Looking for a 1/4" deep metric socket set

[Tron]

Can anyone point me to one? I would normally buy a craftsman set, but they don't seem to have one on their (crappy) website. I don't think HF sells one, either.

I don't mind ordering online, and would prefer not to spend snap-on prices (I was quoted something like $240 from the snap on driver).

Thanks for the help!

 

[martin666]

Check out Cripe, bought a set for my step-son last summer, forget if they were Armstrong or USA Allen, but I do remember they were USA made and VERY reasonably priced

 

[d.mcfarland]

NOS on eBay or the classifieds here are both good options to pick one up.

 

[Loscaldazar]

SK 1312. About $80 for a 13 piece set (check out tooltopia)

 

[T45]

pricepoint should be a function of how much you need to rely on them

harndess of the metal, the thickness of the OD, and the tru-ness-to fit all matter a bit more in a deep socket if you need to push it to the limits

that being said, for occasional use just about any good usa/industrial brand will work

Try to find NOS at the local hw store...that's what i did.... and if you pick good copies of individual sockets in person you can eliminate some of the vagaries....and even a usa cman set can be more than decent.

also keep in mind that broaching depth and some other design variables may come into play so don't forget to inquire ..esp if buying sight unseen

 

[wttwoa]

have you looked at gearwrench? i have a 1/4 master set from them and they are awesome for a diyer. $32 for a 13 piece 4-15mm on amazon

 

[drink]

Here's what I consider to be a nice 1/4" drive Craftsman socket set. I think it is an SAE set but I will try to find the metric version.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KE5AMW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The USA metric version might be all sold out.

How about an Armstrong 15-199 socket set? It includes both SAE and metric and they are made in the USA.

http://www.tooltopia.com/armstrong-...scplp6808158&gclid=CM6_3PPK2soCFVUlgQod7skD9A

 

[drink]

SK has a bunch of made in USA socket sets also.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SK-PROFESSI...et-/221568882439?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

 

[3 Gun Shooter]

Gray Pnuematic sockets, Amazon has them. Check out their magnetic deep sockets. Very reasonably priced for the quality.

 

[amolaver]

Wright 9pc $60 incl 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13mm - http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...le&kw=WRI257&gclid=CL6g9M7N2soCFRBsGwodl5EPVw

Koken 11pc 6pt $69 contains 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14mm http://www.frankstools.com/kors6podemes.html
Koken 11pc 12pt $67 contains 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14mm http://www.frankstools.com/ko111desose1.html

Both brands every bit as well made (better, IMO) than any of the truck brands.

ahm

 

[Thax]

Carlyle tools from NAPA has a nice set 4-15 with no skips for about 56 bucks. Nice quality and local warranty too.

 

[Tron]

You guys are great, excellent suggestions! I was already thinking about a koken spark plug socket, so I might pick up the deep set to check it out. i do have a few gearwrench ratcheting wrenches that I love, so those are a good option as well.

 

[jobo1004]

Just because you mentioned Harbor Freight, here's the link to their set (5-14mm) for $9.99 without a coupon.

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-pc-14-in-drive-metric-high-visibility-deep-wall-socket-61345.html

 

[PJNJ]

Williams USA made, $64.49 -
http://www.industrialsupplydenver.com/12pi1drde6po.html

SK USA made, $80.33 shipped -
http://www.tooltopia.com/sk-hand-tool-1312.aspx

Armstrong USA, $80.68 -
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...w=ARM44-220D&gclid=CNL1jZzW2soCFckWHwod1iMPcA

Blackhawk by Proto, USA, only goes to 13mm but it is $45.93 shipped -
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007I9VEYC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Wright USA 9 piece set, $64.55 shipped -
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002M8PH0Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Tron]

Just because you mentioned Harbor Freight, here's the link to their set (5-14mm) for $9.99 without a coupon.

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-pc-14-in-drive-metric-high-visibility-deep-wall-socket-61345.html

Dang, i have been in the store how many times, and never saw it. thanks for the link.

 

[PJNJ]

For $129.99 shipped you can get an entire set both sae and metric, shallow and deep along with a ratchet, extensions, adapters, universal and thumbwheel ratchet, USA made SK in a blow molded case. Great deal -
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MANQCW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Or an Amstrong set with the 88 tooth ratchet for $127.74 shipped -
http://www.tooltopia.com/armstrong-...scplp6808158&gclid=CPuzkdra2soCFYEmHwodZJEFHQ

 

[DBendr]

Fanboy stuff appears like the flu.
If you want the very best get the Koken from Frank.
If you want the best for sane money get the Gearwrench with rails and look for the 2 for one where you buy the metric and get sae for free(actually close to free).They make a fine product.The only ones who say differently never owned any.
They also have mid depth in 1/4 and 3/8 which are a must for todays mechanic.

 

[back2class]

I must have a few deep 1/4 drive metric sets USA Craftsman to 14m, but not positive. They are good sockets and not worth much. Why not grab something like that on ebay for $10? Heck, I would sell you a set of them plus throw in a blackhawk ratchet for like $20. Why would anyone spend $80 for an SK set?

 

[drink]

How about a rail of deep Proto sockets?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Proto-J4720...367641?hash=item464819e659:g:a7cAAOSwa-dWppkx

http://www.zoro.com/proto-socket-se...gclid=CPXH-tnr2soCFVA7gQod_yQOXQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

http://www.toolup.com/Proto-J47202-...9&cadevice=c&gclid=CPbjr9vr2soCFRQlgQodD98Jng

 

[drink]

How about made in China Craftsman sockets from Sears?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-18-p...0934564000P?prdNo=25&blockNo=25&blockType=G25

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-9-pc...0934562000P?prdNo=49&blockNo=49&blockType=G49

 

[drink]

Craftsman Industrial

http://secure.nhbragg.com/product/craftsman-9-32783-9pc-1-4dr-sas-mm-dp-crf-1189933/

 

[drink]

Armstrong 44-220 rail.

http://www.toolfetch.com/armstrong-...rm=CT-44-220&gclid=CL_g-t7u2soCFU82gQod_rEE5Q

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/ARM-44-220D.html

 

[drink]

SK Tools.

