Recommend a decent Craftsman tool set for me..
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I want to invest in a set of decent Sears Craftsman tools, but nothing major, just a few sockets, ratches & wrenches for @home oil changes, fluid drains, etc. When I go to sears website there are so many tool sets so I don't know what I really need. Thanks
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I recently picked up a 112(?) piece mechanic's tool set thet would probibally fit your requirements. Good selection of both metric and English sockets and wrenches. Enough for most S2K maintaince chores. List price was $99 but I was lucky because I found it in the bargin bin missing a piece, marked down to $40. Don't know what was missing because when I inventoried the kit everything seemed to be there! Tools came in a black plastic case that actually is quite usefull. Good luck.
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Lol that's awesome!!
are you guys talking about this one? it's $79.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...pid=00933129000
Will I ever need a 1/2" ratchet down the road ?
are you guys talking about this one? it's $79.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...pid=00933129000
Will I ever need a 1/2" ratchet down the road ?
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Good for you for doing your own maintenance!
I've heard Craftsman is a very good value. One minor item I look for in a pakcage is a spark plug adaptor with a decent extension.
That's my random comment.
I've heard Craftsman is a very good value. One minor item I look for in a pakcage is a spark plug adaptor with a decent extension.
That's my random comment.
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I've recently started building a tool collection as well, mainly consisting of craftsman tools due to their great value and lifetime warranty.
I would also recommend getting a torque wrench in order to torque drain and fill bolts properly. I got one from sears, a craftsman, with a 3/8" drive, ratcheting head, and 0-75 ft lbs. I can't seem to find that exact one online, but it works GREAT! A torque wrench is invaluable if you want to do the job right.
Here is a link to a similar one, one that can torque to 250 ft lbs...Mine looks exactly like this one but has less "strength." Mine was $59.99 at sears.
Torque Wrench
I would also recommend getting a torque wrench in order to torque drain and fill bolts properly. I got one from sears, a craftsman, with a 3/8" drive, ratcheting head, and 0-75 ft lbs. I can't seem to find that exact one online, but it works GREAT! A torque wrench is invaluable if you want to do the job right.
Here is a link to a similar one, one that can torque to 250 ft lbs...Mine looks exactly like this one but has less "strength." Mine was $59.99 at sears.
Torque Wrench
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I got the craftsman 289 (?) peice tool set on sale for 179.99. Just wait for some sales to come around because they are usually very good. I also got a torque wrench to go along with it. Now I'm waiting for a sale on air compressors
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get a big set, then supplement it with a torque wrench that can go down to 5 lb, oil filter wrench, breaker bar, 24mm socket and 23mm closed end wrench (both for diff fluid change), and 5mm hex attachment for a ratchet or solo tool like this
![](http://www.gottaridebikes.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Park%20AWS-10%20Fold%20Up%20Hex%20Wrench%20Set.jpg)
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I got the 263 piece set. It was on sale for $199.99 on fathers day weekend...
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...pid=00933263000
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...pid=00933263000