DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, SAE/Metric, 205-Piece (DWMT81534)

I bought this to start working on my car on my own and it has everything you need for diy projects to work on your car. It’s high quality tool that you’ll likely buy it once and use it for very long time. I’ve used this tool for oil change, exhaust replacements, and side mirror replacements. These little projects would have costed me hundreds of dollars to do at dealerships and auto shops. The more I use these tools, more they save you money down the line. Worth every penny!

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EDIT 03/03/2022 – added a Con to the review. Still 5 stars though.

Pros:
– a huge number of tools, everything you need to work on cars! This includes your normal 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″ drive sockets (regular and deep) and ratchets and a short AND long extension for each drive size, which is awesome!
– Everything is HEAVY and tough.
– The ratchets are super solid and feed really great in your hand as well. The ratchets do not have a release button, sockets just push on and pull off, but I haven’t had any issues with sockets falling off. I would have to go freeze in my garage to see if there’s a ball detent on them, but they stay on and that’s all I care about. They have 72 teeth (which most quality ratchets start at nowadays), so not as fine control as Snap On’s (ridiculously expensive) ratchets for example, but they feel like really good quality, with no free play.
– includes a set of combination wrenches, and having bought an identical long 14mm wrench from Partsource in the past, I can tell you a single one of these wrenches retails for $10-15 EACH.
– the case is HUGE. When the box arrived at my house, I thought “why did they put it in such a massive box?” It turns out the set is big, and incredibly heavy. I weighed it at 33.5 pounds. This says good things about the quality, but makes it a bit unwieldy to take to a junkyard to get parts for example. The latches are metal, 2 on the front and one on each side. The whole thing feels like it would survive an earthquake or explosion, but man is it heavy.
– YES THE SOCKETS CLICK IN AND DO NOT FALL OUT. I replaced my previous Mastercraft Maximum socket set specifically because all the sockets fell out all the time which drove me insane. I’m not having that problem with this set, thank goodness. If they did fall out, I would have returned this set already. I literally gave my old one to a friend because it annoyed me so much.
– DeWalt Mechanic’s tools come with a FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY, fulfilled directly by DeWalt, just call the number given on their website and they will replace any included tool that breaks FOR ANY REASON. There are no limitations on this as far as I can see, so hammer the wrenches as much as you need to in order to break them rusty fasteners loose!
– the price on this set (247 piece mechanic’s tool set) is different right now, I imagine because all the stock in the Amazon warehouse is cleared out and it’s only third party sellers. When I bought it, the set was $203 with Prime shipping, and I consider that an excellent price for what you’re getting. I searched around at Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc. before purchasing, and this was the best deal anywhere locally or online. If this set comes around at this price again, I would 100% recommend it for anyone who is in the market for a complete set of hand tools.

Cons:
– there is no socket driver attachment for the ratchet, but the bits fit in the 1/4″ SAE socket in case anyone finds themselves in the same situation I did. I would prefer there to be a dedicated receiver for the bits, but that does work.

Good value for the size and quality of the contents. There’s a lot in there so it’s heavy.

Tengo con el aproximadamente un año, el producto es bastante bueno, muy completo, también la calidad y resistencia no es para menos de una herramienta DeWalt, e aplicado bastante fuerza hasta con palanca y todo el peso de mi cuerpo y no han tronado. el estuche deja mucho que desear.

Love the tool set and assortment of tools included.

The case does not hold the wrenches well. When opening, several of them fall out of their place and you have to put back. A little annoying but overall a good set.

Great quality good selection

**Review: DEWALT Mechanic Tool Set, 247-Piece, 1/4 in., 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. Drive, SAE, Ratchets, Sockets, Hex Keys, Combination Wrenches, Polish Chrome Finish**

As a professional carpenter, I rely heavily on a wide range of tools for various tasks. The DEWALT Mechanic Tool Set, with its 247 pieces, has proven to be an invaluable addition to my toolkit.

**Cons:**

1. **Tool Retention:** The primary drawback is that the tools tend to get loosened and fall from their place in the case. This can be frustrating, especially when transporting the set or moving it around the job site. A more secure grip or retention system would significantly enhance the overall experience.

Despite the minor issue with tool retention, the DEWALT Mechanic Tool Set, 247-Piece, is an outstanding choice for anyone in need of a comprehensive and durable tool set. Its high-quality construction, versatility, and ergonomic design make it a valuable asset for professional carpenters and DIY enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend this set, with the hope that future iterations will improve the grip and retention of the tools in the case.