What is the best value for 3/4 “ and 1” drive socket sets? I realize this will likely end up like most oil threads, but I am curious as to others thoughts, especially the diesel and heavy equipment mechanic types on here.
As I have gotten more and bigger equipment, I am in the market for some ¾” and 1” drive socket sets. I have been just buying sockets as needed for certain projects, but it is beyond time to just buy a set. I am thinking about a six-point impact set and a 12-point set, both SAE and metric. I have needed quite a few 2”, 2 ⅛”, 2 ¼” and 50-55 mm sizes lately.
Our snowmobile club could use some big socket sets for working on the equipment.
I have no problem paying for quality and have a lot of Snap-On stuff, but I do not know if I need to spend the coin on Snap-On stuff - for me possibly, but not for the snowmobile club (and we could not afford it, anyhow).
I have long subscribed to the idea that - “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” - Benjamin Franklin - and I would rather pay more to not have the frustration of a rounded fastener, broken socket, socket that is too thick to fit or whatever when you are trying to repair something. I know first hand that “if the wheels ain't turning, you ain’t earning”...
I have been buying some Gearwrench stuff lately and it seems decent for the price, but I have not had to use their warranty.
I usually cannot stomach walking into a Harbor Freight, but I know some of their ICON stuff is OK.
With so many brands on the market nowadays, especially with all the Amazon Chinesium brands, I am just wondering what everyone’s experience is.
As I have gotten more and bigger equipment, I am in the market for some ¾” and 1” drive socket sets. I have been just buying sockets as needed for certain projects, but it is beyond time to just buy a set. I am thinking about a six-point impact set and a 12-point set, both SAE and metric. I have needed quite a few 2”, 2 ⅛”, 2 ¼” and 50-55 mm sizes lately.
Our snowmobile club could use some big socket sets for working on the equipment.
I have no problem paying for quality and have a lot of Snap-On stuff, but I do not know if I need to spend the coin on Snap-On stuff - for me possibly, but not for the snowmobile club (and we could not afford it, anyhow).
I have long subscribed to the idea that - “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” - Benjamin Franklin - and I would rather pay more to not have the frustration of a rounded fastener, broken socket, socket that is too thick to fit or whatever when you are trying to repair something. I know first hand that “if the wheels ain't turning, you ain’t earning”...
I have been buying some Gearwrench stuff lately and it seems decent for the price, but I have not had to use their warranty.
I usually cannot stomach walking into a Harbor Freight, but I know some of their ICON stuff is OK.
With so many brands on the market nowadays, especially with all the Amazon Chinesium brands, I am just wondering what everyone’s experience is.
