This Is The Best Tool Set I’ve Ever Tested!

Project Farm Dec 07, 2025 723 Thousand views
Watch on YouTube

Description

The Mechanic Tool Sets were tested for 3/8 ratchet working arc swing, 3/8 ratchet back drag, ratchet head size, ½ in open and closed end max torque, socket adapter failure load, ratchet failure load, toolbox organization, and for tool case quality. GEARWRENCH, DeWalt, Husky, Amazon Basics, Kobalt, WORKPRO, FASTPRO, DURATECH,CRAFTSMAN, and VEVOR were tested. I purchased all of the Mechanics Tool Sets to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel. ➡ Project Farm Extra: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectFarmExtra ➡ Thank you very much for supporting the channel through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/projectfarm ➡ Thank you for supporting the channel through memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng/join ➡ An easy way to find past videos along with products tested: http://bit.ly/2FCrBpk A big thanks to Jim for putting this together. ➡ Facebook Project Farm: https://www.facebook.com/people/Project-Farm/100084004365959/ ➡ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realprojectfarm?_t=8oA53IvDBz5\u0026_r=1 ➡ Merch: project-farm.com ➡ Click here if you'd like to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng?sub_confirmation=1 ➡ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): GEARWRENCH: https://amzn.to/4ih6WWa DeWalt: https://amzn.to/4pt8rTz Husky: Available at Home Depot Amazon Basics: https://amzn.to/43NFn0M Kobalt: Available at Lowe’s WORKPRO: https://amzn.to/4pyyMjl FASTPRO: https://amzn.to/4odVqMw DURATECH: https://amzn.to/4ollAxd CRAFTSMAN: https://amzn.to/3KipZTz VEVOR: https://amzn.to/4p0HE1i Videography Equipment: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: https://amzn.to/4aErF18 Canon 70D Camera: https://amzn.to/31b5Gy0 Azden Microphone: https://amzn.to/34d3DLE Go Pro Bundle: https://amzn.to/3JJkqNO This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.

Products Reviewed (10)

Tool Set
Winner

GEARWRENCH

Tool Set

$300.00

#1 5.0

Best Overall - 243 pieces, 45 lbs, 90-tooth ratchets. Best average finish at 3.4, strongest ratchet at 276.2 foot-pounds. Most comprehensive wrench set, best tool selection across all categories. Reviewer's top choice if budget allows.

Tool Set
Winner

DeWalt

Tool Set

$173.00

#2 4.5

Best Value - 247 pieces, 33+ lbs, made in Taiwan. Excellent wrench performance - won open end test at 550.2 inch-lbs and box end at 1,820 inch-lbs. Strong ratchet at 267.6 foot-pounds. 'Built like a tank' and reviewer's value pick.

Husky

Tool Set

$249.00

#3 4.0

300 pieces, 44.5 lbs, made in Vietnam/China. 72-tooth ratchet with 5° working arc. Won adapter test at 240.9 foot-pounds, strong ratchet at 264 foot-pounds. Only 1 tool out of place.

Tool Set

Craftsman

Tool Set

$249.00

#4 3.5

262 pieces, 30.5 lbs, made in Taiwan. Claims over $950 value. Low-profile ratchet head at 10.29mm. Good box-end wrench at 1,730 inch-lbs. Well organized but lacking tools.

Tool Set

DURATECH

Tool Set

$240.00

#5 3.5

497 pieces, 43+ lbs, made in China. Claims 90-tooth ratchet, includes zip ties. Won open-end wrench test at 512.8 inch-lbs. Tool tray retention issues.

Tool Set

WORKPRO

Tool Set

$230.00

#6 3.0

450 pieces, 41.8 lbs, 45-tooth ratchet. Only 3 pieces out of place. Missing 10mm wrench, high back drag at 466g. Ratchet failed at 247.9 foot-pounds.

Kobalt

Tool Set

$150.00

#7 3.0

297 pieces, 24.31 lbs, made in Vietnam. Missing full-size wrenches and adapters. Best ratchet working arc swing at 18.1 passes. Wrench held 485.8 inch-lbs, most compact ratchet head at 27.11mm.

Tool Set

FASTPRO

Tool Set

$150.00

#8 2.5

249 pieces, 24+ lbs, made in China. Has all tools needed for spark plug change. Poor wrench performance at 363.6 inch-lbs, slowest ratchet at 31.6 passes. Best hex key selection with larger sizes.

Mechanic Tool Set

VEVOR

Mechanic Tool Set

$138.00

#9 2.5

450 pieces, 40.9 lbs, made in China. Missing 10mm wrench. Wrench performed poorly at 400.3 inch-lbs, ratchet failed at 224.3 foot-pounds. 22 pieces out of place during shipping.

Mechanics Tool Kit and Socket Set

Amazon Basics

Mechanics Tool Kit and Socket Set

$70.00

#10 2.0

Budget option with 72 gear teeth ratchets, 16.57 lbs weight. Missing essential tools like proper spark plug socket. Wrench failed at 413.8 inch-lbs, ratchet broke at 263.7 foot-pounds. Good back drag performance at 168g.