Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN 298 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case)
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the comprehensive tool selection, solid build quality, and exceptional value, particularly when purchased on sale. Many highlight the variety of SAE and metric sockets, deep and shallow options, and ratcheting wrenches as ideal for home repair. However, recurring concerns include missing components—especially 23mm and 24mm sockets—inconsistent quality control, and tools arriving dirty or defective. Some note the absence of a carrying case and incomplete product documentation. Despite these drawbacks, most customers consider the set worthwhile and recommend it.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Craftsman 299pc socket set $249
Would RecommendFast free shipping and the craftsman 299pc socket set was just sockets and on sale from $299 to $249
From 299 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case) Verified Purchaser
Good value
Would Recommendplenty of sizes and all 299 are there
From 299 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case) Verified Purchaser
Decent set with QC issues
Would RecommendThis is a decent set with good variety if you don't already have a lot of sockets. However, Craftsman quality isn't what it used to be. At least one of the sockets is missing detents for the ratchet, and some of the sockets have sharp burs inside and dirty finish outside. All are functional, but this isn't as nice as a set I bought 11 years ago.
From 299 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case) Verified Purchaser
Decent set that focuses on sockets
This set has good variety across 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4-inch drive if you don't already have a lot of sockets. I like that it focuses on sockets without getting distracted by ratchets, extensions, combo wrenches, pliers, and other accessories. However, Craftsman quality isn't what it used to be. This set is functional, but there are quality control issues between sockets. Some are highly polished, others not. Some have sharp burs and edges inside, while others have a nice uniform finish. Not as nice ...
From 299 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case) Verified Purchaser
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Missing 3 sockets.
Would Not RecommendTools are great but missing 3 sockets, took a while to get and just replaced sockets with what I had. didn't want to go thru hassle off complaining and waiting,
From 299 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case) Verified Purchaser
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Missing 25 sockets. So more like a 274 piece.
Would Not RecommendGreat idea! But when it’s missing about 25 sockets it’s kinda aggravating.
From 299 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case) Verified Purchaser
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no carrier included
Would Recommendit would be great if there was a case to hold all tools with it...
From 308 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case) Verified Purchaser
Nice set
Would RecommendNice set. I was hoping the trays would fit my portable tool box but they do not.
From 308 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case) Verified Purchaser
Came as described
Would RecommendIt does what it’s supposed to do And came as described
From 308 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case) Verified Purchaser
Not USA Made
Would Not RecommendI thought craftsmen was still made in the USA apparently they have some USA products but not All. I got my box of new tools from “ Taiwan”. I wouldn’t have paid the high price I did had I known. Cheated by another Used to be great American company
From 67 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set (no case) Verified Purchaser
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