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I want to buy a set of SAE and metric sockets for general around the home use. I own some Craftsman tools from the 80’s that work but have misplaced some over time. What have you used and would suggest for my needs? Thanks Eseaton | ||
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What’s your budget and do you want Communist China made, US made, or Taiwanese made? ——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1 | |||
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As far as sockets go, Craftsman are still fine for non-commercial use. Kobalts are good too. | |||
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. Hi Eseaton, Keeping in mind that I do not turn a wrench for a living in a machine shop working on heavy duty projects... I bought Kobalt Xtreme (sku 0379760) 38 piece set. I can't find it available anymore. This set made each socket so is turns both a SAE and a Metric bolt: www.Lowes.Com/search?searchTerm=kobalt+socket+sets&refinement=4294618275 This link takes you to Lowes online sales page. If I did it correctly, it will display all of Kobalt's socket sets where a single socket fits both a SAE and Metric bolt. The set I bought that I can't find for you, fits both 3/8 inch & 1/4 inch drives. Most of the sets I see on Lowe's website are either 3/4 inch or 1/4 inch but I didn't find one set that has both. I don't need a professional heavy use set and the ability to save space where the socket is designed to fit both a SAE and Metric bolt appealed to me. . | |||
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I've been replacing my Craftsman sockets with Proto stuff. _____________________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." George Washington. | |||
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Tekton from Taiwan https://www.tekton.com/ | |||
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Following this thread for suggestions as well. I was lucky enough to acquire a large set of US made craftsman before they went offshore. Now I scour garage sales and craigslist. I’m not opposed to the cost of buying US made when I need a new or replacement piece but finding them locally is a PITA. Easily available online but i like to touch before I buy sometimes. | |||
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Over the past few years I have found some great deals on USA made Proto hand tools through e-bay. I know e-bay pretty much sucks, but if you keep checking on a regular basis you can find some lightly used tools for a good price. 90% of the tools I bought are usually a pawn shop on e-bay looking to score a few quick dollars. I have bought both complete 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch metric socket sets for like $80.00 bucks each with free shipping. Just a suggestion. Good luck. | |||
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S&K is quality, Snap-on too. | |||
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That's an excellent suggestion. Sometimes you can find real quality at a bargain price. Check your local Craigslist too. "Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown "The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor | |||
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I have been very happy with my Metrinch set that I keep in my work van. I have full sets of both in my garage that are Craftsman, but that is where they stay. _________________________________________________ "Once abolish the God, and the Government becomes the God." --- G.K. Chesterton | |||
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Has there been any instances of counterfeit tools such as fake Snap-On, MAC, Proto to be weary of? | |||
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If you want a very good set from Taiwan, I would start with this 6 point 3/8" drive set from Tekton: https://www.tekton.com/3-8-in-...m?set-range=combined Tekton is an American company that has tools made in the USA, Taiwan, and China. They state the country of origin of specific tools on their website. I would avoid their Chinese tools. The warranty on their tools is excellent. Email a picture of the broken tool and they send you a new one. If you want made in U.S.A. go with Wright, Williams, Proto, and of course Snap On. | |||
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If you just need to fill some holes, hit the pawn shops. You should be able to find plenty of older Craftsman, SK etc. You'll probably be able to find everything but that damned 10mm | |||
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^^^^ A darned good idea. God bless America. | |||
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I have a bunch of Craftsman sockets in a bucket. List what you need and if I have them you are welcome to them for free. | |||
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Get ones that have large numbers etched on them. | |||
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Kobalt is going away. Lowes is now selling Craftsman. I second the large numbers. Also, an easy way to distinguish SAE from metric (different colors) is good. Beyond that, others know better than me. I don't wrench a lot any more. Most of my stuff is older Craftsman. Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet. - Dave Barry "Never go through life saying 'I should have'..." - quote from the 9/11 Boatlift Story (thanks, sdy for posting it) | |||
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I have a bunch of Home Depot Husky brand sockets and they do just fine for my needs. ----------------------------- Guns are awesome because they shoot solid lead freedom. Every man should have several guns. And several dogs, because a man with a cat is a woman. Kurt Schlichter | |||
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Tekton, or wait and see what the new Craftsman plant in Fort Worth is putting out. | |||
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