Tool set

[Jeepjk20]

Hello, new to the forum. Not sure if this is where this post should go, if not re direct me to the right spot. I like to work on my jeep jk and have mix and match sockets, wrenchs, screw drivers, but not a complete set anywhere. I’m looking for a nice set that won’t break the bank. Anyone have suggestions?

Thank you!

 

[AS556]

Tekton

 

[toolaholic]

Go to autozobe and check out the duralast sets or go to advanced auto and look at TEQ or gearwrench sets. Harbor freight has decent sets too. If you go to these stores you can try / look st before you buy. I have really nice fools but find myself using the duralasr 1/4 drive set all the time. It was 15.99 on Black Friday.

 

[Nineeightyone]

Seconding Tekton, though if you have a Harbor Freight nearby their Pittsburgh Pro ratchets and impact sockets are well renowned, as are the Pittsburgh Pro breaker bars.

I would be hesitant on their battery tools, though I have the blue Chicago angle grinder and the cheapest oscillating multi-tool (both corded) and they've more than earned their pricetag in my book.

Also if you're going to be doing anything heavier duty, battery impacts have come a long way. I've got my eye on the hog ring Dewalt, though the Milwaukee river runs deep here as well.

 

[X1 Mike]

If you have a Harbor Freight close by go with some Pittsburgh Pro, if not Tekton off Amazon is tough to beat.

You may want to consider hitting some flea markets and getting a little of a jumble of tools then you can decide what feels good and what you like.

 

[gatlibs]

Are you sharing that your sockets don't match your wrenches that don't match your screwdrivers or that your screwdrivers are cobbled together from different brands or lines?

 

[Tallpilot]

We need a little more information, specifically budget and if you insist all the tools match. We would argue that the company that makes the best drivers doesn’t necessarily make the best wrenches so mixing and matching brands is wise.

For one stop shopping of mid grade tools I agree with Tekton. It ranges from fairly good to decent with no obvious junk. Pick out what you want and go nuts.

https://www.tekton.com/

If you want higher quality recommendations for specific tools then give us a size range and a budget.

 

[Robinson1]

Talking from experience your handtools will never match. As you keep buying tools you will find that many manufactures dont offer what you need or that someone else makes a better version.

I've probably got 150 combination wrenches between shop, service truck, and random wrenches that stay with equipment. I'd be lucky to have a full matching set of anything if you put them all together.

Screwdrivers after you buy that basic 6 or 8 piece set to get started you're far better off buying individual drivers as the need arises. Who cares if they match.

Sockets are just like screwdrivers. Your basic most used sizes will probably match but all the random seldom used stuff will end up being whatever you can find at the time.

Dont sweat it. If you want a nice new set of tools by all means dont let me discourage you. But in 10 years you're going to have a random assortment of things out of necessity. I can tell you this from experience and expect 90% of the members here will back me up.

 

[KBigg]

If you want to cherry pick from affordable companies then check out Tekton, Gearwrench, Sunnex, and HF.

If you want an affordable "all-in-one" set then you cant beat the craftsmen sets IMO. Just wait until they go on sale then buy the biggest set you can afford.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I have an assortment of tools from various manufacturers. Many were from complete sets (which often skip sizes). If I sorted them out I could probably make 4 or 5 "complete" socket sets (minus the 10mm of course)
I haven't found a vehicle that cared if the tools matched.

 

[RKA]

I interpreted his comment to mean he has a random assortment of tools, but they don’t necessarily cover all the sizes and combinations. Of course it would be nice if it was communicated clearly. Assuming that’s the case, filling in the holes in your tools can be time consuming (and expensive if you’re buying new). It might make sense to get a large 300+ pc craftsman set on sale. Keep your existing tools, sometimes having multiples is handy too.