Recommend me a metric hex socket set with a half inch drive

[ive]

Would love to have the metric set in a case, have A Proto standard set in a case, love them, but I don’t see on the Proto website that the metric sets have a case.

Who makes a great quality set in a case. This is for work so I’d like a solid set.

Thank you.

 

[M6erfan]

Sunex 2639

Grey Pneumatic GRE1498MH

MAC Tools SVAM8B

Ko-ken 4227M

 

[bwringer]

TIATA
(Tekton Is Always The Answer)

51-Piece 1/2 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket and Ratchet Set (10–32 mm) | TEKTON

Set includes 10–32 mm (metric) 6-point standard and deep length sockets, 90-tooth ratchet, breaker bar, and accessories. No skipped sizes. SKT25201.

www.tekton.com

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

Gedore if you can live with the sockets being in plastic and not foam. But you get a sweet metal case to hold the plastic and sockets.

 

[JEdiag]

Wright has blow molded cases for sets now. Havent bought one yet but they seem very nice, and I love every tool Ive ever bought from them. Warranty is simple, made in Ohio from US steel, and still a family owned company. They get my money more often than any other company.

 

[JEdiag]

TIATA
(Tekton Is Always The Answer)

51-Piece 1/2 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket and Ratchet Set (10–32 mm) | TEKTON

Set includes 10–32 mm (metric) 6-point standard and deep length sockets, 90-tooth ratchet, breaker bar, and accessories. No skipped sizes. SKT25201.

www.tekton.com

I bought a set of angle wrenches from them recentyl(USA made) and really like them. Havent used them much yet but will probably buy the smaller set as well

 

[ive]

Thank you all

 

[four.cycle]

Am I too late? I just saw your post. Looks like you're looking for a blow-mold box?


PROTO 13 piece 3/8" drive 6-point Metric Socket Set 09/30/23

PROTO 13 piece 3/8" drive 6-point Metric Socket Set 09/30/23

PROTO 13 piece 3/8" drive 6-point Metric Socket Set 09/30/23

sockets look like they're new. they ARE newer than the box for sure.

shipping to Canada might be prohibitively expensive though.

 

[M6erfan]

...

 

[KnurledNut]

@ive
By "metric hex socket" do you mean male hex bit sockets or just regular female sockets?

 

[BrandonV]

@ive
By "metric hex socket" do you mean male hex bit sockets or just regular female sockets?

Pretty sure OP means these (which I would also recommend!).

Gedore IN 19 PM Screwdriver bit socket set 1/2" 9 pcs in-hex 5-17 mm | Gedore at KC Tool

Gedore IN 19 PM Screwdriver bit socket set 1/2" 9 pcs in-hex 5-17 mm 1/2" hex bit socket: 5mm 1/2" hex bit socket: 6mm 1/2" hex bit socket: 7mm 1/2" hex ...

www.kctool.com

 

[ive]

Pretty sure OP means these (which I would also recommend!).

Gedore IN 19 PM Screwdriver bit socket set 1/2" 9 pcs in-hex 5-17 mm | Gedore at KC Tool

Gedore IN 19 PM Screwdriver bit socket set 1/2" 9 pcs in-hex 5-17 mm 1/2" hex bit socket: 5mm 1/2" hex bit socket: 6mm 1/2" hex bit socket: 7mm 1/2" hex ...

www.kctool.com

Are these stamped Germany?

 

[M6erfan]

Are these stamped Germany?

Yes

 

[ive]

Yes

Thank you

 

[LWB]

Gray tools

1/2

Order online professional grade 1-2-Dr-7-Piece-Hex-Head-Metric-Socket-Set, backed By Gray Tools industry leading warranty. Quality Assured.

shopgraytools.com

EDIT Missed the hex key part.

 

[boom_bap]

Capri hex bit sockets are great and cheap and lifetime warranty.
If you don't mind Tawian I'd just go with those and save your money for the next tool.

 

[JEdiag]

Mayhew makes some really nice ones. Bought some recent and 0 complaints

 

[Wamsutta]

STAHLWILLE 96031503

 

[sponfit]

I’ve had the VIM set for a while and they done great

 

[Dave455]

KoKen tends to be my “go to” for these at present. Probably the best quality to price, and the variety available is amazing. Four different lengths, two different styles, plus impact (in two styles). They offer sets, but only on rails, not in a case.


Stahlwille are good, very tough, but if you do twist a bit they won’t sell you just the bit, only the whole socket. They do offer cased sets though.


Hazet are also superbly tough, and better finished than the Stahlwille I think. They offer two styles, of which I think the one piece (985) are stronger. Sets are available, and you can often get the set of 985 bits, in a steel case with accessories, on factory promotion.



