May 31, 2007

Husky 45-Piece Stubby Set - Review

stubby_set.jpgHusky has recently come out with a 45-piece set of little truncated tools, lovingly named the Stubby Set. They were nice enough to send us one and it didn’t take long before we realized that, although it‘s small and has a humiliating name, it’s a really great collection of useful tools.

The contents of the Stubby Set include a ratcheting screwdriver, a dual-drive ratchet (able to accept 1/4” sockets on one side and 3/8” sockets on the other) and an adjustable wrench. For accessories and bits, the Stubby Set comes with:

  • 10 driver bits
  • 13 SAE sockets (5/32” to 3/4”)
  • 14 metric sockets (4mm to 17)
  • Adapter for using the 3/8” ratchet with 1/4" sockets
  • Extension bar
  • Adapter for using the 1/4" sockets with the screwdriver

stubby_ratchet.jpgThe tools are all solid in the hands and the wrench has almost no wiggle to the lower jaw (a good thing). The head of the ratchet pivots 90 degrees each direction, giving the tool the ability to fit just about anywhere, particularly those tight spaces under the hood of your car.

But these tools aren’t just for motorheads. It would be a great set for around the house and also would be valuable as a compact set for any tradesman. Perfect for those of you who run into bolts from time to time, but not often enough to justify lugging around a larger 100+ piece set.

And the best part of it all is that the Stubby Set only costs $15. Yep, that’s right. 15 bucks for the entire set. It might be a little early to start thinking about Father’s Day, but…

The Stubby Set comes with a carrying case and is available only at Home Depot.

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    Posted by Tool Snob at May 31, 2007 5:38 AM

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    home depot does not know of any huskey stubby $15 set .also 1-888-434-8759 (huskey tools )said the same when i called them .Is this the mystery item of the year ??????????????????


    Posted by: enrico musco at July 17, 2007 3:35 PM

    We did some research on the Stubby Set and it appears that it was a limited time offer for Father's Day and that it is indeed starting to sell out in some stores. There is word that it may be back later in the year. We'll keep you posted.

    --Tool Snob


    Posted by: Tool Snob at July 24, 2007 5:55 AM

    It doesn't surprise that what is advertised isn't really there. The internet is full of crap, and for-profit companies are responsible for that. I just trust the store in my neighborhood as in the old times. Vendors on the internet are just too much heat, very little light.


    Posted by: Donald McPato at November 6, 2007 1:14 AM

    It doesn't surprise that what is advertised isn't really there. The internet is full of crap, and for-profit companies are responsible for that. I just trust the store in my neighborhood as in the old times. Vendors on the internet are just too much heat, very little light.


    Posted by: Donald McPato at November 6, 2007 1:15 AM
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