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

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.

Very good value, almost all the sizes are standard and deep. Good range of sizes. Very little fluff included in the piece count. The sockets seem to snap into the case well, there were only 3 out of place from shipping. However I'm not using the case long term. If you need a lot of sockets with a nice chrome finish this kit provides incredible value. The only con is the ratchets, they are serviceable but not the best. Personally I am using a different ratchet set and bought this for the vast array of sockets.

My craftsman set is 30 years old made in USA, not what you get today. We recently got a 35 year old convertible Corvette and it needed a major project done on it. I'm a bit of a tool snob but after an employee theft, my USA -VA- Craftsman set wasn't complete enough for the task.I contemplated buying cheep individual sockets I needed locally but decided on this kit and WOW I am impressed. I don't have 30 years of use with them but they feel solid, grip fasteners very well and Dewalt (Yellow Black and Decker) has built quite a reputation for decades.The set is very complete. 5/32-1" and 4MM-24MM you are covered. The feature that really hit pay dirt is the very pronounced knurling, it is a lifesaver to be able to start a bolt or screw with just a set of tired greasy finger tips. The storage case is very impressive with positive retention of each tool in it's place. It's sturdy with 4 latches an actual hinge instead of thin piece of plastic that just bends until it breaks. Lastly, it is a good looking set, whatever that counts for.I don't know, I may throw this Dewalt set in my work truck and put the craftsman in my garage, it's that good!Lastly, and I probably don't need to put this in but they are all 6 point sockets, which are stronger and grip 6 point fasteners better than 12 point fasteners. The guy who is regularly working with 12Pt. fasteners knows this already and probably has 12Pt sockets for those fasteners he works with.

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.