The first video I’ve seen where someone shows how you can put things in the side. I have since bought one and was pretty stoked about the side compartment. Wasn’t 100 percent before tho if it held the small or medium cases. It infact holds the small ones then you have the top part which I believe you need if you want to “stack” the medium boxes. Not sure if the top box is that handy. Unless of course you have the drill bit version then I could see the point but a lot of the other top parts or medium boxes are ratchets and sockets anyways… shouldnt really need many if you have this set. I could see getting a medium sized box or two tho and filling it with 1/2 inch adapter set and swivel perhaps and some 1/2 inch deep sockets in another. Not entirely sure if there is a top box that comes with 1/2 inch parts as that is the one thing I’d say this set is lacking on. Still better then most sets but having no deep sockets kinda sucks. Anyways great video! Stack it with a fully kitted out tstak caddy and your laughing!
I just bought this set at Ace today. It's pretty sweet for $99. It goes perfect with my versastack mobile toolbox I just bought from Lowes for $79. Good deals!
A few years ago, I decided that I should buy a new tool set. It wasn't that I absolutely NEEDED one. As I probably had most sockets, wrenches, and such. But they weren't organized at all. I had collected them over the years, and w/ a new tool set, I was SO looking forward to having everything all neatly arranged - exactly as shown in the ad, and on the outside of the box. I was also looking forward to the sockets w/ the laser etched sizes on them. So I bought a Craftsman tool set from Sears. I forget how many pieces - over 200. It came in a briefcase-like plastic container. Imagine my surprise when, A) My set had the regular, harder to read sizes on the sockets, and B) Everything came in plastic bags. NOTHING, no matter how small, was in its proper place in the plastic briefcase! I bet it took me 2 hours to read the size of each tool, then find its place in the briefcase. And just like yours, I had a duplicate, a missing tool, and metric tools mixed in the standard tools plastic bags! I soon learned this tool set wasn't meant to be mobile, despite the briefcase design. The upper half featured compartments for combination wrenches to snap into, and the lower half houses dozens of sockets. But if you close the lid and pick this up, you'll hear a jingle bell and it's not Santa. It's your wrenches and a few sockets mixing it up. The only way to travel w/ this is to close it and carry it flat at all times. So, yeah, I'm just about to make this set a backup that never leaves home, and get the Craftsman 216 - which is currently on sale for $99.
I bought the 192 DeWalt set from Amazon in 2019.i love it but it's in a briefcase like you said and it's not accessible as something like this that you can take the treys out of .but I must admit the DeWalt set has been flawless for me and I can literally drop it and it weighs about 30 pounds and none of the components come loose
I really like that set and I do have versasstack and t-stak gear. The only thing that prevented me from purchasing that set around Christmas time was that I already had over 300 Craftsman sockets and ratchet gear. For the price, organization and stackability it was very tempting🤔. Thanks for the cool videos ✌🏼
@@toolinhand you might need to go to that meeting to Tool-a-holic anonymous 😆. Also I do a lot of live music with multiple instruments and I've just acquired additional gear for multiple instruments and so my space for tools is very limiting as well.
If they are older USA made sockets you should save, collect or sell them. This set is honestly perfect for several reasons. It stacks… nuff said. But on top of that you can get this on sale for 99 bucks. Can’t beat that. Also these are Taiwan made. Not amazing but not terrible. But if you have been paying attention craftsman is coming back to the USA. So… in theory… you can use this awesome stacking super organized set and hold onto your older collectable sets and if you start breaking or having issues with this set you could potentially down the road get them replaced with USA made stuff… don’t quote me but the point is this set is quite awesome for the price and with a lifetime warranty there’s no reason not too. If you already have made in Taiwan or China stuff then fair enough maybe you could skip this set but… food for thought
I did. Luckily, the wrench was the only problem. I did notice that some of the 3/8 deep well sockets are a little longer than the gunmetal counterparts.
