Strouty
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CPO got mine to me a lot faster than anticipated. I still have not opened the box, but according to the tracking info I was emailed, it should be all of it. I will post a few pictures after I get things unpacked.
Sunnex Rebate, Impacts, jacks, tool cart
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Strouty
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I saw pictures of it both ways on a couple sites, I am wondering if they do make it with four, maybe the two is older stock?
I guess I missed the fact that the SAE set shipped separately, I won't get that until Monday it looks like. The way these were shipped was more like what I expected from that thread you had about packing issues. The box was 36" by 18" by 14" or so and there was some paper in there, but those suckers were tossed around damn hard. One corner of the big metric set is actually creased from being pounded.
At least now I understand your username.
I guess I missed the fact that the SAE set shipped separately, I won't get that until Monday it looks like. The way these were shipped was more like what I expected from that thread you had about packing issues. The box was 36" by 18" by 14" or so and there was some paper in there, but those suckers were tossed around damn hard. One corner of the big metric set is actually creased from being pounded.
At least now I understand your username.
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jeopardy98
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My metric set had 4 clasps and the sae only 2 as well.
kunkernator
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Just got notification of shipment on both my 1/2'' drive sets. I spoke with a lady yesterday regarding why it was taking so long to ship. She told me that they drop ship most Sunex items, she also said that due to the fourth of July sale, on Monday, their back end system was all screwy and they did not get much done until Tuesday. She also stated they had received over 4,000 sales over the weekend. Good US based customer service!
coralnut
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3 reasons:
1. Three hundred dollar rebate
2. Pretty hard to damage a Cr-Mo socket in shipping, even if your're a total lame-***.
3. If the product is actually being drop-shipped from Sunex, then CPO is just an order taker, and the only thing that matters is which order taker has the lowest price.
1. Three hundred dollar rebate
2. Pretty hard to damage a Cr-Mo socket in shipping, even if your're a total lame-***.
3. If the product is actually being drop-shipped from Sunex, then CPO is just an order taker, and the only thing that matters is which order taker has the lowest price.
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Strouty
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LX, if we have nothing to ***** about, there would be no drama.
I agree with coral on this one, the packing was atrocious on mine. Coral, you have to admit the IR packing was awesome compared to this.
I agree with coral on this one, the packing was atrocious on mine. Coral, you have to admit the IR packing was awesome compared to this.
coralnut
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Yeah, they did manage to seal the flaps on the box.
My 3/8" Master set and 1/2" SAE set came today. Also one of my box flaps was not adhered just like everyone else. My sockets actually weren't jumbled up though, I think one or two of the universal sockets was out of place but generally it was pretty good. The SAE set is sooo heavy. I'm really happy with the purchase though. For 240$ I got oodles of nice impact sockets and a seemingly pretty nice impact gun. 
my 3580 showed up yesterday, same issue with taping on packing and my sockets were all jumbled as well, in fact one of my latchs on case wont even stay closed. cant pick up the case by handle without sockets going everywhere...ill be sending a email to sunex
coralnut
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Given the $100 discount, you guys are going to complain about a plastic latch?
velillen01
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Guess i was lucky. I got my 3/8 master set yesterday. It was packaged just fine. Thought it didnt have the paper packing tap ebut instead just normal packing tape with "CPO" on it. THen inside it was nice and snug with the paper you see in amazon packages a lot of times
The latch not closing keeps the lid from locking allowing the sockets to scatter in the box. It's only portable if you carry it flat.
Thanks for your assistance
Sunex will probably just send them a new blow mold case if the latches are actually broken. I have two of the 2-latch sets and they don't pop open and the sockets stay pretty much where they should. When I shake it around one ir two will be slightly out of their hole but that even happens with the 4-latcher.
Tinner
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I've come to expect pretty half assed packaging from CPO on items that are in their own case and mostly unbreakable.
When I ordered a Milwaukee refurbished bare tool impact, it came well padded and tightly packed in a sturdy box. Same with my Milwaukee flashlight.
Lots of companies use the same philosophy.
When I ordered a Milwaukee refurbished bare tool impact, it came well padded and tightly packed in a sturdy box. Same with my Milwaukee flashlight.
Lots of companies use the same philosophy.
bcradio
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I don't understand why you guys are so worried about the portability of a MASTER socket set. These are designed to be all encompassing and include all sizes. They are made to go in a toolbox. That's like complaining that you can't find a case for your craftsman 299pc socket set to take it to the junkyard. I do understand that you paid for it and want it to work though, but c'mon guys... stick these in your toolboxes and enjoy them. They are very **** 
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Strouty
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Sorry guys, gonna have to disagree if these were not designed to travel, they would not come in a case that has a spot for each piece.
coralnut
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Travelling impact sockets? You'd better have one really long air hose.
