Quality triple square set.

[zx2slow]

Who makes a quality triple square set? I was looking at a Cornwell and a MAC set. These are not super common and I would like a set that I can depend not to break leaving me with a half finished job.

 

[vga]

I have the VIM, Mac and Matco sets. Like them all. We are talking the 12 point tools, right??

 

[Tarheelgarage]

VIM

 

[Steinmetz]

Who makes a quality triple square set? I was looking at a Cornwell and a MAC set. These are not super common and I would like a set that I can depend not to break leaving me with a half finished job.

You mean a combination square set?

 

[phil du jour]

You mean a combination square set?

The only combination square I have ever heard of is a type of carpenter's square.

Anyway, to answer the OP. I have a Blue-Point set that has been doing pretty well for me, no complaints at all. Triple squares are pretty strong just by their design, so I think as long as you're not going with the cheapest **** you can find, you'll be all good If you want top quality I have often heard that Hazet makes very high quality triple squares (German tools for your German car!)

 

[shockwave]

I have had good luck with vim and I believe they make them for cornwell

 

[Steinmetz]

The only combination square I have ever heard of is a type of carpenter's square.

Anyway, to answer the OP. I have a Blue-Point set that has been doing pretty well for me, no complaints at all. Triple squares are pretty strong just by their design, so I think as long as you're not going with the cheapest **** you can find, you'll be all good

Really?
http://www.starrett.com/metrology/m...urrentPage=1&displayMode=grid&sortBy=none/asc

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Add me to the list of needing triple squares. I have spline drives oddly enough, but no triple square. My dad has a set I use when I work on his bus at his house, but its not a complete set anymore and we need a few other sizes now. I am not even sure what brand they are. I might look into matco, but they would be equiv to KD or gearwrench I would guess. Maybe even snap on since its easier to warranty. The few sizes we are missing broke and were never replaced.

 

[cotjocky]

I have Snap-on. A must on VW (German cars). I've had to warranty the one size (can't remember 6 or 8mm) for wear a few times, but even on impact use, I've never broken a single one. I've used these bits for many years.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=674867&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[GTA Matt]

I have Mac stubby set and VIM long set. I've broken 2 or 3 of the Mac's, the VIM's seem a lot stronger and better quality.

 

[zx2slow]

Thanks for the info, ill look at the VIM set(s).

 

[Skin]

I have Mac stubby set and VIM long set. I've broken 2 or 3 of the Mac's, the VIM's seem a lot stronger and better quality.

MAC Taiwan bit socket sets are sourced from VIM...

 

[GTA Matt]

MAC Taiwan bit socket sets are sourced from VIM...

My 2 sets are completely different. The macs are all 1 piece, the vim's are a 2 piece.

 

[Skin]

My 2 sets are completely different. The macs are all 1 piece, the vim's are a 2 piece.

you mean like these?

http://www.tooltopia.com/vim-xzns1000.aspx

 

[GTA Matt]

That's not the same ones. My macs are several years old, chrome with a black triple square end. Not sure if they are usa or not.

 

[BajaBound]

VIM are awesome quality. I own the the long and short sets.

 

[AV tinker er]

Another vote for VIM

 

[Skin]

That's not the same ones. My macs are several years old, chrome with a black triple square end. Not sure if they are usa or not.

Ah, all the current sets in blow mold cases are essentially 1:1 copies of VIM sets. I don't think they ever had any triple square sockets made in the USA, at least not made in house (they do make some of their own hex/torx sockets).

 

[sjkonk]

Good to know that the VIM set is the one to have. I've been meaning to pick up a set for mk2 VW for a while.

 

[GTA Matt]

Ah, all the current sets in blow mold cases are essentially 1:1 copies of VIM sets. I don't think they ever had any triple square sockets made in the USA, at least not made in house (they do make some of their own hex/torx sockets).

They could be VIM's, not sure, but in any case, the one piece sockets are pretty fragile.

 

[619DioFan]

I also have the long triple squares from VIM .. very good quality.

 

[muskaman67]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000I1Q60O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1394337719&sr=8-1

I Have this set. Never broke one. Is this the set everyone has?

 

[Vvmvbb]

SK are very good, but not cheap.

 

[woodstockva]

These are the ones I have. Never had an issue with them. Cheap enough, they are throw-away tools in my opinion.

Neiko XZN 10-peice set in blue case

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WK9I3O/?tag=atomicindus08-20

If/when they break, I will be replacing with VIM Tools version. If you are on a budget, you may want to consider the Neiko set.

 

[bart1]

I have several from Hazet, and a few other misc ones from stahlwille, blue point etc. all of those seem good. Those long black Lisle ones are garbage.