DeWalt Mechanics Tool Set vs Craftsman 216: Best Deal Under $100

This is a tool review of the DeWalt Mechanics Tool Set DWMT41019 from Costco vs Craftsman tool set. This is DeWalt Mechanics Tool Set vs Craftsman Tools: Best Deal Under $100. This 173 piece dewalt mechanic set was sitting on the shelves at Costco for months and not selling at $99.99.
🛒 CRAFTSMAN VERSASTACK 216-Piece Mechanics Tool Set: lowes.sjv.io/qnOjry
🛒 Dewalt DWMT75000 Chrome Mechanics Tool Set (200-Piece) Home Depot: homedepot.sjv.io/LV3Rj
🛒 DEWALT DWMT41019 173PC Mechanics Tool Set: amzn.to/2OXRMt9
🛒 DeWalt DWST11556 Express Folding Workbench (Home Depot): homedepot.sjv.io/Qo9vo
🛒 DEWALT DWST11556 Express Folding Workbench (Amazon): amzn.to/2qsaRdi
Finally, Costco lowered the selling price to $79.99 then we picked up this fully loaded Dewalt socket set. This Dewalt ratchet set has all three ratchet sizes, 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", making this Dewalt mechanics tool set one of the best socket set tool deals out there. This Dewalt Costco toolset should drop in price further as we hope for continued DeWalt tool deals from Costco. Sometimes before the end of the year, they might put the Dewalt socket set on sale further, so watch the price to see if it goes lower.
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Next, we review the craftsman versastack 216-piece mechanics tool socket set from craftsman tools. The Dewalt mechanic tools set is compared here to the CRAFTSMAN VERSASTACK 216-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set, which is Craftsman Tools model # CMMT99206, purchased for $99 on Black Friday, after a price drop from $149. This craftsman mechanics tools set is a Versastack system tool set so it is a 3-Drawer Mechanics Tool Set. this is one of the better craftsman tool deals we've seen at Lowe's home improvement hardware stores in a long time. This 3-drawer craftsman tool set also has all three ratchet sizes. The craftsman sockets are nicely polished as are the Craftsman ratchets that are found in this Craftsman socket set. This specific Craftsman mechanics toolset available at Lowe's Home Improvement stores.

[@jeffostroff]

🛒 CRAFTSMAN VERSASTACK 216-Piece Mechanics Tool Set: lowes.sjv.io/qnOjry 🛒 Dewalt DWMT75000 Chrome Mechanics Tool Set (200-Piece) Home Depot: homedepot.sjv.io/LV3Rj 🛒 DEWALT DWMT41019 173PC Mechanics Tool Set: amzn.to/2OXRMt9 🛒 DeWalt DWST11556 Express Folding Workbench (Home Depot): homedepot.sjv.io/Qo9vo 🛒 DEWALT DWST11556 Express Folding Workbench (Amazon): amzn.to/2qsaRdi

[@michaeltong1362]

Drop them onto concrete instead of grass and try to make them both land on same spot, preferably a corner, typically weakest spot

[@niccaseptemberrivera9711]

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[@keeganjulian2360]

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[@casheverett1754]

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[@keeganjulian2360]

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[@capnrob97]

I have been a Craftsman man my entire 57 years, as was my Dad. I miss the days when you could go into Sears and their tool dept was the size of a Harbor Freight store, mostly all made in USA craftsman.

[@jeffostroff]

yes days gone bye

[@jungulbuny3159]

Better days

[@s2knightryder]

You can thank the Clintons for that.

[@lifegoeson05]

Wow, great review Jeff! After waking up and watching your lowes black Friday I went out and purchased three of those Craftsman boxes. (For Christmas gifts)

[@jeffostroff]

Lucky recipients of those gifts!

[@DrewD748]

Jeff that deal you saw for $49 was an awesome deal, I would have bought one for each of my sons for that price, I have 4 sons.

[@jeffostroff]

Still kicking myself for not getting it.

[@alshentec2286]

@@jeffostroff 🤣

[@benredmond8271]

I have tons of those Dewalt mechanics tools. They have been great! They are used daily.

[@jeffostroff]

I hope this set works the same for me!

[@jonathanchinchilla5907]

It is 1:54 am right now and i kept looking for good reviews but you sir have sold me on getting that Craftsman, first thing im doing in the morning when Lowes opens

[@jeffostroff]

I love it, has not let me down yet

[@bsp8202]

Thanks for putting everything in details

[@banga8080]

When you get 200 plus tools for 100$ they can shift and fall how ever they want 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeffostroff]

Yes indeed!

[@bryanmengwasser3925]

Excellent video and extremely helpful! Think I’ll pick up a craftsman set. I saw another video but the reviewer opened the wrench bags and found some SAE wrenches mixed in with the metrics and vice versa. The drop test might have not mixed anything…

[@frakkintoaster]

Thanks for the excellent comparison, Jeff. The black chrome set is on sale at Home Depot again for $149. If you had it to do over again, which set would you buy?

[@jamesdubs8951]

Awsome video jeff... that dewalt set is beautiful..lay that next to a hood of a vehicle and get some work done for sure.

[@jeffostroff]

I'm just hoping something breaks on my car so I can do a video of it and show the tool set and have people ask me about it!

