Best Mechanics Tool Set Under $100? 2022 Craftsman, Pittsburgh, Husky

[@AftermathXJ220]

18:50 3/8 drive tray isn't going in because it's inserted into the box backwards

[@Seryous]

lol, DOH!

[@Resist_JWO_1984]

Face palm😂

[@pat2430]

It's getting harder and harder to beat harbor freight.

[@TheMetaldudeX]

Because it’s all made over seas at this point.

[@abrinkley7]

It by far in my opinion has the easiest warranty process.

[@ljprep6250]

I think they have some of the best quality control of anything from China.

[@josuecaleb5053]

​@@ljprep6250 at least the higher end harbor freight does, like i Icon or Hercules. Pittsburgh, besides something like their impact sockets or anything without many parts, is generally not very good in terms of quality conteol. Especially things that need to be more precise (pliers, cutters, calipers, etc)

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

I have been using a Pittsburg tool set for twenty-some years now and they are just fine. I have nothing bad to say! They work!

[@redneck4528]

I wish some company would come out with a real mechanic set all metric, torx, e torx, Allen sockets, no 12 point all 6 point no crappy bits or filler junk. Combo wrenches 8mm-25mm no skips 1/2 drive 14-32mm no skips Etc

[@christopherelrod8788]

I mean its not one kit but tekton does. Been using their 10-36 deep and shallow half inch drive impact sockets for a few years now never had an issue and i definitely abuse em

[@theteacher7100]

Perfect timing for a for a few sets mentioned in video was comparing them based off previous videos

[@2twinskicks158]

I have the husky 270 piece set I bought it for around $100-$120 it was on a deal , honestly for doing mechanical work at home it’s a awesome kit , I do have a portable small one that I have under my truck seat just in case I need it or someone else needs help , but for work at home you can’t beat the husky 270 piece set , especially if you get it on a special deal 🙌🏻

[@ACoustaDC]

You really have done a fine job of breaking the contents down and now giving us all stuff to look for and watch out for! (filler)

[@emilcost8613]

You do really excellent reviews and comparisons. I always look forward to your next video... nice job. Pittsburgh is the best set for what you get.

[@kkutube1972]

I really like the shake test. I stop using any tools that keep on falling all over the case when I open it. Thanks for your video.

[@ljprep6250]

Now try a drop test for those chintzy cases. LOL

[@Seryous]

Just picked up the 121pc Gunmetal Chrome set from Lowes for $99.98. Can't beat that.

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

I’m so glad I got the 216-Piece of last year from your review! Craftsman charging more for much less in 2022 ☹️ That’s just terrible.

[@ALAPINO]

Apparently Ingersol Rand makes (more likely licenses) a mechanics set. It's about $100, and I sometimes see them at Costco. They look decent but haven't had a chance to actually use them yet.

[@gilbertorosales4094]

Thanks! Thanks for taking the time for putting this video together. Extrememely helpful!

[@travisvanalst4698]

I hear they are bringing Craftsman back to the US. Hopefully that chances the game up.

[@wertz987]

I was looking forward to that but they scrapped that😢

[@ljprep6250]

"Boo/hiss." says the retired mechanic with the scarred hands.

[@99gmcsierralm74]

That husky mechanic tool set was given to me for a Christmas gift but damn those rachets and sockets I haven’t broken one yet and I’ve used em for about a month so far and I’ll tell ya I beat my tools up

[@jjrr2100]

I have 2 huskey sets not 200 pieces, but used hard-core for car repairs over 3 years. No breaks.

[@toolinhand]

Last year was the Craftsman over Pittsburg for the quality of tools. But, I agree with this year as being Pittsburg over the new Craftsman sets. They don't provide a lot of what you need. You're not going to remove a bolt with all those Allens.

[@beersoflegends]

His BACK !!!!

[@mikey358976]

You should talk about the mechanic tool sets, that people don't talk about or people that don't show on you tube, those tool sets have been shown on you tube already. You should show mechanic tools like Ingersoll Rand 205pc mechanic set, or the Duralast 265pc mechanic tool set, or the SATA 213pc box mechanic tool set. Something different on mechanic tool sets that nowone has done yet

[@macmobilestudio]

I don't know if anyone has noticed but I bought 2 of the Pittsburgh 225 and the wrenches have been upgraded.They are now on par withe polished ones they sell in the packs One of my sets was like the original wrenches so I returned to the store I got the good wrench kit at now I'm all good.The wrenches are stamped all the way around,double the thickness and longer.Unfortunately you don't know which kit you have until you open it

[@EruptedBurger]

Has it been a solid kit?

