This little 12v pack from Supercheap has really good reviews and I've been keeping an eye on it for a couple of years. Apparently the tools are very good, not just very good for the price.
This is the lowest I can remember seeing it, maybe someone who knows how to do such things can find cheaper, but it's normally on special for around the low two hundreds.
Also, first post.
I can't vouch for long term reliability but FWIW I have the 'mechanic's tool kit' (impact racthet and impact wrench) on sale and have been using them regularly for maintaining my track car for the last 6 months - extremely satisfied with them for the price. I also recently bought the sabre saw/grinder kit and am very happy with their performance for the price too.
All come with a 3 year warranty so you don't really have much to lose for the price, especially as a home mechanic. I've spent a fair bit of time using a 12v Milwaukee impact wrench in a friend's workshop and you honestly wouldn't know the difference to the ToolPro one with a blindfold on.
I considered getting Dewalt versions of all where applicable (already had a drill, 1/4" impact driver and 1/2" impact wrench) but would have spent close to 4x as much to get there… dealing with two battery sets isn't a big deal becuase they're all for quite different use cases and I love how compact the 12v ToolPro gear is.
Yeah the difference is reliability and longevity. For a home user likely fine, although for anyone against adding to land fill should probably reconsider the choice too. For someone that doesn't want to keep going back for warranty returns these are a terrible choice. The amount mine have broken on me I wouldn't go back because of the time lost doing returns over and over.
I’ve used mine (3/8 ratchet and impact kit) a lot over the last 2 years and have no complaints. They can take a beating from my experience .
@Red01: One of the youtube channels I follow use this regularly and dont seem to have any complaints
Does the impact wrench have enough balls for wheel nuts can you confirm please, if so Im in, ive been waiting for a sale to get the impact wrench on its own but this kit is pretty good
@billdsl: This is not powerful enough for wheel nuts unless you loosened them first with a wheel brace.
For wheel nuts you'd want a half inch drive and at least 18 volts.
@prdreilly: Ahh balls, thanks for the info, bet there's no deals on that though. Off i go hunting :-)
@billdsl: If you're just getting into battery tools I can highly recommend the 18v Makita, their range is amazing and the batteries carry over to their equally large garden range.
@miicah: Thanks @miicah Im already involved in both Ozito & Ryobi tool sets so dont need another brand, or at least not an expensive brand :-)
The toolpro little 3/8" impact would be awesome though and something to do wheel nuts when i need to crack them every 3 months or so would also be awesome, but only at a great price
@lomie: Oh wow, yeah that’s way to much coin for doing a few wheel rotations and simple jobs every now and then
@billdsl: OK try this one
https://www.repco.com.au/en/tools-equipment/hand-tools/ratch…
Extend and use as a breaker bar. Then change the angle of the handle and spin the nut off.
@lomie: The Ozito brushless impact wrench has 220nm of torque and is only $100 for the skin. I might give that a go and see if its got the balls required
@billdsl: Not sure if that's enough. Faster to crack the nut with a breaker and then spin it off.
1/2" 21mm sockets is more common in combo socket sets too. So getting this Toolpro 3/8" impact wrench for wheel nuts will require another purchase of a 3/8" 21mm socket or a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter.
Alternatively, buy the Ryobi mid torque impact wrench from ebay for $218. That's what I did.
Are you speaking from experience or just have an opinion?
I quite clearly stated I own a few "toolpro" tools.
I meant this kit in particular, because it seems your opinion about it is quite different from other people here who own it, myself included.
Would I start a car mechanic shop with it? Definitely no! But in the past two years and using it on weekends I had zero problems and only reached for 18V Bosh Blue tools a couple of times. For the price this ToolPro kit is an absolute steal.
For a home user likely fine,
Duh. What are you using them for that they fail? I have a few of these mixed with Rockwell and Worx and all are brilliant for my home use.
If you're using for work, get a Milwaukee or something and tax deduct it.
None of my 12v brushless Milwaukee tools have lasted very well either. Every case has come apart, screws falling out, battery packs cracked and fall out. I know they’re not the best but I paid almost $300 just for the socket wrench.