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/SKT-1312.html

https://jet.com/product/detail/9b2c...d=403-157946&gclid=CNr857jw2soCFU86gQodGG4M2A

 

[DSM_PWR]

Fanboy stuff appears like the flu.
If you want the very best get the Koken from Frank.
If you want the best for sane money get the Gearwrench with rails and look for the 2 for one where you buy the metric and get sae for free(actually close to free).They make a fine product.The only ones who say differently never owned any.
They also have mid depth in 1/4 and 3/8 which are a must for todays mechanic.

^^^ I'm with this guy.

For the record, I own a Snap-On set for my 1/4" deep metric sockets. But I just recently purchased Ko-ken "nut grip" sockets for a 1/4" shallow metric set. I've only used them a couple times, but I already like them more than their Snap-On counterparts.

 

[DSM_PWR]

Oh, and did I mention that the Ko-ken stuff was not even half as expensive as the Snap-On set?

 

[Sanny81]

Advance Auto has the Gearwrench 13 piece set on a rail for $20.99.

 

[yowzer]

^^^ I'm with this guy.

For the record, I own a Snap-On set for my 1/4" deep metric sockets. But I just recently purchased Ko-ken "nut grip" sockets for a 1/4" shallow metric set. I've only used them a couple times, but I already like them more than their Snap-On counterparts.

The nut grip sockets are really nice. Great for recessed bolts or just ones in crowded spots so you don't lose them somewhere in the depths.

 

[94EG8]

Genius makes really nice 1/4 drive sockets and they go up to 14mm. We've got a set of chrome ones at work that have been seriously abused being beat around on a blue point 1/4 air impact for years and we haven't broken one yet.

 

[drink]

Have you ever considered buying a set of Williams sockets?

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

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DNYC3O/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[drink]

Then you have Wright sockets. They have a Cougar line and a regular line.

http://www.specialized.net/Speciali...ic-14-StandardDeep-Socket-Set-46Pc-11276.aspx

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002M8PH0Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...le&kw=WRI257&gclid=CL2JucHj28oCFdcSgQod6boHog

 

[drink]

Then there are the GearWrench deals.

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/KDT-80550F.html

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/KDT-80300PFS.html

http://www.tooltopia.com/kd-tools-8...scplp6816297&gclid=CLzTpODk28oCFUskgQodrJsM4A

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/KDT-80554SPRO.html

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/KDT-80304.html

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/KDT-80304S.html

 

[Scooterfish]

From earlier post #13 & 20
Sears has a 9 pc set for $30 China
Sears has a 18 pc set for $27 China
HF has a 10 pc set for $10 China $8 with coupon

People wonder what happened to Sears

OP you have been given some good quality choices reasonable priced.
Which don`t include Sears China or HF

 

[jerseykat1]

Here is a picture of my 1/4" GearWrench semi deep socket set. They are serving me well. I have no complaints.

 

[ChevyZ71]

I have a set of 1/4" deep metric carlyle sockets and I think they're right up there with snap on quality.

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[Greg85mcss]

Dang, i have been in the store how many times, and never saw it. thanks for the link.

Good set. They were retired to home use but I never had a problem & the angle from the socket face to the outside is less than craftsman so they're better for shorter fasteners.


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[jerseykat1]

I have a set of 1/4" deep metric carlyle sockets and I think they're right up there with snap on quality.

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Carlyle tools are really good quality tools. a few of the guys i work with have some of there stuff, i was impressed with the quality.

 

[BK13]

Do the newer production Wright sockets have 'normal' retention detents? I've seen some older ones that didn't have detents...

 

[four.cycle]

you guys are making this too hard.
it's not really that complicated.
don't waste your time with imported Craftsman. you can get good used US-made Craftsman metric deep-wells on Ebay every day - there was a like-new " -V- " set (with tray) that sold the other day for $32 plus shipping - that's pretty high.
there's a short set on there right now for $8 bucks + shipping (I think it's only like 8mm - 13mm)

but... consider this:
top of the heap:
Snap-on 10-pc 1/4" drive 12-point deep well sockets (with rail)
4mm - 14mm (the 8mm is a Craftsman)
used
$75 + $6 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Tues. 02/08
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151971772030?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

second week it's been listed - no bids on it last week.

all the other Snap-on 1/4" metric socket sets on Ebay right now (used) are 6-points, and they're most all in the $120-$140 range.

$75 is a great price, and you will thank me later for steering you to the 12-points.

 

[Tron]

You guys kicked *** with a shitload of recommendations. I probably have more than I know what to do with, lol.

I am leaning towards the ko-ken, mostly 'cause I want to try those out, but that snap on deal that four cycle posted is nice, too. All praise four cycle, king of ebay tool auctions.

I'll post in the new tools arrival thread when I drop on something!

 

[four.cycle]

^ haha!

I already have most of that Snap-on set - got them one at a time off the truck about 20 years ago, but I only got a few between 5mm - 13mm.
Otherwise I'd have already snagged that set I posted above.
They really are very nice:

Snap-on 1/4" drive 12-pt sockets, ratchet and 3/8" x 7/16" flare-nut wrench by four.cycle, on Flickr