McMaster Carr Wobble Extensions???

[doodah man]

Anyone know what manufacturer they are using for the wobble extension sets? I know M-C sells good stuff but I hate buying something without knowing exactly what I'm getting.

I'm looking at PN 5521A73 (1/4" 3-piece set - $29) and PN 5522A54 (3/8" 3-piece set - $31).

I called and they couldn't tell me. Those seem like good prices if we're talking Armstrong or similar. For comparison, Amazon's got 4-piece Gearwrench sets for $21 (1/4") and $33 (3/8") with free shipping.

Anyone ordered these?

 

[SteelCityYaga]

I haven't ordered the set you are inquiring about, but, McMaster will tell you the COO of their tools.

Most of their ratchets, ratchet accessories and wrenches are Armstrong.

 

[vintagefan]

Most likely Armstrong or Proto, but they also carry some Martin, and Wright.

 

[APEowner]

Most likely Armstrong or Proto, but they also carry some Martin, and Wright.

And sometimes Snap-on. If you call they can usually tell you but it's always quality stuff.

 

[JML2]

Advance Auto sells the 4-piece Gearwrench 3/8" drive wobble extension set for $20. The tips have flats after the wobble section so the socket can be pushed on further and won't wobble. Same set as Amazon's, for 2/3 the price. Taiwan-made.

 

[caseyjw]

I think you will be ok ordering from McMaster-Carr... I've never been disappointed

 

[beerdog]

MMC does not sell specific brands. Just quality levels that meet the specs in their catalog. It will something good, but they make no commitments. You could order 5 and get a few different brands in the same shipment.