Tool Sets for Niece and Nephew?

[bulletpruf]

Fellas -

Niece is about to start college. Figure she needs a handy little tool set of some sort. My wife had one when we got married, and it stays in the house -- I get a lot of use out of it, too.

Just need basic stuff. Here's one I saw on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UHMITE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I think the only thing to add to it would be crescent wrench.

And while I'm at it, I figure I'll do the same for my nephew. He is finishing up his first year at OU, and I don't think he has much, if anything. He has a BMW that's several years old, so he'll need some a fair amount of metric stuff.

Maybe something along these lines and send him a few hammers, too. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JN3FGA4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I would prefer to get better quality stuff for him since he will likely use it on his car.

Anyone have thoughts or recommendations?

Scott

 

[gdocktor3]

Let's just get it out of the way now. I feel like being "that guy" so here ya go. http://m.bonanza.com/listings/snap-...eMci36NVbfeO0IuIs6UUfUYPpZgnTKAUJ8aAmJP8P8HAQ

 

[B_Bimmer]

If I think there is a chance I will be using the tools to assemble of fix things I get:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EMKMCG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Then I add a $30 set of wiha screwdrivers and throw in one of the thousand good quality claw hammers that seem to accumulate from auctions, a pair of channellock 948 pliers and a decent 10" adjustable.

Used to be a craftsman set back when they were USA, but since they aren't and most people don't care anyway Stanley has excellent support and a decent product. As always, do what you want, that's just my current method.

 

[bulletpruf]

If I think there is a chance I will be using the tools to assemble of fix things I get:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EMKMCG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Then I add a $30 set of wiha screwdrivers and throw in one of the thousand good quality claw hammers that seem to accumulate from auctions, a pair of channellock 948 pliers and a decent 10" adjustable.

Used to be a craftsman set back when they were USA, but since they aren't and most people don't care anyway Stanley has excellent support and a decent product. As always, do what you want, that's just my current method.

Excellent info. I picked up a few Stanley sets from Amazon. Glad to hear that the quality is good.

Thanks,

Scott

 

[southalabama]

Good idea.

Dad had a shop full of tools. Did electronics to frame off restorations of cars. Remote control airplanes and home repair.

I went to college four hours away and quickly realized I didn't have my own tools. I started with mid eighties USA craftsman.

 

[Gmonkee]

The ladies seem to like the pink tools that come in a set. Basic picture hanging and screw tightening stuff. Wal-Mart had a setup of them that sold out pretty quick.

My lady has the hodge podge of my extra stuff plus her computer related stuff in a handbox and it serves her needs. But it lacks that 'her's ' touch the pink stuff has.

For the drivers that fix stuff Stanley kits are great. I used one a long time.

 

[G-ManBart]

I'm in a program at work where we're supposed to be kind of a jack-of-all-trades, so we go to a lot of training classes, and sometimes they give us tools. The theory is we can get called at 2am to fix something, and it's better to have the tools at home or in our vehicles than have to run to the office, pick up stuff and go to where the problem is. I was given one of these Crescent sets and so far I've been shocked at the quality....surprisingly nice. I've been meaning to buy one to keep in the back of my truck for emergencies....cheap insurance.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4AVRGW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[hancock1701]

Those Stanley and Crescent sets seem solid. I'd get one of those if I ever need such a mobile set (or if I could find an excuse to buy more tools).

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[HCNDM]

My first tools (given to me by my dad at 13) were Stanley.

Not a set mind you. Just some screwdrivers, a pair of pliers, claw hammer, and adjustable spanner.

Every year since he'd add to my collection with whatever brand happened to be available and affordable and decent.

I still have most of those tools minus the screw drivers which my ex claimed in the divorce.

Bottom line Stanley is decent. At a good price point. The fact that 20 plus years down the line nothing much has broken and some still sees regular use despite having upgraded over the years… I think that says enough.

Good on you to get your niece and nephew started off with tools that they will be great full for, for years to come!


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[kctyphoon]

Check out the crescents kits on Amazon.. They have some nice choices as well.

 

[bulletpruf]

Good idea.

Dad had a shop full of tools. Did electronics to frame off restorations of cars. Remote control airplanes and home repair.

I went to college four hours away and quickly realized I didn't have my own tools. I started with mid eighties USA craftsman.

Yeah, I went for a while with no tools at college. Beg/borrow/buy as I needed. Had tools at home, but that was 2 hours away.

thanks

Scott

 

[bulletpruf]

The ladies seem to like the pink tools that come in a set. Basic picture hanging and screw tightening stuff. Wal-Mart had a setup of them that sold out pretty quick.

My lady has the hodge podge of my extra stuff plus her computer related stuff in a handbox and it serves her needs. But it lacks that 'her's ' touch the pink stuff has.

For the drivers that fix stuff Stanley kits are great. I used one a long time.

I saw the pink stuff on Amazon, but it wasn't a brand name that I recognized, so I passed.

 

[bulletpruf]

I'm in a program at work where we're supposed to be kind of a jack-of-all-trades, so we go to a lot of training classes, and sometimes they give us tools. The theory is we can get called at 2am to fix something, and it's better to have the tools at home or in our vehicles than have to run to the office, pick up stuff and go to where the problem is. I was given one of these Crescent sets and so far I've been shocked at the quality....surprisingly nice. I've been meaning to buy one to keep in the back of my truck for emergencies....cheap insurance.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4AVRGW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I saw the Crescent stuff, too. That was my other choice. Looks like a good kit at a great price.

 

[bulletpruf]

Those Stanley and Crescent sets seem solid. I'd get one of those if I ever need such a mobile set (or if I could find an excuse to buy more tools).

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I have one of the larger Craftsman kits as a mobile set in my daily driver when I'm back in the states and need a fairly large assortment (I'm often towing, picking up parts cars, etc).

Right now, I'm using a smaller Craftsman kit as a mobile set in my beater 99 BMW.

Both are good quality and quite useful.

 

[bulletpruf]

My first tools (given to me by my dad at 13) were Stanley.

Not a set mind you. Just some screwdrivers, a pair of pliers, claw hammer, and adjustable spanner.

Every year since he'd add to my collection with whatever brand happened to be available and affordable and decent.

I still have most of those tools minus the screw drivers which my ex claimed in the divorce.

Bottom line Stanley is decent. At a good price point. The fact that 20 plus years down the line nothing much has broken and some still sees regular use despite having upgraded over the years… I think that says enough.

Good on you to get your niece and nephew started off with tools that they will be great full for, for years to come!

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Glad to hear they are holding up. That's good to hear.

My sister and brother in law aren't "tool people" like we are. Figured it was up to me to make this purchase.

Thanks

 

[bulletpruf]

Check out the crescents kits on Amazon.. They have some nice choices as well.

Thanks, looks like nice stuff.

 

[HCNDM]

Glad to hear they are holding up. That's good to hear.



My sister and brother in law aren't "tool people" like we are. Figured it was up to me to make this purchase.



Thanks

[emoji23] I'll be in the same position with my sisters kids.