[@eawhit]

Jeff, thank you for your excellent review. I bought the Craftsman set for our garage. I thought parallel access to each drive size with removable drawers including drivers was the optimal organization design for a fixed setup. I had the same experience as you with binding on the bottom drawer. I was frustrated enough that I exchanged it at Lowe’s with the hope that perhaps the injection mold of my particular unit was maybe out of tolerance. The replacement unit had the exact same behavior. I even tried some silicone lubricant on the drawer lips to see if I could reduce the friction some but the wall lips were simply too tall, so it didn’t help with the friction much. I hemmed and hawed for 2 days whether I should return it. At the end of the day I chose to keep it, though, because of how good the design is. I looked at both the Dewalt and Husky alternatives but they were not nearly as well designed. I think I will try to fix the bottom drawer friction issue by sanding/grinding the lip height on the bottom drawer. I can come back and post whether it works; I’m betting it will. The downside will be I think the plastic may mush out instead of sand down. We’ll see. Thanks again for a fantastic review. You have a great channel!!!

[@michaeladdonizio8687]

Work bench? Brand

[@eawhit]

It goes on a table in the garage with a pegboard above and heavy duty wired shelving for general storage. .Nothin fancy.

[@jeffostroff]

I was going to also suggest taking the metal aviation snips and just cutting of the very top edge of the 3rd drawer, that might open up a gap where they don't bind any longer. Grinding like you said is probably more accurate.

[@Fee.1]

Personally I think the biggest appeal is just taking the trays out and throwing them in a tool chest drawer. I’ve never had a case like that survive use and the elements without getting all gross and resulting in having to yank the drawer and try not to spill tools all over your garage floor. As a organizer that stays still inside another drawer though, that I could see working out. Good luck either way.

[@adonrl5263]

After 2 years I finally get mine for 99$ what a deal Thanks Jeff!

[@jeffostroff]

Glad to help!

[@eddieg2078]

I have that craftsman set and it’s awesome. Good video!

[@jeffostroff]

Greta minds think alike, thanks for watching Eddie!

[@Denverscorpio]

Pro tip, for the spark plug sockets: if the socket won't get the plug out, use the coil to get the plug out 👍🏻

[@hisnameisiam808]

Ignition coil he means.

[@raeqwo04]

I ain’t even going to lie this help a lot thx g

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks for watching Alexander, glad you liked it

[@boosted2.4_sky]

I've got a couple different DeWalt kits I have the 192 piece mechanics tool kit no wrenches or bits or Allen wrenches as filler... it's a really nice kit.... and I have a 105 piece ( I believe DeWalt tool kit.. I really like them both.... I like the DeWalt kits for my Chrome hand tools

[@drazenfx]

I decided to go for the Craftsman. I like the drawer organization and the number of sockets.

[@corygriffiths4394]

Craftsman is great too

[@QUANTRELLBISHOP]

I have a 192 DeWalt suitcase which weighs about 30 pounds easily and I can drop it and nothing moved .and the quality is unbelievable.only thing I like about this set is able to remove treys .that comes in handy.also my 30 year old Sears I bought when my 89 granprix calipers would need fixed every week because of a wreck are still in great shape with moderate usage.however the case broke and in 2019 I bought the DeWalt and I love the set.it doesn't have alot of filler and it's been very durable

[@johnlane2511]

Nice review. I've owned the Craftsman set for a couple of years and am very happy. I've owned Craftsman for years and this is my first Asian made set and they don't disappoint!

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks for the info!

[@johnnyrivera1553]

Good video. As someone who has work on cars , I would recomend the Crafsman due to the quantity and my experience on Crafsman. 😉. Thanks for posting.

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Fee.1]

They’re effectively the same now, Stanley makes them all

[@bottomup12]

Great detailed review!

[@jeffostroff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexbojsza734]

I love the Craftsman 216 to set it's nice to have everything in the case with drawers and everything in its place

[@DrewD748]

Alex Bojsza I just bought one for my father in law. He has been using an adjustable wrench and some other misc tools for awhile, I like the set so much, I’m going to go buy one for myself. $99 is a steal for this set. It has everything you need, you can add a couple more essential items if needed. The deal he saw for $49 was a good deal as well, I would have bought one for each of my sons for that price, I have 4 sons.

[@jaidendeck8383]

Thank you I bought the craftsman set and it's not bad besides the ratchets

[@jeffostroff]

I love that set, use it a lot on my auto repairs

[@charlschuck6]

That drop preview was amazing lol

[@jeffostroff]

yeah man!

[@katherinelangford981]

I've had my Craftsman for 20 years when i got my first job working hardware at Sears. Love the lifetime warranty. Love the quality. All their equipment has served me well. Though when looking for an impact driver I went for the Dewalt. But everything else is my tool arsenal is Craftsman.

[@fritolays406]

I hear craftsman went downhill on quality, and supposedly got rid of their lifetime warranty. But, I'm not too sure. Just speculation from word to mouth. I'm a big fan of craftsman tools, they were heavy duty, and hopefully still are. Looking for a tool set atm.

