Help me find a good wobble 3/8" impact set!

[absintheisfun]

I am needing a wobble socket set (MM) and I want the widest range possible. Snap on and Mac have 10-19, and then 19-24 sold in seperate sets, but nothing that has the whole range, and I don't want to buy an extra 19!

Cornwell has a complete set 8-24 but the low price on it makes me suspect. I have used both Mac and Snapon before and like them. I've never used the Cornwells and I would have to go out of my way to get them as there is not a regular Cornwell guy at my shop.

$490.53

Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated

 

[Wesley B]

The bees knees right now are matco pinless sockets, look them up.

 

[crewchief888]

if i was in the market for impact swivels,
i'd be getting the matco pinless.
2nd choice would be SO
3rd would be HF

 

[Racr350]

if i was in the market for impact swivels,
i'd be getting the matco pinless.
2nd choice would be SO
3rd would be HF

That about sums it up right there!

 

[absintheisfun]

3rd would be HF

For some reason I am reading this and only seeing Harbor Freight...surely that can't be what you mean....is it?

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

HF is actually not a bad set, main problem with HF swivel sockets are body is too fat for tight spaces.

 

[Fedwrench]

Don't buy two sets. Remember, unless the item is on special, truck pricing is the some of the individual components. There's no discount for buying a set unless it's on special.
Having said that, do you really need the sizes above 19mm in 3/8 drive? I'm asking because, I have up to 22mm and rarely use the 21 and 22mm. I've used them but, I can't remember the last time I did.
Cornwell impact swivels are ok. Their bases are a little taller than Matco's. They're a durable, US made product.
Personally, I find the idea of paying that much for impact swivels insane. Don't get me wrong, I love my Matco pinless types but, I would find used first. Gearwrench has some nice 3/8 drive impact swivel sockets out.

 

[GSteg]

Matco or Craftsman would be my first choice. You pay more, but I've experienced a lot less failure with those than the SO.

 

[Hammer1963]

The Matco sockets are the best out there for what you are looking for. I have run into the same problem and finally just bit th bullet and bought them. I do not own any chrome swivel sockets, the impacts are just that much better.

 

[TheGrooveking]

The Armstrong MAXX are the same as the Matco, I have them in both SAE and Metric, but Matco does offer a broader range.

TheGrooveking

 

[marcusicp]

My Matco guy sold me a set that was 21mm, 22mm, and 24mm only. It came shrink wrapped on a short rail. You can also get an 8mm from Matco as well. I have all of them from 8-24mm and use the 8mm the least.

 

[slimshady_2469]

maybe a start?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CORN...t=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item3366b2ba5a

 

[jim_rush51]

I have used Sunex a few times(guy at work has a set) and GP makes a solid set. Cheaper price and never had a problem with them. But only go to 19 I believe.

 

[Sterff]

I have the GP 10-19mm set and it serves my needs. I have the deep set though.

 

[wam2004]

I have some cornwell sae 3/8 universal sockets and they seems to be as good as the matco metric ones that I have. Also in case you weren't aware that cornwell set you posted is actually on special this month for 399.95

http://cornwelltools.com/Publications/June2011/Index.html