FYI - Most of these sets come with "equivalent" sizes for the missing metric ones. For example, 11mm is equivalent to 7/16 so they figure you can use the 7/16 in lieu of 11mm, 16mm equivalent to 5/8, etc. It's just the nature of these types of sets.
Thanks for your videos. I just started buying tools and I was trying to find a descent set. This is a great price and I plan on buying it from Sam’s Club after watching this review! Thank you!
Awesome not every Sam's club has it in stock so you might have to buy it online We also have the link to Amazon for it in the video description in case you can't find it at Sam's club
You got it MMA! The 3/8" ratchet is missing the other screw, you can see it very clearly at 5:59. I was going to film it but the video was getting too long, I kept dodging rain over 2 days of filming and I needed to wrap it up, just uploaded the video within a half hour of the premiere, so barely made it as i is. I do plan to call Channelock for a replacement, they have a lifetime warranty. We'll see how well their warranty works! I'm surprised you were bale to see it on the HD version that plays during the premiere, or did you watch it in 4K resolution after the premiere processed it?
I was just about to leave a comment about that. I really like channellock’s products but never used their stuff from China. I was doing my research about this set. After seeing this. Nope. Looks like I’m gonna get me some Tekton
Thanks for the upload. I like how thorough you are with the reviews. When it comes to these "sets". they are practically useless for someone who is anal about having matching tools. They are fine as a backup or to store it in a shed or in a truck in case you get stuck but I would buy a set like this for my primary mechanics set only to have mismatched sockets and wrenches. It really triggers my OCD!
@@jeffostroff As a poor man I went with Craftsman. Not the best sockets and wrenches but they sell individual sockets and wrenches which allow you to complete a set.
I've had the 136 professional mechanic tool set for a very very long time and it has been a very quality set other than the hex screw driver because it doesn't lock the hex so it slips right off. But their ratchets and sockets have been great thus far. I really wish they would expand their tools and make breaker bars and torque wrenches. And even sell sockets separately because I have a few missing from my set. My set have a really fine polish. I guess they started following the trend of other brands and making them overseas...
Great video, my only suggestion is maybe next time give some details on the biggest socket size it comes with, ect. ? My pet peeve is when A set only comes with say, an 18mm as the biggest.
I use this this set to change a thermostat on a 2011 Saab 9'3 Turbo, An it did the job. My issues is yes the sockets fall out when I move it, I mean its... Meh it definitely gets the job done for the price.
Hi Jeff, from Branson Mo. So now that you have tested all 3 which one do you like better? How is the Dewalt table working out so far? Hope you had a great Christmas and New year to come in 2020. May we all prosper and be Happy !!! God Bless 🙏🙏 you and your family. Rodney
Some enterprising people have done an actual Lab hardness test on the different sockets. Not hard to believe but Snap-On came out highest and surprisedly, very closely followed was Husky sockets. The Channellock sockets were not tested.
have a similar set... they are well made for china.... only complaint is its a pain to remove the tools form the plastic holder.... some you have to pry out to get them to come out
You said you wished the Allen keys would have come in separate colors. literally one size is black and one size is chrome. I don't know what you mean by separate colors
Jeff - so whats your conclusion, better or worse than DeWalt or Craftsman? Piececount game being played with useless bits (ie extra PH2s) vs real useful tools? I have plenty of bits, whats the better hard use set? Considering for a truck/boat set. Thanks for doing the homework for the regular man.
Tough choice, I like all 3, and I owned already and now use both the DeWalt and Crafstman, but I'm really eager to try out the ratcheting wrenches of the Channelock tool set on an actual job site. So fa rit looks like you can't wrong with any of them, they are all within a few pieces part count wise, just study each kit, and see what's missing that you might need, i.e., 11mm wrenches, or 16 mm wrenches, etc.
Great eye Brandon! We did another video on evaluating tool warranties and used that ratchet as an example, and also used a dead DeWalt battery as an example
Matthew you are brilliant my friend for noticing that and yes it was missing the screw and I called channel lock and they told me to send them a picture of it and when I did they mailed me a new one and I had it two days later in my hand and they told me to keep the old one so now I have a spare ratchet. I chronicled this in a video I did last year on tool warranties and who has the best warranties.
