3/8 plug socket Made in the USA

[jrsavoie]

I'm missing my 3/8" drive, 3/8" square male plug socket.

For a plug with a 3/8" square recess

Does anyone have a link to a made in the USA plug socket?

I believe, these are made in Taiwan

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-W54287-15-Piece-Differentials/dp/B00EDG5Q60/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Wamsutta]

I need more information about the 3/8 plug; once I have that, I'm sure I can find a USA made plug socket.

 

[big bab bob]

Snap On will have them

 

[ATC]

So any 3/8" extension or ratchet?

Amazon.com

 

[KnurledNut]

Snap-on PPM412A

 

[jrsavoie]

So any 3/8" extension or ratchet?

Amazon.com

I've had problems with some shallow plugs. Because the ball that keeps a socket on, hits the edge of the plug and doesn't let the ratchet or extension stay bottomed out in the plug, encouraging stripping

 

[jrsavoie]

I need more information about the 3/8 plug; once I have that, I'm sure I can find a USA made plug socket.

3/8 drive, 3/8 male square plug socket.

I like the Mac better than the Snapon. The square part is a little longer on the Mac.
It doesn't say Made in the USA that I can see
I also found S&K made in the USA.

3/8" Drive Male Square Drain Plug Socket 3/8"

WARNING: Chrome sockets and attachments should only be used with hand-operated handles and ratchets

www.mactools.com

 

[KnurledNut]

I've had problems with some shallow plugs. Because the ball that keeps a socket on, hits the edge of the plug and doesn't let the ratchet or extension stay bottomed out in the plug, encouraging stripping

Yeah that can be aggravating on stuck plugs. Good way to trash a nice extension. Also, make sure its not actually 10mm.

 

[jrsavoie]

Snap On will have them

Snap-On Tools SAE 3/8" Drive External 3/8" Pipe Plug Socket PPM-412 | eBay

This rare tool has an overall length of 1-1/8".

www.ebay.com

 

[Wamsutta]

I've had problems with some shallow plugs. Because the ball that keeps a socket on, hits the edge of the plug and doesn't let the ratchet or extension stay bottomed out in the plug, encouraging stripping

So that means the drain plug is a square FEMALE. I already checked Williams, Wright, and Proto. They don't have it.

MAC VP12

Snap-on PPM412A

 

[Wamsutta]

It doesn't say Made in the USA that I can see

It says made in USA in their low-resolution blurry catalog.

 

[ATC]

I've had problems with some shallow plugs. Because the ball that keeps a socket on, hits the edge of the plug and doesn't let the ratchet or extension stay bottomed out in the plug, encouraging stripping

True. I have a couple junk 1" and 3" extensions without the ball in them that I use. Differentials, transfer cases, & transmission drain & fill plugs for me.

 

[Johnny_opm]

I was looking for the same thing and found this SK on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002XMR5AG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[u118224]

Snap-on makes them, but I got mine from E-Bay at a very reasonable cost. They were used but looked like new. Just a thought.

 

[jrsavoie]

Snap-on makes them, but I got mine from E-Bay at a very reasonable cost. They were used but looked like new. Just a thought.

I try to always remember to check eBay.

I haven't seen any deals on this particular socket or a set.

If you see something, feel free to post a link