[@katherinelangford981]

@@fritolays406 nah I just traded in a 20 year old ratchet that had seized when it got rusted out from being exposed to water for a prolonged time. Walked into Lowes showed them the tool and they handed me a brand new one. Warranty still stands. :)

[@fritolays406]

@@katherinelangford981 awesome! That's really good to know! I know what I'll be getting my hands on for black Friday!

[@robmac4027]

Would like to add a few things about the craftsman set. 1. The sides where the versastack clips are can hold more accessories hence the cut outs. Great when used on versastack system but if just alone most likely will fail your drop test. 2. When used with versastack system the pull out draw system can be done with one hand, if just on table top may have to use two hands as you shown. 3. It alone is heavy, but when used as versastack system which is on wheels it is easy transporting it at that point I personally feel craftsman the good choice considering the versastack system if it wasn’t for that I feel it’s a 50/50 choice Great video

[@jeffostroff]

Yes, and also we did another video later showing the Dewalt hack with this, where the dewalt drill kits in the ToughSystem+ line will clip onto the top of the versatack drill bit kit, and they will also plug onto the side of the 3 drawer mechanics tool set as well. Now we can carry 4 DeWalt accessory boxes, along with the Versastack accessory box clipped to the top holding 2 of them.

[@jckclt]

Great video Jeff

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks so much John, glad you liked it.

[@MrBawston]

I didn’t need this kit but i bought it anyway lol thanks Jeff got it before they raised the price

[@jeffostroff]

I love going back in later and seeing the price I bought it at go way back up.

[@MrActor30]

What kind of camera are you using? It’s feels as if I’m looking at diy or hgtv channel. Very good quality.

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks for noticing! Very high end, Nikon Z6. Just bought it a year ago, June 2019. I shot my non-live stream videos all in 4K resolution, which is better than the HD resolution you might normally see in other videos. That lens you normally see me use with the sharp focused Jeff in the foreground, but buttery smooth blurry background does not happen by accident. It's a special prime focus 50 MM lens, but the real trick is that 1.8 f-stop that gives you that background boceh that make it look like professional documentary style.

[@eddiegarcia9689]

On the Dewalt set the metric and SAE wrenches the internal portion of the 12 point , I noticed it was not polished but had a white coating and some brownish stain on one of the points. Was the the case for you as well? I bought mine from costco

[@jeffostroff]

Yes, mine wrenches also have that same change in texture on the inside of the box end of the wrenches. I suspect it might have something to do with their DirecTorque technology that they mention is supposed to give the 12 point wrench more power to turn stuck nut, by rounding off those 12 points so that more turning force is also applied to the sides of the nuts.

[@emmettturner9452]

The 3/8ths adapter is with the 3/8ths ratchet in case you need to use two of those 3/8ths sockets simultaneously… like when removing a free-spinning nut and bolt or a motorcycle axle.

[@gooseabuse]

Hey your the guy that helped repair me repair my sink!

[@jeffostroff]

Awesome!

[@ccolt8460]

On the Craftsman, I can't help thinking that sooner or later the plastic tabs on the sides of each draw will break off, leaving the carrying case useless.

[@jeffostroff]

I hope not, otherwise I'll have to perform surgery on the box.

[@Jayy-rf7db]

I work at pep boys and my box is still going 6 months strong. As far as the tabs go they’re just dirty from me opening it so often. Still slides nicely and still have every piece!

[@diogenesstudent5585]

@@Jayy-rf7db still going strong?

[@sethlightner9621]

Just picked the Crafsman set up over the weekend. Tools seem decent but I bought it to use with my other Versastack components. This case does not stack on top of the drawer units. Tried on several drawers but they wont lock down. A lip on the lower part of this box prevents it from sitting low enough to latch. Latches fine on a lidded box. Seems like a design miss or an odd choice to make some components only compatible in certain orientations.

[@eawhit]

Seth Lightner I found that other Tstak or Versastack work fine ON TOP of it but not UNDER it. I think I read on the Lowe’s site a review from a user who is gonna expand the side cutouts for the patches to enable stacking underneath it. I haven’t fully committed to an organization system yet (have one Tstak 2 drawer box). I’ll probably wait to modify until I make that decision. If you do modify it, I’d love to hear if it worked and if you’ve got any advice. Thanks man!

[@jeffostroff]

I don't think kaizeninserts.com has any inserts or adapters for Craftsman, but take a look.

[@arlisaustin5177]

Great video... good presentation

[@jeffostroff]

Glad you liked it

[@balderasortizjohsue5239]

Very good video, which one do you recommend to take in my car? 🤔

[@jimacheson4933]

Thanks Jeff

[@jeffostroff]

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

[@SouthBaySteelers]

Hey Jeff, I noticed our HD store seems to be getting more Bosch. And the website also has more Bosch tools. We now have Bosch hole saw bit kits which are cheaper than either Milwaukee or Diablo. We are also carrying Ryobi router bit kits.

[@jeffostroff]

I heard those Bosch hole saw kits are not that good because they are super thin walled, and you have to pull each one off the base and attach the new size ring, which sounds really flimsy, unlike the Holedozers, which are thick walled single piece hole saws. They might still get the job done, but I love my holedozers.

[@SouthBaySteelers]

jeffostroff Must explain the price discrepancy then. Dang, I was thinking of giving them a try. But I hate spending good money on junk..

