11/32 (that's #8 nut size, and useful, sometimes) and 19/32. the 19/32 is not available except in this set. The metric side is missing a 16mm.
Note that these are not the standard husky combination wrench. The set is made in India, not China. The stamping isn't as nice, and they're a little bigger in some parts. They seem nice enough, especially for the price, and I beat on one of the wrenches with a lump hammer and didn't make a mark.
What do you use a 16mm for? That size just sits in my box. Can’t think of having used an 18mm, either.
What do you use a 16mm for? That size just sits in my box. Can’t think of having used an 18mm, either.
It's ansi size for M10 bolts. Ford uses it. So does Chrysler. Shows up on european stuff, too. 15 and 17 are more common, but 16 gets used.
Edit: it's also the ISO size. JIS is 14; din is 17. Crazy differences.