dewalt vs. carlyle sockets?

[matt chard]

i was looking into the dewalt 204 piece socket set and the a set of carlyle sockets....i noticed carlyle was a little more expensive considering i would not be getting a big kit but a few rows of separate sockets and am wondering which is a better deal. Any suggestions on them would be appreciated

 

[Loscaldazar]

The few experiences I have had with carlyle have been positive, but that is only 1 or 2 tools. I generally use USA made tools only (lot of SK now).

Take that for what you will.

 

[matt chard]

yeah i was wondering where they were made. And sk is a bit to much money for me but i want a set that will last me lifetime.

 

[CWP1616L]

Have looked at GearWrench sockets? The come with excellent socket rails.

 

[matt chard]

yes i have and they seem nice but i would like something with a lifetime warranty

 

[wrh3]

Gearwrench has a lifetime warranty?

 

[CWP1616L]

I'm pretty sure GearWrench has a lifetime warranty.

 

[Fedwrench]

I can't speak for the Dewalt stuff but, I do own a couple of racks of Carlyle metric sockets in 1/4 and 3/8 drive. The sets are nicely finished with decent sized size markings. The sets are also very complete. The 1/4 drive set runs from 4 to 15 mm with 4.5 and 5.5mm included. the 3/8 set runs from 6-24mm without skipping a size.
NAPA tools have never been cheap but, if you watch the real deals flyer, have a AAA card, or a commercial account, the prices are cheaper.

 

[LB-1911]

i was looking into the dewalt 204 piece socket set and the a set of carlyle sockets....i noticed carlyle was a little more expensive considering i would not be getting a big kit but a few rows of separate sockets and am wondering which is a better deal. Any suggestions on them would be appreciated

Show off your.... Carlyle Tools!!!
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158341


Your original post -
looking for a decent socket/wrench set
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=207747

 

[Brownsfan]

Look into Kobalt as well. Taiwan made like Dewalt and Carlyle. And can be bought for pretty cheap on sale. The ratchets are nice a well 72 tooth and really nice. I know you asked about Dewalt and Carlyle but these are just as good and cheaper.

 

[matt chard]

when i went to sears today i asked them if gear wrench had a warranty and they said that it had no warranty at all. But i did not check for them anywhere else

 

[gagreen]

Blackhawk sockets are made in the usa and priced for everyone. Nice sockets too

 

[matt chard]

the carlyle tools look and feel nice but is it worth the money because i would not be able to get as much sockets the more expensive i go and i want a pretty full set

 

[CWP1616L]

You're supposed to be able to warranty your GearWrench tools at and distributor that stocks GearWrench. I'm not surprised Sears employees would say that.

 

[matt chard]

yeah, i also asked sears some questions on ratchets and they were trying to sell me a universal ratchet when i dint need it at all....so i would not be surprised if they did not know their warranties either

 

[LB-1911]

when i went to sears today i asked them if gear wrench had a warranty and they said that it had no warranty at all. But i did not check for them anywhere else

GearWrench® WARRANTY
http://www.gearwrench.com/warranty.jsp

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=207747

 

[btbsandman]

Blackhawk sockets are made in the usa and priced for everyone. Nice sockets too

Thought those were outsourced to Taiwan.

 

[gagreen]

Thought those were outsourced to Taiwan.

Nope not the sockets the ratchets yes but the sockets are still made in the usa

 

[matt chard]

Are you talking about gearwrench or carlyle?

 

[CWP1616L]

I think they're talking about Blackhawk.

 

[Farmall450]

Craftsman is US and nice too.

 

[matt chard]

Okay?

 

[LB-1911]

Okay?

You may want to revisit your initial post and read posts 46 & 47.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=207747&page=3

 

[vibblueser]

If your interested I have two carlyle ratchets in the classifieds as we speak they are nice tools

 

[woody 73]

Interesting but I received a flyer in the mail showing the new dewalt tools and I sometimes wonder if they are not made in the same factory that produces other brands like say the Carlyle tools?

 

[NC-Fordguy]

Interesting but I received a flyer in the mail showing the new dewalt tools and I sometimes wonder if they are not made in the same factory that produces other brands like say the Carlyle tools?

Could very well be made in the same factory, however if so it's likely to different specifications.

I've compared my kobalt and carlye tools and there are differences. For instance the kobalt ratchets have thicker heads and the flex head design has a detent ball that has set positions

Beams are thicker on the carlyle wrenches than the kobalt wrenches. Larger selection of wrenches, sockets, bits, extensions, etc in the carlyle line

Either way both brands seem to be good tools

 

[belvedere]

Don't own any of their sockets yet, but I like my Carlyle long-pattern wrenches.