DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, SAE and Metric, 1/2, 1/4, 3/8 Drive Sizes, 192-Piece (DWMT75049)

This set is a perfect starter kit for ANYONE. This will not break the bank and instead of buying multiple different sets which in time you will be spending a lot more separately. This set is all in one from 1/4in to 1/2in with regular to deep well sockets SAE amd metric in all sizes. This would be a great graduation gift, birthday or Christmas gift to an individual wanting to branch to an automotive mechanic or even an DIYer. I bought this for my nephew (17) who recently bought a used car and is learning the basics of a car owner and responsibilities. I extremely recommend, I personally swear by Dewalt they make amazing tools. If I didn't already have 15yrs worth of tools I'd buy this set for myself. Storage is a bit bulky, you may want to invest in seperate bags for each size so your not lugging around every single tool at once.

Best socket set I've ever owned. Has everything you need. Also ALL 6 POINT SOCKETS. EVERY DRIVE, EXTENSION ETC. only other tool is recommend with this is a good 1/2" breaker bar, although I just used a galvanized pipe for leverage on the stuck bigger bolts and the socket handles it like a champ. Also it's extremely durable and I've used it on 5 jobs and still have every socket accounted for in their placement spot. I will say that the more I pull sockets in and out the worse the are holding into the case but this is a minimal complaint but still worth mentioning.

If you want a socket set that is complete and quality for a good price, this is the one. This set may not have as many "tools" as some competing tool sets but that's because it's almost all sockets with no cheap screwdriver bits or wrench sets (usually a smaller/incomplete wrench set that will end duplicating a more complete wrench set). Useful extensions, universal joints, adapters are included along with torx and allen/hex drive sockets. 6 point shallow and deep well up to 1" SAE and 24mm metric will work for most jobs - you may have to buy some 12 point or large sockets for some jobs, but this set is about the most complete set I've seen with 178 pieces of useful socket set. The only non socket/ratchet tool is the 14 allen wrenches, which are decent quality but I would have selected ball drive allen wrenches if I was designing this set, or better yet: included larger sockets instead of them.The 72 point ratchets are smooth and comfortable: haven't broken anything in 2 years of hard use. The case is decent quality and works well. Cool feature: the ratchet handles are shaped to have a deep well socket slipped over them allowing you to use an extension as a cheater. I would only do this with the 1/2" ratchet for fear of breaking the smaller sizes but it's clearly been designed for this and sure beats having to find an appropriately sized piece of pipe to slip over the ratchet handles.

This tool set has something unique that most other tool sets do not have: ALL SOCKETS are 6 point! Most other tool sets have a mixture of 6 point and 12 point sockets. NOTICE: this is a socket kit only. There are no wrenches included with the exception of two allen wrench sets.Any professional mechanic will tell you that 6 point sockets are the best choice for heavy duty work. They greatly minimize the chances of rounding off bolts. 12 points sockets are "ok" for light duty work. But when it comes to heavy duty work with bolts that are stubborn and difficult to remove, 6 point is the way to go.Another plus of this set is that it comes with a really good assortment of extensions for all three ratchets sizes AND the ujoints - which are super useful. Often times sets just have a few extensions and sometimes they don't even come with ujoints at all. Also, this set has pretty much all sizes you will need (both SAE and Metric) for most repair jobs in all 3 driver sizes. Some tool sets skip some sizes. This one has them in order without skipping, and all sockets have both shallow and deep socket options. The way the sockets are organized in the case is very useful tool. Each socket row has SAE on the left and the corresponding Metric sizes on the right. Super easy to find what you need. The case is also made of heavy duty plastic, unlike other tool kit cases made of flimsy plastic.I have always had great luck with Dewalt power tools, but never even thought about considering their mechanic tools. I have to say I am impressed with the quality. I am sure they are made overseas but the quality feels just like USA made tools.PROS:- All sockets are 6 point-Most sizes you will ever need are included without skipping sizes for all 3 driver sizes. All sizes have both shallow and deep sockets.-Good assortment of extensions and ujoints-Clever way of organizing sockets-Allen wrenches included in both SAE and Metric-Heavy duty case with equally strong latches.CONS:-There are NO wrenches included in this set.-The case is heavy and awkward to carry.