Skylar87 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 What are yalls thoughts on the 204pc mechanics tool set by Dewalt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frain20 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have it in my head that Dewalt are one of the leading manufactures/companies for the powertool industry,I guess I've never really thought about them when looking for hand tools..I'ld be happy to see a review if anyone takes the plunge...After all,One can not have to many Dewalt tools.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar87 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Yep I thought the samething I have been thinking about maybe doing one. I just wont to see what other people thought about them before i did one. I love mine. It come with what you wont in a tool set not what you need more of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 If you can find a good deal on the Dewalts which has happened every so often they are not bad mechanics tools at that price at all. This is the set I ended up getting. It was an after Christmas clearance deal for this Husky Mechanics tool set in my local store. For 50 dollars how was it going to go wrong?http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Mechanic-s-Tool-Set-264-Piece-H264MTSN/203203978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKDEWALT Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Its a pretty decent set but went to use it on a square head bolt the other day and it don't come with any 8pt sockets like my old craftmens did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogo Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I have the 204 piece Dewalt Mechanic's Set and it's a really quality set. I did a written review on sears.com It's the only set I have seen that has all 6 points and a full line of deep well sockets. Here the review: I decided to upgrade my tools with the Dewalt 204-Piece Mechanics Tool Set. It comes with a sturdy plastic tool case that has a place for each piece in the set, and includes an assortment of wrenches, ratchets, sockets, extensions, nut drivers and hex wrenches. Since receiving the tools, I?ve had the chance to try them out on several auto and home projects. There are a lot of things to like about this set, along with a few disappointments, which are described below: The Good: Extensive assortment of sockets, which are all 6-points and have easy-to-read etching. Both shallow and deep well sockets are included in 1/2, 3/8 and 1/4 inch sizes. The ratchets are very beefy and have 72 clicks per revolution, which are great for tight spaces. There are 3 extensions for each size, along with universal joints and includes all three spark plug sockets. The plastic box has a place for every piece that snaps into place. The Bad: The set is very heavy and the large rectangular case is not convenient for storing in a truck tool box. The plastic box also has no room for storing other tools such as screwdriver, pliers, additional wrenches, etc., which are necessary for a functional mobile tool box. The wrenches are incomplete and missing several key sizes, such as 12mm and 5/16 inch. Overall, I really like the Dewalt 204-Piece Mechanics Tool Set and recommend it for anyone looking to upgrade their tools. Best suited for garage use because the box is bulky and has no room for carrying additional tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I work at a auto body shop and use and abuse these daily they have been great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy MSG Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 trogo pretty much hit it on the head with his review. The sockets offer a good selection 7/16-1", 13-24 MM{no 20,23) in deep and standard 1/2" drive , 1/4 -7/8", 10-21MM (no 20) deep and standard 3/8" drive 5/32-9/16", 4-14MM deep and standard in 1/4" drive. All 3 ratchets are similar in design, but vary in size,. button release for socket retention, a lever for direction change, an oversize oval cross section with some texture on the sides of the handle about an inch wide on the 1/2" drive and 5/8" on the 1/4" drive. The finish is a high polish chrome. There is some knurling at the base of the sockets, not very deep or wide and about a 1/2 to 1" wide stripe (again not very deep) on the extensions. Overall I would say the socket portion of the kit would meet most people's expectations of a good tool box. It also comes with some Allen and Torx drive sockets as well as some standard L shaped Allen wrenches. On to the part that I found wanting, the set comes with an 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 and 5/8 combination wrenches, On the metric side it came with 10, 11, no 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 MM. That is it on both of them. I would have preferred the wrenches go from 1/4 to 1", at least they should have gone to 3/4, and the inclusion of 11/32 instead of 5/16 is baffling. On the metric side They should have started at 8 and not left out the 12 (which is one of the most popular size heads) and gone up to at least 19 but preferably 22MM. As for appearance and finish I would compare them to Snap-on. I haven't used them long enough to tell you whether the chrome plating will hold up like Snap-on's. In general I find there are two thinkings in tools, really smooth, polished and easier to clean up, and the rougher easier to grab texture when dirty or oily which takes a little longer to clean and degrease after the job is complete. These tools definitely fall into the first group like Snap-on or Mac would, in comparison Craftsman or SK would fall into the latter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I love my DeWalt 204 piece set. Only issue I have is there are 2 sockets that will not lock in. When I close the case, they fall out. EVERYTIME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Dewalts not the only one with that problem Ricky, craftsman seem to end up everywhere. It's those blowmolded cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Rick I jhave 204 piece also and love it !! mine doesn't have that problem ...yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Seems like DeWalt is getting more into the hand tool game as of late. Judging from what I see at Home Depot anyway. I only have a few, the Box cutter and the tape measure. Always down for new tools though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesna8 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Glad to see descent reviews on this might be a kit worth looking into, can never had too many sockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 sears had them at really good prices during the holiday season mayby they will again this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I have had my eye on this set, to replace my cheap Harbor Freight set. I really don't do that much mechanical projects, but there have been so many times where a deep-well socket would have been nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I had heard that they were quality socket sets. I might have to pick one up sometime, I really love to hear about how they are 6-point sockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuutr Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I got the 204 piece set when they were on sale. Excellent set. I bought the 118 piece set to gift, and bought the smaller 25 piece 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sets in smaller cases for easier carry. What little I have used them, they have performed very well. And the ratchet has held up to some 8 foot drops. Funny story I'll share in another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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