Quality 12 point socket set sae

[chappys4life]

I just built a 383 stroker motor at my uncles that is covered in 12 point arp bolts. Unfortunately I have no 12 point sockets. Like all of us on here it is a good excuse to buy more tools. I mainly use icon but unfortunately no 12 point sockets so I was going to buy a snap on 211FY 12 point sae set but my local snap on guy is not responding to texts (Not a shop just home mechanic on own cars). So now I am debating do I try and find another local rep or should I look at something like williams?

My box is a mix of icon and snap on currently why I default to icon or snap on.

 

[oldschoolcraft]

Tekton

12-Point Chrome Sockets and Sets | TEKTON

12-point sets available in Inch (SAE) and Metric sizes, with stamped markings and fully stepped shoulders.

www.tekton.com

 

[CS454]

Tekton or Snap On.

 

[micromind]

Check out Wright.

They don't advertise (as far was I know) and I've found their tools to be some of the very best. They have a good warranty but I doubt if you'll even need ti.

I have severely abused some of my Wright tools and they just keep coming back for more.......

 

[Jtels85]

Jobsmart.

Pick up a 12 point set for under $20. As infrequently as you’ll use them, why pay tool truck prices?

 

[crashmtb]

koken.

 

[Etchase]

Proto

Proto 3/8" Drive Socket Set Metric 12 Pieces 8 mm to 19 mm , Full Polish J52216 | Zoro

Order Proto 3/8" Drive Socket Set Metric 12 Pieces 8 mm to 19 mm , Full Polish, J52216 at Zoro.com. Great prices & free shipping on orders over $50 when you sign in or sign up for an account.

www.zoro.com

Proto 3/8" Drive Socket Set SAE 13 Pieces 1/4 in to 1 in , Full Polish J52124 | Zoro

Order Proto 3/8" Drive Socket Set SAE 13 Pieces 1/4 in to 1 in , Full Polish, J52124 at Zoro.com. Great prices & free shipping on orders over $50 when you sign in or sign up for an account.

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The SAE set is on special for $76. Really good deal.

 

[Wamsutta]

I was going to buy a snap on 211FY 12 point sae set

Snap-on 211FY

Williams USA JHWWSB-10RC

Williams USA JHWB-1208

Williams USA JHWB-1211

A full set will be : 1/4, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8.

 

[B_Bimmer]

Proto makes beautiful sockets.

 

[littlebean]

stahlwille?

 

[cherrybomb]

I would do the Proto ,they are a great socket ,at a great price.You will appreciate the quality,many of us Proto fanboys believe they are as good as Snap on.

 

[seber]

Williams is another good choice.

 

[RPH]

Home user, tekton. Warranty service is great and good tools at reasonable prices.

 

[cherrybomb]

Williams is another good choice.

Agreed, I have some also and have a lot of confidence they will get the job done at a reasonable cost also

 

[EDRJR]

I bought Tekton a few years ago. Both SAE and Metric, the smaller sets. Great price. If I ever use them, I'll let you know if they're any good.

 

[ChevyEFI]

I bought a Taiwan COO chrome 1/2 Pittsburgh SAE 12pt set for ARP bolts on a 400 sbc initially. Haven't needed to "upgrade" yet.

 

[Steve_P]

Pretty much anything with a known brand name will be ok. It's tough to buy a truly bad socket today unless maybe you can find one of those 1970s $3 Taiwan/China sets at a flea market.
I have Williams USA and SK USA 12 points and they're fine. If you have a lot of Snap On, then you'll find the Williams USA to be a bargain. If not, then I'd say Tekton.

 

[908Jim]

You can get great deals on top tier Proto or Wright SAE 12 point sockets that should handle the high torque of ARP fasteners without issue. The less desirable sae/12pt combo makes this a no-brainer decision in my eyes.

Tekton sockets are nothing special, despite the love affair this board has with them. Quinn sockets still feel crude. Koken and other exotic brands might be a struggle to warranty.

 

[mreisner]

The Wright are great I have a set and I'm very happy with them. The caterpillar branded 12-point sockets are also made by Snap-on they are nice and reasonable too.

