Comments on: Dealmonger: Grip’s 177-Piece Hand Tool Set For $240 http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/01/dealmonger-grip-177-piece-hand-tool-set-240/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:48:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Stuart Deutsch http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/01/dealmonger-grip-177-piece-hand-tool-set-240/#comment-113230 Stuart Deutsch Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:49:20 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/01/dealmonger-grip-177-piece-hand-tool-set-240/#comment-113230 This tool set really is a good deal for beginner DIYers when you think about it. Beginners typically aren't aware of brand reputations or what to look for in a tool, or even which tool a particular job calls for. This set simplifies the tool selection process, and if they use the tools, a beginner might break them or realize their shortcomings and upgrade. While I chose to build my tool selection on a piece by piece basis, there are quite a few people to whom I might recommend this set. Often a beginner is on a limited budget though, so with that in mind, I'd recommend something like this smaller Crescent-branded set: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E0P70E/. While these aren't going to be the best tools either, they might be more durable, and the sub-$70 price allows for one to supplement the basic tools with better quality ones as they're needed. This tool set really is a good deal for beginner DIYers when you think about it. Beginners typically aren’t aware of brand reputations or what to look for in a tool, or even which tool a particular job calls for. This set simplifies the tool selection process, and if they use the tools, a beginner might break them or realize their shortcomings and upgrade.

While I chose to build my tool selection on a piece by piece basis, there are quite a few people to whom I might recommend this set.

Often a beginner is on a limited budget though, so with that in mind, I’d recommend something like this smaller Crescent-branded set: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E0P70E/. While these aren’t going to be the best tools either, they might be more durable, and the sub-$70 price allows for one to supplement the basic tools with better quality ones as they’re needed.

]]> By: Old Donn http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/01/dealmonger-grip-177-piece-hand-tool-set-240/#comment-112512 Old Donn Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:26:20 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/01/dealmonger-grip-177-piece-hand-tool-set-240/#comment-112512 Eschoendorff's right. $270 will buy a lot of tools at Sears, (or Lowes), especially during the Labor Day weekend sales. You never know how long it'll be till you can upgrade from a starter set. Better to start with Craftsman or Kobalt. Eschoendorff’s right. $270 will buy a lot of tools at Sears, (or Lowes), especially during the Labor Day weekend sales. You never know how long it’ll be till you can upgrade from a starter set. Better to start with Craftsman or Kobalt.

]]> By: eschoendorff http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/01/dealmonger-grip-177-piece-hand-tool-set-240/#comment-112294 eschoendorff Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:34:07 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/01/dealmonger-grip-177-piece-hand-tool-set-240/#comment-112294 Meh.... have you ever used Grip tools? They are not even the finest "made in China" tools out there. For safety's sake, please just take the $270 and buy a decent Craftsman set. Meh…. have you ever used Grip tools? They are not even the finest “made in China” tools out there. For safety’s sake, please just take the $270 and buy a decent Craftsman set.

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