Based solely on their review counts, it would appear as though people typically buy Craftsman’s larger mechanics tool sets more often than their smaller counterparts. The Craftsman 189-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, with 1,030 reviews, and the Craftsman 230-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, with 2,999 reviews, are two great examples.
By comparison, the Craftsman 11-Piece Mechanics Tool Set has far fewer reviews than either of these sets, with just 303. But over 80% came with five-star ratings, which shows that these smaller options from Craftsman are also worth considering, especially when they go on sale. This one has sold for close to $50 in the past, but it currently retails for $33 at Amazon, and if you order it now, you can get it for the 90-day low price of only $18, thanks to a 45% discount.
Rare DealSince it’s on the smaller side, this mechanics tool set isn’t going to give you everything that you possibly need to work on cars, but it does include a bunch of tools that you will turn to early and often. At the center of the set is a low-profile, 90-tooth ratchet that is about 25% thinner than the pear-shaped ratchets in the Craftsman collection. Its design makes it much easier to maneuver in tight spaces.
This set also features nine SAE sockets in a wide range of commonly used sizes, including 3/16-, 7/32-, 1/4-, 9/32-, 5/16-, 11/32-, 3/8-, 7/16-, and 1/2-inch options, plus a 1/4-inch extension bar. Each part boasts a full-polish chrome finish, giving it rust- and corrosion-resistance, and the set is packaged neatly in a bright-red case that fits comfortably in all Craftsman metal storage boxes. All of this makes it an excellent choice for those looking for a mechanics tool set to toss into their trunk or to bring along when they need to hit the road to make auto repairs.
“Craftsman makes quality tools,” one reviewer wrote. “This tool set is so handy and gets the job done every time.”
“It’s a small set, but it has come in handy on many occasions,” another shopper added. “It’s better than lugging around a huge tool set all the time.”
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The Craftsman 11-Piece Mechanics Tool Set is 45% off at Amazon. Add one to your tool collection now before this deal disappears.
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