 

[bobg03]

I just built a 383 stroker motor at my uncles that is covered in 12 point arp bolts. Unfortunately I have no 12 point sockets. Like all of us on here it is a good excuse to buy more tools. I mainly use icon but unfortunately no 12 point sockets so I was going to buy a snap on 211FY 12 point sae set but my local snap on guy is not responding to texts (Not a shop just home mechanic on own cars). So now I am debating do I try and find another local rep or should I look at something like williams?

My box is a mix of icon and snap on currently why I default to icon or snap on.

Color me stupid, but I thought all the Icon sockets were 12 point, no?

I'm still sober if that matters...

 

[Wolley]

Hit a few yard sales. You'll be swimming in 12pts in no time.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Price check the Snap-on stuff online, take a picture of the cash needed and text it to the Snap-on dealer.

If he doesn't reply in 2 days, order it online.

 

[Lurp]

If you want Snap-On without the “Snap-On” brand name look at CAT sockets. Part number 199-6156. It’s a 13pc 1/2” drive metric 12-pt socket set 12mm-24mm. It’s made by Snap-On and even has the Snap-On date codes on the sockets. Cost is $85. Just go to your local CAT dealer and order it, I bet they would have it next day.

The SAE equivalent 12pt set only comes in deep well and is CAT part number 214-1161. It’s 11pc 1/2” Drive 12pt Deep Socket set. No 12pt regulars in 1/2” drive SAE unfortunately. Made by Snap-On as well and covers 1/2” - 1-1/8”.

12pt 3/8” drive metric 194-3574
12pt 3/8” drive deep SAE 214-6490

 

[liliysdad]

Tekton sockets are nothing special, despite the love affair this board has with them. Quinn sockets still feel crude.

This is exactly how I feel…

 

[Pontiac787]

If looking for new I would go Williams USA or Proto. If your looking for budget I would look for a vintage US made brand like Proto, SK, Bonney, etc. in no particular order.

 

[dchawk81]

12pt sockets are nothing special, especially on a 12pt fastener.

 

[Wamsutta]

12pt sockets are nothing special, especially on a 12pt fastener.

I get a big rush using 12-point sockets on 12-point fasteners. The drive interface connection is intense man.

 

[dchawk81]

I get a big rush using 12-point sockets on 12-point fasteners. The drive interface connection is intense man.

It's ****** for you, isn't it?

 

[Wamsutta]

It's ****** for you, isn't it?

Better than ***!

 

[Hakeem]

Jobsmart.

Pick up a 12 point set for under $20. As infrequently as you’ll use them, why pay tool truck prices?

Seriously. Spend that money on something that gets used more often.

 

[ecotec]

Vintage… I bet that you could get top of the line for $10.

 

[Mgdoug3]

I bought a set of Carlyle deep 12 point in SAE and metric. I needed a 3/8 deep for a part I made and NAPA had it in stock. Liked them enough I bought the metrics later. My shallow set is vintage Blackhawk and Indestro Super.

 

[turnthewrench 2.0]

The PROTO linked above.

 

[dchawk81]

Better than ***!

My condolences. We need to take you to the Philippines.

 

[N8sToolz]

Flea market or Facebook marketplace looks for some older craftsman sets. Many of my 12 sets are just that.

 

[four.cycle]

there's some guy peddlin' tools on ebay. I hear if you're a GJ member you might be able to get a better deal. Just sayin'...

 

[nadogail]

Check out Wright.

They don't advertise (as far was I know) and I've found their tools to be some of the very best. They have a good warranty but I doubt if you'll even need ti.

I have severely abused some of my Wright tools and they just keep coming back for more.......

My Wright tools have been great

 

[Beemer]

Pretty hard to get "bad" sockets. I still have sockets bought as a kid from mother's home party sales 60 years ago; Allenite.
Believe me I've done whatever I can think of (without thinking) through the years and they survived.
Besides those there are several sets of Craftsmen and SK's in the drawer. As far as I am concerned, they are all pretty idiot proof.

 

[ZRX61]

Tekton sockets are nothing special, despite the love affair this board has with them. Quinn sockets still feel crude. Koken and other exotic brands might be a struggle to warranty.

I have Tekton 3/8 drive in both SAE & metric, 6 & 12 pt. I wasn't aware they were supposed to be special?

 

[B_Bimmer]

there's some guy peddlin' tools on ebay. I hear if you're a GJ member you might be able to get a better deal. Just sayin'...

Those are some of the most beautiful listing I've ever seen. If I wasn't drowning in old tools I'd let myself do some browsing.