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 vs this Crescent set?

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

^^^^^^

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



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

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

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

[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.