I have zero tools. Im usually over at friends houses to do things because they have tools. Now im looking to get a set that will last. Is this a good one for the price? http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00933150000
Let me know or link me to other sites or shops

 

I got this one.

http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00933354000

 

wow 200$ hm.. I wouldnt consider myself to be the most technical savvy person so would the 100$ set suit me? Mainly goign to use for oil changes.. and when other projects arise.

also what about this floor jack and jack stand http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00950134000 ?

Im planning to head over there right now. let me know

 

IMO get the largest tool set you can afford...

I started out when I was in college w/ a 101 (or maybe its 100) piece tool set.. it incl. 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" ratchets w/ sockets ranging from 4mm-19 or 20 mm I think.. I don't know/forget about the standard because I don't use it much but it came w/ a bunch of standard sockets too...

anyway this set was nice and it has got me through A LOT of installs both on my cars and my friends cars.. but I ended up having to buy separately little things like screwdrivers, hex/allen keys, combination/open end wrenches, and other little things here and there which all added up... when you buy it in a set it ends up cheaper (per piece) than if you buy them later on (like I did).. I was in college funds weren't abundant and I thought my set would suffice... its a good set.. but I ended up having to buy a lot of stuff here and there which costed me more in the long run.. than if I had just bought a larger set..

my friend has that 254 pc w/ the plastic case that ragejed linked above... its pretty nice.. he got it on sale for $199 or something like that...

my other friend got a 175 or so pc for $99 on an afterthanksgiving sale....

if you don't need it right NOW.. you might want to wait until they do a closeout.. the trend w/ Sears sales is that they introduce the product (at full price).. then they have sales here and there on it as it ages/its been carried for a while.... then when a new set (couple more pieces) is about to be intro'd.. they "closeout" the "older" set for really cheap...

so my advice would be to buy the largest set you can afford....it ends up cheaper in the long run... the smaller multipiece sets might not include a large range of wrenches or allen keys...

sorry for the long post...

 

I guess if your not planning to do a lot more than routine maintenance and oil changes that set will be fine... hth

 

Any set with the basic metric sockets (10, 12, 14, 17, 19), ratchets and extensions will be fine for you. What you posted is all you reallt need. It has deep and regualr metric sockets.

 

Thanks for your replies.. I actually enjoy reading long posts as long as they are informative and helpful to me Id like to have a tool set that I can use for a while.. I might not be doing anything now that requires such a toolset but id definately like to own something that will carry me through the life of my integra. Ill just head over to sears now

 

Definitely get teh biggest set you can to start off with. If you stick with working on cars, then you'll eventually get into more complex procedures that require very specific socket/drive size combinations, as well as the bigger (20mm+) sized 1/2" drive sockets. The larger sets already include these, so it keeps you from being stuck in the middle of a procedure to run to the store to find the right size.

I noticed that the 254 pc set doesn't include a 13mm (or empirical equivalent) in 1/2" drive...which is necessary for loosening ARP head studs in conjunction with a 1/2" breaker bar.

It also lacks a 3/8" drive 12" extension, which I find useful, but you can always just link the two shorter ones. Also missing are lock-jaw pliers, vise grips, and needle-nosed pliers...all good for hose clamps.

Also missing - 22mm combination wrench for oxygen sensor.

That's all that I didn't see with a quick glance.

As you move on, you'll also find useful or necessitated:

1.) torque wrenches (lb*inches-3/8" drive, lb*ft-3/8" drive, lb*ft-1/2" drive)
2.) flare-nut wrenches aka line wrenches
3.) oil filter wrench
4.) magnetic pickup tool
5.) flex-joint adapters (1/4", 3/8")
6.) 24" breaker bar
7.) 5lb sledgehammer (shorty)
8.) deadblow hammer
9.) compression gauge
10.) pry bar (18")
11.) miracle wrenches
12.) 3/8" drive crow's feet - low priority
13.) 1/4" and 3/8" drive flex sockets - low priority

I like tools a lot, can't you tell?


[Modified by IN VTEC, 1:52 PM 2/9/2003]

 

lolz you might as well add to the list the 32MM axle nut, 1/2" drive breaker bar, some flare nut and crows foot wrenches, various extensions and flex joints, some mechanix gloves and latex gloves (disposable), impact driver, along w/ various pliers, clamps, etc.. heh tools ...

 

i would try and wait until spring or even if you can wait till memorial day weekend to get the tools. sears always has a huge sale for the spring and memorial day times.

 

that set that ragejed has is NICE. im probably going to have to upgrade to a set like that when i get back.

 

I get 50% off snap-on

 

maybe i might pick one of these ones up soon...

 

Any chance of getting a set of 3/8" drive metric Flankdrive sockets (8mm-19mm)?

This set.
http://buy.snapon.com/catalog/pro_de...re&dir=catalog

 

ill ask when i go to school tomorrow...

 

"Thank ya very much uh huh." - Elvis Presley

 

Its a good beginners set. As you progress in your skills You'll find out what else you need to geet by with.

 

yo guys.. I ended getting the 151pc craftsman tool set for the price of the 150pc. Apparently they were out of stock of 150pc so I took my chances and just asked if I could 151 for the price of 150, she simply said yes . I also picked up the craftsman 3ton floor jack w/ a pair of jack stands for 99$. Total came up to 215$ and change. Not to bad eh?

 

Since we are on the topic of tools, I had a question. What is the difference between a 6pt socket and a 12pt socket, other than the obvious? Is there an advantage to either? Why pick one over the other?

 

12pt will allow you to work in tighter areas, as you have 12 angles to work with instead of 6. 6 point holds the bolt stronger.

 

oh ok, now its clear, thanks

 

I've had that set for a few years now and I love it. I use it for everything. Great stuff and good for the money.

 

i got the metwrinch!!! It works great!! expensive but worth it.. lifetime warranty through sears too... if i break it then they replace it with a craftsman.

 

snap on goes to your job/house and replaces it

 

There is actually a sale at Sears right now. I just picked up the 159pc tool set model# 933159 for $85. Its pretty much complete. Its like this tool set Minus the nutride <--the screwdrivers with atatchments.


my linking sucks. LOL




[Modified by Just2Fast, 10:48 PM 2/9/2003]