[@Fee.1]

That’s hilarious because :/imgur.com/j8U9Vtv

[@Fee.1]

BBR2 Bosch has great stuff, we get a very odd selection in store In the United States, they make a direct competitor for mosilwaukee products including holesaws but you rarely see them except the markets their major in like the bulldog. The daredevils aren’t bad, you’re infinitely better off with them than most budget offerings of a similar price. They’re not a carbide set but they’re not priced that way either. As that photo suggests I fear we may lose what in store Bosch selections we have. Home Depot has discontinued any Bosch product that contains a Impact/drill driver. I can’t help but be saddened when a actually unique offering resembling actual attempts to innovate & true competition is sidelined so that faux competition in the form of TTI’s 3 brands at Home Depot or Stanley b&d’s 4 brands at Lowe’s...it just becomes a game at that point

[@liljoe1280]

What tool sets would you buy for installing signs, I just started in sign production but thinking about moving too the installing side of the company. Do a lot of mounting and wiring and such. If you can’t help I get it, it’s kind of a broad question

[@jeffostroff]

Can't tell without seeing everything you'll be working on, but certainly any of these sets is up tot he task, and maybe get some deep well sockets too. They might have you using impact wrenches too, not sure.

[@BilgemasterBill]

I don't know what kit you ended up with, but my hunch is that for LONG threaded hangers and whatnot often used with L-iron brackets and such, you might do well grab one of those Harbor Freight "SAE & Metric Go-Thru Socket Set, 21 Pc." kits for about $20 or maybe some ratcheting combination wrench kit, since deep sockets alone may not do the trick and open ended wrenches alone on a few feet of threaded rod would get tedious quickly.

[@bigwrenchgarage1360]

Both are awesome sets for the $, no doubt! Although nothing worse on blow moulded cases than the no free space to put additional sockets, wrenches, or anything extra to make the set how you need it. Craftsman scores big with the extra free space in the box! DeWalt is awesome in that they do the most incredible thing...6 points sockets.! Craftsman loves sneaking 12 point sockets in every set. 12 points are great when you have 12pt bolts, but 90% of the time you need 6 point. As for both sets, the more deeps the better. I find i grab deeps and use them more often than anything. You can more often use a deep in place of a short, can't use a short in place of a deep. Would be incredible if a set included an extending 1/2". Whenever you need a 1/2" ratchet you will likely need more than 50ft.lbs. So why is it companies insist you tear up your hands for high torque on short 1/2" drives. That's when you have to resort to the big 1/2" socket and 1/2" extension cheater bar rig. As for durability...10 years from now the Craftsman versa set box will be trash with the plastic drawer clips, where as the blow mold Dewalt case will still be around all scrapped up from dragging it across the tailgate. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@jeffostroff]

Exactly! I have already added a few socket adapters to my Craftsman 3 drawer set

[@gurjotathwall]

Talk about amazing camera quality

[@jeffostroff]

That's my new Nikon Z6 with incredible 50 mm f1.8 lens with of the charts boceh.

[@robinstewart6510]

A disadvantage of these tool sets is the lack of space in the cases for my own tools. I have electrical tools (multimeter, etc), for example, that I'd like to keep with the other tools. Same with a few unique tools I've collected over the years. The sets are also limited - no pliers, cutters, adjustable wrenches, and so on.

[@jeffostroff]

I keep all of my electrical tools in their own DeWalt tool bag which I have done A to review video of a couple of years ago. There are so many tools including the meter and everything you're not going to fit into a mechanics toolset. It's a lot easier to have them in their own bag anyway as you move are

[@robc8468]

I have an answer for you why the "Chrome" does not chip on Stanley. Stanley uses nickle plating which is much harder than chrome. The old USA made Craftsman also used nickle and the finish on those held up pretty well.

[@clutchbleach2057]

The thing with release buttons with me is I try to pull the socket off first regardless. Their nice but I don't need that when I'm trying to pull it off every time anyway

[@jeffostroff]

LOL, I did the same darn thing, did it all day the other day with my Channel Locks!

[@jeffostroff]

LOL, I did the same darn thing, did it all day the other day with my Channel Locks!

[@Baileybear85]

I was really looking forward to seeing the Craftsman 216 tool set. I currently have a stupid little Walmart brand hyper tough kit. It was $60 but it has a good little variety of stuff for a beginner like me, but even in the hyper tough kit, specific tools have their own specific spot where they can clip into place. I'm disappointed that Craftsman made that kit without regard for those who like to be extremely organized like me. It's gonna be a deal breaker for me.

[@jeffostroff]

Yes it is hard to find that perfect set

[@Fee.1]

Also I really liked the the black dewalt impact ready socket set. Nice double duty maybe 30 piece kit with the basics just all 3/8 sockets. Then I saw all the dewalt and Stanley etc. use the same handle moulding. I do prefer retention pin over friction ring but that’s a minor issue. Anyway yea I’d pay $50 more on Black Friday for more wrenches instead of bits, I get my bits in my impact bit sets for $25 don’t water down my mechanics sockets/wrench set. Also that direct torque silliness is new to me, fascinating to see them re-use everything. That’s just an impact socket (the teardrop corners) and that’s why they call it impact ready when they anodize them black I guess. Wild, but that’s life eh

[@jeffostroff]

It's all in the marketing, just like certain grocery stores keep trying to push this Angus steak on us when at the end of the day it's still usda choice grade steak not USDA prime grade steak

[@corygriffiths4394]

I just ordered the 84 piece Dewalt socket set on Amazon for $69.00 I love Craftsman also.

