Need to replace Craftsmen hex sockets

[dink]

I am need of suggestions on some metric hex head sockets preferable 1/4" drive in specific 3 to 6mm individual. Not wanting a set. Snap-On shows 19.70 a piece on there website. I am not happy with the bits in the Craftsmen, they slide out to easily and not enough "bite" when I am comparing to my Wera Hex keys. So any other suggestions? US or German made only please. And I really dont want to buy from a truck brand if possible.

 

[firebox40dash5]

Grainger shows SKs for about $13 each. Not sure how much cheaper you're gonna get and stay American or German...

 

[dink]

Wiha is showing $6.08 a piece on those sizes.....so there has to be plenty

 

[AL`]

Check out tooltopia for SK. There might be other sites too.

http://www.tooltopia.com/

 

[firebox40dash5]

Under $5 a pop on wihatools.com... "Bits made in Germany, sockets made in Taiwan"

If that's not good enough, then it's not exactly a valid comparison. If it is, I'm not sure why you're asking for other suggestions?

 

[dink]

Under $5 a pop on wihatools.com... "Bits made in Germany, sockets made in Taiwan"

If that's not good enough, then it's not exactly a valid comparison. If it is, I'm not sure why you're asking for other suggestions?

Hahahaa oops yep good call didnt even realize that part....scratch that

 

[shoturtle]

I am need of suggestions on some metric hex head sockets preferable 1/4" drive in specific 3 to 6mm individual. Not wanting a set. Snap-On shows 19.70 a piece on there website. I am not happy with the bits in the Craftsmen, they slide out to easily and not enough "bite" when I am comparing to my Wera Hex keys. So any other suggestions? US or German made only please. And I really dont want to buy from a truck brand if possible.

Why not just buy the bits, and replace the craftsman bits with wiha.

 

[shoturtle]

Under $5 a pop on wihatools.com... "Bits made in Germany, sockets made in Taiwan"

If that's not good enough, then it's not exactly a valid comparison. If it is, I'm not sure why you're asking for other suggestions?

Actually the socket part of the wiha bits sockets are made by heyco in german. There is a inaccurate post on amazon saying they are made in taiwan. But the sockets are made by heyco. I have a set.

 

[dink]

Actually the socket part of the wiha bits sockets are made by heyco in german. There is a inaccurate post on amazon saying they are made in taiwan. But the sockets are made by heyco. I have a set.

Actually I just got educated....on the Wiha website it states the sockets are made in Taiwan


http://www.wihatools.com/700seri/713mmsock.htm

 

[firebox40dash5]

Jeebus, tooltopia is getting more for the SKs than Grainger. I never knew anyone could be more expensive than Grainger.

They do have a 2-6mm SK set for $49, though.

 

[SlimChance]

I got the fractional 3/8 and 1/2 SK hex sockets and its fantastic.

 

[AL`]

Jeebus, tooltopia is getting more for the SKs than Grainger. I never knew anyone could be more expensive than Grainger.

They do have a 2-6mm SK set for $49, though.

I haven't price compared to Grainger's, although typically Grainger's is sky high for anything. But what I've noticed is there are many SK sets at tooltopia that are a great value, but not everything SK is cheap there. So you need to search through what tooltopia has in their SK inventory, and if you do, I think you'll find some good deals. I think tooltopia has free shipping for orders over $100 too.

 

[firebox40dash5]

I haven't price compared to Grainger's, although typically Grainger's is sky high for anything. But what I've noticed is there are many SK sets at tooltopia that are a great value, but not everything SK is cheap there. So you need to search through what tooltopia has in their SK inventory, and if you do, I think you'll find some good deals. I think tooltopia has free shipping for orders over $100 too.

I think tooltopia was getting $18 or something ridiculous on open stock. But Grainger wanted about $100 for the same 6 piece set, so no shocker there.

I rarely even bother calling Grainger when I need *anything*, I use them for what IMO is their only use... when you need something RIGHT NOW, at whatever price will put it in your hands. Every once in a while they surprise me, they had the caps for my compressor motor in stock (obviously) and the check valve for it a day away, and none of them was over $10, though I had to force-feed their central phone people the part # for the check valve, even though the compressor is a Speedaire and they should have a diagram.

 

[shoturtle]

Actually I just got educated....on the Wiha website it states the sockets are made in Taiwan


http://www.wihatools.com/700seri/713mmsock.htm

That is new, the set I have is heyco. Interesting. But I would just get replace the bits and keep the craftsman socket.

 

[dink]

That is new, the set I have is heyco. Interesting. But I would just get replace the bits and keep the craftsman socket.

They are "sealed" You cant replace the bits like you can the Wiha hex sockets

 

[volaredon]

look on Ebay for tool truck brands and their "associate" brands like Williams, Proto etc and you'll find a steal... may take some hunting though you know what they say about whats out there at any given time

 

[shoturtle]

They are "sealed" You cant replace the bits like you can the Wiha hex sockets

You can not put them on a vice and knock them out with a hammer and punch?

 

[Automatic Slim]

I hear ya' man.

Why not get a hex driver bit 3mm-6mm w/ a 1/4 shank, get an old socket (some powerbuilt BS laying around) & rough up the shank - then gorilla glue that ***** in socket. That way you can cut your shank to size specification as well. My problem with hex sockets is sometimes they have too much ****** and one akward turn can strip the fastener.

I drive a "ton" of torx screws building decks w/ impact drill, I prefer that method best. Prefer wiha or wera gold series bits - very tough. However, in tight quarters, have resulted in cranking the ratchet w/ auto and other apps w/ the hex sockets too, but have cut some down to, to have more "tool torque" closer to the application.

Just a thought - hell I'm a noobie though. GL