all i want is a mid depth socket set in 3/8's drive, and maybe 1/4 in drive,, , why is this so hard? i found a carlyle metric set that i am going to get in 3/8's, but i sure can't find it in sae, driving me crazy. any know a good place to buy some sets like that,, that are the sort of mid priced brand name? not into gearwrench, as i had a set of deepwell metric and it was like they didn't fit anything right.
help me, i'm stupid, i can't find a mid depth socket set
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techieman33
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Try searching for semi deep sae sockets. were you looking for chrome or impact sockets?
jeepinerdeep
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Your most readability available options other than GW are SK, Gray and Snap On.
Mac used to market some, but they are pretty rare. I believe I have seen some Matco. Impact are easier to find than chrome.
And yes, you will have to use both search terms as noted above, possibly adding intermediate depth.
Mac used to market some, but they are pretty rare. I believe I have seen some Matco. Impact are easier to find than chrome.
And yes, you will have to use both search terms as noted above, possibly adding intermediate depth.
chrome,, i actually found the carlyle sets.,,, finally. why so hard?
i assume sk is way better than carlyle?
I have the SAE Carlyle semi deep set. Have had for almost two years and use in a professional setting, have help up well.
i was just on sk's website and they only have a few loose sockets that are semi's no sets at all. weird.
chrome is all i need. i used to keep regular and deepwell sets in my truck but got robbed,, so replacing with semi's to save room.
GrantCee
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What you're looking for is Ko-ken —
6-point:
https://palmac.net/koken-rs3300xa-9-3-8-sq-drive-6-point-socket-set-semi-deep/
12-point:
https://palmac.net/koken-rs3305xa-9-3-8-sq-drive-12-point-socke-sett-semi-deep/
Also available in metric (RS3300X/8 and RS3305X/8, respectively.)
6-point:
https://palmac.net/koken-rs3300xa-9-3-8-sq-drive-6-point-socket-set-semi-deep/
12-point:
https://palmac.net/koken-rs3305xa-9-3-8-sq-drive-12-point-socke-sett-semi-deep/
Also available in metric (RS3300X/8 and RS3305X/8, respectively.)
MarineScott
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Gearwrench
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https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.c...int-Metric-Mid-Length-Socket-Set-P184944.aspx
https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/10-Pc-6Pt-Mid-Length-Socket-Set-SAE-P184945.aspx
https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.c...-Point-SAE-Mid-Length-Socket-Set-P184972.aspx
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARWRE...ickid=S-yRS83VgxyLWg4wUx0Mo36dUkERK4zkEzs8zY0
Here you go, Home depot may be your best bet. When searching for Gearwrench, they refer to them as mid length sockets.
As others have posted, Ko-Ken semideep sockets are extremely nice but, Gearwrench are fine too for a mobile set.
If you want impact 3/8 drive semi deep, look at the Sunex sets.
https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/10-Pc-6Pt-Mid-Length-Socket-Set-SAE-P184945.aspx
https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.c...-Point-SAE-Mid-Length-Socket-Set-P184972.aspx
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARWRE...ickid=S-yRS83VgxyLWg4wUx0Mo36dUkERK4zkEzs8zY0
Here you go, Home depot may be your best bet. When searching for Gearwrench, they refer to them as mid length sockets.
As others have posted, Ko-Ken semideep sockets are extremely nice but, Gearwrench are fine too for a mobile set.
If you want impact 3/8 drive semi deep, look at the Sunex sets.
richfinn
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Ko-Ken, they just have the best selection of sockets, and great quality
alinc100
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All my med length are carlyle. sae and metric. 3/8 and 1/4. bought them all at NAPA. ordered in the store and had them the next day. excellent quality IMO.
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BlakeTheCarGuy
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Gearwrench, SK are who I have for Semi-Deep they work really nicely in a professional setting. I do know some manufacturers make their deep well sockets shorter than some other brands so you could also buy one of the shorter deep sets.
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I have the S-K 1/4" SAE and Metric semi deep sockets. I also have the USA Craftsman semi deep 3/8" SAE and Metric sockets as well. I have a couple of semi deep Snap On 3/8" SAE impact sockets. Going to finish getting the missing ones soon.
And a comparison of the S-K sockets.
And a comparison of the S-K sockets.
I have found both brands to be very good quality.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...hc8h7rag-5we0dzs7tJ7-QYhQ/edit#gid=1297689412
here is a google doc comparing socket sets.. It looks like it was created to track down sets that avoid skips, but it might be a good reference point
here is a google doc comparing socket sets.. It looks like it was created to track down sets that avoid skips, but it might be a good reference point
Carlyle is best of mid priced and they nice design (lengths around 46-48mm)
metric
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHQSSMD38014M
sae
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHQSSMD38011
metric
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHQSSMD38014M
sae
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHQSSMD38011
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alinc100
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Carlyle is best of mid priced and they nice design (lengths around 46-48mm)
metric
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHQSSMD38014M
sae
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHQSSMD38011
Currently if you use the code REWARDS20 you'll save 20%
that makes them more sensible money, I had them in a real deal couple years back .
I'd make a critical survey of what sizes I actually need, and - if I didn't "need" a complete set - then I'd make the 4 or 5 sizes I would actually use.
I realize I'm going to get pounded on the "need" comment
, but older G-code Craftsman deep sockets tend to be full-length broached and can be gotten easy and cheap enough. Just cut them down to the length you need.
What I'd like to see is some quality super short sockets.
I realize I'm going to get pounded on the "need" comment
, but older G-code Craftsman deep sockets tend to be full-length broached and can be gotten easy and cheap enough. Just cut them down to the length you need.What I'd like to see is some quality super short sockets.
tmshort
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I just got a set of these ... VERY nice!!
Do they make a 1/4 drive set in SAE? I can't seem to find one, but that would be awesome.
omg,,, totally couldn't find those
Quite a nice taiwan made set I found was from europe branded Trident
They done a 40mm long semi deep set 3/8 drive 6point wall drive 8 to 19mm no skip and also had extra deep sockets at 80mm length.
Has proved very useful and was sensible money even with shipping costs .
You don't see many semi deep taiwan sets and not many around 40 to 45mm length, most are 46 to 50mm length for taiwan coo sets .
They done a 40mm long semi deep set 3/8 drive 6point wall drive 8 to 19mm no skip and also had extra deep sockets at 80mm length.
Has proved very useful and was sensible money even with shipping costs .
You don't see many semi deep taiwan sets and not many around 40 to 45mm length, most are 46 to 50mm length for taiwan coo sets .
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I think you will find that Carlyle sockets are the same as GearWrench as Apex is one of the vendors for NAPA for sure
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For semi-deep 1/2" drive impacts, I cut down some Pittsburgh Pro HF sockets in a lathe.
Been working with them for a few years, lost a couple, but the price was right and it was kinda fun cutting them. Also soaked them in vinegar and took off the black schmutz and polished them,
Been working with them for a few years, lost a couple, but the price was right and it was kinda fun cutting them. Also soaked them in vinegar and took off the black schmutz and polished them,