I almost bought these since I thought these were made here in USA. Disappointing! I only live like a 45 minute drive away from their Meadville, Pennsylvania factory.
@@jeffostroff not saying it’s a bad set but the missing screw in the ratchet head doesn’t really do it for me and I haven’t had good luck with things from China, Taiwan is good but China isn’t
Good eye! It was also the subject of another video where compare tool warranties from dewalt and channelock for this missing screw. ua-cam.com/video/v_dz_DQlFlE/v-deo.html
So why wasn't the fact that this toolset that at a regular cost $89.95 (sale $69.95) wasn't said a good bargain from the other sets that you tested (Dewalt, Husky)? The other sets went for more dollars and the had regular wrenches while there were 14 ratchet wrenches included in this set. The set of ratchet wrenches alone, cover the cost alone of the whole set. Outside of knowing how durable everything will last this set has to be a bargain and NO, I have nothing to do with Sam's or Channellock.
We did mention it was a good deal, right at 3:40 I talked about it for 20 seconds, and mentioned the price at Costco for the DeWalt set and compared the 2 sets.
This set is GARBAGE compared to the old one. Got mine in today. Had the old set missing a bunch of pieces from 15 years ago. Old ratchets were great, smooth and strong. These "new" ones are worse than Pittsburgh. Absolutely a disappointment since I loved the old kit. This one will sit in my truck for emergency only. Also the bits and allens now are those cheapo silver whereas the old ones were the black strong variety. Save your money and buy something better.
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This set is definitely DIY and it's good that you got it on sale
FYI - Most of these sets come with "equivalent" sizes for the missing metric ones. For example, 11mm is equivalent to 7/16 so they figure you can use the 7/16 in lieu of 11mm, 16mm equivalent to 5/8, etc. It's just the nature of these types of sets.
Yes I have dine that before too, not perfect but usually works.
It works in a pinch but the SAE sockets are just a little bit bigger than the Metric sockets
My wife got me a set the other day and I like it Love the video 👍👍
Awesome! Thank you!
Went to Sams the other day and they still had plenty for $89. I think I’m going to go get it! Thanks for the review, it was helpful!!
Hope you enjoy it!
If Channellock ever makes sockets made in the USA it will be a tool game changer
These sockets work just fine for me.
Thanks for your videos. I just started buying tools and I was trying to find a descent set. This is a great price and I plan on buying it from Sam’s Club after watching this review! Thank you!
Awesome not every Sam's club has it in stock so you might have to buy it online We also have the link to Amazon for it in the video description in case you can't find it at Sam's club
Am i the only one that sees the missing screw on the 3/8 ratchet?
You got it MMA! The 3/8" ratchet is missing the other screw, you can see it very clearly at 5:59. I was going to film it but the video was getting too long, I kept dodging rain over 2 days of filming and I needed to wrap it up, just uploaded the video within a half hour of the premiere, so barely made it as i is. I do plan to call Channelock for a replacement, they have a lifetime warranty. We'll see how well their warranty works! I'm surprised you were bale to see it on the HD version that plays during the premiere, or did you watch it in 4K resolution after the premiere processed it?
No I see it
@@jeffostroff I think he get pay to do this review
I was just about to leave a comment about that. I really like channellock’s products but never used their stuff from China. I was doing my research about this set. After seeing this. Nope. Looks like I’m gonna get me some Tekton
It's a great set for the money. I picked it up at Sams for $69!
Look closer in the video, you'll notice one of my ratchets was missing a screw right out of the sealed brand new set.
My set was clean and shiny. Your set must have been opened.
@@bigwrenchgarage1360 figures, I always have to get the reject set
jeffostroff some stores have sealing machines
Oh my God!
Smuges on the ratchets
What a rip off
Thanks for the upload. I like how thorough you are with the reviews. When it comes to these "sets". they are practically useless for someone who is anal about having matching tools. They are fine as a backup or to store it in a shed or in a truck in case you get stuck but I would buy a set like this for my primary mechanics set only to have mismatched sockets and wrenches. It really triggers my OCD!
So what kits do you buy?
@@jeffostroff As a poor man I went with Craftsman. Not the best sockets and wrenches but they sell individual sockets and wrenches which allow you to complete a set.
