LoveTractor, this is the best tool thread I've seen so far. Do you mind if I added to the "Tool FAQ I'm building- under ultimate tool collection.
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LoveTractor said:treerootCO has found a very good alternative (and I'm kicking myself! ). I was so set on not needing SAE sizes, I didn't even think about it. :whoops: His idea is a little more expensive when encompassed into the basic kit from my first post, but you'd get standard/SAE sizes as well.
In relation to the "basic" kit from post #1, the set is:
290 piece Mechanics Tool Set
Torque Wrench, 3/8 in. Drive
Torque Wrench, 1/2 in. Drive
10 pc. Easy-To-Read Socket Set, 6 pt. Metric, 1/2 in. Drive(9-15,17-19mm)
24mm Socket, 6 pt. 1/2 in. Drive Standard
6-piece Professional Pliers Set
14 pc. 6pt. Wrench Set, Metric
2 pc. Strap Wrench Set
2 pc. Locking Plier Set includes 10 WR and 7R Pliers
25 in. Pry Bar, with 18 in. Curved Bladed Screwdriver
Tool Storage- You're on your own for that one.
Removed from post#1 list:
3 pc. Thin Profile Ratchet Set, 10 pc. Easy-To-Read Socket Set, 6 pt. Metric, 1/4 in. Drive, 10 pc. Easy-To-Read Socket Set, 6 pt. Deep Metric, 1/4 in. Drive, 22 pc. All 3/8 in. drive Metric 6 pt. Easy-To-Read Socket Set, 6 pc. Easy-To-Read Socket Set, 12 pt. Deep Metric, 1/2 in. Drive, Various Extensions and Adaptors(Ex:#43539, #44261, #44264), 3 12 in. Utility Cases, Screwdriver Set, Ratcheting, 2 pc. Hex Key Caddy Set, SAE and Metric, Tool Carrier
Total: $718+tax+shipping...+tool storage
More expensive, but you get the standard/SAE sizes too. More bang for your buck IMO. Up to you. I'm seriously thinking about making an exchange (gotta love Craftsman! ). I haven't ordered all of it so it wouldn't be hard at this point.