This is the perfect tool kit for me! I mainly like to do assembly and other light tasks, but this kit made me want to do some DIY stuff. Now that I have this set, I am enthusiastic about trying new things. I have started doing more woodworking and light building. Nothing fancy yet. Just things for my chinchillas' cages, but I feel that the oportunities are there. It weighs more than most, but I can see why. It is more powerful than I expected. I can get things done in record time. The automode is a life saver for me. I have been known to overdrive even with a manual screwdriver. The visual feedback makes me feel like I am truly in control. It is cool to look at while you are using it. It is easy to use. I learned it right away. I like that it is rechargable. I hate when cords get in the way or when they aren't long enough. The case is perfect for me. I lose everything and now I have no way to misplace any of this set. It is durable. I don't expect to have any problems with this set. This set has all of what you need for a good starter set, but I wish that it came with more drill bits. While it may be more expensive than others, it is an investment. I would still recommend this to anyone that wants good quality! Read more
Having a full tool kit all in one is such a cool idea especially when it is all the same style and looks really cool. I have used nearly every tool and all of them are fantastic. The hammer and measuring tape are both really well made. These two and the drill I think are the highlight of the set for me. The entire set is lightweight and fits in a compact case thats easy to carry around. This drill is a usb c chargeable drill and the power of this drill is fantastic. I was able to use it for several hours before charging it. Charging it is also really quick and easy thanks to the fast USB C charging. It was easily able to handle small jobs around the house and some larger projects as well. The best part of the set is the aesthetic. It is very stylish and comfortable and I could easily see it being used by people who don't want big bulky tools and want sometime more stylish and cool. Especially since everything is copacetic and uniform. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking for nice unform set to use around the house for small to medium jobs. It would also make a truly excellent housewarming gift. 10/10 would 100% recommend. Read more
CATEGORICAL RATINGS (1-5) PRESENTATION/PACKAGING: 5 QUALITY/MATERIALS: 5 DESIGN/CRAFTSMANSHIP: 5 PRICE/VALUE: 4 FUNCTIONALITY: 4 VERSATILITY: 4 INSTRUCTIONS/EASE OF USE: 5 COMFORT (IF APPLICABLE): 5 MARKETING-vs-REALITY: 4 USEFULLNESS: 4 PROS: craftsmanship, case, construction, drill settings, feel, magnetic screwdriver tip CONS: drill bit size range, kit needs a second wrench Price when acquired: $169.99 COMMENTS: The drill is variable speed in the automatic mode. In the manual mode it has 32 levels of torque. Whereas your major brand drill/drivers are controlled by a twist dial behind the chuck, this drill is digital and has increase & decrease buttons on the right and left rear of the drill back. A slide switch on top switches from drill to drive mode. The battery is built in and the kit contains a chargng cable. The charge seems decent for routine household use. It also has a very effective and bright LED light for guidance. It comes with eight drill bits (1 multipurpose, 4 wood, 3 metal) which is where it falls a bit short - it lacks smaller sizes that are most frequently used (the smallest wood bit is 5/32”). The hammer comes with a cushion that can be removed that fits securely when in place. The screwdriver comes with ten bits; most everything you need from the Phillips and torx perspective with one flat head. The tape measure is well incremented and the retracting mechanism works well. The multifunctional needle nose includes both crimping and snipping grooves. All the tools are very solidly made in the case is very heavy duty and appears to be durable. The divider in the case walls-in the drill so that when you open it, things don’t fall out and every tool is firmly secured. Handle design is very good as the opening extends the full width of the case and is deep enough to find when reaching for it. The two side latches are recessed so they should as not to catch anything and are easy to open. All in all, very well engineered like most HOTO products. Also like all HOTO products, it carries a premium price. At this price, it should include a broader array of drill bits and a second wrench; but when you consider drill quality this seems a fair price (if it proves durable). It has more of an urban than shop feel. Regardless, it makes a great household tool kit. UPDATE: I recently forgot my regular 16V drill/driver and needed to finish installing some fence panels. Pulled the drill from this kit, set the torque to 32 and drove several dozen 3" screws through pressure treated 2x4s into 4x4 fence posts like butter. It performed surprisingly well. (added photo) PRECISE RATING: 4 (good at doing what I need, at least one exceptional characteristic, probably would buy again) MOST INFLUENTIAL RATING CONSIDERATION: quality and price RECOMMENDATION: These tools are fantastically made, including the drill. It is just a bit short (pun a happy coincidence) when it comes to drill bits and a second wrench (one for a nut, the other for the bolt head). (As always, I will report back if there are any durability or performance issues with additional use.) PHOTO INFO (photos are loaded in order, but may be rearranged when finally posted): 1) Tool case 2) Tools in case 3) Tape increments Thank you for taking the time to read this review. I hope you found something informative and useful in it. Good luck with your decision. Read more
