Alltrade socket set
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WWheeler
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Fedwrench
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You have to judge each alltrade tool on its own merits. Some are ok, while some ****.
Pictures of the 3/4 socket set would make opinions easier.
Pictures of the 3/4 socket set would make opinions easier.
woody 73
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Alltrade was bargain basement tools back in the day, nothing fancy and certainly very cheap to buy. I would venture to guess that any 3/4-inch socket will not let you down.
four.cycle
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comment posted in the other thread
There was a time in my life when feeding kids and having mortgage money when it came due were about as far as my meager earnings would carry my family. I had a lot of lower end tools pass through my possession. I specifically remember a set of pliers and some screwdrivers sporting the Alltrade brand. They got me by until circumstances allowed tool upgrades.
Were they good tools? No. But they allowed me to make a living and back then that was my number one priority.
I don't like ragging on people for their tool brand choices. I remember when just having a tool that functioned meant far more to me than any stamp it may have had on it. I also remember working alongside folks with far superior tools that were not good tradespeople. Those were life lessons for me.
Were they good tools? No. But they allowed me to make a living and back then that was my number one priority.
I don't like ragging on people for their tool brand choices. I remember when just having a tool that functioned meant far more to me than any stamp it may have had on it. I also remember working alongside folks with far superior tools that were not good tradespeople. Those were life lessons for me.
KnurledNut
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Well spoken. I know a few skilled men who put food on the table and shoes on the feet of their families with tools considered absolute junk here.
@dawgn86
The sockets in your set will be fine under normal use. The ratchet will likely be a failure point if pushed hard.
You have to judge each alltrade tool on its own merits. Some are ok, while some ****.
Pictures of the 3/4 socket set would make opinions easier.
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They look barely used from the pics. From the condition of the box I would guess they spent most of their time bouncing around on a piece of farm or construction machinery or some service truck.
If you don't already have a specific need for 3/4" drive tools those should do you just fine. Mine rarely see the light of day but they're great to have when you need them. Nice score.
If you don't already have a specific need for 3/4" drive tools those should do you just fine. Mine rarely see the light of day but they're great to have when you need them. Nice score.