BLOSTM 248 Piece Tool Kit with Drill Review: a chunky all‑in‑one set that covers most home jobs

I bought this BLOSTM 248-piece tool kit with the 12V drill because I was tired of hunting for random screwdrivers and mismatched sockets every time something broke in the house. I wanted one box I could grab from the cupboard and know I’d probably have what I need. After a few weeks of casual use around the house and on the car, I’ve got a pretty clear idea of what’s good in here and what’s just filler.

In day-to-day use, the main thing I noticed is that this kit is clearly aimed at people who don’t already have a full workshop. If you’re starting from almost nothing, it’s quite handy: you open the case and you’ve got a drill, bits, sockets, pliers, hammer, tape measure, the lot. You can tighten a loose door handle, assemble flat-pack, hang a shelf, and even do some light car work without having to buy extra bits straight away.

I’ve used it for: putting up curtain rails, building a flat-pack wardrobe, swapping a few plugs and light fittings (just the physical side, not wiring from scratch), and some basic work on my car’s battery terminals and number plate. Nothing professional, just typical home stuff. The kit handled most of that with no drama, but a few pieces definitely feel more “occasional use” than “heavy duty”.

Overall, it’s not perfect, but it’s practical. If you already own high-end tools, this will feel basic. If you’re starting out or you just want one box that covers 90% of home jobs, it’s pretty solid. The rest of this review goes into the drill performance, the tools themselves, how durable it feels, and whether I think it’s good value for the price.

On the value side, this BLOSTM kit sits in that middle ground where you’re clearly not paying for high-end, individual tools, but you’re getting a lot of stuff in one hit. If you tried to buy a drill, a socket set, a few wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, bits, and a decent toolbox separately, you’d easily spend more overall – but you’d also likely get better quality on some items. So it really depends what you need and how often you’ll use it.

For someone who’s just moved into their first place, or for a student flat, caravan, or holiday home, the value is pretty clear: you spend once and you’re basically covered for most common jobs. You don’t have to research ten different tools, compare brands, and slowly build a set. That convenience is worth something, especially if you’re not into tools and just want stuff that works. It also makes sense as a gift for someone who keeps borrowing tools from others.

Compared to buying a single drill from a better-known brand and then adding tools over time, this BLOSTM kit trades long-term durability for immediate completeness. The drill is fine, but it’s not on the same level as a more expensive 18V model from a big brand. Same for the bits and sockets. But for light DIY, the difference might not matter much, and you’ll appreciate having everything in one box instead of slowly collecting stuff in drawers and bags.

Personally, I think the value is good if you’re realistic about what you’re getting. It’s a broad, all-in-one starter kit, not a lifetime set of professional tools. If you know you’re going to get heavily into DIY or mechanics, you might be better off buying fewer but higher-quality tools piece by piece. If you just want to be prepared for the usual “this broke, can you fix it?” situations at home, this kit gives you a lot for the money and saves you the hassle of shopping around.

The overall design is straightforward: a big plastic toolbox with a handle on top and a slide-out drawer at the bottom. The yellow colour is not subtle, but in practice it helps – you spot it quickly in a cluttered garage. The case closes with two plastic latches. They feel okay, not premium, but they haven’t popped open on me while carrying it. The drawer has its own latch, which is handy because that’s where the small bits and fasteners live, and you don’t want that sliding out accidentally.

Inside, the tools sit in shaped compartments. The main hand tools (hammer, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers) are held relatively firmly, so they don’t rattle too much when you move the box. The bits and sockets, though, can shift if you’re rough with it. After tossing the box into the car boot a couple of times, I did open it to find a few bits had hopped out of their slots. Not a disaster, but you’ll sometimes spend a minute putting things back where they belong.

Size-wise, it’s fairly chunky but still portable. You can carry it up and down stairs or load it into a car without feeling like you’re lugging a suitcase of bricks. For storage, it fits fine in a wardrobe, under a workbench, or in a cupboard. I like the drawer idea because it gives extra space for screws and plugs you might buy later. I’ve already added a small box of wall plugs and some extra wood screws in there, and it still closes fine.

If I nitpick, the plastic of the case doesn’t feel like something you’d want to throw off a van every day. For a home user who pulls it out a couple of times a week, it’s okay. For a tradesperson bouncing between jobs, I’d worry the hinges and latches might not hold up long-term. But the layout is logical and friendly for beginners: you open it and immediately see what’s what, which is kind of the point of a kit like this.

The 12V drill is probably the main reason to buy this kit rather than just a basic hand tool set. On paper it does up to 1500 rpm and 28 Nm of torque, which is in the usual range for a light-duty 12V drill. In real use, it’s clearly not a beast, but it’s strong enough for assembling furniture, drilling into wood, and light masonry with the supplied bits. I used it to drill into softwood for shelf brackets and it went through easily. On brick, using the masonry bits, it got there, but you can feel the motor working harder and you have to be patient.

The drill is fairly light and easy to handle. The one-handed design and keyless chuck are practical: swapping bits is quick and you don’t need to hunt for a chuck key. The forward/reverse switch is standard, and the variable speed trigger gives decent control when you’re starting screws. I didn’t feel like it was going to jump out of my hand, even when working at awkward angles above my head for curtain rails.