[@macmobilestudio]

​@@EruptedBurgervery.I use the kit several days a week with no issue at all.

[@richardbates2367]

This is why the 3 sets I prefer except the Pittsburgh 225pc mechanic tool set you showed, is the two husky mechanic tool sets the h149mts I have and the bigger h194mts, and the tekton 3/8 complete socket set SAE and metric shallow and deep although only 3/8 drive I still think this is one of the best deals I've seen in a long time and honestly the most complete socket set I've ever seen.

[@chrisfox6843]

Thank you for doing these comparisons. Came across the Kobalt one today at Lowes and was going to pick it up but it had same problems as the craftsman ones, too much filler and skimped on the 1/2.

[@projectkarr]

I was going to pick up the Kobalt set too, but like you said, it had way more filler this year.

[@ljprep6250]

@@projectkarr NOW 500 piece set! (includes 375 toothpicks)

[@jmsbnd007]

I think DeWalt set from Costco is the best deal - ultra high quality. The only problem it’s out of stock right now. It comes and goes.

[@alanrodriguez9002]

Dewalt es mejor que Craftsman??

[@ousamaabdu794]

How many pieces does the DeWalt kit have?

[@user-dz7te7jd1s]

So true about 10mm socket.

[@ljprep6250]

I'm a retired auto mechanic and retired handyman, and thought I'd take a look at the crap hitting the stores these days. With the exception of the blowmolded cases, the stack cases just suck the chrome off a knob. Drop one on cement from a foot and you'd have 1-300 tools rolling around loose, covered in thousands of sharp shards of plastic. Fighting drawers would be a nightmare. RE: Crapsman. I lost a literal pound of flesh and gallon of blood to the Gods of Crapsman in the late 70s/early 80s while their tools were evidently made of recycled rebar and tin cans. That little wrench set you showed was ghastly. I still have and use the Ignition Wrench Set from the 1971 set of Craftsman tools my parents gave after graduation from UTI Phoenix. They were thin and highly polished with one angled and one 90 degree open end. Why they're still being sold, especially in such horrid state, in the new century, I'll never know. I'm a fan of HF, and own maybe 400 of their tools. I bought 5 sets of different length combo wrenches. Not one of them has broken in up to 50 years. The little set in the Pittsburgh kit were likely very strong wrenches but not up to your visual requirements. ;) l like the grainy, semi-polished wrenches because they aren't as slippery as something like the finger-slicing-thin, shiny/slippery chrome wrenches from Snap-Off. And I could buy a whole 19pc set of Pittsburgh wrenches for LESS than the price of a single Snap-Off wrench. I think I'd hate trying to even use the Husky set. Pittsburgh would be my choice.

[@TrollinCrazyRussian]

I like Pittsburgh kit it's space efficient especially for carrying it around in vehicle it tuck away good vertical between rear captain chairs or behind rear captain chair or flat on cargo bay or vertical tied to side or under cargo floor. Mine has all ratchet replaced with professional series finer Tooth before I even took it home. they all snap in perfectly except quarter which need like two or three layer of electric tape around neck to snap in the case. I replaced foam with cardboard almost immediately pieces never fall out. My wrenches are stamped but it's must be older kit thing. The hex keys are deleted and storage compartments are used to store full set quarter inch adapter for impact/drill (husky is strongest than makita/Milwaukee etc.) and reverse/up size adapters like to use half inch socket on 3/8 ratchet or extension.

[@aaadamt964]

That gunmetal chrome crapsman set would be great if the ratchets weren't terrible. I buy one of the black Friday sets every year. I was torn between the crapsman and gearwrench a year or two ago so I bought both. Gearwrench doesn't have as many sockets but zero filler and the quality is excellent. I go for my gearwrench ratchets and sockets before any of my truck brands. Lowes warranty process is annoying. I didn't even bother replacing the ratchets after they broke the second time.

