I was referencing Tektons, not sunnex, tho I should have specified because the original comment did mention both, my bad.
Tekton vs Sunex vs other
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I was referencing Tektons, not sunnex, tho I should have specified because the original comment did mention both, my bad.
BarryWells
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Tekton impacts are faultless.
Proto chrome stuff is = but shop carefully.Prices all over the map.
I usually grab Gearwrench chrome ****. Thy're great tools
Proto chrome stuff is = but shop carefully.Prices all over the map.
I usually grab Gearwrench chrome ****. Thy're great tools
tekton impacts nothing special, way better can be had at the price range and sunex overpriced for taiwan offerings .
Only ones I buy these days is taiwan japan style .
tekton chromes fair enough for price as is gearwrench at sale prices, gearwrench not what use to be and warranty not great so why pay for it .
Only ones I buy these days is taiwan japan style .
tekton chromes fair enough for price as is gearwrench at sale prices, gearwrench not what use to be and warranty not great so why pay for it .
kythri
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Calling Sunex overpriced is hilarity.
kythri
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Mmmkay.
bobcatdan
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I have no experience with either Tekton or Sunnex chrome sockets so I have nothing to say about them. As far as impact sockets go, Sunnex are hard to beat. They make a ton of sizes, are very thin wall for impact and extremely tough. I bought a lot of 3/8" threw 3/4" drive sunnex impact sockets about 15 years ago after seeing a lot of other guys use them. I use these sockets daily and other than warranting my 9/16" for wear and 18 mm that I crack from time to time on work wheel bolts, these sockets have been flawless. No experience with GP as I don't think the brand existed when I bought mine. I hear HF impacts are good, but since they don't offer the sizes I need, never bought any.
Woody1320
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What about Capri Tools impact sockets? I believe they are Taiwan made and Chromoly.
kythri
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Sanctimonious point of order, directed at a number of people, and no one person in specific:
It's Sunex. One N, not two.
It's Sunex. One N, not two.
Wamsutta
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Does Sunex and Tekton countersink the square drive end? I know Gray Pneumatic does not; they're totally flat across the drive end.
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every 6 point socket made now has pretty much the same flank drive geometry that SO invented but since the patent expired now the cheapest socket has it. sockets, in my opinion are not something you need high end to get something long lasting or worth the money
rijndael
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Tekton does.
Sunex does not
2ndGearRubber
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Williams USA black handled screwdrivers.
Pry bars wilde, via harry J epstein. Cheap, USA made, with or without striking caps, lots of sizes.
Trusty cook/nupla/and some generic ball peins from whoever.
Depending on budget/sizes - wright grips. For less money - sunex are longer pattern than tekton. All have worked well for me.
Tekton, Gearwrench, sunex, chrome sockets are pretty similar until the budget climbs. Whatever is on sale and comes with the accessories you want.
Bit sockets/torx from VIM. Low profile and impact rated. Super tough stuff.
2ndGearRubber
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Basically, spend the big money on the MUST HAVE expensive stuff. Snap-on 1/4 drive universals, for instance. I'd gladly use cheaper wrenches, ratchets, and sockets, to have those in the box.
Wamsutta
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+1 on williams hard handle sets.
Had the 19pc set off amazon for 98 bucks and they proper nice proper durable usa drivers
only other ones I really like is the toptul go-thru sets, they proper nice too .
those wilde prybars are decent, I had the craftsman branded ones as good sale price and like the heandle color as a bit visible and nice have a craftsman branded tool that decent, wallmart has them too and tekton, tekton being most expensive normally .
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Wright wrenches are a great buy too
Pretty good list. I have experience with all the items above and would recommend them all. I would look at Wright for wrenches and Williams USA for chrome sockets if you need them.
Wilde striking cap pry bars can't be beat.
Remember, the OP needs these as backup tools at an alternative locations. Since you have two locations to fill you could try two different brands of each tool... then you could decide which you like most and know for future purchases.
