
That, paired with an internal design we trust, makes it the obvious choice for this spot. Though this particular listing isn't attached to the lowest price we’ve seen, the price per piece is excellent. What drives our decision is that it shares a lot in common with the above, including the 72-tooth internals of the ratchets, which are identical and even interchangeable.
12-point sockets aren’t ideal for typical 6-point fastenersĪs the most recent owner of the Craftsman line, it's likely no surprise to see Stanley Black and Decker following our Craftsman selection. Easy to bump directional switch on ratchet. Comfortable and efficient ratchet design. Decent selection for relatively low price point. Ratchet Specs: 3/8-inch drive, 72-tooth, single-pawl.
Piece Count: 40 1 ratchet 37 sockets, 1 extension, 1 spark plug socket (13/16-inch). We should also point out that it's easy to accidentally bump the directional switch on the ratchet, and 6-point sockets would offer better contact with the average fasteners. Compared to more heavy-duty designs, it just isn't as robust. We used this particular set to replace shock absorbers, and though we trust it to handle any task on most passenger vehicles, we wouldn't tackle heavy-duty work with it. Its rectangular handle with rounded edges is a joy to handle, and a 72-tooth single-pawl mechanism works wonders in tight spaces. The ratchet is a pleasant breath of fresh air after using the signature 36-tooth design of Craftsman for so long. This particular set is affordable yet well-rounded and comes with just one 3/8-inch ratchet, but a total of 37 shallow and deep well metric and SAE 12-point sockets, a 6-inch extension, and 13/16-inch spark plug socket help you to tackle quite a bit. And if something breaks, you hitch a ride to Lowes, and you're back up and running, which makes a significant difference if this is your first and only tool set. It's only natural to suggest Craftsman to the DIY crowd as both the lifetime warranty and low pricing are just too good to ignore.