MAC precision torque socket opinions

[bodyguy16]

Just looking for some opinions on mac's precision torque sockets.I know most like the wrenches but could not find any info on the socket sets.I am loking at some 1/4 metric and my mac guy was telling me he would make me a good deal (dont know what a good deal is, dont even know what retail is) so any opinions arw appreciated!

Btw I don't wanna buy snap ons since i cant stand my dealer..... other options are s-k or maybe some c-man usa's as I like them for the money.

Thanks

 

[jim1987]

They're just 1/4".. how good do they really need to be..

 

[Zeroek]

If it were up to me I'd get the USA made Mac sockets. Or go with SK.

 

[bodyguy16]

If it were up to me I'd get the USA made Mac sockets. Or go with SK.

The precision torques are not usa?

 

[bodyguy16]

They're just 1/4".. how good do they really need to be..

They dont need to be indestructable I just want to get myself a quality set....

 

[jim1987]

They dont need to be indestructable I just want to get myself a quality set....

That's what I'm saying. How hard can you possibly use a 1/4 set? Id go on the bay and buy USA cman or me, kobalt or anything that isn't the truck.

 

[AndrewV]

That's what I'm saying. How hard can you possibly use a 1/4 set? Id go on the bay and buy USA cman or me, kobalt or anything that isn't the truck.

He just needs a gw set.. Mac's are great, but doesn't really need simething that high end, i'm guessing.

 

[bodyguy16]

Just wanted an opinion on the mac set, I am a collision tech and 1/4 dr is my go to drive size im just fed up of what I have and want to get a nice set. Im not hard on my tools but I dont abuse them either, just want quality, tool truck or not; quality

 

[AndrewV]

Im a tech. And i use my gw set, they still look new 2 yrs into them(the one's i haven't lost). There good.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I have found that quarter inch drive is very important to have quality sets. Due to the fact that the fastener is so small rounding them off is a terrible thing. my gearWrench work good but I do have snap on for quarter inch and 5 sixteenths swivels. I'm on voice dictation in case you're wondering why its spelling this stuff out

 

[bodyguy16]

Im a tech. And i use my gw set, they still look new 2 yrs into them(the one's i haven't lost). There good.

Im not saying gw is no good I just want something diff.

I have found that quarter inch drive is very important to have quality sets. Due to the fact that the fastener is so small rounding them off is a terrible thing. my gearWrench work good but I do have snap on for quarter inch and 5 sixteenths swivels. I'm on voice dictation in case you're wondering why its spelling this stuff out

I agree with you, I figure since they are my most used dr size i cant go wrong spending a little extra and not have any regrets down the line.

 

[AndrewV]

I know what you mean. Just can't see spending SO $$, or Mac money on them. Mind you i love Mac .
Thought about Carlyle at all?

 

[bodyguy16]

Yeah I called our napa and they dont carry carlyle here !?!?!? Didnt even know about it

 

[franzdom]

Can Carlyle be bought online?

 

[AndrewV]

They can ship to store. Done it befor here, at mine.

 

[Skin]

The precision torques are not usa?

No, Taiwan. They got redesigned this year so the ridges are biased for removal. They're made specifically for damaged/corroded bolts as they have "teeth" that bite into the face of the fastener exactly like how FD+ open ends work, just applied to a socket wall.

MAC standard 6pt are USA.
Proto and SK also worth consideration.

 

[bodyguy16]

No, Taiwan. They got redesigned this year so the ridges are biased for removal. They're made specifically for damaged/corroded bolts as they have "teeth" that bite into the face of the fastener exactly like how FD+ open ends work, just applied to a socket wall.

MAC standard 6pt are USA.
Proto and SK also worth consideration.

Thank you sir, about time you chime in ! Lmfao

So in other words unless used on dameaged fasteners not to be considered..?!?!

 

[Ruger_556]

Can Carlyle be bought online?

Yeah, through napa's website. I do it all the time.

 

[Skin]

Thank you sir, about time you chime in ! Lmfao

So in other words unless used on dameaged fasteners not to be considered..?!?!

You can use them on anything but they're designed for removing corroded fasteners.

 

[1950mercury]

I like sk and snap on semi deep sockets for 1/4. I hardly ever have to grab a shallow or deep