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Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/352372432221
Here you go these are on top of the search list on eBay under 'impact socket'. Its a 1/2" set 35pc both deep/shallow made in Taiwan, CR-V (which you experts probably think is not as good as CR-M, but anyways that'd another discussion), $70au/$50ish/USD, so under $1.50 per socket. They have better features than sunnex, tekton, GP etc. Look closely at the sockets, look at the shouldering, proper necking down on the smaller sizes opposed to what you get with Sunnex. These are the first ones I came across, literally 100's of other decent offerings. They are not 'illusive'...lol.
Here you go these are on top of the search list on eBay under 'impact socket'. Its a 1/2" set 35pc both deep/shallow made in Taiwan, CR-V (which you experts probably think is not as good as CR-M, but anyways that'd another discussion), $70au/$50ish/USD, so under $1.50 per socket. They have better features than sunnex, tekton, GP etc. Look closely at the sockets, look at the shouldering, proper necking down on the smaller sizes opposed to what you get with Sunnex. These are the first ones I came across, literally 100's of other decent offerings. They are not 'illusive'...lol.
I spent some time yesterday on ebay looking. couldnt find jack. I'm in the U.S. so the link you posted won't work for us U.S. residence.
Edit: I just searched ebay "impact socket set metric" and scrolled through the first 4 pages, 200 listings... Nada.
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Lol. Can you post a pic of your set? You just found a random eBay listing. How do you know the steel alloy they use is any good? There are no reviews from anyone who has tried them.
Why are these the "proper" way to neck down the socket? Maybe I want a set with a taper so my sockets last longer.
OP don't listen to this. Find a reputable brand with good reviews from people who have used the tools. There are many preferential options available (like marking style, alloy, and neck design) so pick the features that work for your situation. Why take a chance on some random eBay listing to save a couple of bucks? Lol.
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2ndGearRubber
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The EU and Australia seem to have more options for premium asian tools, and no name stuff, with reasonable availability. Lots of the cheap stuff you can find here in the US is non branded with crazy shipping times.
Tekton and sunex are popular because they're known, knowns. They are fairly established, people assume that well they sell won't be junk. Look at Astro pneumatic. There are places to buy specialty tools similar to their stuff for 20% less. No support, no info on quality, constantly shifting brand names, often poor QC and shipping times. So I buy from astro, I trust them.
Tekton and sunex are popular because they're known, knowns. They are fairly established, people assume that well they sell won't be junk. Look at Astro pneumatic. There are places to buy specialty tools similar to their stuff for 20% less. No support, no info on quality, constantly shifting brand names, often poor QC and shipping times. So I buy from astro, I trust them.
Those are mainland china made (DONGTE), see them under 2 or 3 brand names .
Can get them on US ebay and potentially probably good home user starter set .
crv fine in inpacts and been used for decades and real importance is exact grade of crv and how well they tempered/treated for impact use.
Many top brands do net even state crv or crmo, they just state alloy steel .
Stepped shouldering and pin/grooves more a european and japan common design I suspect, lot of the early truck brands had tapered nose and full diameter over full length and guess a lot still like them and that design still copied, I still got some like it but much prefer stepped shouldering .
Can get them on US ebay and potentially probably good home user starter set .
crv fine in inpacts and been used for decades and real importance is exact grade of crv and how well they tempered/treated for impact use.
Many top brands do net even state crv or crmo, they just state alloy steel .
Stepped shouldering and pin/grooves more a european and japan common design I suspect, lot of the early truck brands had tapered nose and full diameter over full length and guess a lot still like them and that design still copied, I still got some like it but much prefer stepped shouldering .
Your right that is plain simple cost cutting, they will use as many same sized blanks & just broach out the different size. On the small sizes they will turn down the tips like a funnel which is not ideal for access. Good sockets will be tailored in blank size to each individual size.
Why is that quoted post linked to me? I didnt say it.
Well you quoted my post and it says member 'Tallpilot' wrote what I said!I think weez bin hacked. Oh my...
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Which post number is quoting the wrong person?
Post #56 is quoting post #43 originally written by Mr_B.
Post #56 is showing that it was me... but it wasn't.
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Post #56 is showing that it was me... but it wasn't.
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Post #70 is hinky. Quote is attributed to me but Tallpilot is the poster of the quote
Edit: Sorry, post #69