@@seephor To me, all these sets are nice and do the job. At the end of the day if it's your job and it makes you money, it's a good set.
I've had the 136 professional mechanic tool set for a very very long time and it has been a very quality set other than the hex screw driver because it doesn't lock the hex so it slips right off. But their ratchets and sockets have been great thus far. I really wish they would expand their tools and make breaker bars and torque wrenches. And even sell sockets separately because I have a few missing from my set. My set have a really fine polish. I guess they started following the trend of other brands and making them overseas...
Yes, many are made in China or Taiwan. We keep hearing rumors that Craftsman is coming back to the U.S.
Are you very sure of that?
The ratcheting wrenches are super cool.
Yes that was a nice touch
Great video, my only suggestion is maybe next time give some details on the biggest socket size it comes with, ect. ?
My pet peeve is when A set only comes with say, an 18mm as the biggest.
I use this this set to change a thermostat on a 2011 Saab 9'3 Turbo, An it did the job.
My issues is yes the sockets fall out when I move it, I mean its... Meh it definitely gets the job done for the price.
I don’t think that it came all smudged up from the factory, I think someone used it and brought it back ( missing screw )
It was sealed up when I got it so who knows unless somebody did a really good job sealing it backup
Thought I was the only one that saw the missing screw in the 3/8s ratchet.
Mine was new and smudged up also
@@Fireinahorn same
Same
Great name in tools and a nice socket set.
Omg at that price I would love to have this 200 pieace channel.lock tool.set to add to my toolbox
It's a great set, plus the ratcheting box wrenches are awesome too
Hi Jeff, from Branson Mo. So now that you have tested all 3 which one do you like better? How is the Dewalt table working out so far? Hope you had a great Christmas and New year to come in 2020. May we all prosper and be Happy !!! God Bless 🙏🙏 you and your family. Rodney
I’d buy this kit simply for those closing latches alone most kit have plastic that break off
Also the wrenches in their are ratcheting box wrenches, you don't hardly see those in sets like this
I like the intro and bang sounds. Lol it's so cheesy, in a good way
Adds a sense of partying to the testing
Some enterprising people have done an actual Lab hardness test on the different sockets. Not hard to believe but Snap-On came out highest and surprisedly, very closely followed was Husky sockets. The Channellock sockets were not tested.
Yes, I've seen some his testing, great stuff, would like to see these too.
Thanks for review.
Sure, glad to help, thanks for watching too!
have a similar set... they are well made for china.... only complaint is its a pain to remove the tools form the plastic holder.... some you have to pry out to get them to come out
Better than the ones that fall out every time you close then lid and when you open it they’re all over the place
Just got this 2020 from Sams after your current visit video they had 3 left. Didn’t know you had reviewed kit from last year.
Glad you were able to partake, I love this kit, I enjoy using it.
How has this held up over the long run? any body purchase and use with any regularity? Thanks!
Perfect
Umm. Was the 3/8" ratchet missing a bolt in it? The video makes it look like it's missing one of the two bolts that holds the thing together.
Their V grove wrenches are sweet hard to find online tho just like carlyle and icon
You said you wished the Allen keys would have come in separate colors. literally one size is black and one size is chrome. I don't know what you mean by separate colors
Maybe the plastic housing, something to say SAE and something thta says metric. I will never remember without seeing it explicitly
SAE? u mean standard?
Jeff - so whats your conclusion, better or worse than DeWalt or Craftsman? Piececount game being played with useless bits (ie extra PH2s) vs real useful tools? I have plenty of bits, whats the better hard use set? Considering for a truck/boat set. Thanks for doing the homework for the regular man.
I rotate 3 different sets around, and they all perform the job for me, never had a failure of a part to work.
Do u recommend them for heavy duty work ?
Yes, all ratchets appear to be the same caliber form the major companies, most will break at a level of force you and I could never exert on them
Jeff which one do you prefer dewalt channel lock kobalt or craftsman for mechanics tool set?
Tough choice, I like all 3, and I owned already and now use both the DeWalt and Crafstman, but I'm really eager to try out the ratcheting wrenches of the Channelock tool set on an actual job site. So fa rit looks like you can't wrong with any of them, they are all within a few pieces part count wise, just study each kit, and see what's missing that you might need, i.e., 11mm wrenches, or 16 mm wrenches, etc.
