Stanley vs Crescent Socket Set?

[clanderson]

Hey guys! Just getting into working on my own car(s) and I am FED UP with my no-name ratchet and socket set! I'm off to buy a comprehensive starter set for ~$100.

Any recommendations as far as this Stanley set (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LY5AKU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=21DS23U4RJDP9&coliid=I1T9QIKE918YYS) vs this Crescent set (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4AVRGW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=21DS23U4RJDP9&coliid=IAVHY759KCCME)?

I'd appreciate an experienced voice of opinion more than I can express!!

[eaglefan]

Why not craftsman? Tools last a lifetime if you dont lose them. Save a little extra and get the craftsman.
A few years ago I bought a couple Snap on ratchets. They are a lot of money but wow are they nice

[trekkeruss]

I'd go with Craftsman, because they're cheap and replacements are easy to get via Sears' (and Kmart) many locations and lifetime warranty. Not as good a quality as they used to be, but still good enough for the home mechanic.

[FUNX650]

Why not craftsman?

I'd go with Craftsman
^^^:iagree:^^^

Here's a pretty comprehensive, 220 pcs. starter set (for $123.00):

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91X8fKuqD8L._SL1500_.jpg

Bob

[clanderson]

I actually can't find any craftsman sets that are as good as that Stanley is for the same or better price! Any direction there?

[FUNX650]

I actually can't find any craftsman sets that are as good as that Stanley is for the same or better price!
Any direction there?
Here you go:
Tools Sets: Buy Tools Sets in Hand Tools at Craftsman (http://www.craftsman.com/hand-tools-sets/b-1305417)

BTW:
The 220 pcs. set I listed above is now on sale for $99.00!

Bob

[clanderson]

Here you go:
Tools Sets: Buy Tools Sets in Hand Tools at Craftsman (http://www.craftsman.com/hand-tools-sets/b-1305417)

BTW:
The 220 pcs. set I listed above is now on sale for $99.00!

Bob
Wow!! Thanks a ton for that link! I guess amazon was definitely not the way to go this time. Theirs is like $230!!

[custmsprty]

I got a nice Kobalt set a couple years ago, I love it. It was like $79.00 on sale.

Now it's $64.00!!

Shop Kobalt 93-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanic's Tool Set with Hard Case at Lowes.com (http://www.lowes.com/pd_338514-25428-85179_4294607611__?productId=3372074&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar%7C1&facetInfo=)

[cardaddy]

I'd probably go with Craftsman as well. I have some I've had since the early/mid 70's that still work great. That being said, they have some crappy ones these days as well that DO NOT have lifetime warranty.

Also it was mentioned to look at Kobalt. I'd say that's not a bad idea either. Lowes stands behind them with a lifetime warranty and they don't seem to be priced too bad either. Nowhere near the selection as walking into the tool department at Sears and drooling for an hour or so, but you can build more than a competent tool kit at Lowes.

[UglyBetty]

I've heard good things about Kobalt, but cannot speak from personal experience.

[RA-88Z]

If I had to choose between those,I would pick the Stanley since they own Mac Tools. I believe years ago they also made Craftsman tools.

Danaher Tools then took over making the Craftsman line, who also makes some of Matco's tools.

I remember years ago when Lowes first came in the area, some of the Kobalt tools had made by Snap On - on the package. I don't know if they still make them for Lowes. If they do and you find a set in your budget, buy them.

That being said these wont be Snap On or Mac's or Matco's top tools, but something that should suit you well for home use.


So it's really up to you what you get. Just see what you can get and for the best price.

[clanderson]

I'm kind of partial to the rounded handle design seen in the Crescent and Stanley versions, otherwise I'd have no problems getting a Craftsman set

[Jomax]

I'm kind of partial to the rounded handle design seen in the Crescent and Stanley versions, otherwise I'd have no problems getting a Craftsman set

I'd get kobalt then. I have a 3 year old set with HEAVY use. The 8 mm socket broke finally (I use it on a Dewalt 12v impact for engine work.) Kobalt has impressed me.
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[Charger12]

Go with craftsman,become a craftsman club member,better deals online. What I do is look at the tool in the store,check it online and order it and pick it up while I'm still in the store!

[BillE]

Just a suggestion...ever see the Snap-On truck around? Go see him and see if "He" has any deals going on. Sometimes there may be a deal on something that is just on that particular truck. If nothing else, ya get a chance to drool over some neat tools.

Other than that, do look hard a Craftsman. As said above, their quality has gone down somewhat from 'back in the day', but still pretty good hand tools.

Craftsman stuff is available even at your local Ace Hardware (along with K-Mart and probable many others) nowadays. So, while 'they' may not be on sale at one store, they may very well be so at another.

When It comes to tools, it is a good idea to actually see them, feel them in a real world. Not just seeing them on an internet picture (yes, I'm talking down about buying from Amazon in this situation).

Bill