Just picked one up today. Some of the chrome is failing in the 1" - 1/2" drive socket. Retention on everything is meh, and the wrenches don't have the variety that others have. Final quam I have is the 1/2" drive sockets are all 12 point. On the good side, I feel confident the 1/2" drive sockets won't break and can be usedbon 12 point bolts and studs. Although they are all shallow the sockets they are deeper compared to the 3/8" drive. You get universal joints with the kit. The warrenty is a guarentee. If you are getting this kit pick up a cheap wrench kit which goes to 1" and you should be fine. They got rid of the stinking 5.5mm socket which nobody usesa. I would like for them to have included a 3" - 1/2" drive extention along with their 6" extention.
I went to Lowe’s Home Improvement today. I couldn’t get any help from the (2) salesmen with finding the side boxes that attach to the Toolbox because they had no idea what the Versastack system is/was.
Well shit. As happy as I was with this purchase I later found I was missing a socket. And Lowe’s Dosent carry it. So I called craftsman. Literally one of the worst customer support experiences I’ve ever had. Still no closer to having a replacement. And while I’m aware I could just return it it dose seem that a lot of these have a missing part of double of one part and another missing. Plus the hour of driving that I really shouldn’t have to do. I know… poor me. But still. I’m not even at the lifetime warranty stage I’m just trying to get the tools I paid for originally. I don’t even wanna know what the warranty experience will be like. I have 15 email thread with all different ppl all who’ve asked for loads of personal info and then pass me on to another person. Like why take the info if you know your not the person who can help me? That being said Lowe’s did say they would replace it. And open a new box with me and confirms it’s all there but still. What a pain in the ass. A great set. Prolly the best cheaper set and is even better then the other craftsman set with even more pieces. But the amount of boxes I’ve seen with wrong parts is kinda crazy. If u get a perfect box then your laughing.
I wouldn't suggest the kit up high like that. It's heavy, and would make the stack top heavy. Keep it low. Just be careful, because the top latches on the kit seem to get undone if you jostle it around too much.
0:56 $120??? Bruh f lowes they were selling them for $200 and my dumbass thuaght that was a great price. I still think I got a good enough deal though, especially for the quality of craftsman tools.
You see that getting into 3/4" drive. All the sockets will be 12 point because theoretically if you are moving up to larger bolts which won't strip as easily. Downside is they still include a 10mm and 3/8in which means you are guarenteed to strip them out. Buuuut on the flipside if you have 12 point bolts like head studs you can use them.
The first video I’ve seen where someone shows how you can put things in the side. I have since bought one and was pretty stoked about the side compartment. Wasn’t 100 percent before tho if it held the small or medium cases. It infact holds the small ones then you have the top part which I believe you need if you want to “stack” the medium boxes. Not sure if the top box is that handy. Unless of course you have the drill bit version then I could see the point but a lot of the other top parts or medium boxes are ratchets and sockets anyways… shouldnt really need many if you have this set. I could see getting a medium sized box or two tho and filling it with 1/2 inch adapter set and swivel perhaps and some 1/2 inch deep sockets in another. Not entirely sure if there is a top box that comes with 1/2 inch parts as that is the one thing I’d say this set is lacking on. Still better then most sets but having no deep sockets kinda sucks. Anyways great video! Stack it with a fully kitted out tstak caddy and your laughing!
Just grabbed this kit today at Lowe's for 119 based on your video. Thanks
That is the cleanest set i have seen the cardboard is immaculate
I just bought this set at Ace today. It's pretty sweet for $99. It goes perfect with my versastack mobile toolbox I just bought from Lowes for $79. Good deals!
Awesome!
Wouldve been better if it came with rachet wrenches.
5/16 is the same as an 8mm (couple thousands off).