[@rogerice3826]

Thanks for the review! I was hoping to see some made in the USA Craftsman for the holidays. I would guess that Stanley and Crescent haven't upped their game this year. I don't see half as much of either of them as I have before. I would love to have seen how some of the automotive stores house brand sets would compare, like the Duralast set. I keep hearing about Tekton, Sunex, and Sata too.

[@richardbates2367]

Yeah as far as a basic set I have the duralast 1/4 inch drive socket set $24 from auto zone lifetime warranty..so not bad but the first version of the duralast 730-830 series guaranteed for life and plate stamped wear eye protection ratchets are a better ratchet.

[@jamesbranham2217]

Sadly tools made in USA are almost a thing of the past.. God help us if we actually have to go to war and depend on u.s. manufacturing.. corporate execs and politicians have sailed that boat due to greed and payoffs

[@MarzNet256]

I love the way these sets love to skip the 3/8 drive 19mm, 3/4in sockets. One socket covers 2 sizes...I mean...c'mon! Also, I use an old (1970's) craftsman 1/4" drive deep 7/32" socket for missing 5.5mm deep socket from my old husky set:-the sizing is very close.

[@kchilz32]

The Home Depot husky seems better built especially the wrenches. Sockets can be bought pretty cheap but wrenches, not. Btw the husky 3/8 drawer is backwards.

[@yadielojeda7584]

you put the 3/8 husky set drawer in backwards

[@Pare671]

You put the 3/8 drawer on backwards on the husky set

[@kllaskullz]

The HF kit been my go to for ages love it , and the love the grip handles on the ratchets Edit: I agree with the wrenches they are cheap I’ve used em a couple times tho did perfect, but I prefer ratcheting wrench’s so got those and I have a whole set of snap on wrench’s . So they just became the throw arounds lol

[@richardbates2367]

I'd have to say the box wrench sets I seem to like are the husky wrench sets..

[@theteacher7100]

Would you say the Pittsburgh 225pc set is a good recommendation for a begginer. Or should I get the 301 set from Pittsburgh?

[@justlg3359]

Which tool set brand would u recommend now? I need to get one to work on my car and for DIY, thanks

[@donwendling7800]

What's your opinion on the new craftsman 90 T "made in USA" ratchets?

[@GarenP]

It'd be in a higher cost category, but I'd love it if you'd review the Dewalt 192-piece (DWMT75049) set sometime, which often goes on sale for $149 (in years past sometimes $99, but not often enough to be reliable). Also, the Gearwrench 80966 - another pricier one but has all 6-point and very little filler.

[@DWESENTERPRISE]

I really really want a craftsman large quantity tool set but I am not impressed. Everything on my work van is red and black and I'm really trying to keep it all the same color.... I have a kobalt set and I have yet to find anything that is really nice and complete like it. I have yet to find a socket I can't use and it they didn't skip any socket. Only issue is it's blue and black. But I'mma keep it till craftsman figures this out! Thanks for the video cause I was gonna buy a set, but it's not worth it for me.

[@jasperweigel1460]

You couldn’t put the husky box in because it is backwards

[@FlyingPilot2012]

The Husky set is a big disappointment this year. I bought the 270 one last year for my brother and it had significantly more sockets and far fewer filler pieces compared to this year. Too bad, because I liked it so much I was going to get one for myself. I've had the Harbor Freight 225 piece kit for several years now and it has served as my main source of mechanical tools. I can certainly vouch for the value and quality of the set (at that price point). You'll need to buy some extra stuff but the 225 kit is a great start. I'm not a mechanic but I do all the maintenance on our vehicles and am looking to retire that 225 piece set to be a car only kit. I picked up the Harbor Freight 301 piece kit which has an excellent socket selection, but everything else is just OK. Box wrenches were the lowest quality I've ever felt (way lower than on the 225 kit). Screwdrivers were also very basic. I don't need a box wrench set or screwdrivers but if I'm paying for them anyway, I'd like then to be good quality. All that to say, I ordered the Craftsman 308 piece set from Lowes for just $20 more than the Harbor Freight 301 kit ($189). The Craftsman has a few more sockets and overall just had more of what I need. I imagine the sockets will be similar quality to the Harbor Freight kit but I am hoping everything else will be better (it hasn't arrive yet, so we'll see). I also like that it has the storage trays, as I do not need a molded case because the tools will go in my tool chest.

