It happens to the best of us: We’re doing fix-it work around the house, or putting together a piece of furniture, or trying to save a few bucks by tackling some car repair without taking it to a mechanic. And then comes the realization that we don’t have the right-sized socket, screwdriver or wrench for the job.
DEWALT aims to do away with that frustration with its Mechanics Tool Kit and Socket Set. With 142 sockets, extensions, universal joints, driver bits and more, you’ll no longer need to hunt in vain for the right tool for your projects. And at over $50 off its original price on Amazon, it’s an even better deal than ever. Let’s break down what the set includes and how it can help you around the house.
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Kit and Socket Set, $99 (36% off)
The most important attribute of any tool kit is the reliability of the tools themselves. DEWALT stands out in this way thanks to its DirectTorque technology, in which the points and corners of sockets are milled out so that the flat sides of the socket are more secure when placed in a fastener, resulting in a tighter grip.
This set includes a vast array of sockets — 57 of them to be exact — that cover all the major socket sizes, including SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and metric socket sizes. Throw in the useful extenders and ergonomic 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch pear-headed ratchets, and you’re well-equipped to handle virtually any repair or home construction job.
While the sockets and ratchets are the main attraction of this set, DEWALT doesn’t skimp on other key items, including screwdriving bits (that can also be used with drills and even impact drivers), 10 combination wrenches, and a combination of metric and SAE hex wrenches. They’re all organized in a tough case with metal latches, and better still, each tool is organized and labeled inside the case for easy reference. No matter which tool, socket or bit you’re using from this collection, you’ll find a rock-solid build and consistency: snug fits over nuts and bolts, without slippages or sockets coming loose from ratchets.
All in all, this is a great tool kit to have if you’re just getting into home repairs or an experienced handyperson who wants an all-around assortment of commonly-used sockets and bits. As one Amazon reviewer put it, this set is “perfect for any repair job, offering reliability and convenience,” and we fully agree.
