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I truly believe that a large tool set with a personalized carrying case is one of the best gifts you can give. It looks really impressive, is good for all kinds of people, and is easy to wrap because it’s usually rectangular (although I recommend ditching the wrapping paper this year). Right now, Lowe’s has this 297-piece mechanics tool set for just $99, and it’s an absolutely great place to buy gifts. This is cheaper than any of the sets I’ve seen on sale for Prime Day, so grab one before they sell out as ubiquitous mini tool boxes do every year.
Kobalt 297 – Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Kit with Hard Case $99 (was $150)
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This kit contains almost everything you need to work with hand tools. You get:
- Three 90-tooth ratchets
- Over 100 SAE and metric sockets
- 36-bit driver sockets
- 6 short wrenches
- Assortment of hex keys, insert bits, and nut drivers
It’s a great way to start someone off on their tool collection or give an experienced professional a spare set of tools to keep in the shop or truck. The sturdy case is designed to withstand the rigors of heavy duty work and the tools themselves are made from heat-treated chrome-vanadium steel for durability. I would be thrilled to get this as a gift, so if my dad is reading this, you know what to do.