Options for 3/8 impact sockets

[bluequick]

I am looking to pick up a fairly comprehensive 3/8 drive impact socket set, with both SAE and metric. It will be for light to medium personal use. I would like to know what everyone else has gone with and what the best bang for the buck is.

Thanks!

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[d.mcfarland]

Deep or shallow?

 

[bluequick]

Both hopefully. I was looking at the sunnex brand online, but wasn't sure of the quality.

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[franzdom]

Sunnex is definitely my recommendation, I have a lot of them and prefer them to GP because they are stamped with the size, not just laser etched. They are corner relieved and just the right thickness, not too bulky.

 

[bluequick]

They're priced well to boot. I would love to have snapon but can't justify the cost for my purposes.


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[johndeereman]

I would recommend gearwrench nice quality in my opinon.

 

[MemphisR32]

I really think it would be hard to beat Gray Pneumatics or the HF pro line for medium duty use.

 

[JVB]

Sunex has 3/8 sets sae and metric for 69.99 each.

Model numbers: 3329, 3325


If you need a smaller range set the 3342 includes both metric and standard with deep and shallow. That is also around 69.99


Also with advance auto current coupons gearwrench can be found there for a nice discount.

 

[Scimmia]

Sunex 3342. It doesn't go as big as their individual sets, but anything that big most likely need a 1/2" drive anyway.

 

[Anarius]

Look into Grey Pneumatic. They sell every size, type, and configuration. They are usually priced under SK

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I bought sk for home use

 

[Scimmia]

I really think it would be hard to beat Gray Pneumatics or the HF pro line for medium duty use.

I wouldn't go HF here. They don't make 3/8" drive impact sockets in their "Professional" line, so you would only have their standard Cr-V set. They're marginal in terms of quality and tend to skip sizes. HF sets also have the disadvantage of not having individual sockets available to extend the set or fill in when one gets lost.

 

[Banjorear]

There is a thread about some US made Williams 3/8 short metrics impact from Cripes selling for $20 something shipped.

 

[Loscaldazar]

http://store.harryepstein.com/p/SK4090.html

 

[txdude87]

http://store.harryepstein.com/p/SK4090.html

Just when I thought I spent enough the last couple of weeks on tools...

 

[bluequick]

One can never spend enough on tools. Mostly because of lack of funds. Some great options here, thank you very much everyone!

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[jewish_]

I just recently purchased the Genius Tools TF 332m and am really impressed with the fit and finish. The completeness of the set is a big plus as well

 

[92integra]

yup the guy's up above have you covered......... some cheep quality stuff is tekton, great customer service. and they probably come out of the same factory in taiwan as grey pnuematic and sunnex, just speculating good luck and let us know what you pick. my self im going to grab some tekton for a home set if i ever get time away from work to do something at home that is.

 

[TheRobotCow]

Grey Pneumatic or Sunex hands down!

 

[LXCam]

Holy ****, looky here: http://www.gpsocket.com/products/product.phtml/1281/

I recently purchased their metric 1/2 deep set. Everything from 9 to 36 and nothing skipped and so far I'm very happy. Now after seeing their complete 3/8 kit, I got to have one. Gezzzis I hate this site.

 

[IsaacJ]

I bought a sunnex set, and love it. if it takes anything bigger than a 3/4 or 19mm (the biggest sizes) i doubt my little m12 fuel is going to whip them off. that's when i reach for the long handled ratchet or the 1/2" gun.

 

[IsaacJ]

http://www.amazon.com/Sunex-3342-8-Inch-Master-42-Piece/dp/B005MVB9Y8/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1422325152&sr=1-1&keywords=3%2F8+sunex+impact+socket
Here's the link to the set i bought, for $75.00, you can' beat it!

 

[jd3290]

i would buy either the NPT (Napa Professional Tools) impact sockets that are made by sunex or look into the Matco ADV line.

 

[nicksnothereman]

I am looking to pick up a fairly comprehensive 3/8 drive impact socket set, with both SAE and metric. It will be for light to medium personal use. I would like to know what everyone else has gone with and what the best bang for the buck is.

Thanks!

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At 3/8 you should probably get something crmo. Don't know what's available in crmo though probably truck stuff or high end import.

 

[jvitez]

http://www.menards.com/main/tools-h...l-deep-impact-socket-set/p-1503285-c-9159.htm

http://www.menards.com/main/tools-h...metric-impact-socket-set/p-1503286-c-9159.htm

These are USA made, used to be labelled Allen but now Masteforce which is Menards house brand. I got an Allen set just before it changed names to Masterforce, no issues so far.

 

[Spinaker01]

Another vote and thumbs up for Sunex. Genius stuff if right up there too though.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I picked up a complete Cornwell set brand new in a case on ebay for $150. It came with bith SAE and MM in shallow and deep. List price on it was over $550. They quality is great and they have worked well so far.

Before I bought the Cornwell, I was going to get a Sunex set after comparing my options.

 

[expfcwintergreen]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029XKZKG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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Grey Pneumatic Duo Sockets made for impact or hand ratchet use. The top link is Amazon; the second is a large picture of the set on the GP site. I already have a whole lot of sockets so haven't bought these but am still tempted.