Tool Sets

[merlin1952]

Gentlemen, I’m searching for a tool set in it’s own light weight box to keep in my old pickup truck. Anymore it seems like every time I go off somewhere I end up needing tools I don’t have with me. I know that Husky has a couple of sets and so does Cobolt, Craftsman, and some others. I see a 450 piece Vevor set at Lowe’s, but I’m not familiar with their hand tools. Are the Vevor hand tools a decent quality tool? I mean if the wrenches and sockets don’t fit properly then I don’t need them. I’ve owned a few Husky tools and they all have been decent tools. However, needless to say I’d like to get the most complete set I can for the money, but at the same time I don’t want to buy junk. Any and all suggestions will be appreciated, just let me know what you think. Thanks,

 

[413dan]

What is your target budget? That may narrow down suggestions and your options.

 

[drmarkr]

No opinion on the Vevor. If HF had a Pittsburg set that was fairly complete, I'd probably be suggesting that, but instead I'm going to recommend this Quinn set, because I have a number of individual Quinn hand tools and I'm impressed with their quality/value. You'd need to pick the right size box for where you plan to store it in your truck, but at least the tools you're buying will be decent quality and have a lifetime warranty, no questions asked.

https://www.harborfreight.com/master-technicians-tool-set-428-piece-73112.html

 

[tez929rr]

There are a bunch threads on this subject. I went through several different sets in my truck for years and settled on this Gedore Red set. The Red line tools are not German made. It’s currently $241 on Amazon.

A few years ago I got this box from Montezuma but could never quite make it fit in my truck anyplace. I carry it in my UTV now. It’s a good size and you can fill it with whatever seems the right mix.

 

[theoldwizard1]

About 30 years ago, I decided I wanted a travel tool box. This was before people thought Craftsman tools were made out of Gold or some other precious metal. I bought most of this on eBay. some may have been new from Sears on sale.

All of this did fit in that tools box at the end. I'm sure all of this was less than $300. (Both metric and US sockets and wrenches.)

 

[Organized_Garage]

I wanted something to put in the truck, primarily when we're out with our 5th Wheel Camper. This one from HF so far has served me well.

https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-set-with-case-130-piece-64263.html

 

[Dave455]

I think most of the folks here have reached the same conclusion. A set of tools you can throw onto or leave on a vehicle is invaluable.

Did you specifically want a pre made set?

Although they offer some advantages (if in a blow moulded case the parts don’t rattle and all you have to do is buy it) there are some disadvantages. The tools don’t generally tend to be the best quality, and there is little scope for making changes.

I must admit I went down the route of finding a box, and sourcing the tools to put in it. I use a .50” ammo box, but if you wanted a small box there are nice ones out there.

Facom


Trusco / Toyo


I know that companies like Proto offer similar, or just use a cheap plastic box (though I find they have limited life).

If you want to stop tools rattling, either use some tool rolls, or just some rag.

This way you can control the contents and quality as you wish.

 

[tez929rr]

BTW, it’s virtually impossible to get a kit that will have everything you think you need, so building your own set is probably the best solution. An example is something like a battery terminal brush that I always carry, but won’t be in any premade set. If you are like most of us you will keep loading stuff in there until one day you decide to pare it down a bit.