Surely every man will like the look of a beautifully arranged instrument in a neat case. Such a solution allows not only to use it with due comfort, but also to transfer it as needed, avoiding cluttering pockets and compartments in overalls.
Many brands are engaged in the production of such equipment and related accessories, and it is very easy to get confused in all its diversity, especially for the inexperienced consumer. On the market you can find both professional tool kits for some specific needs, and universal sets with amateur ones. So the choice for the most part depends on the scope of your activity: locksmith, mechanic, carpenter, etc.
We will try to figure out which set of tools is better and why, taking into account the opinions of experts in this field and the reviews of ordinary users. Let's start with the manufacturers and end with a list of specific kits.
Manufacturers
As mentioned above, the market offers an unprecedented variety of such equipment, but not every manufacturer can boast of a high-quality component of its sets. Consider the most popular and noteworthy brands that value not only their reputation, but also respect the consumer, releasing very good toolkits.
Kit manufacturers
- "Makita."
- JonnesWay.
- Stealth.
- Berger.
- Ombra.
- Bosch.
Brands have been operating in the market for a very long time and have proven themselves in their segment. Almost any purchase with this brand on board is quality, reliability and a long service life.
Separately, it should be noted that a professional tool kit simply can not be cheap. Therefore, at the sight of some stunning “action”, where you are offered to buy a company kit two, or even three times cheaper than the face value, it’s worth considering and clarifying whether the original products of a reputable brand are really before you. In almost 100% of cases, this is another fake from the notorious Celestial Empire.
Next, we move directly to the overview of tool kits. One will be represented by a kind of rating, where we start with a simple and inexpensive, ending with a premium class.
Kraftool 25556-H43
This is a set of bench tools where the main emphasis is on the number of bits inch in size - there are 30 of them. With drills, things are not in the best way, but still better than nothing: three good, and most importantly - resistant drills for metal.
Most of the kit is a professional screwdriver with reverse on an ergonomic handle. There are also seven bits ranging in size from 5 to 12 mm in diameter. Users respond well to the kit, but it's still incomplete. The obvious advantage of the kit is its cost. Looking at the price, you can forget about the shortcomings.
Advantages of the set:
- good quality tool;
- a small and very convenient suitcase;
- more than affordable cost.
Minuses:
Estimated price - about 800 rubles.
Bosch V-Line 41
This is a professional set of locksmith tools without unnecessary items, which means it is easy to lift. All inventory received excellent spraying and high-quality performance. With it, you can carry out work of any level of complexity and duration.
The kit itself consists of 41 items. They are located competently and clearly sit in their grooves. Particularly pleased with the rich set of drills of 11 pieces, conveniently divided into several cassette compartments: concrete, metal and feather. Moreover, the most popular types have doubles. In similar cartridges by size are end heads and bits.
Kit Benefits:
- convenient and compact case;
- excellent quality tools;
- rich set of drills;
- breakdown of items into cassettes.
Disadvantages:
Estimated cost - about 1300 rubles.
Ombra OMT94S
For the most part this is a tool kit in a suitcase for a car enthusiast, but it will also be very useful in household use. The set includes 94 items: heads, ratchets, hexagons, screwdrivers, bits and other useful equipment.
The quality of this tool kit in a suitcase reflects its value. All items do a good job of new and not having time to rust nuts, bolts and other fasteners, but where the breakdown is required, the kit is practically useless: the heads begin to scroll, and the bits break. So for a serious auto repairman it is better to find the same serious set of tools.
Kit Benefits:
- rich equipment;
- sensible and convenient sorting of items in a case;
- affordable price tag.
Disadvantages:
- not suitable for rusted fasteners;
- no open-end wrenches.
Estimated cost - about 4000 rubles.
Stels 14105
Despite the more modest number of items in the kit, a set of hand tools from the Stealth brand is considered the best in the budget segment. The manufacturer made a deliberate and correct decision, replacing the rarely used dimensions of the socket heads with open-end wrenches from 8 to 22 mm. Judging by the reviews, it is precisely them that most consumers lack.
Unlike the previous set, this set of hand tools does a good job of old fasteners. Of course, he could not break the rusted bolts and nuts of twenty years ago, but otherwise the keys and heads showed themselves quite worthy.
