Gearwrench Socket Set

[morgaj1]

My current sockets consist of 12pt Craftsman sockets that I was gifted back in the 80's. After a lot of research here, I have started purchasing 6pt Gearwrench socket sets as I've gotten Speed Perks and they've been on sale from Advance Auto. This week, I purchased a 3/8 and 1/4 set. When I got home with them, I was very disappointed in the quality. The chrome was not even, the stamping on the sockets was shallow in some spots. Also, in the 3/8 set, there was a 10mm socket where a 13mm socket should have been. Turns out, both sets were made in China. So, I packed them up and returned them. I went to another Advance location and bought the same sets that were made in Taiwan. The quality of the made-in-Taiwan set is so much better.

 

[The Toolest Guy]

I bought a Gearwrench 200~ piece set with cart. Realistically I bought it just for the cart. It was on sale and then clearance. Over 70% off.
The whole thing is ****. I knew the cart would be bad, but the tools are virtually useless. My local (chain) auto store tools and Stanley tools are better than these Gearwrench sockets and wrenches.

 

[lightning02]

Go to HF and look at the Pittsburgh pros chrome sockets. You will be surprised how they look and there taiwan made. I have the sets that come with the comfort grip ratchets (green). Ratchets are great as well. Take a beating right next to my snap-on stuff.

 

[brook41]

Glad to hear you got the Taiwan sets .I loaded up this spring, 1/4 + 3/8 6 pt std and deep and the 3/8 flex 50 pcs in all for $ 72 I am very happy with the quality of the Taiwan sets!