GEARWRENCH 80966 243 Pc. 6 Pt. Mechanics Tool Set In 3 Drawer Storage Box
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GEARWRENCH mechanics tools have all been designed with the professional user in mind to increase productivity, access, and strength. The ratchets, sockets, and wrenches are made from premium alloy steel and feature a full polish chrome finish. The 80966 is a 243 piece 1/4 in., 3/8 in. And 1/2 in. Drive set that features 6 point sockets in both SAE and metric sizes. Also included in the set are 84 tooth ratchets In 1/4 in., 3/8 in. And 1/2 in. Drives, various drive tools, 6 point combination wrenches and bit sockets. The set is furnished in a 3 drawer blow mold storage box for storage and organization.
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| Asin | B001F0QJGS |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | ‎19 x 13 x 12 inches |
| Weight | ‎1.19 pounds |
| Manufacturer | ‎Jacobs Chuck |
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Mike –
If you’re buying this as a starter set, I recommend you also buy a 1/2″ and 1/4″ flex head ratchet so you can get in tight spaces easier. Get a proper 24″ breaker bar, get a pry bar set. Get a GOOD plier set and a cheap pick set. All that gets you pretty far for the money, like an extra 150. Buy other crap as you need it.
In my opinion, this set is more well rounded than the other Gearwrench sets and a better value just because of the ratcheting wrenches. Can’t beat it for the price.
I have a bmw with 100k and needed a set that I could keep in the car to do the majority of work I need to. I’m from a family of mechanics and we all agree that Gearwrench makes great tools. A lot of reviews speak to the quality of these tools and the plastic box as if they paid 600 bucks for this set. I bought it at 230. For the value, you will not find a better set. Even if it’s like 300 bucks now, it’s worth it. It comes with a complete ratcheting wrench set; that alone is amazing. Check the price of their ratcheting wrenches sets. I think I needed to get an E18 socket to complete the set for me. The 1/2″ ratchet hasn’t stripped and I’ve already put it through hell. The 1/4″ stripped out because it’s a 1/4″ and I used it like an idiot, who cares? 84 tooth is great.
The socket set is also complete up to 22mm, and it comes with deep sockets as well. I believe there’s a spark plug socket too. I haven’t had issues with the sockets, probably because I haven’t used them in a gun. They have a really nice grip because of the ridges on the side, as well as the extensions. I didn’t have any issues with the hex head sockets being seated wrong like others say. The plastic box is pretty sturdy as long as it didn’t come damaged. Mine didn’t. I sit on mine for a break and it barely creaks. Either way it aint rated for that. Who cares? The removeable trays are great for taking under the car with you.
So what are you waiting for?
Patrick –
Good for the price. Good quality tools. Latches on the box aren’t the best but not a big deal to me
Scott –
I was torn between the 243 pc set and the 239 pc set, but ended up buying the 239 pc set. I love the wrench set, and the socket selection is extensive, and wide ranging. There are videos on youtube worth checking out for both sets to see the subtle differences between them, but the metric sockets went a little larger on this one which sealed the deal for me.
I don’t really have anything bad to say about the set. The ratchets are nothing special, but they work just fine. I kind of wish the 3/8″ and 1/4″ ratchets were stowed with their respective sockets, but they all live in the top, so you have to open both parts to use them. No big deal.
As for the box, I think it’s plenty sturdy. Others have said that the handle is weak, but lets be realistic. This thing is quite heavy, and it’s a blow molded case, albeit a good quality one. Carry it from the sides and you won’t have a problem. This probably isn’t something you would want to carry very far anyway.
If you need a comprehensive, and good quality socket set, you can’t go wrong with any of these.
Jon –
I bought this as a second travel set for a 3k mile cross country drive and plan to keep it in the back of my car for any other long trips. I shopped around a bit and found this to be the most inclusive. I am quite happy with GearWrench’s quality and price.
I am no professional mechanic but probably closer to a ‘advanced’ at home mechanic.I am no Snap On fan boy nor do i go out of my way to go with all Made in USA tools (but given the choice ill pick made in USA). That’s not to say i don’t appreciate good quality tools. I have a mixture of Snap-On, old Craftsman, Blue Point and even some Harbor Freight stuff.
