I bought a socket set at Sears Canada a couple decades ago. It served me well but now the case plastic hinges have come apart and parts are not secure within the case.Prices are generally better in the USA but I am not sure what is the best place to get something similar that will have a compact and durable case and not too expensive.I need:Metric + Imperial ratchet and socket 3/8" and 3/4" selectionsScrewdriver and bits would be a plusMost of all I want it to come well organized in a case that will last and be easy to transport.

Sears Craftsman or just find a nice tool box.

For some who seldom use their tools go to Harbor Freight for low priced, but completely usable tools.

If they are Craftsman tools, aren't they lifetime guarantee? Just buy a tool box and get free replacements of any worn tools.

Road Runners wrote:For some who seldom use their tools go to Harbor Freight for low priced, but completely usable tools.X-2

I have a few different sets but I have a set that I keep in my truck with a little bit of everything made by Kobalt sold by Lowes. I probably use this set more that anything else I have. It's nice to take the case to whatever I'm working on instead of grabbing a handful of sockets. I believe they have a lifetime warranty too. I would avoid Harbor Freight unless you buy some box end wrenches or a hammer, etc. Anything with moving parts doesn't seem to last. Actually, my torque wrench from Harbor Freight is great and was very accurate when I had it checked at Discount Tire with their torque checker.

Where to buy good semi-cheap ratchet socket set in USA?

APT
Explorer
Jul 31, 2014
I had Craftsman sockets and now this smaller Kobalt set I got for half ton on sale a couple years ago. I love the case, size, and quality. Easy to grab and take along on any road or camping trip and stay organized. Only thing I would change is 6-pt for all, but these have not stripped yet. Lifetime warranty/replacement if I ever do break something and lots of Lowes stores throughout the USA at least if I'm traveling. I added a 3", 6", and 9" 3/8" extension that fits between the rows of sockets.
bshpilot
Explorer
Jul 31, 2014
in our coach i have the too let listed below - its not compressive but its a good start !
you can catch them on sale for $99 bucks (usually around christmas) - Craftsman 250 piece tool set & box

the set has both metric & sae sockets & wrenches in 1/2 3/8 & 1/4 drive, including allen keys, some torx sockets & screw driver bits with a handle along w/ some small "electrical" combination wrenches in both mm & sae. the box has lots of room in the top for additional wrenches (i added gear wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers).

I like the kit because you know where everything belongs & if something is missing.

i also highly recommend that every Camper carry a mulitmeter with them - I picked up this extech clamp meter (it does both ac & dc amps - among all the other normal stuff)
bhh
Explorer
Jul 31, 2014
I've given up on Crapsman tools.

I, too, have several sets of sockets where the hinges blew out. Sears would not replace the box.

I took the bottom half and built a wood box around it and am happy with that. Did the same thing for a Gearwrench set that I damaged and also needed more room for add-ons. If you're not into box building, buy the racks and fasten them into a box.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jul 31, 2014
Cheap: Harbor freight
Good: Sears
But if it's just the hinges you might consider making a new case.

or see if Sears might cover it and give you one

or just get a small tool box for them.
obgraham
Explorer
Aug 01, 2014
My problem now is I'm downsizing to a "B", and I just don't have room for a big tool set. Trying to cherry pick what will fit in a little case is a pain!

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