Good value 1/4" socket set?

[Melias24]

Hi, I'm having a hard time chasing up a 1/4" drive socket set that comes with sockets and extensions only? I'm having a hard time finding one that doesn't come with a ratchet. Under $200 would be good.imperial and metric

~Elias

 

[LB-1911]

Hi, I'm having a hard time chasing up a 1/4" drive socket set that comes with sockets and extensions only? I'm having a hard time finding one that doesn't come with a ratchet. Under $200 would be good.imperial and metric

~Elias

One option.

KDT-84903 GearWrench 84903 71pc Impact Socket Set SAE/Metric 1/4in Drive

RODUCT DETAILS
• 1/4" 6 Pt. Std. Metric Socket, 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16",11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm
• 1/4" 6 Pt. Deep Metric Socket, 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm
• 1/4" Dr. 6 Pt. Unv. SAE Socket, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8"
• 1/4" Dr. 6 Pt. Unv. Metric Socket, 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm
• 2’ Extension, 1/4" Dr.
• 4’ Extension, 1/4" Dr.
• 6’ Extension, 1/4" Dr.
• 1/4’ Unv. Joint, 1/4" Dr.
• 1/4’ F x 3/8’ M Adapter, 1/4" Dr.

 

[gdocktor3]

Just get the Gearwrench 51 piece set with the 120xp ratchet. It's on sale for $56. I bought one a few years ago and love it. For the price, you can't get upset about it coming with a ratchet. http://m.sears.com/gearwrench-51-pc...97becDYqS1Sokglelo900aAoTb8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[d.mcfarland]

Gearwrench. Check out NTX Tools and get one of their BOGO promo deals. Under $100.

 

[MushCreek]

I recently bought a Gearwrench set as well. So far, I'm really liking it.

 

[pawnworld007]

for the Gearwrench. If you're looking for quality tools at a quality price and don't mind non USA made, then they're tough to beat.

 

[cliftonbros89]

I'd check out SK. They have standard, mid-depth, deepwell, and swivel, all but mid-depth in impact as well. All good quality.

 

[flushcut]

I just picked up the Grey Pneumatic 1/4" master impact set. So far so good.

 

[Infinia]

The reason you can't find a "value' socket set with extensions, universal ONLY because it simply doesn't exist, they all come with a drive tool for obvious reasons. Think about it.
Infact In my book, any 1/4" SET without a spinner handle is a FAIL!

BTW check price of 1/4" mechanic sets on sale, you are getting the ratchet for pretty much free so why fight it? target ~$1.00/piece! I like to find metric sets only they are more compact-n-portable , rarely need SAE for the same tasks.

 

[gdocktor3]

The reason you can't find a "value' socket set with extensions, universal ONLY because it simply doesn't exist, they all come with a drive tool for obvious reasons. Think about it.
Infact In my book, any 1/4" SET without a spinner handle is a FAIL!

BTW check price of 1/4" mechanic sets on sale, you are getting the ratchet for pretty much free so why fight it? target ~$1.00/piece! I like to find metric sets only they are more compact-n-portable , rarely need SAE for the same tasks.

Well, you can find impact socket sets with just sockets and extensions all day long. Here's one from Gearwrench. http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...k_tdJjB92J-KfRpuTJLZ6RTUkpGjPdN95UaAqKz8P8HAQ

 

[theoldwizard1]

I probably use my 1/4" drive sockets more than the average person. Certainly way more often than my 1/2" drive set. That said after almost 50 years, I have never owned or NEEDED 1/4" drive deep sockets ! When I did need a deep socket, I always had a 3/8" drive deep to fall back on.

Craftsman has a 1/4" set in a blow molded case that does NOT include deep sockets. It does have a ratchet and one extension. On sale it typically runs about $10-$12. Of course, the current one are made in China so I can not vouch for their quality, but mine are holding up great.

DO NOT WASTER YOUR MONEY ON 12 POINT 1/4" DRIVE SOCKETS ! Guaranteed to round off any mild stuck nut !

 

[gungatim]

you can also buy the socket sets and extentions separately if that's what you want.

good value: Lowes Kobalt. $10 for a set of sockets. they may not be US made, but for low torque 1/4" drive any properly sized/broached set with a quality finish would work.

other option is to buy a set with the ratchet and just send me the ratchet...problem solved...

 

[NedNorton]

At the $200 price point my vote is for Williams USA stuff. Super quality for a reasonable price. I can't tell the difference between my Snap-On and Williams sockets.

http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Willi...ools-1-4-Inch-Drive-Chrome-Metric-Socket-Sets

http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Willi...ools-1-4-Inch-Drive-Chrome-Metric-Socket-Sets

http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Willi...e-Tools-1-4-Inch-Drive-Chrome-SAE-Socket-Sets

http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Willi...e-Tools-1-4-Inch-Drive-Chrome-SAE-Socket-Sets

They are currently backordered but it has been my experience that this is only temporary and Toolsdelivered is great to work with.

Cheers,
Chris

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

55$ deep and shallow sae & metric gearwrench. https://nathenarnoldtools.com/colle...rwrench-1-4-socket-set-metric-sae-bundle-deal

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Find sockets separate. I have the set I linked, its very complete and I use it more than my 3/8 impact set

 

[jakemac]

I'm partial to the S-K sets with the spinner handle. Preferably the old sets in the metal case.
Check the used market for deals.

 

[Infinia]

Well, you can find impact socket sets with just sockets and extensions all day long.

there's always that one guy in every crowd
1/4" impact* HAHA yeah right

*most would argue 3/8 impact socket sets are a waste of time /money

 

[gungatim]

there's always that one guy in every crowd
1/4" impact HAHA yeah right

I have 1/4" impacts deep set. they also sell them at HD. for cordless impacts is my guess...i'v never seen a 1/4" drive air impact, but I bet someone here posts one up, LOL...

