Top 11 Tool Sets
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set DEWALT Combo Kit Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set DEWALT Cordless Drill Combo Kit Craftsman V20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit Apollo Tools DT9706 Original 39-Piece General Repair Hand Tool Set Cartman 148-Piece Tool Set WORKPRO 408-Piece Mechanics Tool Set Taiker 49-Piece Garden Tools Set Scuddles Garden Tools Set JUMPHIGH Garden Tools Set
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set
This tool set comes with 192 pieces, including hex keys and socket wrenches, to help you perform all types of projects. The tools are made of steel, and they come in a hard plastic case that has cutouts to precisely fit each piece.
DEWALT Combo Kit
This tool set comes with four power tools—a drill/driver, a circular saw, a reciprocating saw, and a worklight. All of the tools are cordless and operate on a 20-volt battery. In addition to these tools, the kit comes with two 20-volt batteries, a charger, and a bag that holds the tools.
Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set
This mechanics tool set is slightly smaller than the one from DEWALT and has only 135 pieces, but it includes a wider variety of tools. In addition to the socket wrenches and Allen wrenches included in the set, the kit also comes with standard wrenches and a screwdriver base with different head attachments. Like the DEWALT tool set, it comes with a storage case that has cutouts for each piece.
DEWALT Cordless Drill Combo Kit
This power tool set builds off of the previous one and contains 10 tools in total. It includes a drill/driver, impact driver, blower, reciprocating saw, circular saw, oscillating tool, grinder, worklight, Bluetooth speaker, and wet/dry vac. All of these tools are powered by 20-volt, lithium-ion batteries, two of which are included in the kit.
Craftsman V20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit
This power tool set has only two tools—a drill and an impact driver. Each tool has a 20-volt battery for high power, built-in LED lights for better visibility, and a compact design for comfort. You’ll also receive a charger for the batteries and a carrying case to hold the tools.
Apollo Tools DT9706 Original 39-Piece General Repair Hand Tool Set
This kit has all of the hand tools you need to perform the occasional project around your home, like hanging a picture frame or putting together a piece of furniture. The set includes scissors, a tape measure, a utility knife, screwdrivers, pliers, Allen wrenches, and screwdriver heads.
Cartman 148-Piece Tool Set
This comprehensive tool set includes tape, fasteners, wrenches, and a variety of screwdrivers. The base of these tools has anti-slip gripping, and the tips are made of metal that has been heat-treated and chrome-plated to make the tools more durable and resistant to corrosion.
WORKPRO 408-Piece Mechanics Tool Set
This is the most extensive tool kit in this review, containing 408 pieces. While it’s labeled as a mechanics set because of the included wrenches, it comes with other hand tools, including pliers, screwdrivers, a knife, a tape measure, a hammer, and a wire stripper. The tools come in a three-drawer toolbox with a flip-open top.
Taiker 49-Piece Garden Tools Set
This tool set was designed for the avid gardener. It has 49 pieces, including a hand fork, hand rake, pruner, weeder, trowel, transplanter, seeder, spray bottle, and gloves. You can store all of these items in the included bag that has two straps for carrying and pockets on the outside for easy access to frequently used tools.
Scuddles Garden Tools Set
This gardening tool kit is perfect for the beginner who is just learning how to care for their yard. It comes with a trowel, weeder, cultivator, transplanter, rake, spray bottle, gloves, and carrying bag, allowing you to perform standard gardening tasks like preparing a flower bed or removing weeds.
JUMPHIGH Garden Tools Set
This gardening tool kit has a three-tine rake, two round shovels, two sharp shovels, a weeding knife, a rake, pruning shears, a spray bottle, and hedge shears. The set also has a flower design on the handles of each tool and comes with a hard plastic carrying case for easy transportation.
Types of Tool Sets
Most people think of hand tools when they think of a tool kit, but you can also purchase sets designed for specific tasks, like gardening, woodworking, or mechanical work.
Hand Tools
Hand tool sets come with essential tools like hammers and screwdrivers that you’ll need for projects around the home. Every homeowner should have at least one of these sets so that they don’t have to run to the store the next time they need to do a simple home repair.
Mechanic Tools
Mechanic tool kits usually consist of socket wrenches and regular wrenches of different sizes because those are the types of tools that mechanics use most frequently. Occasionally, you’ll find a mechanics tool set that also includes standard hand tools for a comprehensive two-in-one kit.
Power Tools
A set of power tools is useful for people who use drills, saws, and drivers frequently. The tools in these kits tend to be cordless, which limits their power, but it makes them more portable so that you can use them anywhere around the home.
Gardening Tools
This type of tool set is specific to the tasks you complete around your garden. It doesn’t overlap with any of the projects you would complete with the previous sets, but it does give you a variety of tools to help you tend to your garden.
Factors To Consider Before Buying a Tool Set
Keep reading to learn how your experience level, intended tool use, and storage space will affect what kind of tool kit you buy.
Experience Level
If you’re new to DIY projects, you may only need a tool kit with standard hand tools, like hammers and screwdrivers. If you’re more experienced and perform routine home improvement tasks, you may want a more comprehensive tool kit to supplement your basic tools at home.
Intended Use
If you plan on using your tool kit for specific home improvement projects, make sure that the kit has the right tools to help you accomplish those projects. For example, if you’re hanging a picture frame, you’ll probably want a tape measure to find the center point of the wall, a hammer to nail a fastener into the wall, and a leveler to make sure the picture is straight.
Storage Space
Tool kits don’t usually take up a lot of space, but if you have limited storage space in your garage or closets, look for a kit that’s smaller in size. Keep in mind that a smaller tool kit will limit the selection of tools that come with it.
What tools are found in every basic hand tool kit?
Most basic tool kits will include the following items:
A hammer A tape measure A screwdriver with different bits Scissors Pliers Allen wrenches
Are there tool kits that only contain certain types of tools?
Yes. You can buy tool kits that only contain pliers or only come with wrenches if you already have a basic tool kit and need a certain type of tool for a specific job.
Should I buy a tool kit from a well-known company?
Tool kits from well-known manufacturers usually offer high-quality tools that last a long time. We included a mix of tool manufacturers in this review, but we made sure that the more complex sets for mechanical work and woodworking were from well-known companies like DEWALT and Craftsman.
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