[@jeffostroff]

Yes I love both my sets

[@purebloodheretic4682]

1" Socket with 3/8 Drive is a bit of a Blunder on the DeWalt Kit, But you Can't Argue with the Price, but Unfortunately Here in Oz it's around $200 AUD! Cheers👍

[@mikeje305]

Nice video brother for beginners like me

[@jeffostroff]

Glad to hear that thanks for watching Mike!

[@greenman8]

Craftsmen has the 1/2 sockets being 12 point, while the 3/8 sockets are 6 pt? Usually the 1/2" drive is going to deal with higher torque issues, I can see the 12 point sockets, rounding old rusted bolts or nuts.

[@jeffostroff]

You can handle it two ways you can either use the three eights inch version with the six point, or you can buy a separate set of six point deep well sockets that will work on the half inch wrench

[@7s29]

If I wanted to buy either of these tool sets in Australia, DeWalt would set me back $220, craftsman $270. I live in the land of where the rip-off is alive and well. Welcome to Australia, fines apply.

[@jeffostroff]

Dang, do they have Costco over there? Maybe cheaper there. If you'r ever in the US, pick one up and pack it in your luggage

[@jj4life24]

Rip off? Are you paying 3,000 for a studio apartment?

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

It’s not that it’s a rip off but everything is shipped there. Like those tools would be the same price range going to Alaska. That’s the sad part living on isolated land

[@asm42]

Same company, but the cheaper one when you can

[@TuRBiNeSaNdK9s]

I paid $59.99 for my DeWalt set at Costco and I'm very happy with it. Not SnapOn grade, but it hasn't let me down one bit and it's the only set I have. Can't complain for that price lol 🤣😝

[@jeffostroff]

Wow, you got a great closeout price. When did you buy it?

[@TuRBiNeSaNdK9s]

@@jeffostroff I bought it at the beginning of the year, March or so. I honestly wasn't expecting much of it for the price, figured it'd be my spare set for my house/garage, but naw it's actually my only set lol. Cheers from Coastal Virginia 🤙

[@qzetu]

Hey Jeff, thanks for the review. I bought the Craftsman set for $100 & I like the wrenches. It's definitely a home set up. I wouldn't take it to the job site.

[@jeffostroff]

I'll leave mine on the bench in my garage, and the DeWalt kit will be in my trunk for going mobile. they have so many bits and sockets in common, they are both practically he same kit.

[@Fee.1]

qzetu definitely not jobsite approved. Frankly I’m happy to buy the tools in the plastic bags and put the tools in a proper box. I’ve had polished tools for 25 years just sliding against each other and they never lose their shine. Wipe them down and they’re good, that’s why full polished is worth the premium.

[@michaelc7283]

Hey Jeff, Have you noticed the new Milwaukee ratchet set doesn't have a release button like the DeWalt set. Why are they going this route on the ratchet? I like that release button. Your thoughts

[@jeffostroff]

If you look at my otter tool review video comparing the DeWalt 173 piece mechanics set to the Craftsman 200 piece tool set, you'll see the DeWalt has no button either. Makes it a bit harder to tug the socket off, especially if your hands are the least bit greasy or wet. My guess is either they do it for reduced cost, or just ergonomics of the design some people prefer it, or the OEM manufacturer says that's the only way we build it.

[@michaelc7283]

@@jeffostroff I agree, it's hard to remove the sockets when your hands get oil or wet. That's the one down fall on this dewalt and milwaukee set. I still have my craftsman set from 15 yrs ago. Still going strong. Only had replace my small ratchet when i was mad and threw it to the ground and did something to it. SEARS took care of it. It's weird i have to go to Lowe's now for warranty, LOL. ...

[@tste6759]

they are cheaper to manufacture

[@zachrovito5047]

They do it to compare with brands like Snap On, Matco, Cornwell, etc. Its supposed to maintain a seal to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the mechanism therefor maintaining the life of the tool as well as holding the ratchets lubricant. While those brands also offer the push button, their standard line is the closed back design. I've used the prior mentioned brands daily for the last 4 years as a diesel mechanic and they've never seized or cracked on me. I can't say the same about the store brands with the button on the back.

[@yarbrouc1]

It also keeps you from accidentally pressing the button in awkward positions leaving your socket stuck on the fastner. I have both styles in many brands and actually prefer w/out the quick release button. I also like locking extensions when getting extended lengths.

[@canonman223]

Can’t seem to find the Craftsman laser marked easy read socket sets anymore.

[@jeffostroff]

I just sold my set with laser marked. I miss those too, which all new sets had it. My eyes are getting bad as I age!

[@saturnmedia1]

13:05 Most of them have a rubber boot in the middle that grabs onto the plug. Even my stanley set has that. Are you sure that the dewalt one didn't have a rubber boot on the inside?

