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John316

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Just found out about these.... cool!
I actually really like GW Sockets!

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13 Pc. 1/4" Metric p/n# 80304S,
10 Pc. 1/4" SAE p/n# 80305S,
14 Pc. 3/8" Metric p/n# 80554S,
11 Pc. 3/8" SAE p/n# 80555S.
 
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Matt018

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ughhh more sockets to buy now, Ive been wanting some mid length sockets for a little while, just didnt wanna spend a couple hundred on Snap On. And of course i gotta get them in 3/8 and 1/4.
 

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I love my Matco mid impacts there bout worn out and I have no dealer anymore .....Marco guys don't last long in my area i Kay have to get a set of theese
 

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I know the SO are way more, but they are shorter than those, and are a better mid length in comparison IMO. The gear wrench sockets are nice though, I have several of their sets, and have held up well.
 

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those look promising. i have the snap on metric 3/8s and they look to be of very similar length
 

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I bought a SO set from a member awhile back. $100 shipped. These look good for the price as do the Sunex sets!
 

rotarymandan

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I just picked up a set of these gearwrench semi deep sockets. A guy at the shop I work at has the SO ones, I will compare their heights. I really like the SO, but I couldn't pass these up for around $50 shipped.
 
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I use mid length sockets almost exclusively. the only time I reach for long or shorts is when clearance is an issue.
 

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Got mine today from Tooltopia. I picked up the 1/4 drive metric set. They look outstanding!!! They are also made in Taiwan. The sockets are nicely finished inside and out. They feature the deep knurled band at the bottom for excellent finger spinning. They have the single size marking in a circle that's easy to read when dirty, and all sockets measue 1.25 inches in length (the same as snap on, and others). I think you would be hard pressed to find a better bang for your semi deep socket buck, aside from finding a bargain.

A couple of ****** pictures show you the set coming on a nice Gearwrench rail. The second one shows a gearwrench shallow, semi deep, snap on semi deep, and a gearwrench deep 1/4 drive 10 mm sockets for comparison. I'll take them to work to start their adventure tomorrow.:beer:
 

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Got mine today from Tooltopia. I picked up the 1/4 drive metric set. They look outstanding!!! They are also made in Taiwan. The sockets are nicely finished inside and out. They feature the deep knurled band at the bottom for excellent finger spinning. They have the single size marking in a circle that's easy to read when dirty, and all sockets measue 1.25 inches in length (the same as snap on, and others). I think you would be hard pressed to find a better bang for your semi deep socket buck, aside from finding a bargain.

A couple of ****** pictures show you the set coming on a nice Gearwrench rail. The second one shows a gearwrench shallow, semi deep, snap on semi deep, and a gearwrench deep 1/4 drive 10 mm sockets for comparison. I'll take them to work to start their adventure tomorrow.:beer:

figured they were the same length as the snappys. did you get the 3/8 set too?
 

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figured they were the same length as the snappys. did you get the 3/8 set too?

Me too, I couldn't see not using a length that works. I haven't picked up the 3/8 set yet because, I recently picked up the sunex impact semi deeps in mm and since I use them mostly on a cordless impact, I'm happy with those.:thumbup:

But that knurling on the base of Gearwrench metric sockets is pretty sweet so, the next I need to add something to get free shipping, they'll probably go in the cart. :beer:
 

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They are also made in Taiwan.

Interesting. It's not clear to me if all GW production has moved to China, or if some is still made in Taiwan.

Since it appears these sockets have just recently been released, I guess some stuff is still being made in Taiwan.
 
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Just ordered a 3/8 Metric set. I will followup with pics when they arrive.

Interesting. It's not clear to me if all GW production has moved to China, or if some is still made in Taiwan.

Since it appears these sockets have just recently been released, I guess some stuff is still being made in Taiwan.

I noticed recently that at Advance Auto the seldom used sizes of single-stock sockets (like 1") were China COO and the more popular sizes (like 15mm, 22mm) were Taiwan. This surprised me as well, but I'll bet that socket production was originally in Taiwan, Moved to China then back to Taiwan. Oh well, Comparing the two, there are some VERY slight differences, like how tall the knurling is and the inside finish.

Both really nice sockets though in my opinion.
 

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bump...

How are people liking these sockets after using them a while? Still on my short list, but debating these vs. the Sunex set. I just can see a need to put mid-depth on my impact though, so I'd almost rather have the thinner chromes.
 

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bump...

How are people liking these sockets after using them a while? Still on my short list, but debating these vs. the Sunex set. I just can see a need to put mid-depth on my impact though, so I'd almost rather have the thinner chromes.


I have no complaints thus far with the metric set I bought. I don't use them extensively as most of what rolls in my shop is SAE.

For 30 something dollars it's a good buy
 
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bump...

How are people liking these sockets after using them a while? Still on my short list, but debating these vs. the Sunex set. I just can see a need to put mid-depth on my impact though, so I'd almost rather have the thinner chromes.

Very happy with these... I usually grab these first because they are so versatile. They have held up well also. The quality is excellent (as with GW sockets in general).
 

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FWIW about 10 years back Craftsman made mid lenght 6 point sockets. I loved them.
There was a guy here selling them but he wanted double normal retail for them.
 

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My 1/4" mid GW will be here shortly (Thanks Trident-Mike). I also already have a set of SO 1/4" mids to compare them too. When they get here I'll post some comparison shots.
 

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Thanks guys. Fedwrench, having both sets, which do you prefer?

Prefer? chrome over impact? let's see.. I use my 3/8 drive sunex semi deep impact set on my cordless impact wrenches. I use my Gearwench chrome 1/4 mid length mostly for hand and cordless ratchet use. It's not a matter of prefering one over the other but, more of a different mission for each set.

I do like that the sunex impact set includes 21 and 22mm sizes. that's something my tool truck brand sets don't have.

I think the Gearwrench 1/4 drive metric set has some of the nicest finished sockets I've seen and I really like the knurling on the base.

I know many of you will consider it a crime against nature but, I buy more Gearwrench and other non truck brands than I get from a truck these days. :wtf:
 

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Prefer? chrome over impact? let's see.. I use my 3/8 drive sunex semi deep impact set on my cordless impact wrenches. I use my Gearwench chrome 1/4 mid length mostly for hand and cordless ratchet use. It's not a matter of prefering one over the other but, more of a different mission for each set.

I do like that the sunex impact set includes 21 and 22mm sizes. that's something my tool truck brand sets don't have.

I think the Gearwrench 1/4 drive metric set has some of the nicest finished sockets I've seen and I really like the knurling on the base.

I know many of you will consider it a crime against nature but, I buy more Gearwrench and other non truck brands than I get from a truck these days. :wtf:

Precisely... Which do you prefer? It looks as if both have some pro's over the other. Are these your only 3/8 impacts? I can't see a need for a mid depth impact socket when the wrench itself is already massive in comparison. :headscrat

I'm leaning toward the gearwrench though
 

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The 14 pc mid-length 3/8" drive are available at Amazon for $40.99...Gearwrench # 80554S...

I went through the GearWrench catalog last night, and all I need is an extra $3,648.87 and I'll be all GW....

Damn, I hate catalogs....
 
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