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Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case
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Mechanics tool set. Piece count: 268.
Direct answer: is the Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case right for you?
Piece counts are inflated by sockets in both SAE and metric and by every individual bit -- what matters is that this covers 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in drives, which is the range most work needs.
Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: Piece counts are inflated by sockets in both SAE and metric and by every individual bit -- what matters is that this covers 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in drives, which is the range most work needs. 72-tooth ratchets need a 5 degree arc to advance, which is the specification that decides whether a ratchet is usable in a tight engine bay. Chrome vanadium steel with a lifetime warranty is the standard at this price, and the warranty is the real product: broken sockets are replaced over the counter.
Who should buy this
Home mechanics and general maintenance needing broad socket coverage in one case.
Who should avoid this
Professionals using impact tools, which need impact-rated sockets rather than chrome.
Key strengths
- Covers 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in drives in one set
- 72-tooth ratchets working in a 5 degree arc
- Lifetime warranty with over-the-counter replacement
Limitations
- Chrome sockets, not impact rated
- The piece count includes every individual bit
- Blow-moulded case latches are the weak point
Technical specifications
- Type
- Mechanics tool set
- Brand
- Husky
- Finish
- Full polish chrome
- Warranty
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Case type
- Blow-moulded with latches
- Model SKU
- H268MTS
- Drive sizes
- 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in
- Piece count
- 268
- Steel grade
- Chrome vanadium
- Impact rated
- No
- Socket types
- SAE and metric, 6 and 12 point
- Ratchet mechanism
- 72 tooth, 5 degree arc
Product overview
Piece counts are inflated by sockets in both SAE and metric and by every individual bit -- what matters is that this covers 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in drives, which is the range most work needs. 72-tooth ratchets need a 5 degree arc to advance, which is the specification that decides whether a ratchet is usable in a tight engine bay. Chrome vanadium steel with a lifetime warranty is the standard at this price, and the warranty is the real product: broken sockets are replaced over the counter.
Key capabilities
- Piece count: 268
- Drive sizes: 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in
- Ratchet mechanism: 72 tooth, 5 degree arc
- Socket types: SAE and metric, 6 and 12 point
Frequently asked questions
Is the Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case worth buying?
Piece counts are inflated by sockets in both SAE and metric and by every individual bit -- what matters is that this covers 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in drives, which is the range most work needs.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case?
Lifetime limited warranty. Returns: 90-day returns on unused items.
Who is the Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case best suited for?
Home mechanics and general maintenance needing broad socket coverage in one case.
Who should avoid the Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case?
Professionals using impact tools, which need impact-rated sockets rather than chrome.
Sample reviews
5 reviewsThese are illustrative, not customer reviews.
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Mean of 5 samples
- 5 ★2
- 4 ★1
- 3 ★1
- 2 ★1
- 1 ★0
- 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case
Worth it for one thing — Covers 1/4
Covers 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in drives in one set. That was the whole reason I picked this over the cheaper options, and it is exactly as described. Also worth mentioning: 72-tooth ratchets working in a 5 degree arc. No regrets after three months.
Parth N.Sample - 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case
Bought it on the numbers, and the numbers were right
I compared four of these on paper before ordering, so the line I actually checked was "Finish". The page says Full polish chrome, and that is what turned up. Covers 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in drives in one set.
Gita R.Sample14 found this helpful - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case
After a few months
Had this a couple of weeks now, so this is not an unboxing opinion. 72-tooth ratchets working in a 5 degree arc. Still mildly irritated by one thing: Chrome sockets, not impact rated. Known trade-off rather than a fault, though, and I would buy it again.
Ankur V.Sample10 found this helpful - 2 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case
Not the product’s fault, but be warned
Genuinely my own fault. Posting so somebody else does not repeat it. The listing says who should avoid this: Professionals using impact tools, which need impact-rated sockets rather than chrome. That was my situation and I ordered anyway. It does what it says on the page — it just was not the thing I needed.
Snehal P.Sample7 found this helpful - 3 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Husky 268-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Case
Be ready for one thing — Chrome sockets
Leading with the problem, because it is what I would have wanted to read: Chrome sockets, not impact rated. The piece count includes every individual bit. Neither is hidden — both are listed on the page — but they matter more in daily use than they look on a spec sheet. I have kept it, for one reason: Covers 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in drives in one set. That still outweighs the rest, but only just.
Aditi B.Sample27 found this helpful