Richard Cranium
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The description says every socket made by craftsman, But I don't see any universal sockets.
Craftsman 299-piece Ultimate Easy Read Socket Set
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mroneeyedboh
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What sizes are missing if any from the 299 or 308 sets?
The answer to that is buried in this thread. All I remember is that the 308 has more 3/8's sockets. If I remembered that correctly.
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308 piece Socket Accessory Set with Extension Bars.
Includes 299 sockets and 9 extension bars in 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2-Inch drives.
64 1/4-Inch Drive Sockets
109 3/8-Inch Drive Sockets
126 1/2-Inch Drive Sockets
9 Extension Bars (3 of each drive)
PARTS LIST FOR 308 PIECE SOCKET ACCESSORY SET W/EXTENSION BARS #35831
http://c.shld.net/assets/misc/spin_prod_737096312.pdf
PARTS LIST FOR 299 PIECE SOCKET ACCESSORY SET #35299
http://download.sears.com/misc/IL35299.pdf
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-299-piece-ultimate-easy-read-socket-set/p-00935299000P
SJR033
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Last I looked the only difference was the 9 extensions. The sockets were the same.
mroneeyedboh
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So is the 308 worth the extra? Do they skip any sizes
Hmm.. The ol brain fart hit me.
Sorry, this is what I was thinking about. I knew I wasn't going crazy
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4106261&postcount=289
stanleyrleonard
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Please notice that 35831, in addition to the 9 extensions, is a "Dual Marked" set whereas the 35299 is NOT according to the "Contents List". IMO, 35831 is the "Better Deal" of the two--Less money[322.99 versus 329.99], 9 extensions, and the dual marking--just me. Stan
Gogo300
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I'm glad I bought mine last year. G date code USA made dual marked. I also bought the 20pc driver accessory ( https://m.sears.com/craftsman-20-piece-drive-tool-accessory-set/p-00923345000P ) at Christmas for $30. The only extensions I had to buy separate were 1/4"dr-14", 3/8"dr-20", and 1/2"dr-20".
Finish is real good actually and look praxtically identical to my dual marked usa ones. Havent put to a test yet but very happy for a buck a socket
SJR033
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Sorry, this is what I was thinking about. I knew I wasn't going crazy
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4106261&postcount=289
Okay, lets compare.
The 540 mech set has 312 per your link. But that 312 is 271 true sockets, 35 bit sockets (hex, torx, phillips, slotted) and 6 spark plug sockets.
The 299 set has 299 sockets, but no bits or spark plug sockets. (308 is the same)
So the 299/308 have more true socket sizes.
The missing 28 sockets are mostly 1/2"dr and 2- 3/8"dr.
TigerDude
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do you really need deep & regular 12 points and 6 points in everything?
Super Sport
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This was true when the sets were first offered, but Craftsman quickly dropped the "Easy Read" sockets and began only offering dual marked. For several years now, both of these sets have been dual marked and they are sure to be now that all production has been moved overseas.
stanleyrleonard
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Thanks!! Good to know--I was using the "View Full Description" list on both sets. Now that I have looked at the 35299 photo on the Sears site under magnification, I can see that they are, in fact, dual marked. Thanks again for the correction--Stan