Hey guys, I just ordered a semi deep Snap on socket set, (3/8 metric) along with a fhx80 ratchet, I got the ratchet but the sockets are coming next week, i was just wondering what you guys think about this set, I'm hoping it'll be my go to set since my deeps and shallows are craftsman.
Snap on semi deep sockets
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2JZGTESC300
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It's a great set. I have the Shallow, Semi-Deep and Deep 6 Point Snap On Socket Set in 3/8'' Drive. Use it daily. My Shallow and Deep 12 Point Snap On Socket Set in 3/8'' Drive just came in today. They complete my set 3/8'' Drive Metric Socket Set. Mines are my go to sockets.
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I have a set of sae mid length. They are fine sockets and will bridge the gap between standard and deep.
I haven't broken one of these nor any standards--Just some deep ones
I haven't broken one of these nor any standards--Just some deep ones
Damn, must be nice to have a full snap on 3/8 set
, I'll eventually get there hopefully, i thought i wouldnt need snap on sockets because my craftsmans worked pretty well, but 3 weeks ago i went in the truck and my snap on guy had a 1/4 deep metric set that came with a free ratcheting nut driver and a ratcheting screwdriver so I walked out with it 
, after using them a couple times i had to have more so now i have this set coming, I love the magnetic trays they come in, I dont work at a shop, Im a mobile tech so its nice to be able to take a whole socket set with me and just stick it on the side of whatever im working on.These are next on my list, might order them in a couple weeks oce i pay these off
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After my 3/8'' Drive set, I'm working on the 1/4'' Drive 12 Points Metric Set. Already have the shallow, semi deep and deep 6 points Metric 1/4'' Drive. After that, it's onto the 1/2'' Drive in 6 Point and 12 Point Metric!
There's no putting down Craftsman, they make great stuff as well. I've used them before and have passed them onto friends and family. It's more like, whatever you want, just buy it. I may get bash for purchasing 6 Point and 12 Point in 1/4'' Drive, 3/8'' Drive and 1/2'' Drive from Snap On, but oh well. At the end of the day, it's you and your tools. You gotta start somewhere, and end up somewhere.
There's no putting down Craftsman, they make great stuff as well. I've used them before and have passed them onto friends and family. It's more like, whatever you want, just buy it. I may get bash for purchasing 6 Point and 12 Point in 1/4'' Drive, 3/8'' Drive and 1/2'' Drive from Snap On, but oh well. At the end of the day, it's you and your tools. You gotta start somewhere, and end up somewhere.
Yes - the semi deep, mid depth sockets are my go to sockets when I grab a handful of tools to get a job done. Cannot beat the quality of Snap On sockets and how the flank drive does make a difference. I have a set of Craftsman mid depth, semi deep SAE 6pt 3/8" drive sockets and I have worn them out over the 8 years of constant use where as the Snappy sets show absolutely no signs of the chrome cracking - not close to being worn out!!
Great choice - these mid-depth sem deep are also available in other drive sizes and also chrome, & impact black as well. Good luck and let us know how these work out for you!!
Great choice - these mid-depth sem deep are also available in other drive sizes and also chrome, & impact black as well. Good luck and let us know how these work out for you!!
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I have a set in sae and love them. They are my goto set. They obviously wont replace deep or shallow entirely but if I need a socket and it doesn't need to be either deep or shallow I just grab those...perfection.
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This will likely start a fire, but there really isn't any difference between crafty and snappy sockets as far as durability.
I've broken both brands. The difference being when a crafty socket splits it will split nearly all the way down. The snappy will split just to where there is the ridge of metal in the interior of the socket.
Bottom line deep sockets will split from time to time
, hahahawhat about performance of the sockets? ive used the 1/4 inch deeps for couple weeks and noticed they fit better on bolts and are less likely to slip out, which can be very anoying, cant really say about durability but im pretty confident they'll be in my sons toolbox when he grows up and i no longer need them
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Semi deep sockets are my reach for first sockets. I have them in 1/4 and 3/8 drive metric and SAE chrome, along with 3/8 impact. I prefer Matco just because of the high vis size markings but, that's just me.
If you're looking for a semi deep 3/8 drive impact set, Sunex just released metric and sae sets that run less the $50 a set. The metric set goes from 8mm to 19, plus 21 and 22mm. The truck brands don't even offer semi deep 3/8impact in 21 and 22mm.
