DIYer Hex Sockets

[Dynasty]

I'm looking for suggestions on hex sockets that will serve the DIYer well.

Also, what are the most used sizes when it comes to motorcycles/vehicles/power equipment?

 

[themiller]

Gearwrench makes nice sets w/holders. I also have their Torx. My M/C uses quite a bit of Torx T15-T25. Chevy diff was T40 or so IIRC. Better to just buy them all (within reason) IMO.

 

[PureLeaf]

For about 60 bucks, you can buy a full set from VIM. Will cover anything you'll ever come across.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K1D01A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[MrGiggles]

Tekton, HF, and Gearwrench make decent inexpensive sets.

 

[archirelic]

I've got a set from ATD and have had it for several years. It's held up remarkably well.

 

[lightning02]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LE0XBC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

i was looking at this set the other night. not sure how good it is. S2 steel.

 

[jrobb316]

I'd go proto all the way. They're not expensive, warrantied, and can be had used even for really cheap.

 

[gdocktor3]

I personally have a large assortment of hex sockets. Everything from KD USA, Proto USA, Snap On, Bondhus, Carlyle, Craftsman. I bought most all of them on eBay. I'm a heavy diy and bought the best I could afford at the time. The Proto stuff especially can be had new for real cheap on eBay. I also know a respected mechanic who uses an ATD master set on all his tractor trailers and big rigs. I was shocked when I saw that. Now you have to decide are you a light or heavy diyer. A light diyer can get away with any old hex socket set because he just doesn't need them often. A heavy diyer may need a more reputable brand to handle the abuse. If you don't have a torch or other pursuader tools to assist in the removal of stuck, frozen, stripped bolts, I'd recommend buying a good brand of hex sockets that will fit and grip the fastener.

 

[AnthonyJ124]

Garage journal strikes again... I'm just easing into my day browsing and suddenly I'm buying a master hex set and extra long set... The ATDs looked too good, I've been wanting a full set for a long time. The blow molded case was the kicker.

 

[Dynasty]

It seems the VIM, ATD, and Neiko sets are all very similar.

I wonder if they are made from the same Taiwan manufacturer?

 

[gdocktor3]

It seems the VIM, ATD, and Neiko sets are all very similar.

I wonder if they are made from the same Taiwan manufacturer?

That's been discussed many, many times on here. All their products are strikingly very similar. Along with multiple other brand names out there.

 

[stonesfan68]

I'd stay away from the Gearwrench Torx bits. I've broken a couple and I wasn't putting a lot of torque on them. I'm replacing them with SK or VIM.

I have a set of USA Craftsman hex bits that have worked really well, too.