Five good all-purpose tool kits for the home

Under the Xiaomi brand, in addition to phones, a lot of stuff is produced. This company entered the tools market a few years ago and began to conquer it in its usual manner — offering high-quality, stylish and inexpensive products. What are Xiaomi screwdrivers with a futuristic design and sets of bits that are produced in cooperation with Wiha, the dog is on this. Now it's the turn of small hand tools, which are produced under the Jiuxun sub-brand.

Xiaomi's set of tools immediately captivates with quality and quality. It is packed in a neat case made of good plastic. It has an original design (at least put it in the sideboard) and compact dimensions (285x222x77 mm). The total weight of the suitcase is only 1.89 kg. Its lid is locked with reliable latches. Inside there are nests in which tools are tightly held. The set includes only the most necessary: a carpenter's hammer, small pliers, an adjustable wrench, a set of hexagons and a bit holder with a set of the most running heads and bits (straight, cross and "stars"). Separately, we note the presence of two precision screwdrivers (for disassembling mobile phones and other small electronics), a voltage tester with a digital display, a tape measure and a stationery knife (which many manufacturers forget about). A coil of duct tape and a box with dowels and small fasteners, which can also be found inside the case, will be useful on the farm.

A set of Xiaomi tools is not a shame to present as a gift (and, by the way, you will not go broke — after all, it costs less than $ 30). Its quality is by no means what we used to call the word "Chinese". The tools are made of high-quality metal, and their handles are covered with good soft rubber. But keep in mind that this kit covers only basic household needs. With it, you can assemble furniture, hammer a nail into the wall, adjust plastic windows or eliminate water leakage — but less. For more serious tasks (for example, to repair a car), it makes no sense to buy it.

Of the 173 items that are inside the suitcase with the Master Tool 78-0349 set, 85 pcs are a box of fasteners (however, very useful in everyday life), another 29 are bits, and another 18 are end heads. Therefore, you should not count on too much. This is a simple and inexpensive kit that includes a relatively small amount of tools. But thanks to a versatile approach to filling the case, the set turned out to be balanced. It has almost everything you need to have at hand.

The most interesting part of the set is two rattles. One of them is in the form of a key for working with end heads, and the second is in the form of a screwdriver handle that allows you to use all kinds of bits that are in the case. In addition, an adjustable wrench, hexagons (16 pcs.) and a set of six precision screwdrivers (in their own case, which can be carried separately from the suitcase) are designed to work with fasteners. The set is complemented by a hammer with a square striker, two pairs of pliers (with ordinary sponges and narrow ones), a tape measure, a knife and a short spirit level.

Master Tool 78-0349 costs less than $ 35, so the purchase of such a set can be considered successful and profitable. Only the case leaves some residue. By itself, it is quite convenient and practical, but buyers complain that the suitcase is flimsy, does not snap well, and tools sometimes fall out of the sockets and niches intended for them.

Top Tools 38D500 is an inexpensive (less than $40) tool kit, "sharpened" to work with fasteners. It has a dozen combined double—sided keys (on the one hand horn, on the other — cap) of all running sizes and a set of seven L-shaped hexagons. For more convenient operation, a ratchet with a set of 14 end heads and an adapter for their installation is provided. You will also not have a shortage of tools for tightening screws and self-tapping screws. The kit has a bit holder with 30 bits and a lot of ordinary screwdrivers: two short, two long and six precision. In addition to keys with screwdrivers, there is a fully metal hammer with a rubberized handle in the set. All of the above is packed in a case. It is made of medium-strength plastic, so dropping the suitcase on the floor or stepping on it is definitely not worth it. It should be noted that many small objects (bits and heads) do not hold well in their sockets. When carrying it, it is not noticeable (the liner inside the case does not allow metal products to bump against each other), but when the briefcase is opened abruptly, the trifle can wake up on the floor.

There are a lot of locksmith and assembly tools in this set, but there is no hinge-lip tool at all. There are not even simple pliers, pliers and wire cutters needed to work with electrical wires or just small parts. If this is a matter of principle, then you should buy another set:Top Tools 38D510, Top Tools 38D535 orTop Tools 38D545.

Intertool Storm ET-8056 is one of the most compact and "concise" universal tool kits among those produced by this manufacturer. There are only 56 items in it, but nothing superfluous or rarely used. Intertool bits and heads are made of high-quality chrome-vanadium steel with double nickel plating to protect against metal corrosion. Therefore, they serve for a long time without breaking or rusting.

The set includes six combination wrenches and 16 end heads with a ratchet for working with them. For convenient access to hard-to-reach places, a gimbal joint and an extension cord are provided. There are two special heads for unscrewing candles in the car engine. A screwdriver handle with 14 bits and five screwdrivers (two short, two standard size and one elongated) will allow you to tighten or unscrew almost any screw or self-tapping screw. The kit is complemented by a hammer, pliers and adjustable pliers.

The tools are supplied together with a durable and convenient plastic case. It has reliable metal locks and reinforced hinges. Judging by user reviews, these tools have been serving faithfully for a long time. But if this set seems too small to you, then Intertool has cases with expanded sets similar in content: 78, 100, 119 and even 233 items.

The versatility of the DEKO DKMT128 set consists in numerous items — 128 pcs. They are quite enough to assemble furniture on their own or perform simple repairs. At the same time, only the most necessary things are included in the kit — you do not overpay for a tool that you will not use.

In addition to 5 conventional combination wrenches and one adjustable, there are 16 hex wrenches in the set (they are used to assemble furniture and adjust plastic windows and doors). For more convenient work with nuts and bolts, it is worth using a ratchet with end heads, adapters and an extension cord. There are 27 conventional hexagon heads and 3 with an E-profile in the kit (such nozzles are rarely found in kits, but fasteners of this type are increasingly common in life). The case also has a screwdriver handle with 19 bits and six thin (precision) screwdrivers for working with mobile phones and other electronics. I am pleased with the presence of a good hammer with a fibreglass handle, a small tape measure (3 m), pliers with thin sponges (can replace pliers) and a small set of fasteners with dowels.

Although the DEKO company lacks stars from the sky in the field of power tools, but it turns out a hand tool well. It is made of high-quality chrome—vanadium alloy (individual elements are made of tool steel), which is not subject to corrosion. The handles are covered with plastic and rubberized. Even the case has not the slightest complaints: it is durable, rigid and securely closes. In general, this set can be safely recommended to anyone who wants to buy a good tool for home.