Good hex bit socket set?

[EmptyWallet]

I'm sure there's tons of these out there, but anything that's a good deal/value?

All of my tools are a combination of Gearwrench, Bahco, and USA Craftsman.

I'm ok with Taiwan for COO (Gearwrench) but if there's a good set/value for USA or Spanish/German I'm all about it.

Any ideas?

I started off looking for a decent deal on Cripe, but didn't find much.

What sizes are standard that someone needs?

 

[Matt018]

I have these

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-38-drive-metric-hex-bit-socket-set-67891.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-38-drive-sae-hex-bit-socket-set-67892.html

I use the hell out of them, and even run em on an impact at times and they work fine. Are scheap as dirt and finished pretty well too.

 

[EmptyWallet]

Saw this on Cripe, not so sure how much of a deal it is:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Armstrong-1...440?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6a619208

 

[EmptyWallet]

I was certainly considering those since I won't be using them a whole lot.

 

[shoturtle]

Wiha are excellent bits and the sockets are made by hayco. They are nicer then my taiwan hex sockets.

 

[nmk_61802]

Not USA but a quality set with a large selection.I bought on to help service my BMW cycle.

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

 

[archirelic]

I just recently got this set from fox run tools:

ATD-13783

The coo is Taiwan, the bits are made from S2 steel, and my set is pretty damn near flawless. I've already used about half a dozen of them on various projects around the home and they are tough!

 

[bcradio]

I have these

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-38-drive-metric-hex-bit-socket-set-67891.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-38-drive-sae-hex-bit-socket-set-67892.html

I use the hell out of them, and even run em on an impact at times and they work fine. Are scheap as dirt and finished pretty well too.

I have these as well. I originally got them as a backup set but they work so well that they were moved into the primary set and I love them for the price

 

[EmptyWallet]

Not USA but a quality set with a large selection.I bought on to help service my BMW cycle.

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

Vim COO is where? It's Taiwan right?

 

[EmptyWallet]

I just recently got this set from fox run tools:

ATD-13783

The coo is Taiwan, the bits are made from S2 steel, and my set is pretty damn near flawless. I've already used about half a dozen of them on various projects around the home and they are tough!

Hmmmm, this seems like a great deal.

 

[shoturtle]

Vim COO is where? It's Taiwan right?

Yup vim is made in taiwan, they make nice tools

 

[Matt018]

I have these as well. I originally got them as a backup set but they work so well that they were moved into the primary set and I love them for the price

After giving these a try on a whim i see no reason to spend more.

 

[shoturtle]

It is a very limited set. Missing allot of sizes.

 

[Matt018]

It is a very limited set. Missing allot of sizes.

Its done everything ive needed it to.

 

[shoturtle]

Their metric set is missing to many sized for my needs. I got a 7 pc powerbuilt set for 5 dollars when pepboys switch vendor. End up having to build out the missing ones with titan so I had the sizes I need for work on my bikes and the cars.

 

[03protege]

I bought the long version of the HF ones and I got some candy-caining going on from torquing my head studs. Probably acceptable to just have laying around for when you need them but if I could go back in time I would just save my money for something else. Probably a Proto 10mm hex and not the whole set.

 

[shoturtle]

the protos are very nice, there is a pretty nice metric set on ebay right now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300777671846?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[archirelic]

Hmmmm, this seems like a great deal.

Yup. After having read some good reviews and seeing as how it contains prob. more hex sizes than I'd ever really need, I had to jump all over it at that price.

 

[V70R]

Want German tools at a great price? Contact Jens, will not find a better deal out there.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/member.php?u=76788

Go with Hazet!

 

[Skin]

8 and 10mm seem to be the two most common on vehicles i've encountered. VIM makes the best sets for the money. Any sizes you plan on abusing or using a lot Snap-On probably isnt a bad idea. You can purchase a spare bit (takes a minute to punch a broken one out and install a new one) and keep working and then warranty out the broken one. Wash rinse repeat.

Also for what its worth stubby sets are GREAT for plugs and bolts, you'll rarely break that style. These are stubbies. Most of its in the fastener, the rest is reinforced by the socket, very little twist/flex to them.

 

[HaroRider]

I have been using Craftsman USA ones (Not sure if there still made)

But they seem to hold up.

 

[shoturtle]

craftsman still sell the 6pc standard head and a 7 pc ball head in metric and sae. Made in the USA. They also sell the evolv 7pc set in the stardard head made in china.

 

[scouting]

If you can find a dealer, which is usually pretty hard, cornwell makes what I'd consider to be the best hex bits on the market based on quality/price. I've had my 9/32 ball end on the end of a 1/2 breaker bar and didn't break it, but those were dire circumstances. If you can't get cornwell, craftsman is a solid choice. We use them on impacts at work and they hold up, plus the warranty is really painless.

 

[ATC]

I have a mix of Craftsman, Gearwrench, and another set of some I can't remember. I do a lot with motorcycles/atv's, and it seems like they are nothing but allens!

 

[cruiser808]

Scouting - Vim makes them for Cornwell.

 

[bcradio]

It is a very limited set. Missing allot of sizes.

Yes my mistake. I got the 2 9-piece sets and they cover pretty much any size you need. If you need smaller, then use a standard hex key. You'll break/bend the smaller ones on a ratchet.

 

[buco]

the protos are very nice, there is a pretty nice metric set on ebay right now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300777671846?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Bump. And they come in a nice little kit and are not that expensive

 

[PAPERMAKER]

the protos are very nice, there is a pretty nice metric set on ebay right now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300777671846?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I've got the short and long Proto sets and really like them, made in USA also.

 

[6-Speed]

Any suggestions for a good impact grade set? ... Was looking at Sunex stubby set.

 

[bart1]

Those VIM are nice. Another good set for a decent price is Wiha. See amazon or Wihas site. I think my strongest ones are some 1/2" drive one piece Hazets. A set of those would be expensive though, and the bit wouldn't be replaceable if your ever could wear it out.

And these 1/4 are nice too.

 

[sberry]

I got set from Walmart with the intent of upgrade at some point, they worked so well havnt needed to.

 

[EmptyWallet]

What about the sunex hex impact sets?

 

[EmptyWallet]

I think I may grab the Vim set made from S2 steel up there.

 

[jmm]

STAHLWILLE!

My hex wrenches and hex sockets are the most often used tools in my box (I work on textile machinery). Starting out, I made the mistake of going cheap. Asked my supervisor what to get after my HF sockets started to wear -- he said he'd through his catalogs. A set specifically for my job (1/2 drive 8mm, 10, 14, 15, 19) was in my locker the next morning. 'Thanks' I say, 'I'm getting close to retiring anyway'. Having a cool boss is great.

 

[powertrip]

I think I may grab the Vim set made from S2 steel up there.

The HF ones are also made from S2 steel. Made in taiwan and 20% off.

 

[chris6278]

I have some from mac an they are great! Lil expensive tho

 

[up_in_the_air]

Just picked up these Koken sets the other day 1/4 and 3/8 drive they nice

 

[EmptyWallet]

The HF ones are also made from S2 steel. Made in taiwan and 20% off.

Really?!?! Did not know that. Confirmed?

 

[shoturtle]

they are 13.99 for the 9 pc set. So 28 dollars for sae and metric. And if you can get a 20% off coupon, it will drop one of the sets 20%.

 

[scouting]

Scouting - Vim makes them for Cornwell.

Good to know, I think my dealer went out of business. Where did you learn their supplier, BTW?