got my TENG tools

emeraldcoupe · Apr 27, 2018

got them last week, and i'll get this out of the way now, they are made in Taiwan.

they sent 1/4" , 3/8" , and 1/2" sets. I haven't had a chance to use any of the sockets yet as they are metric, but they look nice. I've been working on my 71 f100 and I've been using the 3/8 ratchet and the extensions. the ratchet is pretty nice, comfortable grip, and the action is smooth. as soon as I use them more i'll post more about how I like them and post better pics.

Mohawk Dave · Apr 27, 2018

That satin is beautiful.

I picked up Facom 440 wrench sets last year and now I'm on a big satin kick. I think satin is underrated until one uses it and then they can really appreciate it.

There's a select few on this forum that tout satin and I always kind of discounted it. And now I am one of the few.

jd_1138 · Apr 27, 2018

That is a beautiful looking set. Those are really the core stuff one needs -- no filler there. Even includes extensions and universal joints.

vssjim · Apr 27, 2018

I have Teng stuff and it is a good Taiwan tool brand, They are alittle under Toptul on somethings but very usable overall.

earlthegoat2 · Apr 27, 2018

Looks like there are not enough 3/8 drive tools. Like deep sockets.

Satin is highly underrated by consumers and manufacturers. When it gets oily it can be gripped better is one of the advantages.

Manufacturers don't make a whole lot of it. When they do, companies like Proto and the old Armstrong used to only make standard length wrenches in satin finish and not long pattern. That would make me not buy them. I want the long ones. Satin has always been lumped in the consumer and homeowner grade tools and not the professional grades. Shame really. Satin tools look like they are ready to work and polished look like they are just trailer queens.

Mr_B · Apr 27, 2018

I'm a satin and ergonomic design tool guy too .
half satin half polished sockets with nurl ring at the transition are the bomb, satin wrenches like stahlwille, facom and toptul are great, stahlwille being incredibly durable too.

AceofSpad3s · Apr 27, 2018

I wish horror fright would get some more taiwanese satin stuff in.
I was just there today and I saw the satin nut removers and really wished they had some plain sockets with that type of finish.

JBH · Apr 28, 2018

earlthegoat2 said:
Satin has always been lumped in the consumer and homeowner grade tools and not the professional grades. Shame really. Satin tools look like they are ready to work and polished look like they are just trailer queens.

I always thought of shiny as the second-tier stuff and satin as the good stuff: Gedore, Stahlwille, etc.

As for the 3/8 thing, I bet that’s because it’s relatively uncommon in the EU. There’s a lot of 1/4” and a lot of 1/2”.

earlthegoat2 · Apr 28, 2018

Satin is more common in Europe and tools like Gedore and Stahlwille prove that some of the best stuff is satin finished.

In the US, polished are the top dogs in terms of what the manufacturers put into them.

Tallpilot · Apr 28, 2018

Congratulations on a very nice set. We are looking forward to hearing about what you find to do with them.

6PTsocket · Apr 29, 2018

JBH said:
I always thought of shiny as the second-tier stuff and satin as the good stuff: Gedore, Stahlwille, etc.

As for the 3/8 thing, I bet that’s because it’s relatively uncommon in the EU. There’s a lot of 1/4” and a lot of 1/2”.

That is amazing. I would guess that 3/8 is by far the most commonly used size in the US, at least for automotive repair. 1/4 only available in small sizes and low leverage and 1/2 won't fit into the space.

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Stuart in MN · Apr 29, 2018

Nice looking tools. I like how all three sets are in identically sized cases.

xin · Apr 29, 2018

AceofSpad3s said:
I wish horror fright would get some more taiwanese satin stuff in.
I was just there today and I saw the satin nut removers and really wished they had some plain sockets with that type of finish.

Just wait on CRAFTSMAN they coming to Lowes and other outfits - Stanley spent $900 MILLION. It will get back to where it was.

It will be WAY better in QUALITY - WARRANTY -

AceofSpad3s · Apr 29, 2018

xin said:
Just wait on CRAFTSMAN they coming to Lowes and other outfits - Stanley spent $900 MILLION. It will get back to where it was.

It will be WAY better in QUALITY - WARRANTY -

Now only if they make some 6 point boxend combo wrenches in satin, I would be be all over that. Found my 14mm 6p RP useful when removing brake line from my calipers.

Empty Pockets · Apr 29, 2018

Cobgrats on the Teng tools. It's nice to see that they went to someone who will use them.

Kasal · Apr 29, 2018

6PTsocket said:
That is amazing. I would guess that 3/8 is by far the most commonly used size in the US, at least for automotive repair. 1/4 only available in small sizes and low leverage and 1/2 won't fit into the space.

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They are right, in Europe the most common is 1/4 or 1/2 3/8 is less common.
It is more like note that in GJ the 3/8 is the most used one I decided to try buying one and a dice game.
It is combertido in my favorite.

LXCam · Apr 29, 2018

The last couple of SEMA shows I spent a great deal of time checking out their stuff. I really like the finishes and have wondered about the quality. I've been subsidizing my fetish for satin with collecting Toptul every chance I get. I luv that finish and that's a sweet start you got going on, congrats.

dnschmidt · Apr 30, 2018

LX you're killing me. SONIC was at SEMA hawking their tools? That's a brilliant concept: Introduce the American market to your products at the largest industry trade show in the country. Man, I should make that recommendation to TOPTUL. If those damn Americans could just see the quality of their products up close and personal and maybe pick up the tools and feel them they could sell a boatload of tools over here. OH SNAP! I've already made that suggestion about 50 times and was told to go stand in the corner.

You're my man Cam. Even if you do like that obsolete SAE **** that was used in the dark ages. I'm just messing with you buddy.

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