[@TheMetaldudeX]

I got the husky drawers for Christmas. Hated how massive the case was. I saw your video on this and wanted the Pittsburgh set but wasn’t on sale so I went for the Gunmetal craftsman. Now Pittsburgh is on sale for $99 so I have the dilemma of going through the hassle of returning the Craftsman and getting the Pittsburgh lol

[@mbuck3073]

What's a good move for strictly a socket set? Husky 200 pc socket set that's on sale?

[@projectkarr]

I personally would recommend the gear wrench 106pc. set. I’m not a fan of the case but the sockets are great quality and it comes with the 90t comfort grip ratchets. No 1/2” sizes though if you are needing those. The husky set seems nice but there are a lot of duplicate sockets in 6pt and 12pt. If you need 12pt that’s a different story. Hope that helps

[@kchilz32]

I’d go husky, wrenches are really great! The case isn’t bad, the 3/8 drawer in the video was placed backwards, that’s why he had trouble putting it back in. Also there are plenty of Home Depot everywhere so they are lifetime anything goes wrong you just get it swapped

[@GarenP]

Tekton makes excellent no-skip socket only sets. Also look at the Dewalt 192-piece set.

[@KIntegra]

The husky drawer is put in wrong that’s why lol

[@projectkarr]

Well wasn’t that dumb. The drawers are still a pain to remove and slide back in, but it does close much better when they are in the correct way.

[@hectorlizarraga3973]

Project Karr @19:00min the ⅜ drawer is reversed. The handle is on inside. FYI.

[@saintsx1958]

Crafstman: Takes your money for less Pitts: Gives you more for your money Husky: Terrible 😂😂

[@SaveAPennyBustANut]

Where's the 2024 version Or the 243 gearwrench set

[@wondernoodles9394]

Thats it im just gonna rely more on harbor freight with the deals and value

[@josephalexander3884]

I do like the shake test.

[@SamuraiEdge556]

On the red Pittsburgh pro ratchet the metal goes almost to the end of the grip. The green one only goes halfway?

[@smellyjay7902]

You have the drawer in wrong on the husky box

[@72bigmikey]

Yes he did 😂

[@tjk5992]

I know he is specifically comparing the sets. But Kobalt has some pretty good tools quality wise. Made in Taiwan vs these are all made in China. Craftsman 10yes ago (2012-2013) 90% of hand tools were still made in USA. Since sears went bankrupt they got sold off and now all made in china. But for a basic weekend DIY these aren't bad. I went kobalt and built from there. Kobalt doesn't have as many hand tools but make a good base set imo.

[@TC-hs5wy]

I think id go with the Hart set from walmart. Its 270 piece. Here in Canada its $248 but when it goes in sale I’m grabbing it.

[@warrenself]

In two years the Craftsman piece counts have remained similar but sockets, wrenches, and extensions have been swapped for extra screwdrivers bits. Not worth buying anymore.

[@Nfg69]

This was a very informative video. Thanks

[@orional1977]

Any videos on that LNL?

[@richardbates2367]

Atleast it has a place to put a set of 3/8 sockets higher than what is in the 234pc set already and maybe just use a more complete set of shallow 1/2 inch sockets

[@wIzKid16100]

Hart has one for 99.99 301 piece I believe

[@teresaallen3045]

I love my harbor freight tool sets good to me

[@RealDudezorz]

they probably just lost the 10 mm socket on that husky set and added a 11mm instead. 😉

[@daniellang6112]

thank you!!!

[@alanrodriguez9002]

Hello, I am a student of automotive mechanics and I am going to buy a case, which one do you recommend? The Husky 290 pieces or the Craftsman 216, even if it is made in China, which one do you recommend?

[@projectkarr]

If you can afford it, I’d recommend the Pittsburgh 301pc set. It has the largest range and a lifetime warrantee. Also you can typically get it on sale for around $160-$170.

[@alanrodriguez9002]

@@projectkarr in quality and material is it better than craftsman and Dewalt?

