recommendation for 3/8 and 1/4 metric flex sockets

[bubinga]

I have Astro in 1/4 and Gearwrench/Cman (USA) in 3/8. They have worked very well and, to me, are the best bang for the buck currently.

I see that set does not skip any either.

 

[bubinga]

Happy ending. Someone on eBay had an SK 1335 10-pc set for $99 obo. While they did not accept my initial offer, they made a generous counteroffer which I accepted.

New or 2nd hand? Good Job, S & K are good tools.
EDIT....................And the link shows used! And you did say less than $70.00 Good Deal.
What $$ did you get them for. Looks like they are about $150.00 everywhere.

 

[CdnFarmKid]

I have the GearWrench set in 3/8" drive, the metric came free with the SAE as a promotion. I haven't had them very long, but I've been pretty happy with them so far.

 

[jerseykat1]

The cheaper flex sockets don't flex far enough without binding - which defeats the whole purpose of having a flex socket in the first place. I can lean my Snap-on sockets over almost to a full 90 and they'll still turn without binding.[/QUOTE



If you can afford it, don't skimp, get the Snap On's, hands down the best. If you can't shell out the $350 or however much a set is these days, then the Gearwrench gets my vote for the economy.

For 3/8 don't waste your time with the universal joint sockets, go straight to the ball and socket impact set (again Snap On if you can), haven't ever found a need for a 15mm universal socket.

Just my .02

I agree with most of this. I have Snap-on, matco, and mac quarter inch swivels and i like the snap-ons the best. they are pricey but they seem to stay stiff and that's a good thing with universals.

I do like GearWrench products, but i dont have any experience with there 1/4" swivels. But the price is right so if i did not alreay have the sizes i needed i would probably buy them. maybe i will buy them anyway to do a comparison video on my youtube channel ...hmmm.

3/8" swivels. I do not have any complaints with my Sunex swivel set. Here is a video review that i did for them.

I still have all the same sockets. I Did have to warranty the 18mm ounce. It was easy, fast and painless.

 

[bubinga]

I have the GearWrench set in 3/8" drive, the metric came free with the SAE as a promotion. I haven't had them very long, but I've been pretty happy with them so far.

Yes, I have the 3/8" set too.
I like them.
Maybe on a really tight angle, the SO would work better.
If I get a spot where the GW is binding, I will try my SO.

 

[BK13]

I have the GearWrench set in 3/8" drive, the metric came free with the SAE as a promotion. I haven't had them very long, but I've been pretty happy with them so far.

Dang, that's a nice deal! Is the promo still running?

 

[Squ1d]

Dang, that's a nice deal! Is the promo still running?

Check out the BOGO section at NTX tools

 

[Wamsutta]

Just out of curiosity would y'all buy a 12-point or 6-point set?

12 points are easier to engage when working in tight areas.