comparable gearwrench sockets

[hicklinc]

got some gearwrench 120xp sets which dont skip sizes but dont include all the deep sockets and apparently they dont make these in 6 point only 12 point im looking for a brand that is comparable to gearwrench

 

[scubadoober]

I would say these are better. https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-23981-12Piece-Deep-Socket/dp/B01MTQJ09F

 

[Yarpo]

got some gearwrench 120xp sets which dont skip sizes but dont include all the deep sockets and apparently they dont make these in 6 point only 12 point im looking for a brand that is comparable to gearwrench

Which sizes? I've got fairly large deep 6 point sockets.

For alternatives or comparisons I'd look to Tekton/Carlyle/OEM tools

 

[hicklinc]

I am looking at the tekton they seem to be very similar except where the gearwrench has different exterior between sae and metric the kit is short 20-24mm and some of the sae only in deep it's mostly in 1/2 but their are 2 missing in 3/8 all the sizes missing here comes in their 12 point kits so I'm assuming they did this to try and sell those kits

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[BarryWells]

i don't understand the rationality of "other than Gearwrench" unless you want your wallet baked. Gearwrench sockets and rails are as good as any made and watch those 2 for one specials and they're chump change.
OEM makes good stuff. So do Tekton, so do Stanley. I can't think of any ****** sockets.....maybe SK ?
Unlimited funds. Proto,Wright or Snap-On.In that order.

 

[hicklinc]

i don't understand the rationality of "other than Gearwrench" unless you want your wallet baked. Gearwrench sockets and rails are as good as any made and watch those 2 for one specials and they're chump change.
OEM makes good stuff. So do Tekton, so do Stanley. I can't think of any ****** sockets.....maybe SK ?
Unlimited funds. Proto,Wright or Snap-On.In that order.

? Who said other than gearwrench I prefer gearwrench but they don't make them

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[Yarpo]

I am looking at the tekton they seem to be very similar except where the gearwrench has different exterior between sae and metric the kit is short 20-24mm and some of the sae only in deep it's mostly in 1/2 but their are 2 missing in 3/8 all the sizes missing here comes in their 12 point kits so I'm assuming they did this to try and sell those kits

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Yup. Tekton doesn't differentiate between SAE and Metric, Gearwrench knurls their metrics. Tekton shoulders are fully necked down, Gearwrench only half way. Both good sockets and both cheap.

Here are 3/8" sockets through 24.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/gear-wrench-3-8-drive-6-point-deep-socket-24-mm-80409/25984207-p

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/gear-wrench-3-8-drive-6-point-deep-socket-22-mm-80408/25984206-p

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/gear-wrench-3-8-drive-6-point-deep-socket-21-mm-80407/25984167-p

I don't see those in 1/2", 6 point sizes tho. Seems odd unless they plan on most people using impacts for those sizes. Makes a little sense I suppose.

 

[buckwheat_la]

got some gearwrench 120xp sets which dont skip sizes but dont include all the deep sockets and apparently they dont make these in 6 point only 12 point im looking for a brand that is comparable to gearwrench

I got 120xp sets with 6 point

 

[Professional Tool User]

Tekton or Sunex. Especially Sunex if you are looking for sets that go up to 36 mm or 1 1/2".