Genius Tool Impact Sockets

[wreckerman5357]

I'm looking to buy a set of 1/4" impact sockets. My chrome Cman chrome sockets are starting to show some wear at the square drive in from extensive use on my Snap-On 7.2 volt 1/4" impact. It's surpising how hard this little guy actually is on chrome sockets. Given the fact that the only place to warranty Cman locally is at ACE and the fact that they have to send your stuff in, I can't be hasseled by warrantying lots of tools in this untimely fashion. So i would like to get a set of impact sockets and extensions.

I was looking at the Genius tool 55 piece set on Tooltopia for $95. I have heard good things about Genius on here but don't know much about them. Are they good enough to stand up to pro use? I am a bodyman and 1/4" is by far my most used drive size and I use this little impact unless it won't fit or won't break the fasteners free, so these sockets will be used a lot. Other brands I have been looking at are Grey Pneumatic and Sunex, I just haven't found as complete of set from them.

I would be open to any suggestions from you guys. I would prefer the set meets these criteria but I am pretty flexible.
1) Metric and SAE
2) Shallow and Deep
3) 3-4 Extensions
4) COO is a non issue, I don't care as long as it works
5) Good warranty
6) Ability to stand up to pro use.

Thanks in advance for your help guys.

 

[KPSquared]

I think there is a substantial discount on Genius tools if you're a paying Garage Journal member. . .

 

[blacK20]

I have a few sets of genius impact sockets mainly in the larger sizes. As far as I can see, their sockets are top notch. Haven't broken a single socket yet and I'm hard on tools or some would say borderline abusive. Having said that I can't comment on how the warranty is. Oh and yes I use them professionally all day long.

 

[wreckerman5357]

Thanks, I never knew that. It's a 40% off list discount, it brings that set to around $77 which is a good deal as long as its good stuff. I might have to break out $50 and become a supporter.

 

[wreckerman5357]

I have a few sets of genius impact sockets mainly in the larger sizes. As far as I can see, their sockets are top notch. Haven't broken a single socket yet and I'm hard on tools or some would say borderline abusive. Having said that I can't comment on how the warranty is. Oh and yes I use them professionally all day long.

Thanks, that's just the kind of thing i was looking to hear. I really like the set, its very complete, the price is good, and Genius Tool looks like a good outfit.

 

[OEXL16B]

Genius Tools are OK by me.

 

[transittech]

You talking about this set:
http://www.tooltopia.com/genius-tool-tf255ms.aspx

Seems like a good deal to me, $77 would be hard to beat. I have a few Genius, don't use them much, but they are finished nice and do what they should do.

 

[nnySk]

http://www.SuperiorPanelTechnology.com/category_s/267.htm
65.45

 

[kams1973]

I have their SAE 3/4 drive set up to 2 3/8", and I love it. All the Genius tools I've used have always been up to the challenge.

 

[wreckerman5357]

Well, from what I am hearing it sounds like this ought to be a good set. I ordered it and will let you know what i think of it after it arrives and I put them to work.