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Review on Durable and Versatile: Introducing Cartman 148-Piece General Household Plastic Set by Edward Henderson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good price but not very good tools

Bought this for a few chores in a house I've just moved into. It's pretty good for $30 and gets the job done, but some tools are definitely better than others. The screwdrivers have a decent selection of bits and are ok. A tape measure is also what you would expect, and probably a wrench and allen key (haven't used these but look nice). Pliers, on the other hand, are neither here nor there: they're tiny and look like you'd use them for electrical work, but they don't have the holes you'd typically use for wire strippers, nor are they really sharp. I tried to remove some of the coating from the wire and couldn't do it without losing a few strands of copper. The hammer is just as small and light - it is suitable for installing curtain rods, but requires more power and more precision than a traditional hammer. painful to move the latches without gloves). Also, the tools aren't always securely fixed, and since they're on both the top and bottom of the case, there's always a chance of something falling out no matter how you open it. Some tools will likely need to be purchased separately, but it's still good value for money.

Pros
  • Heat treated and chrome plated for corrosion resistance. Contains tools needed for most small home repairs
Cons
  • Small Parts