Are socket pucks worth it?

[zachzach]

Have any of you used these? I just discovered them today. I have seen them called socket pucks or puck wrenches or grip wrenches. Rolson 46402 8-in-1 Pocket Socket Puck by Rolson https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OOTQOTO/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I can probably get a really good deal on a set at the local flea market but I can’t dream up a unique scenario for them yet.


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[CJM8515]

One of those gimmicky kinda things sears sells (just to name a place). I dont find them useful unless it were an emergency really.

 

[American Locomotive]

The main problem I have with them is that in almost every instance where you'd need something like it, you wouldn't actually be able to use it because of clearance issues.

 

[zachzach]

One of those gimmicky kinda things sears sells (just to name a place). I dont find them useful unless it were an emergency really.

That’s what I figured, the pair I saw were neon green and it screamed Walmart at me. I could see it being useful if you didn’t have your sockets on rails and couldn’t eyeball you’re target size I guess.


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[454ragtop]

Looks like something Sears would put out just before Christmas or Fathers day, to sell to the unknowing gift givers.

 

[ocloc24]

I've had one for like 3 years now, never used it, but womt throw it away because I tell myself that it would be handy as mentioned to use as a quick size checker, to see what size sockets you'll need then run and grab them. I need to just chuck it lol. Think I got mine at HF

 

[zachzach]

I've had one for like 3 years now, never used it, but womt throw it away because I tell myself that it would be handy as mentioned to use as a quick size checker, to see what size sockets you'll need then run and grab them. I need to just chuck it lol. Think I got mine at HF

Throw it on the floor and wack it see how long it gets kicked around before it gets thrown away. I do this anytime I come across a golf ball or something similar in the shop.


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[2000-cvpi]

My kids bought me one for Christmas several years ago. I keep it only because they gave it to me as it is completely worthless.

 

[Alexander]

I bought one a few years ago, and I haven't found a use for it yet.

Even tried keeping it in the car as some sort of 'emergency backup' but even in an emergency I would feel funny attempting to use it, assuming it would even work.

My vote is to pass it up.

 

[kelpaso1]

Garbage gimmick.

 

[sweet victory]

Just because something is a good deal, doesn’t mean you should buy it...

 

[mark883]

Harbor Freight sells them. Something you buy cheap and put in your emergency tool bag and think "Gosh, I hope I never have to use that." Could put a twisting bar in the middle hole, but probably only rated for 10 ft/#

 

[Jazz1]

They have their place. Sort of like dog bone wrenches which are real handy when working with nuts and bolts on wood projects.

 

[BikerDad]

Paperweights. Seriously, if you work a desk job, having one of those as a paperweight gives you a mediocre socket set, which is better than no socket set. And it keeps paper from blowing around.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Shouldn't they come in pairs, so one can hold the bolt from turning while the other is used to tighten the nut?

 

[Tonyuk]

Rolson make the worst quality kit i've ever seen, dont count on being able to use it much.

 

[Gmonkee]

Mine has a ratchet built into the middle. Kinda cool just for that.

Using it has not been a need yet. But I can see it as a desk jockey quick fix tool.

 

[Jlbc212]

No, no! (I tried a simple "no" but I needed at least 4 characters to post this).

 

[slow]

never seen a need for one, maybe for sizing a bolt head for a real wrench?

 

[JohnnyK8]

I have one of these little bastards and it comes in pretty handy inside the engine compartment installing headlights and grill trim.




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[sweet victory]

I have one of these little bastards and it comes in pretty handy inside the engine compartment installing headlights and grill trim.




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A socket puck and finger/palm ratchet are different tools.

 

[JohnnyK8]

Alright then

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[Wamsutta]

I'm trying to think of the words. Absurd and ridiculous comes to mind.

 

[Gmonkee]

Pot metal metrinch type sockets encased in plastic with a ratchet in the middle is absurd. But one day the shelf tag may come off it to try to make it work.

No rush....