[@projectkarr]

@@alanrodriguez9002 for the sockets I would say it’s at least as good as the current craftsman and dewalt. The big thing is you will run out of range with the craftsman and dewalt sets, requiring you to purchase larger sockets at $10-$15 each. The Pittsburgh goes up to 32mm I believe.

[@alanrodriguez9002]

@@projectkarr good and to use in a workshop day by day you still recommend the one in Pittsburgh

[@covarrubiasandrew93]

The second drawer on the husky tool box needs to be turned around...

[@MichaelCoughlanmusic]

Awesome dude.

[@johnpeake6653]

Dude....the 3/8" drawer was in backwards. That is why it didn't fit.

[@projectkarr]

Ya I think I had a brain glitch from seeing the skipped 10mm.

[@richardbates2367]

The older USA made ignition wrench sets were useful I've seen the newer crescent craftsman and kobalt set of mini combination wrench sets and yep they are junk.. I have used the craftsman USA older ignition wrench sets to work on the gm HEI square body distributor and the ignition switch on the lower steering column tube and the starter they were cut or stamped much better..

[@chrisnugent4516]

Agree! Pittsburgh is the better value.

[@TorisGarage]

dang time is really flying. also, i like craftsman but man that 243 piece set is a big disappointment

[@jamesbranham2217]

Seeing how none is made is USA just go with most useful pieces at lowest price.. ifthey were made here that would sway me a lot

[@dajahvue]

Why there fart noises sometimes?

[@DogGuy19]

Good video thanks

[@billyschannel997]

Ever since sears lost craftsman it’s been declining, at least Home Depot is trying to make their Ryobi tools better while Lowe’s makes them worse.

[@dbgier]

Neither Home Depot no Lowes Make Ryobi tools! TTI does, and they are pretty good tools!!

[@billyschannel997]

@@dbgier Ryobi is made by TTi, craftsman is made by black and decker. Not the same company.

[@dbgier]

@@billyschannel997 exactly!! When TF did I state otherwise!?!?!?

[@billyschannel997]

@@dbgier I’m talking about Craftsman Vs Ryobi. You stated Lowe’s and Home Depot’s tools are made by TTi. When that simply isn’t true.

[@dbgier]

@@billyschannel997 READ IT AGAIN, NUMBNUTS!! Neither Home Depot nor Lowes Make Ryobi tools! TTI does, and they are pretty good tools!!

[@subaraptor]

@21:20 Even worse, a lot of those bits are duplicates.

[@subaraptor]

@30:10 These hex drives can be useful when working on FoMoCo brakes and possibly other brands.

[@teresaallen3045]

I love my set

[@jaykorrupt5961]

😵‍💫all that shaking

[@RanGer-498]

I think these are electric car tool sets, (joke) hence all the missing needed gas/diesel tools🤔🤪

[@tmillsaz]

👍

[@slayerment]

That 243 piece from Craftsman is about the worst I've ever seen.

[@projectkarr]

Ya it’s pretty pathetic.

[@richardbates2367]

Don't know anything about it,, duratech 497pc mechanic tool set

[@cosmic_inch9622]

I would take the craftsman 243 piece set back craftsman should be ashamed

[@joemad4110]

All that filler crap with the Allen keys and Allen drivers is such a waste.

[@MyKnifeJourney]

It's such a shame what they have done to the craftsman name.

[@johnbrentford5513]

Pittsburgh not even an option.

[@frankietorro9260]

This guy lost me right when he said Harbor freight tools were good. This guy apparently knows nothing about tools !!!! harbor Freight tools won’t even strip a bolt the tool strips before the bolt.

[@potrojr3887]

Pitsburg tools are very low quality 100% not recomended even for the price its total trash

[@samheninger505]

Get real Pittsburgh may be good for a women but for somebody that actually fixes mechanical equipment and automobiles it's garbage. Give me rusty craftsman any day over crapsburg!

[@usernameisusername]

It's been a year since this series. Wtf

[@projectkarr]

Seriously time flies.

[@usernameisusername]

Kobalt for the win

[@projectkarr]

I was planning to pick up the Kobalt set but once I noticed it didn’t have one regular size combination wrench and how much filler it had I decided to pass. They are great quality but this years set has too much filler.

[@usernameisusername]

Too much crapsman