[@jeffostroff]

I'll have to go back and check, it may be missing it, but you see why magnetic helps, if your boot falls out the magnetic socket will do the job.

[@inliner3114]

Any way you could measure the drawers on the craftsman set? I want to see if I could put it in my tool chest without the versastack box.

[@jeffostroff]

14 1/4" wide x 10 1/2" deep x 1 1/12" tall

[@tomtuer1335]

I'm looking for my first socket set any advice wouldn't get used everyday but would still get alot of use under alot of pressure not realy sure what to go for?

[@jeffostroff]

You should look at this Dewalt set if you can find it in Costco, many have sold out of it now, and also try for the Channellock set that we did a review of after this video. Both are in the $90 price range for these versatile sets.

[@PhillyFlyersss]

I work on everything from ATV's to diesel trucks every single day. I use my Husky mechanics set almost more than my SnapOn and Matco stuff out in the field.. They are great tools for the money & if you have a home depot near you thats what i would go for!

[@purebloodheretic4682]

6:50😆 Sounds like an '80s VHS Tape😉

[@jamieflexer9347]

I have so many suitcase style tool sets my favorite craftsman has to the ultimate collection sets with there 90tooth ratchets & there 121 piece set with the 120tooth ratchets then of course the dewalt & kobolt xtreme sets but to save space a few black Friday's ago the depot I believe was selling the gorilla plank style bench (better then the Werner 1) for $20 so grabbed a few of em & even 1 Werner same price but the gorilla folds flat where the Werner takes up almost double the space if ya wanna slide in behind something for storage ..but anyways I set up a bench with all the suitcase style tool sets fit like a file cabinet under it then have the top for either more or a seat or even a place for your chargers.. keep up the videos man!!

[@TkTk-be5qg]

A game changer everything Craftsman is 6 point

[@FreshlySnipes]

Costco has the black DeWalt set in San Diego for $99.99 right now. Is the black set different quality than the chrome? I’m looking for my first tool set to work on my car. I want to buy a set that will last a lifetime and don’t mind spending a bit more for quality.

[@jeffostroff]

I don't know if that black set is any different quality but I love the look and wanted to get it last year, I should have bought it.

[@Videogamerforlife69]

This looks like a decent set for a 100 and for $30 you can get 2 more drawers that snap on to hold other tools

[@jeffostroff]

I may have to do that, I've already shoved a few extra sockets in there!

[@Videogamerforlife69]

@@jeffostroff cool. I haven't got the set, but I know if I did I would get the extra cases. I would want Pliers and Torx and Hex Sockets for what I do.

[@DemetriceGant]

Woah what kind of camera do you use???

[@jeffostroff]

Nikon Z6, just came out about a year ago, I shoot in 4K video.

[@trptgk]

Just bought the Craftsman. I can say that I agree with your assessment of that middle drawer. I think if they had put bearings in the drawers it would be 1,000 times a better system. Also- there should be a better way to keep the wrenches organized. I like how everything is clearly labeled and easy to organize- I wish the wrenches were the same. Also the screwdriver bits. They should be labeled as well so you don’t have to play the guessing game on bit sizes. It would also have been nice to include a universal in the 1/2 inch drawer, but hey- for the price it’s a great piece of kit. Looking forward to using it (well... kind of 😂) and seeing how the rest of the versa stack system works with it.

[@jeffostroff]

I've already added a couple of extra sockets that I thought would round out the Crafstman kit. Also, while using the DeWalt set for working on our car the other day, I realized that the DeWalt set only gives you up to 3" extensions, but Craftsman gives you up to 6" extensions.

[@dakotajohnson2182]

Craftsman actually makes a drawer versastack system with ball bearing drawers. Only down fall is that it’s only a two drawer system. However it does have removable organizers which is a plus. The drawers are actually very nice in my opinion and I plan on picking up a couple more.

[@trptgk]

Dakota Johnson I’ve been eyeing that. Might pick one or 2 up.

[@dakotajohnson2182]

Glenn Roberts won’t regret it!

[@alanrodriguez9002]

Hello, I am a mechanic student, which one do you recommend I buy as my first set of tools: the Craftsman 216 or the Dewalt 247. Which is the best in quality and durability?

[@jeffostroff]

They are all the same basic sockets and bits all made in China. It boils down to which kit has the parts you are likely to use. My deWalt I leave in my trunk it is more mobile and compact when I need it. The Craftsman is like the mother ship I leave it at home in the garage

[@alanrodriguez9002]

@@jeffostroff Thank you very much I'll go buy e dewalt

[@Fee.1]

I hoped you had bought all the Black Friday sets. The big 4 at least. I know I know. I really want one that didn’t have 50 bits and Allen keys etc. to me that’s a big “disrespecting my intelligence” move. I’m not just going to buy the biggest numbers. I wish I could convince the average consumer to do the same.

[@mtnbiker49]

1 additional drawer for the wrenches on the craftsman would've made it perfect. Plus, some deep sockets could've been added into the 1/2" drive drawer.

[@jeffostroff]

Yes that would be nice, or a lid

[@Side_Bar]

you probably spent more money driving back and forth to Costco than you saved on the tool box lmfao

[@jeffostroff]

You got that right! That's why I only did my live streams when I was going to Costco for normal shopping reasons.

