Customer Reviews

Stanley 89-804 Professional Grade Mechanics Tool Set, 96-Piece

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I picked up the 96 peice set awhile ago. I feel that it is a perfect kit for around the home, under the car or for fixing little Johnny's bike. I can't understand why some folks seem to want to bash the Stanley line of Pro. Mechanic's tools. Stanley offers a nice basic kit for the average folk. If I were a mechanic I'd probably own Snap-On (or something of similar caliber), but I'd still have one of these sets around for the heck of it.

I like the blow molded case where all my sockets sit rightfuly in their place. Some can be a bit stubborn to remove(That's where Mr. screwdriver comes in). The sockets themselves are hardened using Cr-V (Crome Vandium) and are 12 points. The longer 3/8 sockets come in 6pts which is nice as do the 1/4in sockets.

The 1/4 & 3/8 ratchets provided are highly polished and have a fine machined quality to them. They also seem to have a higher tooth count, maybe 40, definitely not 36)

I would rate them much higher than the standard and mid-level Craftsman ratchets(but the thin profile Craftman are still much better). Also, the Stanley ratchets fit and feel very good in my hand and have a good weight to them. It's a joy using them.

This set also includes 2 open end wrenches (7/16-3/8 & 9/16-1/2) also highly polished and very strong. Two 3in. extensions are provided for each ratchet, as well as a nice screwdriver with 8 interchangable tips (Phillips and Slotted). A 5/8in spark plug socket is included for those shade-tree mechanics, as is a 9 piece SAE hex key set.

For whom it may matter to. This Stanley mechanic's set is made in Taiwan (but built to Stanley's specifications). If this is not a problem, then you have a good set of tools at your disposal.

Stanley also extends a Lifetime Warranty on their tools (as long as you know that it's a ratchet and not a chisel or hammer). All you need do is send them the defected part and they mail you back a new one. If that is too much, then you can just go to Sears (freedom of choice is a wonderful thing).

(btw- for those who might not have known. Stanley used to make ratchets for Sears Craftsman line when they were considered good)

I found the mechanic tool set to work excellent for the auto mechanic projects that I performed ( I am the furthest thing from a professional mechanic ). I probably wouldn't advise a professional mechanic to purchase this set but I'm sure they wouldn't anyway. The tool set is well made and very sturdy. The only gripe I have is that one of the locking tabs on the case broke the first time I closed it so now the case has only one locking tab ( something Stanley may want to fix it the future ). I give it five stars because for the price it's an excellent buy.

I bought this set because I need to have both metric and inch tools for repairs. Very durable and good quality. Recommended !!!!!!!!

Very pleased with tool set. Arrived in a timely manner with all pieces and case in very good condition. Used some of the tools to make some repairs. Rachet action on tools was very good and did what I expected. Can't go wrong for the price.

theese tools are handy and easy to cary in their case they cover most needed sizes to work on things