But seriously -- I christened mine in the driveway today replacing a brake caliper. I just pulled out the sizes that I needed and took them outside.
jeopardy98
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I got both 1/2" master sets and I have no complaints. They seem really nice.
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MadMark
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With the spot for each in the case, you won't leave any behind at the pic and pull.
So I agree with the guys who would prefer all four clasps.
That's only benefit of the big plastic cases, you know immediately if you've forgotten anything, or if you've left it on the engine.
I actually drove off with my watch on the shock tower once. pulled over and it was still there and ticking, but that's another story.
So I agree with the guys who would prefer all four clasps.
That's only benefit of the big plastic cases, you know immediately if you've forgotten anything, or if you've left it on the engine.
I actually drove off with my watch on the shock tower once. pulled over and it was still there and ticking, but that's another story.
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rice rocket
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Be glad you're not a surgeon.
coralnut
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No, it should be: "We glad you're not a surgeon."
Strouty
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Not everyone uses these for auto repair. I use them with cordless and corded impacts on towers. Having them in a blow molded case designed to fit all pieces was the reason for buying them. This way you know if anything is missing before leaving the job site. Apparently some of you guys lack vision to make your ignorance even worse, my truck has a built in compressor, so I can use my air impact if I would like as well. If they didn't intend for this to be portable they would come just like the 299 piece CMan socket set.
rice rocket
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So you drag your entire socket set up a tower instead of the one size you need?
Cmon, we don't need to discuss hypothetical situations anymore. It is what it is, a ****** blowmolded case. Move on with life.
Strouty
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Of course not, but I don't drag the towers to my shop either. I go to the truck and dig out my kit, then pick out the sockets I need. When the day is over I put them back, if one is missing I track it down. Without the case, you may not realize it is missing until it is too late. Nothing hypothetical about my statements.
I have some husky sets, some SK sets, and a couple of smaller sunex sets. It is the best way to keep things in one place. I also used foam to make cutouts for the most common tools, so at the end of the day I could make sure they were all accounted for as well.
rice rocket
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What, so socket rails/trays don't exist in your world? Or do you have rogue gnomes that remove all your sockets from your rails while you're up on the tower so you can't find the missing spots easily?
Either way, I'm sorry for your loss.
Strouty
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Are you trying to start a confrontation? My point is that the blow molded cases store everything compactly and they are usually easy to carry. If I wanted to use socket rails I would, but as stated before I bought these sets because of the blow molded cases.
So is your point that because I want to use a blow molded case in real world situations that I am not being realistic?
So is your point that because I want to use a blow molded case in real world situations that I am not being realistic?
coralnut
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I'm sure that when he drags the entire MASTER set up the tower, he's careful to carry it horizontally, so he doesn't suffer any spillage out of the ****** blowmolded case.
Just kidding, Strouty.
There are all sorts of ways to make sure that you leave a jobsite with all of your tools. Surgeons do it by counting their instruments at the beginning of an operation and again at the end. Me? I think it's just as easy to count sockets: Three go up, three come down.
Strouty
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I would love to debate you guys, but I am not the only one using them. Things get sent up, things gets sent down, it is hard to keep track of everything during the day when you are separated vertically from the tools.
Since you guys seem to hate the case so much, why don't you send it to me, then I can have a spare.
Since you guys seem to hate the case so much, why don't you send it to me, then I can have a spare.
coralnut
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if i can find a small / narrow roller cart that fits the 3 cases (i am tight on space) then i might not be needing the top halves.
Guys, I had the same problem with one of my latches not staying latched on my new master set. I just cut a small section of cardboard out of the box it came in and laid it on top of the sockets before shutting/latching. The cardboard "shim" puts enough upward force on the loose latch where it stays shut, and nothing gets out of place. Not worth my time to call sunex for a new case that probably won't be any better anyways.
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coralnut
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I've used thin foam sheets in the past to do the same thing. There's no way I'd be complaining about the cases.
Askme42
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Let's just say I'm glad this deal is good for awhile. I'm tapped out right now. I'll for sure be getting the 3/8 master set though.
Jarhead0408
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Same here man.
Master set/carry set are not, nor need they be, mutually exclusive characteristics.
I have the NAPA equivalent (sunex made) of these 1/2" sets, in standard, and metric, in my service truck (mobile use!), and they have done great. As long as the cases are horizontal while stowed in the truck, everything stays put.
Most of my mobile tools have come in blow molded cases, whenever possible. My biggest gripe is that lifetime warranty doesn't cover the case. It should. Hell, I'd settle for less than warranty and be happy if a replacement case was just available for purchase. On that note, anybody buying these 1/2" sets that does not want the case, and intends to throw it away, please contact me. I would very much like to have a spare case for each of my current sets.