If you're looking for a semi deep 3/8 drive impact set, Sunex just released metric and sae sets that run less the $50 a set. The metric set goes from 8mm to 19, plus 21 and 22mm. The truck brands don't even offer semi deep 3/8impact in 21 and 22mm.
IM really glad to hear this, when i told some of the guys at work i got semi deeps instead of deeps or shallow some of them looked at me kinda weird, but i feel much better now, at $180 for the set it would be a shame for them to just sit in the box.
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i rounded 3 bolts off with the craftsman set i took to work when i started. short time there after i bought snap on sockets, havent rounded a single bolt yet. Maybe i just got a junky set of cratsman. Im not saying this is the proof that craftsman *****, just stating my experience.
Semi deep sockets are my reach for first sockets. I have them in 1/4 and 3/8 drive metric and SAE chrome, along with 3/8 impact. I prefer Matco just because of the high vis size markings but, that's just me.
If you're looking for a semi deep 3/8 drive impact set, Sunex just released metric and sae sets that run less the $50 a set. The metric set goes from 8mm to 19, plus 21 and 22mm. The truck brands don't even offer semi deep 3/8impact in 21 and 22mm.
i have some sunex shallow 1/2 impact sockets, they look really good quality but i havent even used them yet
, i tend to reach for the craftsman deeps every time, i might look into those semi deep sunex later on, for now im trying to upgrade all my chromes to snap on since i use chrome a lot more than impact.For less than 50 a set i have a feeling itlll be sooner than i think though
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I just got my S-o 3/8 metric semi-deep and I love 'em. Had been using the Cornwell impact equivalent of these but had run into some clearance issues with the thicker walls, so I stepped up to the plate.
Did your dealer give you a deal on these? There are always deals in the monthly flyer, plus ask your guy if he's going to the big shindig/convention/whatever. My guy tells me there are some killer prices to be had and told me to give him a wishlist so he can look for me when he goes. I can't remember when it is or where, just sometime soon.
tjmonsen5
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I ROUNDED a 13mm nut on my suspension with my craftsman 6 point socket. grabbed a Snap-on 6 point, and it took the nut right off. I was amazed. That right there has turned me into a believer in Snap-on tools.
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I do like the Snap On Semi Deeps. I got my 3/8 and 1/4 metric sets for free by buying up a big lot and reselling everything else. I did wait a long time for the right deal to come along, though.
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I haven't noticed any better fitment between the two brands. They both can and do round off bolt heads especially when one considers variances in tolerances of nut/bolt manufacturing and years of years of those nuts and bolts being exposed to the elements.
A couple weeks ago I had to remove some body mounts from a 1973 bronco. This thing is a complete rust bucket. There was layer after layer of sheet tin with liquid nails inbetween to cover up the rust and holes so one wouldn't experience a Fred Flintstone.
Snappy socket rounded a head then it eventually split. Split a crafty as well.
This is what it looks like now after removing the pans, mounts, and channel supports. Now it's on to welding a buttload of new sheet metal in. All of the brown stuff on the floor is rust flakes.
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Would you like to see the snappy sockets I have with the chrome flaking off?
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after searching for the craftsman mid-length 3/8 metrics for a while, i had just about given up. i stopped in a local pawn shop, and there they sat, a set of snap-on 3/8 metric semi deeps, they were asking $95, i gave them $70 with the set missing the 8mm, got the 8mm on here for less than ten bucks shipped. grand total under $80 for snap on 8-19mm... can beat it.
im glad i didnt find the craftsmans, as they go for more than i paid for the snap ons now.
they are great sockets by the way, definitely on my ratchets more than any others. i see no more and no less when it comes to rounding and fitting fasteners compared to my craftsman sockets. i have never really had a problem with the craftsmans, i feel its more about using your head when you have roundable stuff in front of you.
im glad i didnt find the craftsmans, as they go for more than i paid for the snap ons now.
they are great sockets by the way, definitely on my ratchets more than any others. i see no more and no less when it comes to rounding and fitting fasteners compared to my craftsman sockets. i have never really had a problem with the craftsmans, i feel its more about using your head when you have roundable stuff in front of you.
I bought the set along with a ratchet and got 50 bucks off, plus my boss at work actually owns the snap on truck so every 6 months he gives us 250 back of what we spend on there, and we don't pay interest on anything we buy
I've never had to warranty a snap on tool but would they warranty for something cosmetic like this?