Battery life is okay for home use. The listing mentions a 3×1500mAh lithium setup; in practice, I got through building a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, and drilling a handful of holes in brick and wood on one charge, with some battery to spare. So for weekend projects and odd jobs, you’re fine. If you were doing constant drilling and driving all day, you’d definitely want a second battery, but for the average user it’s enough. Charge time is quoted as 1–3 hours, and that matched what I saw: roughly a couple of hours from nearly empty to full.

One thing to note: this is not a hammer drill in the heavy-duty sense. Yes, it can drill into masonry, but if your house is all solid brick or concrete and you plan to put up loads of heavy shelves and TV mounts, I’d look at a proper hammer drill. For mixed jobs – a bit of wood, a bit of plastic, some light brick work – this BLOSTM drill is perfectly serviceable. It feels like the right match for the rest of the kit: not pro-grade, but more than enough for normal home tasks.

Durability-wise, you can tell this is made for regular home use rather than industrial work. The tools are alloy steel with a chrome finish, and they look decent out of the box. After a few weeks of use, there are small scuffs and marks, but nothing dramatic. The chrome hasn’t started peeling, and there’s no rust showing yet, even though I used some of the tools in a slightly damp garage and didn’t baby them afterwards.

The hand tools that feel most solid are the pliers, wrenches, and ratchet. They have a bit of weight and no obvious play in the joints. I put decent force on the adjustable wrench on a stubborn nut and it held up fine – no slipping, no bending. The hex keys are standard fare; they haven’t twisted on me yet, but I haven’t cranked them insanely hard either. They’re fine for furniture and light mechanical stuff.

The weaker links are the small bits and, to a lesser extent, the drill bits. One of the shorter screwdriver bits already shows slight wear on the edges after driving some harder screws into MDF. It still works, but you can see these won’t last forever if you’re using them every weekend. The drill bits are okay for occasional use, but they’re not super tough. One of the masonry bits dulled pretty quickly on hard brick. That lines up with one of the Amazon reviews saying the drill bits aren’t the strongest but adequate.

The case itself feels like the part most likely to age badly if you’re rough with it. The plastic is rigid but not super thick, and I could see the hinges or latches failing if you drop it hard or sit on it. So far, mine is intact and working, but I’m treating it like a household toolbox, not a step stool. In short: for a homeowner pulling this out for repairs and small projects, durability is acceptable. For a tradesperson doing daily work, I’d say this is more of a backup kit than a main tool set.

In practice, the tools are decent for typical household jobs. I’ve used the hammer for hanging pictures and tapping in wall plugs – the 8oz size is light but usable. It’s not something I’d use for serious framing work, but for light taps and small nails it’s fine. The pliers (long nose and slip joint) have been handy for bending wires, holding small parts, and pulling out broken plastic plugs. The grip is okay, and they don’t feel like they’ll twist or bend with normal force.

The screwdrivers and bits are where you start to see the limits. The full-size PH2 and flathead screwdrivers are perfectly usable for furniture assembly and general tightening. I put together a big wardrobe and a chest of drawers with them and they held up, no rounding or obvious damage. The bits, though, feel more “budget”. They work, but I can see them wearing out faster if you use them constantly, especially on tough screws. For occasional use, they’re fine. For heavy daily use, I’d invest in a better bit set.

The socket set is surprisingly handy for car and bike tasks. I used the 10mm and 13mm sockets on my car battery terminals and some brackets, and the ratchet did the job without slipping. The ratchet action is not super smooth like expensive brands, but it’s acceptable. The extension bar and adapter are useful, and I didn’t feel like it was going to strip under normal hand force. Again, this is all at a “home user” level, not pro-level torque abuse.

Overall, the performance is “good enough” for what this is: an all-round kit for light to moderate DIY. If you respect the tools and don’t try to use them as crowbars or hammers when they’re not, they’ll get most tasks done. If you’re the type who regularly works on cars, builds decks, or does renovation work, you’ll hit the limits sooner and probably want more serious gear. But for fixing the typical stuff that goes wrong in a house, it does the job.

When you open the BLOSTM box, you’re greeted by a fairly big yellow and black toolbox with a built-in storage drawer. It weighs about 7.3 kg, so it’s not featherlight, but still fine to carry with one hand. Inside, the tools are laid out in moulded slots, and the smaller bits and fasteners are mostly in the drawer. The layout is decent: you can see most things at a glance and it doesn’t feel like a random jumble.

In terms of content, it’s packed. You get a 12V cordless drill with charger and battery, a bunch of drill bits (wood, masonry, and general twist bits), lots of screwdriver bits in different lengths, a ratchet with both 1/4" and 3/8" sockets, an adjustable wrench, combination spanners, long nose pliers, slip joint pliers, a claw hammer, a hand saw, hex keys, a small level, a 3m tape, scissors, a basic voltage tester, and a pile of assorted fasteners. So for a normal household, that covers most common repairs.

What I liked is that nothing obvious is missing for beginner-level DIY. For example, I didn’t have to go and buy a separate bit holder or masonry drill bit to put up a curtain rail in brick – it was all there. Same for assembling furniture: the hex keys and screwdriver bits did the job on a couple of IKEA pieces. It’s clear they tried to make it a “grab and go” kit rather than something you constantly have to supplement.

On the downside, you can tell some pieces are there to bump up the “248 pieces” number. The fasteners feel cheap and the voltage tester is basic. Also, the sockets and bits are fine for light use, but I wouldn’t use them daily in a workshop. Still, for what it is – an all-round home tool kit – the overall content makes sense and doesn’t feel like pure marketing fluff.