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 Re: Best socket set
[Re: 68rustbucket]
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12/12/22 09:20 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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I’ve had a Sears Craftsman 120 piece set for the last 25 years. It has served me well. I still have the socket wrench out of one of those sets  The rest who knows I’ve only lost 1 piece, a Phillips head screwdriver insert. I also keep larger sockets and wrenches in the kit. I have a feeling my tool organization might give you some anxiety. Lol It does Barnywho
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Best socket set
[Re: jetdad]
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12/12/22 09:28 PM
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Black Duck Dog
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I have had Snap On for over 40 years. They are for people who make a living turning wrenches day in and day out. To expensive for hobby and rookies. My 2 cents
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Re: Best socket set
[Re: jetdad]
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12/12/22 10:08 PM
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Hunt Dog
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When I was 14 or 15 I got the 45(?) piece Craftsman Mechanic tool set with the toolbox for my birthday.
I'm 61 now and I still have most of the originals. A few walked off or got mixed in with friend's tools as we worked together.
I have also added a bunch of stuff over the years.
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Re: Best socket set
[Re: jetdad]
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12/12/22 11:15 PM
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Dustnsand
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When I was looking not long ago I ended up with Tekton. I'm not a professional mechanic, just for home use on the motorcycle and random mechanical stuff, but like them. The biggest thing though is that they were the best set I could find in that they are very extensive sets as far as sockets go, but don't include any of the other BS that most sets include like 100 screwdriver bits or allen keys. https://www.tekton.com/6-point-socket-and-ratchet-set-bundle-skt95302
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Re: Best socket set
[Re: jetdad]
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12/13/22 03:36 AM
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redchevy
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Been pretty happy with the craftsman set my parents gave me when I turned 16… 20 years ago now. I pulled a little too hard on the 1/4 inch ratchet and now it only works one direction. The 1/2 inch got full of water and rusted up. The plastic case still holds it but when my kids step on it I. The bed of the truck the stuff all comes loose on the inside and falls when you open it. Been thinking about replacing with kobalt or husky.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Best socket set
[Re: Dustnsand]
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12/13/22 03:43 AM
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MeanGreen85
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When I was looking not long ago I ended up with Tekton. I'm not a professional mechanic, just for home use on the motorcycle and random mechanical stuff, but like them. The biggest thing though is that they were the best set I could find in that they are very extensive sets as far as sockets go, but don't include any of the other BS that most sets include like 100 screwdriver bits or allen keys. https://www.tekton.com/6-point-socket-and-ratchet-set-bundle-skt95302I have several Tekton sets including that exact 1/4” kit and have been very pleased with them. I’m not sure there’s a better value out there for shade tree mechanic work.
Last edited by MeanGreen85; 12/13/22 03:44 AM.
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Re: Best socket set
[Re: bigbob_ftw]
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12/13/22 10:47 PM
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butch sanders
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Martin Sprocket and gear has a fine line of hand tools. for real i never knew that
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Re: Best socket set
[Re: butch sanders]
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12/14/22 01:07 AM
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LonestarCobra
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Martin Sprocket and gear has a fine line of hand tools. for real i never knew that They are legit. All of my large sockets and wrenches from 1-3/4” to 3” are all Martin. They banged away on Cat heavy equipment daily for years and never failed.
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Re: Best socket set
[Re: LonestarCobra]
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12/14/22 01:11 AM
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bigbob_ftw
Big Sprocket Bob
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Big Sprocket Bob
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Martin Sprocket and gear has a fine line of hand tools. for real i never knew that They are legit. All of my large sockets and wrenches from 1-3/4” to 3” are all Martin. They banged away on Cat heavy equipment daily for years and never failed. Glad to hear that!
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