Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Allied 160-Piece Tool Set ....... is this a good set of tools to have?

Hello all,

I don't know if this is the right forum to post this, but i figured given the title, its was close enough. If its not, feel free to move it.

I am wondering if the Allied International 160-Piece Rolling Case Tool Set is a good set of tools to own. I have to pick out a gift and this was one of my options. As a homeowner, I don't have much in the way of tools, so I wonder if this could be a good choice for me.

Thanks in advance.

Can't find any real info...but I'd say no. It appears to be pretty cheap. If the gift is for yourself...I'd ask for a Sears gift card and buy Craftsman tools. Or Kobalt from Lowes....

You say that this is one option for a gift. I agree with Gunguy, but if you cannot go outside the box, and if you don't have any heavy duty renovation or repair projects in mind, This will beat using a butter knife as a screwdriver.

Buy American made hand tools...

Most Craftsman (sears), Kobalt (lowes) and Husky (home depot) HAND tools are warantied for life

I have to agree with what everyone else has said. There are cheap tools and there inexpensive tools. This is the type of set you would get at BJ's and regret it for the rest of your life. I once bought a socket set for $5 dollars and the first time I used it I stripped the head of the bolt I was trying to remove. The metal in the socket was so cheap that it just turned on the bolt head. I spent the better part of a day trying to grind the bolt out. Never again would I buy cheap tools. If you do decide to buy a Craftsman socket set wait until Thanksgiving and you can usually get a good set for half off. Buy a 6 point set and not a 12 point and you'll never strip the head of a bolt.

Thank you, guys! I'll pick out something else (its a anniversary gift from work) and buy more reliable tools.

What is the basic tool set that I need? I have a few screwdrivers, a hammer and a drill (that I bought from Walmart) that doesn't work .....hmmm, actually it stopped working after 3 uses. I guess that goes to show that I should buy good quality tools.

Thanks again

A basic mechanics set from Sears will cover most things..it can be added to as needed.

For power tools..a corded drill, jigsaw and circular saw would be my first choices. All three will run about $200-250 total for decent products. Don't go cheap and you could pass them on to your Grandkids.

Cordless tools can be very convenient, grab and go..but they need to be used more often. The Lithium batteries are better about losing charge. I will be buying some of those when most of my NiCads die.

If you just browse through this topic you will find mucho info....