I originally bought a Craftsman set but was a bit turned off by the odd arrangement of things included and returned it; also almost every set nowadays seems to cater more towards SAE sizes (only 6 or 12pt metric sizes (not both), some do not include deep metric sockets..etc) which i find puzzling as mostly everything now days is metric. As a german car guy, this is a bit of a turnoff also. I was also dissapointed to see even the hand tools from Craftsman now are made in China. Comparing the set to my 10+ year old Craftsman set, the quality is close, but not on par to the older USA made stuff. The design has changed just slightly on the wrenches, in my opinion poor quality forging and even the stamping on the tools wasn’t as good..etc. Just minor details like this which i wasn’t quite happy with. No sense in paying a slight premium anymore i think for Craftsman. The only draw for Craftsman anymore (atleast for me) is ease of warranty exchange if you have a Sears nearby.
GearWrench has a good reputation and included a good range of metric sockets in both standard and deep length aswell as 6 and 12pt. I also was pleased to see a 19mm combo wrench included..this is nitpicking a bit but all Craftsman sets stopped at 18mm and skipped some sizes in the metric range. On any Euro car you will eventually need a 19mm and occasionally you do come across some oddball sizes that are skipped with other sets. The ratchets included are teardrop type and adequate; but if you do even just a little wrenching on a regular basis do yourself a favor and get a good 72t (or more) 1/4" and 3/8" ratchet.. this makes a huge difference and is something you use all the time. I was happy it has a wide range of 1/2" metric sockets which comes in handy for suspension work. FYI aswell, this set is made in Taiwan.
Overall this is a good starter set if you are putting together a set of tools, i bought a set a lot like this from Sears which i still use today. Just times have changed a bit and i now think this is a much better deal. I do have some other GearWrench items that have seen plenty of abuse and held up well; so i cant comment on how the warranty exchanges work. But honestly in my years of wrenching i have only broken a non impact extension used with an impact gun and a ratchet being used as a breaker bar… so i got what was coming to me.
NickR –
Of the hundreds of items I’ve purchased from Amazon this is one of a handful that deserves 5 stars. Very rare to find this type of quality on Amazon. I’m very impressed with this kit.
Kierstin Rucker –
This is a great tool set. I have one for work and one for home. It’s amazing. Has everything you need
WillW –
Exactly what i wanted only complaint I could think of is the box it self isn’t very sturdy and the drawers could secure the sockets a little better
Paul B –
Tools are great quality. Organized well. Case drawers work well. The front side corners secure the drawers and they are difficult to unlatch. This is good for transport but are best to leave unlatched on your workbench.
Sleek Mouse –
Debated endlessly about the 243 piece for $360 or the 239 piece set for $279. Did more research and it’s 2 different sets with different parts
Not the same set with just 3 less esoteric prices. Went with 243 and I’m super happy. It advertises as the 84 tooth set but it’s the 90 tooth ratchets. Don’t care about that. It’s well organized and I’ve used the set a dozen times since I got it, to great effect. Fixing a toilet, fixing the car 3 times, fixing the table legs in the kitchen. Super useful complete set WITH NO SKIPS!! ITS A WONDERFUL SET. Solved all my problems in this area. Should last for decades. Project farm from youtube got me here and I’m super happy with the recommendation.
BKK Reviewer –
I spent a couple of months researching mechanics toolsets, and although I’d love to have a set made by SnapOn, I haven’t won the lottery and will stick with more realistically priced tools. The great thing about this set is that it skips very few sizes, it’s made extremely well, and the plastic box and trays that it came in come apart to fit into a rolling tool chest with drawers. On the yellow plastic trays, I actually used a Sharpie to color the raised numbers that tells the size of the sockets, so it’s much easier to read and reach for the right size. So far, I’ve used this set to change the spark plugs and front brakes in my Subaru Outback. Everything has worked flawlessly. Can’t wait for more projects that require these tools!