Kobalt 35-Piece Combination Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set With Combination Folding Hex Key Set

Socket adapter fail

The socket adapter has no retention into the ratchet. A terrible oversight in design. Additionally, the spring and ball on the other end popped out first time use. Poorly crafted. Yet, you need the adapter to use that end of the ratchet! Help us all! Unfortunately, the tool is only as strong as it's weakest link! Therefore I can only give it a 1 Star.

Wont hold the bits.

I bought this to replace a set that was of a different manufacturer. The wrench would skip a tooth intermittently and did not have aby means to hold the bit, no magnet or anything they would just fall out as easily as you put them in. On a smaller note the layout of the bits is so compact you almost need tweezers to get them out, im a kobalt fan and all my hand tools reflect it, but this one missed the mark I have no idea how this made it past testing. I ended up returning it after one day of us...

Awesome despite one major flaw.

I haven't tried the others, but this looked better than the Stanley or Geartrade set also available here. I like the selection of bits and sockets as well as the compact wrench. The box also seems pretty sturdy and everything fits tightly and not likely to fall out even with the lid open. What I had trouble with is that the 5/16 hex adapter to the 1/4 square sockets was too a bit small and kept falling out of the wrench. I almost lost the adapter and a socket in a pile of leaves at dusk. The 5/1...

Not durable, hassle to warranty

This is, at best, a light duty hobby tool only. It does not stand up to moderate household tasks. The ratchet teeth slip and can even break if any amount of real torque is applied. The bits are made of brittle metal and will snap if used to break free a stubborn fastener. Absolutely do not use for vehicle repair, even though the compact size is appealing for tight locations. The ratchet or bits will break with the forces required for working on vehicles. The only good thing about this set is the...

Warranty

My set said it had "lifetime Hassel free warranty" after 3 calls to kobalt/Lowes customer service and 2 trips to Lowes, they gave me 11$ to use in store. All the pieces were there but the wratchet breaks and it was a huge pain. Will never buy again.

small set that minimally works

I have this set. The drives are tiny and fall out of the ratchet. I wouldn't advise this. Spend a little more and get a decent set

Bits fall out. Wish I read reviews.

Total garbage ratchet that can create more of an issue than it can solve. Numerous reviews of the bit falling off. Happened to me three times and I almost lost it int a customer’s machine. I put the Kobalt bit into a Hyper Tough brand T handle ratchet and it stayed secure. This borrowed kit also came with an extension which is why I borrowed it in the first place. Seems there can be something wrong with the ratchet itself holding the bits.

I'm Returning it

So I'm not really a tool user but just as a basic rule I think the bits shouldn't just fall out? Like is that asking too much? Apparently if you ask Kobalt the answer is yes but I'm gonna return the set to Lowes and try the craftsman set it certainly can't be worse

Meh. Get what you pay for

This socket set is a nice size to carry around and it is well made. The few problems I have is getting the different sockets out of the case and the sockets have don't stay on the wrench very well. With that said, you get what you pay for and for the price it does the job.

The bits do not lock into the driver

This set was recommended by a friend for whom it is a daily carry for emergencies. It works great on his motorcycle and elsewhere. He replaced the driver with a $20 compact driver that fits in the case. Pros: Compact size 6-sided sockets go to 14 mm, others stop at 12 or 13 mm Nice variety of bits including security Torx Everything fits snugly in the case and won’t fall out Sockets held in with a ¼” peg, so I could replace with sizes I need The plastic organization insert will come out of the c...