And none of the Fuel brushless tools are worth using with a 2.0ah battery. So I can’t imagine these would be either. 2c
Been using this kit for about 2years. Good for small jobs when working on the car etc
Cracking deal! I have the Milwaukee 12v range and am currently after the impact wrench and eight angled ratchet driver… But this whole kit is half the price of one of those tools alone… Hmmmmm
If you already have Milwaukee, I wouldn't waste money on another ecosystem (especially a budget one).
These come from the same factory as the first generation Milwaukee M12 tools. They are pretty good, I have not tested this but the batteries might even fit between this and M12 tools.
The batteries aren't the same
Yeah look, I bought this kit a couple years ago on sale and it's alright. Fairly handy for small jobs but if you're regularly working on your car etc I wouldn't be getting this. It's very much an entry level low quality set. I also have a Milwaukee Stubby Impact wrench and the quality is leagues better. Yes you pay the premium for Milwaukee, but it's worth it if you do regular work requiring tools. Given you're already in the Milwaukee ecosystem, I wouldn't bother wasting money on this kit imo.
eight angled
Are you a closet octopus?
I have the Mechanics Tool kit - 3/8 impact wrench and ratchet wrench. I've been predominantly using the ratchet wrench to do the brakes, spark plugs and intake manifold/valve cover. Works good and I'm happy with them. For an extra $45 more than the Mechanics Tool kit when it was on sale (at $99), the extra 2 tools might come in handy.
Have a few of their 18v tools for home use and they're great quality. Feel just as good to use as my Milwaukee equivalents.
I used this kit professionally, on mining engine rebuilds, and I loved it, especially for the money! The 3/8 impact is not that powerful, but it's very light and works well when you have to do a lot of bolts! Same goes for the ratchet, and the drill! Lately I wasn't having much luck with the retention ring on the impact 3/8 though, lasted a couple of years on the first one, I then claimed it under warranty, but the new ring only lasted a couple of weeks!
Also, 3 years warranty, really can't complain about that!
The ratchet wrench is extremely useful for working on the car, had it for a year now and still works great
Anyone used the recip saw at all any good?
Only using it for cutting plastic pipes and occasional tree roots ?
@Josho there's no recip saw in this kit nor is there a ToolPRO one listed on the SC website?
Yes there is. Cut off grinder and reciprocating saw kit is on sale as well.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-12v-sabr…
Thank you for the correction @frugalferret, typing "TOOLPRO 12V" in the search bar only shows 12 items. What you've linked looks good.
this looks good too. did anyone buy the saw kit?
Yes I have it and it bloody brilliant, its not as powerful as an 18volt saw but its small and nimble.
I actually bought the kit for the little angle grinder :) great for small jobs
How powerful is the angle grinder? Does it stall easily if you forced down the grinding disc? Looks like a useful tool for cutting thin stock. I use a corded Dremel for thin metal sheet but it stalls often if I get impatient.
Thanks OP, I was thinking of going all in with the Milwaukee M12 ecosystem as 18v tools aren't great for automotive use but you just can't say no at this price
Milwaukee still has some standout 12v skins that I'd probably buy anyways, like the 1/2" right angle ratchet driver with 300nm of torque (typically <100NM in this form factor), extended 3/8" and 1/4" right angle ratchet drivers, neat area stand lights, 12v soldering iron, caulking gun etc but I can save a lot of money only getting the Milwaukee skins that are unique instead of more basic skins that are included in this Toolpro kit.
What makes you say 18v isn't great for automotive use?
12v compact tools can get into tighter spaces. Don't need the run time of larger capacity 18+ volt power tools that are used for screwing down decking, ripping ply with circular saws, drilling into masonry/concrete.
I dunno where you got these ideas but I assume you are a hobby user rather than a professional, cause most mechanics, including myself, would disagree.
Its not run time of 18v(you are thinking of ah not voltage), its the added power that comes with it, if you've ever had to remove a rusted on bolt you want that extra torque.. Most tradies of all types that I know won't even bother with 12v anymore. It also doesn't hold much bearing on the size of the tool either. I have 18v batteries that are tiny and I have 12v ones that are huge.
Anyway back to the original point, 18v is great for automotive use.
@doobey1231: Yes M18 is great to use on the car if you need the extra power for the application, but M12 compact tools are much lighter and can get to hard to reach places. I used M18 tools for 95% of my house build and leave these in the work ute, and use M12 tools whenever working on my car, motorbike, or odd jobs around the house, occasionally grabbing a home use toolpro 18v drill if I need to drill larger diameter holes with a spade bit of hole saw.