The TiN coated 986 sockets are prettier, and probably more corrosion resistant.

 

[alinc100]

Is this the set you are looking for? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/356464433707269/

 

[ive]

Is this the set you are looking for? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/356464433707269/

Yes. I’m far away from that unfortunately

 

[alinc100]

Yes. I’m far away from that unfortunately

Yes but the set number and details should allow you to know if you order from Amazon/Proto/Grainger you will be getting the case.

 

[Galvonzo]

Seems like the J4900MA set has been discontinued and replaced with the J52210H set.

3/8 & 1/2 DR 10pc MM HEX | PROTO

www.protoindustrial.com

Although the website does show a tether ready version of the J4900MA that says it comes with a blow molded case, https://www.protoindustrial.com/pro...-38-12-drive-10-piece-metric-hex-bit-set?tid=.

149.99 at zoro for the J52210H set.

Proto 3/8 in, 1/2 in Drive Hex Bit Set, Metric, 10 pcs J52210H | Zoro

Order Proto 3/8 in, 1/2 in Drive Hex Bit Set, Metric, 10 pcs, J52210H at Zoro.com. Great prices & free shipping on orders over $50 when you sign in or sign up for an account.

www.zoro.com

 

[M6erfan]

This 986/9 Hazet set is a phenomenal deal at $122 from AMZN Japan . . .

https://www.amazon.com/Hazet-986-9N-9Piece-Screwdriver/dp/B00SJ2PP5G?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[toddmorr]

This 986/9 Hazet set is a phenomenal deal at $122 from AMZN Japan . . .

https://www.amazon.com/Hazet-986-9N-9Piece-Screwdriver/dp/B00SJ2PP5G?tag=atomicindus08-20

that Hazet set is nice but a 5mm hex bit driven by a 1/2 inch???? that makes no sense. Maybe that's why it's on sale??

 

[M6erfan]

that Hazet set is nice but a 5mm hex bit driven by a 1/2 inch???? that makes no sense. Maybe that's why it's on sale??

LOL, I doubt it. So don't use it if it bothers you.

 

[Dave455]

that Hazet set is nice but a 5mm hex bit driven by a 1/2 inch???? that makes no sense. Maybe that's why it's on sale??

It makes perfect sense, once you consider all the different ways folks might use their tools.

Supposing you only own a 1/2 inch drive set, or you’re going out to do a job and only taking a 1/2” drive set?

It makes sense to have the widest range of sizes available.

 

[toddmorr]

yeah I guess so. Am thinking about access issues, it does look like there's a fair amount of distance between the tip of the bit and where the socket expands out to accommodate that full 1/2 inch..

 

[wafrederick]

I have the Pittsburgh Pro sets,have held up although I do not use them a lot

 

[drtyler]

This 986/9 Hazet set is a phenomenal deal at $122 from AMZN Japan . . .

https://www.amazon.com/Hazet-986-9N-9Piece-Screwdriver/dp/B00SJ2PP5G?tag=atomicindus08-20

I use this Hazet set often, and its held up well.

Great find at that price.

 

[WWheeler]

These have held up well so far, especially for the $50 I paid for them, and I've had to beat the snot out of a few of them on my impacts. Looks like they are only $30 for the Metric/SAE set now, but showing as out of stock for me, online at least. If they weren't I'd have just bought another set before I finished this post. Perhaps someone will get lucky and find them in stock at a store near them.

 

[alinc100]

These have held up well so far, especially for the $50 I paid for them, and I've had to beat the snot out of a few of them on my impacts. Looks like they are only $30 for the Metric/SAE set now, but showing as out of stock for me, online at least. If they weren't I'd have just bought another set before I finished this post. Perhaps someone will get lucky and find them in stock at a store near them.

These just came back in stock,according to an email from Lowes. my set will be ready for pick up Friday On sale for $30 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-20-...ll-_-688-_-2318-_-0-_-20231213_hro_product_id

 

[toolenthusiast]

TIATA
(Tekton Is Always The Answer)

51-Piece 1/2 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket and Ratchet Set (10–32 mm) | TEKTON

Set includes 10–32 mm (metric) 6-point standard and deep length sockets, 90-tooth ratchet, breaker bar, and accessories. No skipped sizes. SKT25201.

www.tekton.com

Tekton’s parent company is Michigan Industrial Tools, right?

 

[four.cycle]

^ always has been. no big secret.

Tekton / Tekton Inc., 3707 Roger B. Chaffee Memorial Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548 / https://www.tekton.com/ / est. 2009 - formerly known as Michigan Industrial Tools (MIT) / as of 2022, 74% made in Taiwan, 21% in U.S., 3% in Canada, 2% in China /

<edit> and I'd have to agree with bwringer: go with the Tekton on this one. No reason not to.