[@banga8080]

Jeff you must have 2 channels Because I know I've subbed

[@jeffostroff]

CarBuyingTipscom is our other channel

[@Naayaisdad]

That beat tho!!!! 😩😂🔥🔥🔥

[@jeffostroff]

It's all about the tools!

[@c00cs1]

Great video

[@jeffostroff]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HEROFOREVER]

7:11 I’ve never seen something so beautiful

[@hunterv431]

Dont lose that black pad in the dewalt box. Take my word.

[@jeffostroff]

You read my mind, I have on in my Channellock mechanics tool set too, it really holds everything together.

[@JuanaWatchDaWorldBurn]

u can buy the roll of tool drawer liner and cut it to fit...works the same

[@johnysilver1853]

I wonder if sockets fall out of their places during carrying around?

[@jeffostroff]

Not on these sets, they are pretty well held in place.

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

Best deal was the Lowe’s $99 tool box kit which went on sale for $34 dollars got 2 of them

[@jeffostroff]

Yup, I got home late in the day, too tired to watch ToolBoss;s alert, now I'm kicking myself!

[@DrewD748]

Daniel Gomez which kit was that?

[@brianp1993]

It would be nice if the dewalt attached to the tough system boxes

[@jeffostroff]

LOL, I know, but it sort of sits on top, not the ideal situation once you start moving, but it can be done.

[@Fee.1]

That would be coherent design and show a commitment to a product line and design language. How can you milk every segment if you do that :/

[@Fee.1]

The 4 drawer trend is so funny to me because underneath the Christmas tree is Dad’s little plastic tool tray set And ....12 year old susies all aluminum or wood and aluminum identical 3-4 drawer boxes filled with make up. Blow molded cases being anything but throw away is a pipe dream I don’t understand. I mean it’s nice I guess but, I’d rather a few more sockets instead I guess im a killjoy

[@andrea4809]

I own the Dewalt set, and I am a mobile mechanic and have put it through its paces. After owning this set for a few weeks I was ready to throw it off a bridge into the river and cuss at it on its way down!

[@jeffostroff]

I love the set! What did you not like about it?

[@andrea4809]

@@jeffostroff The 1/4 inch ratchet was the first to fail, and the foam pad was always blowing away in the wind, and the sockets started to not stay in place after taking them in and out about 10 times. The allen wrenches would not stay in place at all, mostly just things not staying in place.

[@ASmith-oy4rr]

Which do you prefer the 216 piece set vs the 230 piece set from craftsman?

[@jeffostroff]

I have seen the new 230 piece but have not seen what they added to it. I would probbaly upgrade to it.

[@mrjameschong]

the fall tests hurt me more than you!!! I thought the craftsman box was going to be completely destroyed... but look at your... excellent industrial design!!! I'm not a fan of polished tools, when you do mechanics they can slip, my favorite keys are the satin stanley ones from the 80's. I have a 170-piece crescent tool set, it's the only one that brought me at least pliers, a pliers and an adjustable wrench, it has served me well over the years but... could you tell me why these sets come without pliers or tweezers? I saw the dewalt... it's the one I'm going to give to my brother, who is in Canada and bought a jeep wrangler unlimited hahahahahahaha

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks James!

[@frmdablockboi3436]

You realize that standard spark plug sockets have a rubber boot inside that holds the plug in place while also protecting the connector from being damaged right?

[@jeffostroff]

Not all of them, and not all hold them very well either. I prefer magnetic

[@saturdaymorningcereal8325]

Dude. Make a recommendation!

[@bbldrizzaay]

I just bought the DeWalt toolbox at Costco, after removing the plastic and on my first attempt to close it shut The Allen keys, 2 wrenches and assortment of tiny sockets fell out. Instant return 😂

[@jeffostroff]

Did you make sure they snap in well first or is it really loose

[@lordrayden3045]

The craftsman you’re talking about is $199 regular retail now up from $149 I got mine at farm and fleet over the summer for $109

[@jeffostroff]

Yes, we showed that in our Lowes livestream last week. That's a good piece $109 also, but we did get ours at $99 during Black Friday 2019

[@lordrayden3045]

@@jeffostroff I had a feeling they may got $99 on Black Friday..... but when I saw the $109 I didn’t wait or chance it seeing as how the regular price went up from $149 when it first came out to $199

[@iamher6422]

I don’t mind searching for wrenches or getting them dirty. Tools are meant to be used and abused, not to keep around as conversation pieces. 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣😂🤷🏽‍♀️

[@jeffostroff]

A true tool user! Yeah man!

[@banga8080]

I didn't get this for Christmas when it 99$ Waiting on the next holiday so it will go back on sell from 149$ 🏃🏾🏃🏾

[@jeffostroff]

Yes, we spotted it the other day in there at $149 as well, during our Lowe's live stream

[@Jayy-rf7db]

Just bought it today it’s back on sale for 99

[@banga8080]

MemphisMob 74 yeah I saw it today I bought some other stuff that I got a good deal on Might pick it up Sunday I wanted so I can take it to the junk yard Hope you enjoy it Thanks for letting me know

[@Jayy-rf7db]

banga8080 I work at pep boys and can confirm this is a good buy.

