DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Set, 204-Piece Dewalt Tool Set , 1/4" & 3/8" & 1/2" Drive, Metric/ SAE Deep and Shallow Sockets, 3/8" Hex Bits, Torx Bits, Spark Plugs, Wrenches (DWMT72165)

I had a set of Craftsman tools in a similar sized kit for years. The tools rattled and came loose every time I moved it, causing the little sockets to go all over the case, PITA. The plastic tabs that held the kit together broke not long after I used it a few times. Fast forward to this DeWALT tool set, man what a difference! The tools are heavy, sturdy, and you can just feel the quality. Especially the ratchets, very smooth action. There is just about every size of socket you would ever need in this kit, like from 4mm to 24mm, just a crazy amount of sockets that are long, short...everything. The case is awesome, it has real metal latches on the front and 2 sides. I got them at a discount and was able to use a coupon, so I got a fantastic value. I am very happy with this upgrade

If you're looking for a durable set of sockets and wrenches without a bunch of unneeded/unwanted bits and accessories well, you found it. This is a rock-solid set of ratchets, sockets, and wrenches minus the fluff. This was my first criterion when shopping for a set. Every tool in the set must serve an immediate or future use. I've bought 200-300 piece tool sets in the past, only to watch a third of them literally rust in the case. More often than not, these are cheap bits that wouldn't survive the first good project anyway. So don't be put off if this 204 piece set seems to be far less of a bargain compared to another set comprised of more "tools" at a similar price point. I wanted more tool for the money and this set fit the bill. My very first impression of the set came before I even opened the box it was shipped in. This sucker is HEAVY, and once you crack the case open you begin to understand why. Every tool in the set has been crafted for heavy-duty use, and while that is great, you also get the weight that comes along with it. You've been told. The second impression of this set came when I picked up the 1/2" ratchet. It is one of the more substantial ratchets I've ever held in my hand. Not only that, the 3/8" and 1/4" drives are as well. For me, this was the best surprise by far. I have big hands, and the lack of girth of a typical ratchet has always been uncomfortable to me, making jobs more difficult and tiring than they ought to be. These bad boys solved that problem. They are heavy and accommodate larger hands nicely. My first use was using the 3/8" ratchet to drive lag screws to hang a TV mount. There was no difficulty doing it and the ratcheting action was extremely smooth, as it has been on every job since. Thirdly, the selection of tools in this set is outstanding. I was especially impressed with the number of extensions you get with each ratchet, which anyone who has ever bought a set like this knows you NEVER get enough of in quantity or lengths. There is also a great mix of standard/metric sockets and wrenches, which should suit almost everyone's needs. If I had to knock anything about it, it would be that sometimes the molded case doesn't hold the tools securely. I've only found this to be an issue when closing the case, not after transporting and opening. It seems if you take care when seating the tool back in place it holds, so it isn't so much of a problem as it is an annoyance. That said, I'd be really, really surprised if you were disappointed after buying the set. It has been my best socket set purchase by far.

High Quality, just about everything you need. I needed both metric and sae, tired of looking for either or depending on what I was working on, this fits the bill perfectly. Plus it was on sale, so great prices when I got it.

Bought on sale for like 250, honestly the best money I’ve spent on tools. I’ve used some snap on tools and these work just as good imo. I personally would buy unless on sale, but I’m a little cheap. Would recommend as a good home garage set.

Great set. Includes everything needed for a young adults first set of tools. Great portability. Hard case functions well.

This is a very good "starter" set for a guy looking for mechanic's tool set. The sockets are good quality, and the socket wrenches are very comfortable. The set is enormously heavy, and it sure isn't the blown plastic case making it that way. There's a lot of steel here, and it seems to be the springy, hard, elastic steel you'd want in a socket set. I've done some demanding jobs with this, with no issue. There are a few design flaws in this tool set. First, the Torx drive and Allen sockets (which are really cool, and nice to have), are 3/8" instead of 1/4" socket, which I think is kind of silly. That makes the socket end of a rather small and delicate tool overly bulky, which makes them a lot less useful. Second, the Allen wrench sets fall out of the case much too easily, so you're always fooling around with them when you open or close the case. Third, the wrenches only go up to 5/8ths, which is very nearly useless. Not totally useless, but you really can't work on a truck without a 3/4 and 15/16ths wrench. Admittedly, this set would get even heavier and more obnoxious with ten additional metric and SAE wrenches, but maybe they could have gone without a few of the smaller sizes, and throw in the bigger, more common wrenches. I figure if the sockets go up to 1" (which is great), the wrenches can go to 15/16ths. There's an imbalance there, and ultimately you have to bring a strap of wrenches along with this set to get any work done. Finally, the markings aren't as deeply etched and easily read as I'd like. They are pretty good for laser etching, but the cheesy stamped ones are easier to read, so that seems bittersweet to me. All in all, I'm very happy with it, and my complaints are pretty trivial. If you want some nice combination wrenches to go with this set, the Tektons are the best wrenches I've owned.

Super nice kit I actually bought a second one and a 3rd one that was larger. Super nice everything snaps into its place and the ratchets are very heavy and well made

This should cover almost every size fastener you might need to tackle for at-home car maintenance. It includes 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch drive ratchets and sockets, an assortment of open end wrenches and sets of hex keys. My only minor gripe has nothing to do with the tools themselves, but the blow molded cases that invariably come with tool kits always seem to lose their ability to hold sockets in place in the lid over time. It's not just DeWalt though. This will happen with any tool case from any manufacturer unless it's made of a different material. Also it seems like almost none of these cases ever include some extra room inside for additional tools you might want to add to your kit. There are standard and deep sockets, and also extensions and universal joints so you can wrench on an angle if need be. It isn't a "complete" set of tools you might need, because it lacks things like screwdrivers, pliers, and others, but I'd say it's a fairly complete socket set (if not "comprehensive"). You may need to get some specialty tools that aren't in the kit for specific jobs, like impact sockets or some really enormous sockets if you need to install a hitch ball or something. You might want a 1/2" breaker bar to add to the collection. The aesthetics are nice as well. I like the design of the ratchets and sockets. Sizes are stamped deeply and easy to read. The chrome plating is nice and shiny. The insides of the sockets are not as polished as the outsides, but I think that's pretty much the norm across most brands in this price range. But overall if you want a "one shot" purchase to cover almost all of the socket wrench needs (and the most common open end wrench sizes) this kit should fit the bill nicely. So far I have gotten away with using a massive adjustable wrench for anything too big for the sockets in this kit. It isn't nearly as ideal as a correct size socket but it will get the job done most of the time. All in all I like the set and I am happy with the purchase. I might transfer the sockets to a tool chest I have and organize them into drawers which will be easier than dealing with the plastic case, but for now it's a convenient way to store and transport them.