Nice going popping those handle cherries🍒😆
A few years ago, I decided that I should buy a new tool set. It wasn't that I absolutely NEEDED one. As I probably had most sockets, wrenches, and such. But they weren't organized at all. I had collected them over the years, and w/ a new tool set, I was SO looking forward to having everything all neatly arranged - exactly as shown in the ad, and on the outside of the box. I was also looking forward to the sockets w/ the laser etched sizes on them. So I bought a Craftsman tool set from Sears. I forget how many pieces - over 200. It came in a briefcase-like plastic container. Imagine my surprise when, A) My set had the regular, harder to read sizes on the sockets, and B) Everything came in plastic bags. NOTHING, no matter how small, was in its proper place in the plastic briefcase! I bet it took me 2 hours to read the size of each tool, then find its place in the briefcase. And just like yours, I had a duplicate, a missing tool, and metric tools mixed in the standard tools plastic bags! I soon learned this tool set wasn't meant to be mobile, despite the briefcase design. The upper half featured compartments for combination wrenches to snap into, and the lower half houses dozens of sockets. But if you close the lid and pick this up, you'll hear a jingle bell and it's not Santa. It's your wrenches and a few sockets mixing it up. The only way to travel w/ this is to close it and carry it flat at all times. So, yeah, I'm just about to make this set a backup that never leaves home, and get the Craftsman 216 - which is currently on sale for $99.
I bought the 192 DeWalt set from Amazon in 2019.i love it but it's in a briefcase like you said and it's not accessible as something like this that you can take the treys out of .but I must admit the DeWalt set has been flawless for me and I can literally drop it and it weighs about 30 pounds and none of the components come loose
$106 that’s a steal I’m buying one tomorrow for $210 🤦🏻♂️ 😢
I really like that set and I do have versasstack and t-stak gear. The only thing that prevented me from purchasing that set around Christmas time was that I already had over 300 Craftsman sockets and ratchet gear. For the price, organization and stackability it was very tempting🤔. Thanks for the cool videos ✌🏼
I have numerous amounts of mechanics tool sets, and it didn't stop me. Haha.
@@toolinhand you might need to go to that meeting to Tool-a-holic anonymous 😆. Also I do a lot of live music with multiple instruments and I've just acquired additional gear for multiple instruments and so my space for tools is very limiting as well.
If they are older USA made sockets you should save, collect or sell them. This set is honestly perfect for several reasons. It stacks… nuff said. But on top of that you can get this on sale for 99 bucks. Can’t beat that. Also these are Taiwan made. Not amazing but not terrible. But if you have been paying attention craftsman is coming back to the USA. So… in theory… you can use this awesome stacking super organized set and hold onto your older collectable sets and if you start breaking or having issues with this set you could potentially down the road get them replaced with USA made stuff… don’t quote me but the point is this set is quite awesome for the price and with a lifetime warranty there’s no reason not too. If you already have made in Taiwan or China stuff then fair enough maybe you could skip this set but… food for thought
Just gotbone for my brother for Christmas. It'll be interesting to see how it holds up since I have the craftsman made in the USA stuff from sears
I just watched your video, very good and informative. This is May 29, 2022 and I checked Ace price 209, Amazon 199. How prices have increased.
Check Lowe's.
I got one of those at farm and fleet for $89 not too long ago. Some time this summer....... the last 9 months have all sort of run together.
I got it only cause it’s versa stack.
My drill bit set is attached to the top just like thst
It's a good set. I just wish the normal price wasn't $200, or else I would have gotten it sooner.
Very nice set
I like this one too because it doesn't come with a lot of junk
I would check all the sockets to make sure there isn't duplicates or missing sockets
I did. Luckily, the wrench was the only problem. I did notice that some of the 3/8 deep well sockets are a little longer than the gunmetal counterparts.
Thank you
I'm surprised the drawers can't be switched around. This being said, for $100 this is an excellent starter set of tools.
I bought this set for my automotive class. And so far so good. Except that my 3/8 ratchet stopped working
Did you warranty it?
@@toolinhand I don't remember
I'm getting me one set like you have. Because of your video sale .LoL A man never has to many TOOLS. Right ???
Never too many tools!! Thanks for watching!
I want one of these kits to add to my tool box...they seem like well.made tools..
They are. This is one of my favorite sets.
Just picked one up today. Some of the chrome is failing in the 1" - 1/2" drive socket. Retention on everything is meh, and the wrenches don't have the variety that others have. Final quam I have is the 1/2" drive sockets are all 12 point. On the good side, I feel confident the 1/2" drive sockets won't break and can be usedbon 12 point bolts and studs. Although they are all shallow the sockets they are deeper compared to the 3/8" drive. You get universal joints with the kit. The warrenty is a guarentee. If you are getting this kit pick up a cheap wrench kit which goes to 1" and you should be fine. They got rid of the stinking 5.5mm socket which nobody usesa. I would like for them to have included a 3" - 1/2" drive extention along with their 6" extention.