@doobey1231: I have loads of 18v tools, however…. When doing small jobs or basic tasks having a light weight 12v tool is much better and easier on the wrist. They are damn powerful these days and light weight… I recently change my gen3 Milwaukee impact for the power stack DeWalt just because it was more stubby and much lighter. It also is almost as powerful as the Milwaukee… Anyway just pointing out that having both on the shelf and available 90% of the time I read for the 12v. Same goes for the socket sets… I have a 1/2 massive set of top end sockets, but 95% of the time I'm using the 3/8" bahco set just because it's much more convenient. bigger isn't always better
The appeal of 12v to me is that 12v impact ratchets/right angle impact wrenches can fit in many spaces where breaker bars/manual ratchet handles can fit, but 18v alternatives can not. So it really isn't a choice between 12v and 18v to me, its more of a choice between having the convenience of a power tool vs not having a power tool at all.
You could possibly do the same job with a 18v impact wrench, extension and universal joint but I really dislike universal joints and how sketchy the whole setup feels when you need a lot of torque to break a bolt loose.
There are very few 18v impact ratchets out there, only Ryobi makes both a normal 3/8" impact ratchet and a extended 3/8" impact ratchet which are quite bulky for how little torque they offer (around 75NM with a 18v motor). The main trade brands like Makita, Milwaukee, DeWalt, AEG typically have these tools on their 12v line offering a similar amount of torque in a smaller package and none of the brands I saw offered a powerful right angled impact wrench on a 18v battery system, only 12v like with Milwaukee's right angled impact wrench.
Is it discounted because of the 1980s colour scheme?
Nah mate, it will be all grey and black in no time if it's used around cars.
I have the full set (like this) and think it's great. Perfect amount of power for getting into the engine bay and doing 6/8/10/12mm bolts. I, like a few other posters, was on the edge of buying into the M12 range until I saw this pop up (I think I got this set + a battery for $180).
Very happy with it and for the price the build quality is fine. So you know what I'm comparing it to I also have Ozito, AEG and Makita battery tools.
I have some of this set and this is a Bargain!
The Impact driver is amazing and I love it (both of them)
Sounds like it made quite an impact on you :p
still on the honeymoon :p
Thanks OP! Bought one. I'll worry about the quality later.
I have some of these tools.
Works very well and very happy with the quality.
Can't speak for this particular set but I purchased a Toolpro toolbox w/ tools about five years ago and have been very impressed with the quality given its sale price ($90). Never let me down, and doesn't seem close to even thinking about letting me down.
Ordered. Thank you.
Perfect for what I have in mind.
Dont suppose the batteries are m12 compatible?
I would like to know this too
Thank you. You are a legend!
Anyone know if the AEG 12v batteries fit these?
Or if they're made by Tectonic (who make AEG and Milwaukee)?
AEG or Milwaukee won't fit
Thanks picked one up just for the ratchet wrench. 100$ when I deduct for tax so can't complain especially with a warranty.
Thanks OP. Just picked up and very happy with a test trial removing motorcycle fairing.
Seems to be good quality.
Store person mentioned they are selling fast !
Now I can screw all day happily without fear of losing power 😛
Compact 3/8" drive impact wrench producing a punchy 80Nm of torque
Slim-profile 3/8" drive impact Ratchet producing 45Nm for tighter access nuts and bolts
Hmmm
Yeah, contemplating this mainly for the ratchet, but 45nm sounds a little underwhelming.
It works like a normal hand ratchet. Has a 45nm under its own weight. It's supposed to do all the annoying twisting for you and you crank up that last little bit by hand. It's not made for taking off lug nuts but it is perfect for most car work with a 3/8 socket set.
I 2nd this.
Ratchet is just for nipping up and the impact is for undoing.
If you're doing anything worth much you'll put your old mechanical ratchet on afterwards to feel where it's at by hand if you're not throwing a torque wrench on it.
Have had this set for over 3 years and I regularly use the drill as a screwdriver at work and its held up fine, 2nd most used has been the ratchet which also works quite fine and the other 2 haven't really used but also work fine.
I think this is actually cheaper than when I purchased it, good deal
Had mine for about 18 months. Used in a industrial environment. Been dropped, covered in grease and oil. No issues. Great for tight places and nice and light for prolonged use. Of course not as powerful as a 18v set but for the price and warranty can't be beat. Definitely buying again at this price.
