CraftsmanMechanics Tool Set, Standard (SAE) and Metric Combination Tool Set, 268 Piece (CMMT45301)

As usual the Craftsman tools are great quality. The set has a good selection of sockets in 1/4" and 3/8" drive sizes and a very basic 1/2" socket set and it has very nice ratchets for all three sizes. It also comes with a six piece sae and metric Allen wrench sets, plus a sae Allen socket set and a six piece torx socket set and 7 screwdriver bit socket set all very nice. The combination wrench sets are basic but good selection of 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, and 1/4",11/32",3/8",7/16",1/2",9/16" and since 1/2" and 9/16" can be used for 13mm and 14mm you have basic wrench sets in sae and metric. While the Tools themselves are great quality I'm not a fan of the toolbox, it's to large and bulky for the size of the tool sets it contains and offers not additional storage for pliers or anything else. I don't plan on keeping the tools in the original box I'll get something else.

This is a fairly complete mechanics set, consisting mostly of sockets and wrenches meant for bolts and nuts.It includes a very wide range of sizes in both metric and imperial, and includes 12 point sockets, 6 point sockets, and deep sockets. It has both 1/2" and 3/8" socket wrenches and sockets.It includes a number of other tools, and you should be able to tackle about 90% of the nuts and bolts on moderns vehicles.The plastic case is a nice idea, poorly executed. The blow molded plastic doesn't hold onto the sockets very well, and jostling can caus them to jump out of their place and jam the drawer when it needs to be opened and closed.Each socket has its own place, though, and they are marked, but since the mark is just raised plastic in the same color it's not very visible.I expect the drawers to loosen over time, so the tight fit at the start is probably ok.The first one I received, though, had broken latches on the top - the plastic had shattered - so I'm concerned about the longevity of those black plastic latches, and since it's carried by the top those latches are critical for the handle to be of any use. The second one arrived without damage.During shipping most of the sockets were jumbled and out of their place. The drawers don't hold them in place, it's just a resting spot, so this isn't unexpected for shipping, but I'm used to clamshell cases that hold each socket in place regardless of the orientation of the kit, or whether you toss it in with the other tools. This one HAS to be upright at all times, and if you take it on a bumpy ride don't expect to find the sockets in their spots at your destination.

La herramienta es de calidad pero faltó una pieza de plástico de la caja, faltó una extensión de 1/4 , faltó un bit de desarmador de 8 mm, un dado de 5.5 mm para el maneral de 1/4

I've been a long time user and fan of Craftsman mechanic's tools from childhood well into my adult life. I like their durability, dependability and lifetime warranty! Over the years I've used many various different sets, both craftsman and their competitors. So far the tools in this set are living up to my expectation! I like the newer handle design on the ratchets, they are a pleasure to use without being too bulky. The chrome plating on these tools is excellent too! They even include polished chrome wrenches in the top, and some socket bits including torx and hex bits which are a little more rare for these types of sets. They include a couple of spark plug sockets, and a screwdriver with a multitude of bits, sockets galore, deep and shallow (metric and SAE), 12 point and 6 point, two full sets of allen wrenches (metric and SAW), a bunch of extension bars, etc. I'm very pleased with all of it! The case, however, is far from perfect. The side tabs that hold the drawers in are far too difficult to open, I almost had to use a pry bar to make it happen (those will need filing down). The top drawer opens smoothly, unobstructed, but the two bottom drawers stick to each other when opening, so you always have to hold the other one back to open the drawer. I do like that the drawers are removable and double as tool storage trays. I like that I can remove a drawer of the sizes I need and move just it to my work area, instead of carrying the whole set. The top of the kit now has 4 latches (2 in front and 2 on the side), instead of just the two on the front like they used to do. Sure this helps the top cope with the weight of the case, but when you close the top, the side latches prevent it from closing fully, so you constantly have to fiddle with flipping those up and out of the way to close the thing, instead of just one fluid motion. Also, some of the tools clip into their locations, and way too tightly at that, especially true for the wrenches, these clips will need to be filed too. But, I will say the case is rugged and durable, and plenty strong enough to hold the heft of this set. I like that there is some extra depth and voids in the trays and more-so in the top which allows room to store some adapters and extra extensions and other like items. My review is about the tools in the this set. The tools get a full 5 stars, if I were reviewing the case as a standalone item, it would only get 3 stars. I hope my review has been helpful in helping you determine if this Craftsman mechanic's tool set is right for you!

Craftsman used to be a name synonymous with quality, and it has unfortunately suffered recently, however this set oozes the quality of old. At first, I was disappointed as the box got jostled in shipping so I had to put a bunch of the sockets and bits back into the correct places in the drawers and lid. The plastic wings on the box hold nicely, and as long as it stays right side up, the bits and sockets all stay in place. The case is heavy, but the handle has a rubber grip that makes it fairly comfortable to carry. I was very happy with the ratchets as they were nice and tight and worked even with a cheater bar.Overall, it is a nice set and hopefully is an indication that Craftsman is working towards getting back to the quality it used to be known for.