I went to Lowe’s Home Improvement today. I couldn’t get any help from the (2) salesmen with finding the side boxes that attach to the Toolbox because they had no idea what the Versastack system is/was.
That's sad. The side boxes are the small versastack bit holders.
That’s the set I have. I love it and have been putting it to pretty decent use. DIY, not professional, but have used it on several projects.
I saw that you had it in one of your videos. That helped me decide on it!
Well shit. As happy as I was with this purchase I later found I was missing a socket. And Lowe’s Dosent carry it. So I called craftsman. Literally one of the worst customer support experiences I’ve ever had. Still no closer to having a replacement. And while I’m aware I could just return it it dose seem that a lot of these have a missing part of double of one part and another missing. Plus the hour of driving that I really shouldn’t have to do. I know… poor me. But still. I’m not even at the lifetime warranty stage I’m just trying to get the tools I paid for originally. I don’t even wanna know what the warranty experience will be like. I have 15 email thread with all different ppl all who’ve asked for loads of personal info and then pass me on to another person. Like why take the info if you know your not the person who can help me? That being said Lowe’s did say they would replace it. And open a new box with me and confirms it’s all there but still. What a pain in the ass. A great set. Prolly the best cheaper set and is even better then the other craftsman set with even more pieces. But the amount of boxes I’ve seen with wrong parts is kinda crazy. If u get a perfect box then your laughing.
Maybe a little REHEARSE would make this a thumbs up
I'm all over it!
Instead of all those useless torxs & hexs they should have just added screw driver set, just a thought!
I agree
Why are we still getting 12 point sockets?
That's a good question
Great review. How do you find the versastack system handles it when you stack them up high like that?
I wouldn't suggest the kit up high like that. It's heavy, and would make the stack top heavy. Keep it low. Just be careful, because the top latches on the kit seem to get undone if you jostle it around too much.
Can the flip-top box stack on top of the 3 drawer toolbox??
Yes, they're all compatible with Versastack.
You buy just as many tools as I do lol
I have the dewalt T-stack. Looks like is is very similar. Wonder if they are compatible?
Dewalt Tstak, Stanley Tstak, and Craftsman Versastack are all compatible.
Thanks for sharing. Did Craftsman respond to your missing wrench?
Yes. Since I just bought it, I have to bring it back to the store and use their return policy. I haven't had a chance to go yet.
what is that small orginaizer you snapped into place on the main stack @ (12:08)
I'm not sure off hand. I'll check when I get off of work.
Saludos desde México si es de Taiwán es buena herramienta me puede dar su opinión sería muy bueno Gracias 😃😃
i also ordered online on Ace, still dont have my item. How long did you wait? Good deal nonetheless. Excited for my new tools!!
Mine was ready for pickup in 5 days.
Darn it. I picked the ship-at-home option. Been 6 days since ordered. Oh well.
It may take a while now, since it's getting closer to Christmas.
No explosions and backup dancers, and now you make fun of me. I feel like I'm back with my ex wife.
0:56 $120??? Bruh f lowes they were selling them for $200 and my dumbass thuaght that was a great price.
I still think I got a good enough deal though, especially for the quality of craftsman tools.
This was a special deal. I have quite a few mechanics tool sets, but couldn't pass this up at this price!
I wonder why they gave 12 point for the 1/2” drive and 6 point for everything else ?
I'm not sure. There are some sets that come like that.
You see that getting into 3/4" drive. All the sockets will be 12 point because theoretically if you are moving up to larger bolts which won't strip as easily. Downside is they still include a 10mm and 3/8in which means you are guarenteed to strip them out. Buuuut on the flipside if you have 12 point bolts like head studs you can use them.
I'm a noob, but wouldn't you want the 1/2" sockets to be the ones, more than any others, that were 6-point?
Box looks like a car battery. Lol
It actually does! Haha.
Is there really a difference? Between China and Taiwan?
Yes