 

[bcradio]

there's always that one guy in every crowd
1/4" impact* HAHA yeah right

*most would argue 3/8 impact socket sets are a waste of time /money

You have much to learn my young padowan

 

[bcradio]

I have 1/4" impacts deep set. they also sell them at HD. for cordless impacts is my guess...i'v never seen a 1/4" drive air impact, but I bet someone here posts one up, LOL...

Yup, I've got one and use it occasionally. Now that I own the M12 fuel 1/4 impact wrench, it doesn't get near the use. They are very handy though.

 

[Infinia]

hmm I didn't see any impact sets posted in the ' let's see your 1/4 socket sets' thread.
perhaps the geniuses can post an image there and enlighten all us why small fasteners need lots of torque.

 

[amason3]

hmm I didn't see any impact sets posted in the ' let's see your 1/4 socket sets' thread.
perhaps the geniuses can post an image there and enlighten all us why small fasteners need lots of torque.

Proto, Mac, Gearwrench, Sunex, Grey pneumatic, and even Genius make sets of them...the why you'll have to figure out for yourself.

 

[Trey T]

Carlyle 14pc 6pt shallow 4-15mm set $42

Carlyle 13pc 6pt mid 4-15mm set $45

Carlyle 14pc 6pt deep 4-15mm set $56

Carlyle 12pc 6pt swivel 5-15mm set $90

 

[wolf_from_wv]

I have 1/4" impacts deep set. they also sell them at HD. for cordless impacts is my guess...i'v never seen a 1/4" drive air impact, but I bet someone here posts one up, LOL...

https://www.zoro.com/chicago-pneuma...Np7CAyMfEFQKrrU9n8_kEaAuTr8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[buffalobill]

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...&kw=SKT91844&gclid=CIrk2MXHsdMCFZtWDQodBAcIVw

Buy once, cry once, never need anything else.

 

[tarbellb]

https://www.zoro.com/chicago-pneuma...Np7CAyMfEFQKrrU9n8_kEaAuTr8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

34ft/bs MAX torque...

 

[dngrmse]

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...&kw=SKT91844&gclid=CIrk2MXHsdMCFZtWDQodBAcIVw

Buy once, cry once, never need anything else.

+ 1 for SK- for $10 Less you can get the same set with 4 extra pieces;
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=SKT91848

 

[jl4c]

55$ deep and shallow sae & metric gearwrench. https://nathenarnoldtools.com/colle...rwrench-1-4-socket-set-metric-sae-bundle-deal

That's a heck of a deal right there. Even Harbor Freight sockets (which are actually pretty good) would have a hard time beating that deal right now.

 

[Dagny]

S-K sets are nice.

 

[tgb]

I bought the 48 pc SK set 2years ago, beautiful has everything you would ever need like thumbwheel rachet that I thought was a joke until I used it several times

 

[Cope]

I have 1/4" impacts deep set. they also sell them at HD. for cordless impacts is my guess...i'v never seen a 1/4" drive air impact, but I bet someone here posts one up, LOL...

They were around in the 1990s.

 

[Cope]

https://www.zoro.com/chicago-pneuma...Np7CAyMfEFQKrrU9n8_kEaAuTr8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

You can tear up a bunch of stuff with that impact.

 

[PJNJ]

+ 1 for SK- for $10 Less you can get the same set with 4 extra pieces;
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=SKT91848

Excellent set. I purchased mine about a year ago and being able to carry it out to what I'm working on is ideal. And that's the cheapest I have seen it.

I bought the 48 pc SK set 2years ago, beautiful has everything you would ever need like thumbwheel rachet that I thought was a joke until I used it several times

Their thumbwheel ratchets are very handy, especially the 3/8's.

 

[Melias24]

Sorry for late answer, been busy!!!! Thanks heaps for the answers everyone, think i'll go with the gear wrench set as its most easily available to me here in Australia.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Sorry for late answer, been busy!!!! Thanks heaps for the answers everyone, think i'll go with the gear wrench set as its most easily available to me here in Australia.

I think you will be pleased with it, I know i was pleasantly surprised with mine.

 

[Sunset_Z28]

I think you'll be happy with the gearwrench set. I purchased a couple different size sets from Advance Auto and they've quickly become my go to sockets.

 

[bobcatdan]

Well, you can find impact socket sets with just sockets and extensions all day long. Here's one from Gearwrench. http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...k_tdJjB92J-KfRpuTJLZ6RTUkpGjPdN95UaAqKz8P8HAQ

The idea behind the impact set is you are buying them to put on your impact or air ratchets. Everybody knows you never put an impact socket on a regular ratchet.

 

[ScottsGT]

Tagging for the SK set if Snap On doesn't come through for me.

 

[T45]

The idea behind the impact set is you are buying them to put on your impact or air ratchets. Everybody knows you never put an impact socket on a regular ratchet.

There are lots of 1/4 drive tools that show up on ebay with mangled square drives. So i think the folks saying 1/4 impacts are "worthless" are overlooking this point.

 

[HanShotFirst]

Hi, I'm having a hard time chasing up a 1/4" drive socket set that comes with sockets and extensions only? I'm having a hard time finding one that doesn't come with a ratchet. Under $200 would be good.imperial and metric

~Elias

Always considered this to be THE classic 1/4" set

1/4 In Dr Socket Set - SAE/Metric - 6 Pt - 44-Pc
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002L5C1O/?tag=atomicindus08-20