Gearwrench: Single Size Socket Sets

[KnurledNut]

I hadnt seen these mentioned on the GJ yet.

An interesting option for those dealing with same size fasteners often.
I personally think it would be more versatile if they included a deep impact, along with the included magnetic shallow impact.

It looks like COO remains Taiwan.
A quick search for the 10mm set below looks to be running around the $30+/- price point.

Here is the news release:

SPARKS, MD--(Marketwired - Apr 4, 2016) - GearWrench®, an innovative hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength, and access to automotive technicians, today announced its new line of Single-Size Socket Sets.

Automotive technicians often know what size fasteners they need to reach, but are unsure what style socket they'll need to gain access. GearWrench® Single-Size Socket Sets eliminate the need to go back to the toolbox several times by offering a selection of different style sockets, all in the same size, on a portable socket rail.

The following GearWrench® Single-Size Socket Sets will be available for purchase on April 19:

SKU 80102: 5 Pc. 1/4" 8mm Set
SKU 80319: 10 Pc. 1/4" & 3/8" 10mm Set
SKU 80576: 10 Pc. 1/4" & 3/8" 12mm Set
SKU 80945: 5 Pc. 3/8" 14mm Set
SKU 80946: 5 Pc. 3/8" 15mm Set

"These Single-Size Socket Sets are ideal for when technicians know the bolt size, but not how they'll get to it," said Jim Stewart, product manager for GearWrench. "Having various types of sockets readily available means users can easily change out the type of socket being used without making multiple trips to the toolbox."

Each set includes standard, mid-length and deep chrome sockets, a Universal chrome socket and a Magnetic Impact Socket.

The sets are packed on a standard GearWrench® Socket Rail and ship in a full color carton.

 

[oldldh]

Holy Sheep Dip!!!

These will not be big sellers, me thinks...

It's like a couple of product planners went to lunch, and the eatery had real big napkins...

 

[WhiskeyRanger]

Considering how frequently certain socket sizes come up, the idea isn't a bad one. On my old Jeep I only carried a few size socket that covered the vast majority of tasks. On the other hand, I would never use half the sockets in those sets, so it would be a lot of filler.

 

[firworks]

As far as buying them in individual sets like that it seems like it would have a very limited audience but... That's certainly an interesting way to organize the tools you have.

I would have never thought of taking all my 10mm and putting them on a rail. All 11mm on a rail. All 12mm on a rail. Maybe that would work for some people? I think if I had a tool cart it could actually be nice working on something with a setup like that but as is I have to grab socket rails out of my box and when I'm laying on the ground and suddenly encounter a different fastener it ***** to slide out, get up go into the garage and grab another socket. It's nice to have a rail laying on the ground beside me with no skips so unless I need something like a universal I can just keep going.

 

[LXCam]

I could see the 10 being a good seller since having all the various sockets does come in handy. But I already have that entire collection in complete sets and am not impressed with GW swivels at all. Already had two of them come apart at the pin and didn't even put them to a decent test.

 

[sberry]

I like it. Its the way I do it, they stole my idea.

 

[drtyler]

That's a handy setup you have, sberry. Sockets are easy to identify that way, and no fumbling with a socket rail.

I like it. Its the way I do it, they stole my idea.

 

[Jure]

too bad no 13 and 17 mm...or other din sizes

 

[SignalZero]

On the other hand, I would never use half the sockets in those sets, so it would be a lot of filler.

I'm the same way. Compounding that issue is that you have to figure a lot of guys have the frequently used sockets(shallow, deep, impact) from complete sets they've purchased in the past. So for a lot of people, getting those filler sockets is the only reason to purchase the set. If I needed a swivel in a certain size, I'd just go buy that single socket.

 

[sberry]

We stripped the ones we actually use to fill our set. I used some colored tape and mark 10 and 13 which are easy to mix with sae. I have a tool box which holds the remnants of the sets we don't use or specialty stuff we don't want to rummage thru daily.

 

[gdocktor3]

Just think, there are 10 sockets on that rail, and there are still a lot missing. All those in 1/2", deep and swivel impacts, plus 3/4" drive just to name a few. Imagine having every socket, every drive, in every size, every length, impact, chrome, swivel, universal, etc etc... That would be an amazing sight.

 

[ADSR]

They used to sell this kit and i've been looking for it for some time now.

 

[Vantastic]

I have the 10mm set. I like it.

 

[CJM8515]

I could see the 10mm and 12mm set being handy perhaps. But otherwise..IDK. A good tech knows exactly wtf they need. Most techs have all of the common stuff on a tool cart next to them anyways.

 

[pendragon1998]

I can't imagine spending $90 for just the three sizes I commonly use on a Toyota 10, 12, and 14 millimeter, then still not having any other sockets for any other purpose.

 

[jasonmthws]

I can almost see the appeal, but not fully. The machines we build at our shop are all sae. The only metric stuff we usually see is from purchased parts from over seas and occasionally US stuff. So getting all the variants of the one size I suppose could be handy if you know you'll only use those every once and a while.

But I hate buying individual sockets. I'd rather get the complete set of shallow, mid or deep and be done with it.

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[abvw]

These sets are not taylored for the average person.

Autobody, motorcycle, small engine repair (mowers, gokarts, generators) can make great use of this set.

 

[WhiffySpark]

I'm going to order the metric sets in a couple week through work. I get 20% off so it's not that bad. I think it's cool

 

[slow]

no 13 or 15 set? I like the idea for the 10mm and might just build my own setup.

 

[blarf]

no 13 or 15 set? I like the idea for the 10mm and might just build my own setup.

Yeah the 10mm is a no brainer (ANSI/ISO/DIN/JIS all spec 10mm bolt heads for M6). 13mm (M8) would be killer for Euro stuff.

 

[sberry]

That is essentially what we did on the set we made, we tossed in the ones we used and don't need every flavor of every one. Out of 50 swivels I own use about 4 on fairly rare occasion. The one refinement I am going to make in the auto bay is a hanger system for metric wrenches, I toss them in a tray now.

 

[jfcasey]

I think this set is perfect for a Toyota guy. I have a similar set up in 10, 12, and 14mm that I have pieced together over the years one by one.

After a while you start to make kits in your head for certain jobs. You know the second you grab an RO for a particular recall what tools you'll need, and when you do the same ones several times a day, you find stuff like a mid depth swivel on a 2 inch extension is perfect for doing it.

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[rustbucket5]

i think something like this is good for new jobs, ive had it where i knew the fastener size but was tough to get and needed lots of experimenting to see what works. i think if your doing a lot of the same tasks like in a dealership......seems kinda useless. myself i dont know what job ill have next year and have worked on so many different things doing new things everytime i think this socket rail would be good for me