@@jeffostroff thanks jeff I'll try kobalt first since they have their set on sale but eventually I'm leaning towards channel lock.
@@Airhopster1 Tons of guys bought the Kobalt set around Black Friday time frame.
What is the work bench
11 mm is exactly the same as a 7/16
This si the work bench from dewalt: homedepot.sjv.io/Qo9vo
I’m surprised their made in China because the regular channel locks are made in the USA.
Seems all manufacture's socket tools are made in China or Taiwan
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No Bro; I saw it too. Apparently Jeff didn't, though
I had contacted Channelock about it. They sent me a new ratchet in 48 hours
Did anyone notice that there is a screw missing in the middle ratchet?
Great eye Brandon! We did another video on evaluating tool warranties and used that ratchet as an example, and also used a dead DeWalt battery as an example
Drop test👍
Love the drop tests
That 3/8 ratchet is missing a screw to hold it together
Yes, they replaced it in 48 hours for me when I called them about it
One of your matches is missing a screw
Your 3/8 ratchet is missing a screw on the back.
Am I the only one that noticed immediately that 3/8s ratchet was missing a screw up top. I noticed it right away. Bugged me the entire time.
Matthew you are brilliant my friend for noticing that and yes it was missing the screw and I called channel lock and they told me to send them a picture of it and when I did they mailed me a new one and I had it two days later in my hand and they told me to keep the old one so now I have a spare ratchet. I chronicled this in a video I did last year on tool warranties and who has the best warranties.
You don't need 19 mm 3/4 is the same.
Yes, a lot of people use the SAE to metric charts to choose an alternative when they don't have the metric version
I almost bought these since I thought these were made here in USA. Disappointing! I only live like a 45 minute drive away from their Meadville, Pennsylvania factory.
You thought a 200 piece $100 toolset was made in the USA????? LOL
Too bad they don’t come with breaker bars
That would be sweet
Take a 2ft length of 1 3/8 rail (Sched 40 or not, your choice) and boom. Cheap and easy cheater bar
The set looks kind of iffy I think I’d rather spend more for gearwrench lol
This set has worked perfectly for me not sure what you think looks so iffy.
@@jeffostroff not saying it’s a bad set but the missing screw in the ratchet head doesn’t really do it for me and I haven’t had good luck with things from China, Taiwan is good but China isn’t
my god... the rachet is already missing a screw (06:03)(17:40)!!! what a poor quality!!!!
Good eye! They were awesome about it, I called them up, they sent me a new ratchet, had it in 48 hours, they told me to keep the old one.
@@jeffostroff Excellent!!!! So if it's worth being a customer!!!
Do the drop test on concrete no one uses tools in grass
Never?
am i the only one who noticed the screw missing from the 3/8 ratchet?
Good eye! It was also the subject of another video where compare tool warranties from dewalt and channelock for this missing screw. ua-cam.com/video/v_dz_DQlFlE/v-deo.html
What screw on the tool 🔧? Itself?
@jeffostroff ok I just saw it missing something
on the tool
So why wasn't the fact that this toolset that at a regular cost $89.95 (sale $69.95) wasn't said a good bargain from the other sets that you tested (Dewalt, Husky)? The other sets went for more dollars and the had regular wrenches while there were 14 ratchet wrenches included in this set. The set of ratchet wrenches alone, cover the cost alone of the whole set. Outside of knowing how durable everything will last this set has to be a bargain and NO, I have nothing to do with Sam's or Channellock.
We did mention it was a good deal, right at 3:40 I talked about it for 20 seconds, and mentioned the price at Costco for the DeWalt set and compared the 2 sets.
This set is GARBAGE compared to the old one. Got mine in today. Had the old set missing a bunch of pieces from 15 years ago. Old ratchets were great, smooth and strong. These "new" ones are worse than Pittsburgh. Absolutely a disappointment since I loved the old kit. This one will sit in my truck for emergency only. Also the bits and allens now are those cheapo silver whereas the old ones were the black strong variety. Save your money and buy something better.
I would have liked to add this set to my collection, but the fact its made in China, won't buy that trash.
I find plenty of Made in the USA items that fail!