what is the most bitchin socket set out there?

Wouldn't it be cheaper to stick a magnet to the bottom of the bowl, and the next time you take the browns to the superbowl, just fish them out?

If you like that case so much just replace the sockets you've lost.
Other brand sockets should fit the same case.
 
Since you asked for QUALITY and who made the best then the answer is Snap-On. MAC used to be an excellant brand and probably still is, I just haven't been around them in a while so I can't give a first hand testimonial on the current line. Craftsman is fair at best, their biggest selling point is the availability and the fact that you can find them on sale from time to time. As far as cases go, tell you're tool supplier what you are wanting, he may have something trick in a catalog that's not normaly stocked on his truck. Most professional mechanics don't use the case so it's not usually a priority. TC
 
I've never found a molded case I like and was easy to use, I too need stronger tools, craftsman ratchets always slip in to neutral in tight areas or reverse when you dont pay attention, the huskey I have has a huge head that cant get in to tight areas, I like the feel of the snap on ratchets but my rep always wants to sell me a lift or compressor or some thing big...grrrr....anyhow what good is warranty on the trail in moab, and where is the closest sears to tellico? Some one tell me where to get the good stuff...I want something so good it doesnt need a warranty...reminds me of a movie...
"I could take a dump in a box and mark it guarranteed...I've got spare time..."
 
For the basic sockets, I have owned & use craftsman for years. Never broke a socket (I also have some newer Snap-on 6pt that see the rough duty) and they are cheap enough that giving one - or a handful- up to the wrenchin spirits once in a while isn't too tragic.

My craftsman 3/8 ratchet has outlived my SO sealed 3/8, but only bcuz I know better than to pull on that one too smartly.

I also think the plastic boxes are bulker than need be and offer zero retention. My boxed (sears) 3/8-1/4 set gets inbred every time I move it. I think the engineers (or was it the beancounters) who made those things were blow molded. You'd think there'd a better way? Like small zip-up or velcro Cordura pouches? I use the metal racks that are adequate for 1/2 & 3/8 but don't hold 1/4.

Besides the 'Flank Drive' style 6pt, there is Sears new hi-viz etched lettering (LOL a breakthrough for those of ya who can't tell em apart by feel yet)

Kobalt is a Snap-on line, availability/warranty is only at Lowes Home Impvt. Not bad if ya bag a set on sale

Any truck-bought tool is only as good as the person warranting it, and I'd rate Matco over Mac.
 
cheap blow-molded cases piss me off.

gawd it sucks when you dump a 215 pc. socket set......

it sucks even worse the second time, stings like hell the third time.........


and then your friends hate you when it happens to them!

how bout it scott? :D

yeah, quality is key, and the cases are as valuable as the tool IMHO.......
 
Best socket set for wheeling...

The one your buddy is carring. :D

I only carry open end/ box ends and now open end with ratchet flex ends. The few times I really need a socket I borrowed on from a buddy. They just take to much wieght and space in the jeep. I do carry a few that are necessary to have. Now that I think of it I have a 36 mm still even though I have warn hubs. Better change that out with the right hub socket.

mark
 
Beezil said:


and then your friends hate you when it happens to them!

how bout it scott? :D

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Thats why I bit the bullet and bought a Tuffy drawer. I just dumped all my tools in one of the bins. Now I just need to figure out how to keep the one tool I'll need next from settling to the bottom before all the others.
 
"Now I just need to figure out how to keep the one tool I'll need next from settling to the bottom before all the others."

No help for ya there :)

Jeepers need Kung Fu Grip for sensible tool storage. Bags ain't happening.
 
Neither my socket set nor the misc. toolbox will withstand ejection from the XJ without opening. Having seen too many tool sales in other vehicles, I wrap an old tow strap around the two (and around other stuff) to prevent inadvertent opening (though I don't think that can really happen, but...), and also use it to tie them down.

Two birds, one stone.

btw, as much as I like the Kobalt set, it bugs me that it didn't include 1/4" extensions. I had to add them. There is plenty of space for them though, and for some other little stuff. I'd still recommend it and I certainly would get another should the need arise.

Edited to clarify ... the case will certainly withstand a lot of punishment, but it wouldn't stay closed.
 
on the jeep storage topic, that is a DEFINITE modification awaiting.....

I've had socket sets explode on me on TWO occasions.....now before I get some smarty-farty responce about properly strapping down tools, lemme tell you, they WERE strapped down....

yep, no more strapping down action packers for this guy. I'm lookin for a bolted down to da floor aluminum trail box with quality latch assys.....

I shoulda checked your set-up out further scott.

goatman, will you please check your ass for a 15mmm deepwell?

it wasn't in mine.
 
I haven't been real happy with any of the crapsmen junk I've gotten in the last 10 years. They have also been laying off people here to move jobs over seas (India). I even had one of their 1/2" breaker bars break (I guess that's where they got the name) about 2" from the head. Not bend, break, without any extra leverage. It ended up in the neighbors drive when I got my shoulder back in. :)

Pleanty of other decent tools listed above though. I prefer Cornwell, they have treated me well and are more reasonably priced than Snapon. I carry Pittsburg tools in Jeep box for the most part. Lifetime warantee and super cheap.

Beezil, check out this box:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/pro_...0G&group_id=13678&store=snapon-store&tool=all

My friend with the Toy has one. It doesn't hold well on cedar shingle roofs but it didn't bust open on the 10' fall.

Also, the totes should be strapped two way's, front to back and side to side. I've had problems in situations that were nothing close to Beezil incidents. They crush under pressure and slip out.

Lincoln
 
I have never broke a craftsmen socket but I have broken plenty of their rachets. They do suck but their polished teardrop rachets and the low profile ones are pretty comfortable. I will have to check out those kobalt ones. I always passed them off as autozone/k-mart tools.
As far as the best I would have to say Snap-on or Matco. I had some of them way back when I worked at a car lot and they were great.
Don't tell anyone but I have a set of Pittsburg impact sockets and polished open end wrenches. $20 and works great.:anon:
 
Ok, so I tried to resist, but its just *too* tempting...

Beezil, my storage methods are only guaranteed up to 90 degrees in any plane.

(Tucker ducks and covers) ;)
 
Hey Mark, what happens when you've dumped both you and your buddy's set of sockets. Huh, Mr. smarty pants.

I can't believe you've even got this question up B. Snap-On with the socket rails are by far and away the best. Screw cases, they only hinder you when someone needs a good trail bashing.

Sean
 
Ralph said:
Actually, I think Beez started this thread because he likes to say blow molded. :D

RR3
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C'mon Ralph, really, do you think he'd stoop that low?

I mean, it's obvious what it's all about. He likes other people to say Blow Molded to him!/b]

:D
 
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