No garage is complete without a solid ratchet and set of sockets that work 99% of the time. Real gearheads can get good use out of sets that reach triple-digit pieces, but the average oil-changing, filter-replacing car owner will do just fine with a more compact set like the Craftsman option that’s available at Amazon right now.
The Craftsman 10-Piece Mechanics Tool Set is available for the everyday low price of just $15. For that pittance you get a low-profile ratchet, all the standard sockets you’ll likely ever need, and a sturdy blow mold case to keep everything organized.
Audience FavoriteBoth the ratchet and sockets are made of solid steel with a corrosion-resistant, full-polish chrome finish. The ratchet is a 72-tooth model that delivers 5 degrees of arc swing (i.e. the smallest ratchet movement that will create movement in the bolt). It also has a low profile, a head that’s thinner than most to make reaching into tight spaces a relative breeze. The nine sockets range from 3/8 to 7/8 inches, and they have a six-point design — increased contact with the bolt means increased torque.
One shopper wrote that this “great little socket set” is “great for keeping in the kitchen drawer or a tool box.” They mentioned how securely the case snaps shut to keep things tidy inside, with all of the sockets arranged according to size.
Another customer wrote that they were surprised by the high quality of this set. It “felt like a really solid tool” and, while clearly a step down from much more expensive tools, it’s a great performer for the price.
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Whether it’s as a backup for your truck, a gift for an aspiring mechanic, or otherwise, a Craftsman 10-Piece Mechanics Tool Set for just $15 is worth buying. Just make sure you grab one soon, as we’re not sure how long this price or Amazon’s stock of this appealingly simple set will last.
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Cameron LeBlanc
Commerce Writer, Autoblog