[@Theleftsideoftwix]

Awesome

[@jeffostroff]

I love both of these tool sets, they indeed awesome.

[@eduardojacome781]

Right now lowes has this craftsman one for $150. And their 189 piece and 156 piece are $200 each. Why? Is there any difference?

[@jeffostroff]

Right now Lowe's is selling this Craftsman 216 piece for $99, it is on sale probably for Father's day.

[@eduardojacome781]

jeffostroff yeah just seen earlier, why tho does the 189 cost more than the 216 set? Does the 189 some better pieces?

[@luiscabral8645]

Nice working table, how much is it, ,??? ?

[@jeffostroff]

Luis here is the link to it on Home Depot, homedepot.sjv.io/Qo9vo It's $88 right now, normally $99 in most of the stores, and at Black Friday they sometimes lower it to $70.

[@cowboicactus9172]

What camera does this guy use

[@robertfield4103]

Got the Costvo Dewalt for $60. Kicking myself for not buying 3 sets.

[@jeffostroff]

That was a great price last year at Black Friday

[@SlickCat]

Do you really need 3 different size ratchets? I use 3/8 for most everything

[@jeffostroff]

Sometimes it boils down to size and torque. For hire to work and applications the half interaction it is a must. Some people also inherit extra sockets that could be from multiple sizes.

[@R1Flem]

Yes

[@GainesMediaInc]

"Need to have" is not a requirement when it comes to procuring tools... ...or so l've chosen to tell myself, AND my bank account.

[@caseymaples19xx]

Yes you do need all 3 especially when getting into tight areas under the hood. Or needing more torque, I've twisted the end off of 3/8 ratchets many times.

[@jeffostroff]

@@caseymaples19xx I wish they just has an easy way to raise and lower the engine!

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

You’re really going to ad yourself out of likes and views there bud. I mean what the hell? Why so many freaking ads! I just got tired and left. Not worth it

[@jeffostroff]

That's not me, that's KZbin. I think they are getting more desperate for income.

[@zart3374]

@@jeffostroff you can turn off the midrolls tho

[@jeffostroff]

@@zart3374 People can skip the videos do they not know that? You completely missed the point guys like him are going to whine about commercials no matter what , one has to wonder does he email every 1 of the TV news stations every time they run a commercial also? It's just a part of free content is that there's commercials. If he doesn't wanna watch commercials he can pay KZbin for a KZbin membership a premium membership where they don't play commercials that's what a guy like him needs to be doing. Does he complain when Pandora plays commercials in between songs? Same thing near Pandora charges a premium if you want to avoid commercials. Otherwise hes going to spend the rest of his life complaining on people's videos that KZbin has the audacity to run commercials that's the problem with our gimme society everybody wants everything free.

[@zart3374]

@@jeffostroff Yeah, im not complaining but was letting you know that you could change the monetization settings.

[@jeffostroff]

@@zart3374 So creators could just turn off monetization so they don't make any money. That idea is often made by the people that don't have to spend thousands of dollars on camera equipment iand audio equipment and software subscriptions conrtacts, and time and effort in paying people to produce videos that matter.

[@robscherer]

I’m assuming the Dewalt set at $69 is a good deal...because I just bought it? Lol

[@jeffostroff]

Heck yes, that's a great deal, it is normally $99 at Costco for the last 9 months!

[@robscherer]

jeffostroff sweet, just picked it up here in MD at Costco $69

[@patriquemarsh2153]

Ditto! in for 1 today at my local Costco.

[@deykno87]

That drop was not a fail lol

[@jeffostroff]

Yes it remained intact, but 2 of the wrenches did travel from one bin to the other, not that it makes a difference much when the wrenches just get piled up in the compartment anyway. But in technically speaking it failed the test because parts did travel, even though not in a disadvantageous manner like sockets flying out of place.

[@coytus94]

jeffostroff considering how many pieces actually did travel though it is still pretty impressive, and i personally wouldn't consider it a fail. Now if almost a third of the drawer was discombobulated then I would say that is a fail. But just in straight terms of you testing to see if anything would shift at all, then yeah it failed

[@kenbenedick4599]

Are any of these tool sets made in the USA?

[@jeffostroff]

ToolBarn sells a bunch of brands that are USA only

[@kenbenedick4599]

Is this DeWalt tool set or this Craftsman tool set made in the USA?

[@ThinkTankIllustration]

The Dewalt is 69 at Costco this week online.

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks for letting me know, I gotta upload a quick video about this, because this deal ends on 3/23. I was just in the store Wednesday and it was $99 in there.

[@bnill72]

They’re owned by the same company. So probably the same built and durability. I think craftsman has gone down in quality myself.

[@jeffostroff]

I have still not had a craftsman tool fail on me, so not sure where you see the quality dropping. Remember they also still have the lifetime warranty.

[@c.r.edmister5223]

*Someone probobly bought the entire stock and, resold them online. At $49.97 for a 181 piece DeWalt set, they could EASILY double their money. I would have.*

[@jeffostroff]

Still one of my shopping blunders of 2019, still kicking myself for not getting it when I had the chance.

[@c.r.edmister5223]

@@jeffostroff *Don't be so hard on yourself. Life goes on. There will be other opportunities out there.*