Dial Features
It is also worth noting the coverage of the tool. Matte spraying hides small cracks and scratches, while similar chrome-plated objects suffer greatly. This set of tools can not be called professional, but advanced and economical car enthusiasts, he will surely like it.
Kit advantages:
- open-end wrenches in a set;
- good quality tools;
- matte and eye-pleasing spraying;
- Attractive value for available features.
Minuses:
Estimated price - about 4500 rubles.
Jonnesway S04H624101S
This is a reliable and versatile tool kit for demanding motorists. With it, you can carry out repairs of almost any complexity without regard to the intensity of the load. The tool can easily cope with both the old "Lada" twenty years ago, and with brand new foreign cars.
The tool kit includes 101 items. Moreover, a good half of the inventory is not just mirrored to another millimeter, but also to size. The only fly in the ointment for many consumers was the case itself. If you quickly open the suitcase or even turn it over, then the entire instrument will sprinkle on your lap or on the floor. And after riding in the trunk on our roads, you have to re-assemble the inventory in its places. So this kit is best carried in your hands or laid in the back seat, and then carefully open it.
Kit Benefits:
- rich set of tools;
- excellent quality of heads, bits and keys (will cope with any rust);
- the manufacturer gives an almost lifetime set guarantee;
- more than adequate cost for this quality.
Disadvantages:
- grooves-holders for tools are rather weak.
Estimated cost - about 11,000 rubles.
Berger BG128-1214
This is a versatile home tool kit. The kit includes 128 high quality items. Consumers were especially pleased with the abundance of cap heads of various sizes - 76 pieces, as well as the presence of rare bits and special adapters.
This set of tools for the home will look good both in the hands of a novice and professionals, because there are no complaints about the quality of the items. Keys, bits and heads will calmly cope with the old rusty fasteners and rip off everything that you slip them, if only there are enough forces.
Set Features
Perhaps the only serious drawback that most “walking” users complain about is the weight of the kit. Carrying 11 kilograms with you is not a pleasant experience. For car owners and home masters, this is not critical.
Kit advantages:
- ideal ratio of cost to quality;
- a large set of items;
- Included are rare adapters for exotic bits;
- excellent ergonomics and competent arrangement of tools;
- pleasant appearance of the case.
Minuses:
- far from an easy kit for 11 kilograms.
Estimated price - about 10,000 rubles.
Makita D-37194
The venerable Makita does not get tired of pleasing the consumer not only with high-quality power tools, but also with excellent sets. In this set of 200 items, a good half of the inventory is designed for a screwdriver and puncher (142 pieces), and the most popular nozzles are duplicated.
Separately, it is worth noting the drills and their sensible selection: high-quality spraying, winning tips and a choice of sizes - from 1 to 10 mm. As for the keys, the manufacturer went here for the most practical and universal option - an adjustable wrench. The latter easily copes with diameters from 1 to 22 millimeters. This allowed to save space and significantly reduce the price.
Advantages of the kit:
- a wide selection of items for all occasions, especially for a hammer drill;
- excellent inventory quality;
- very light weight for 200 items - 6 kg;
- extremely attractive price for both the brand and the kit itself.
Disadvantages:
Estimated cost - about 6000 rubles.
Summarizing
Choosing kits of such a plan, you first need to decide why you need it at all. If you are a jack of all trades and do what is called everything in a row, then it is better to pay attention to universal sets, which include most of the necessary tools in everyday life.
For auto repair it is better to take a specialized kit. Repairing plumbing or assembling furniture is one thing, but delving into a car where you need a special approach to each nut is completely different. Of course, in some simple cases you can get by with the universal option, but in others you will curse everything and everyone, knocking your hands in the blood on the next hard-to-reach fixture. So here it is better not to save money and take an intelligent set for car repair. This will not only allow you to quickly cope with the task, but also save your hands and nerves.
The same rule applies to carpentry. Universal sets will help only in part, and in most cases you will have to run for a rare drill, crown or nozzle, which are found only in this segment.
Each area needs its own tool, so you need to approach the choice of a set very carefully. Also do not forget about the noun-manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom. Yes, Chinese tools cost a penny, but as such, the practicality in them is zero. They will break, bend and fail, and not even overpower the usual load, not to mention the serious one. So it’s better to pay extra and buy a normal set from a well-known brand than throw out a small amount of Chinese junk every week.