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Not sure if they would or not. To me it's not a big deal considering as long as I have had them. I'll just wait untill one breaks again to warranty it.
Just a friendly reminder, keep your receipts for your snap on purchases and store them in an air tight container. A warranty exchange may be denied with out proof of purchase.
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Not regarding a Socket or Ratchet from Snap On, I broke one of those red and black Soft Grip Snap On Screwdriver before. Showed it to my Snap On guy and he replaced the Screwdriver shaft for me as well as the Soft Grip because it was really beaten up. I used it for everything, pry bar and what not so it was cut in some places. All this was done on the Truck that same day. I considered that a cosmetic replacement, at the time we were joking about how I'm able to get all those cosmetic marks on the Soft Grip handle.
Our snap on guy has never asked for proof of purchase for a warranty and I've seen guys warranty tools that look to be at least 50 years old, good advice tough, in case I ever have to deal with a different dealer, I hear some of them can be a pain in the *** to deal with
I have some instinct soft grips, not sure if youre talking about those or the older style soft grips, theyre great, by far the best I've ever used, I best the **** out of them and I'm sure if I cleaned them up good theyd look new
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You likely never have any problems with a current dealer that you have a purchase history with. An issue can arise should that good dealer you purchase from retires or gets out of the business. Not all dealers are created equal.
In the event you have to deal with snap on direct they may require proof of purchase
Yea, I guess I'll have to find a spot for all my snap on receipts where my wife won't see them and find your how much I'm spending, hahaha
JerseyBoatBuilder
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Semi deep sockets are my reach for first sockets. I have them in 1/4 and 3/8 drive metric and SAE chrome, along with 3/8 impact. I prefer Matco just because of the high vis size markings but, that's just me.
If you're looking for a semi deep 3/8 drive impact set, Sunex just released metric and sae sets that run less the $50 a set. The metric set goes from 8mm to 19, plus 21 and 22mm. The truck brands don't even offer semi deep 3/8impact in 21 and 22mm.
Snap On does have the 3/8" 21mm impact socket for some reason it isnt offered in the complete set you have to buy it separately, I have one..
Just like they offer 13/16"- 1" too but also seperately
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=682236&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
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I bought one set of that Snap on semi deep sockets since the guys in this board highly recommended it. Unfortunately I never used it because I switched to other stuffs.
Toolman12
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Now you need to get the 1/4 drive shallow,semi deep and deep sets in metric
P.S i can help you out there
P.S i can help you out there
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I've read this post a couple times and still haven't figured out what you are claiming. I have crafty rp, crafty thin profile, snappy, kobalt and now carlyle qr ratchets.
I've never noticed any difficulty using any brand of ratchet on any brand of socket.
Can you please elaborate?
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Switched to another brand?
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I think he means any quick release ratchet vs snap-on non quick release. The different diameters makes it easier to pull off since there is not a quick release:
I may be wrong though... just a guess
I think he means any quick release ratchet vs snap-on non quick release. The different diameters makes it easier to pull off since there is not a quick release:
I may be wrong though... just a guess
thats one thing i really dont like about the craftsman sockets, theyre too smooth and i have a hard time getting them off the ratchet or socket holders, the snap on i have have some kurling and are a little easier to work with when there's hydraulic fluid all over the place.
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This is why I prefer quick release ratchets. Since you seem to really like snappy tools they have some nice qr ratchets. I use mine when it's going to be a messy job like pulling a ****** or doing a ring and pinion upgrade
I missed the QR when I stopped using CM ratchets, and when SO came out with their Dual-80 QR's I tried them but they were originally only available on the base ratchet. I have a few 80's and it was too confusing having some with QR and some without. I found myself grabbing mercilessly on the socket on the QR without hitting the QR button. I figured I am getting too old to have a mix so I dumped them and just have non-QR SO ratchets now. I still have an old RHFT but it's my only QR ratchet. I am trying many new ratchets now and most of them don't have QR. Cornwell, Proto, Wright, Armstrong, they are all new to me in the past year and they are all non-QR.
I actually checked out aQR flex dual 80 but it didn't convince me, I think the button for the quick release sticks out too much, so I ended up going for a non QR, maybe if the button was flush with the head of the ratchet I would have got it