Bought. I have the AEG 12V gear including the 3/8 wrench/rachet thingo that attaches to the multitool.
I find that it stops applying decent torque if the head of the wrench gets warm from use. Like swapping a gearbox out kind of useage. So it just sits there rattling on the bolt and not turning it. You can hold the 3/8 drive in your fingers and it doesn't turn, just sits there rattling. When it cools down it works fine again. You can't get the AEG head anymore to replace it.
Hopefully this toolpro one works ok. I see it used a lot on the Skid Factory.
Don't forget cashback and use gift card to get extra 5% off.
For those wondering why you'd own a set of 12V tools in general, I don't own this particular set but I have both 18V and 12V tools and I use the 12V tools probably 95% of the time because they're so much easier to handle and fit into tighter spaces. I very rarely find I lack power for typical household jobs. They're particularly useful for Ikea flat pack. Much less likely to overtorque screws and rip them out of the flimsy flat pack.
what have i done.
First rule….
Absolute ripper tools for the price. I use mainly DeWalt and have previously used Milwaukee. Couldn't justify a 3/8 ratchet so got one of these for a fraction of the big brand cost. It's now one of my most used tools! I'm in the market for the 1/2" one when it goes on a big sale too… Highly recommended
But it is on sale…. $119.99 Was $149.99
That's not a good sale… That's the sale price it's on every week.
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great deal. better then milwaukee at a fraction of the cost.
Lol don’t waste your money on this junk
Will these remove wheel nuts?
you may have to loosen them with a breaker bar first
then you can use them
$100 vs $900 Impact Wrench TORTURE TEST
https://youtu.be/tMUiVVxG1KQ
In that video they test a "Bauer" brand and it was ok. Maybe the same as ToolPro?
thanks Op picked one up.
killer price was looking at some power ratchets
They're great for light duty work, i.e. crack a bolt then use powered ratched/gun to loosen. Don't expect any more from them.
I've had my 'mechanic' set for over 3 years, works fine still.
super sweet actually, hands on feels great. replaced the chuck with a spare one so it goes up to 13mm instead of 10mm.
sweet bag as well, this deal goes back to back with the Stanly socket set so well. loving it.
I'm new to power tools and just got this but need bits (to work on my car primarily, so I think the 3/8" and 6.35mm rather than drill bits). Does anyone have recommendations for a set? Is ToolPRO (looking at ToolPRO Power Tool Accessory Kit Metric) also good or does anyone recommend another brand instead?
Toolpro Is SCA brand. Until I checked last most hand tools were made in Taiwan and good quality.
The warranty is quite good too. Just take the old one to a shop and get a replacement. Some skills were pickier about having a receipt then others.
I'm going to take a punt and buy a Milwaukee connector to see if it can be retrofitted or adapted to the toolpro ratchet.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/354551409615?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk…
That's the only one that I would like to be able to use the Makita batteries with.
The battery guides are the same, the connector is what isn't compatible.
Any cheaper compatible batteries for this?
Makita BL1014 battery looks very close:
(https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/195526907842?_trkparms=amclksrc%…)
Most 12v batteries share the same basic geometry. However they have guides that won't let them fit. Milwaukee batteries have the correct guides but a different connector.
I have heaps of Milwaukee batteries so I'm going to try to replace the connector
So you're replacing the connector part of the handle in your toolpro, so the Milwaukee battery fits in?
Be interested to hear how that goes…
Searched for hours for cheaper batteries for my new toolpro kit, but couldn't find anything.
Block-quote So you're replacing the connector part of the handle in your toolpro, so the Milwaukee battery fits in?
That's my intention. It is the only part that looks different to the Milwaukee tools.
Block-quote Searched for hours for cheaper batteries for my new toolpro kit, but couldn't find anything
The ones from Supercheap are cheap enough. Try buying the same type of batteries in Milwaukee. I think I saw the 4ah toolpro for about $60. Bargain.
The tools are not very good, even at that price I have no interest. I bought their battery powered rotary tool and soldering iron and they are both broken within 6 months of using them. I really don't think these are worth the money even at sale price. The stuff that isnt powered(like pilers and the rest) have held up okay but that is not exactly an impressive feat either.