- Is this set worth it for a home mechanic?
- Yes, if most of your work is 3/8 in. drive: the fine-tooth ratchet and organized case cover routine car and bike jobs. If you need 1/4 in. or 1/2 in. drive tools, a multi-drive set makes more sense.
- What is the advantage of the 72-tooth ratchet?
- It needs only a 5-degree arc swing, so you can turn fasteners in tight engine bays and under dashes where a coarser ratchet would not fit.
- Are the sockets 12-point or 6-point?
- They are 12-point, which fits hex and square fasteners but grips less firmly on badly rounded nuts than a 6-point socket.
- Does it include metric sizes?
- The listing describes the set as 61-piece metric and SAE, so both size families are covered, though the name emphasizes SAE.
- What comes in the box?
- The 3/8 in. drive ratchet, the 12-point sockets and drive tool accessories, all in a compact blow-molded case.
- Does it meet any standards?
- Craftsman states the set meets or exceeds ASME specifications.
- Where is the Craftsman Mechanic's Set 61 pc SAE 12 Point cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $49.98, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Craftsman Mechanic's Set 61 pc SAE 12 Point?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Blain's Farm & Fleet.