Tekton vs Williams 3/8 socket set

[BottomLineReviews]

Is there a major difference in quality between these socket set? I am in need of a good portable set and was originally thinking Tekton because of ease of warranty, but if Williams is higher quality then I shouldn't need the warranty as often. I don't break sockets very often as o try not abuse my tools. I did notice that Tekton offers a 72tooth ratchet vs Williams 36tooth.

 

[lightning02]

Make sure it's Tekton Taiwan made first. If it's china you may want to pass

 

[1950mercury]

The bottom line is we need to know what Williams set are you looking at. They have a USA set and a Taiwan set

 

[AmishFury]

i'm betting it's the williams taiwan op is talking about... price difference between the two would be fairly small... williams usa would be a big jump

also depends on which kit op is looking at... i'm not a huge fan of 12pt and the only 6pt sets i know of from tekton come with ratchets so if OP is looking for just sockets williams does offer 6 and 12 in sets with just sockets last i checked tekton only offers 12pt in the shallows... but ratchets were brought up so i dunno

as far at the 72 tooth vs 36 tooth... the tekton 72 tooth will be the same mechanism used by nearly every taiwan 72t ratchet so it's a good ratchet... williams... i know the US 36 tooth is internally identical to the snap-on 36t but if it is taiwan i'm not sure

 

[BottomLineReviews]

It's the Taiwan version of each set, and they are both 6 point.

 

[Mopar-Scooby-Doo]

I would go Williams USA. Which I just did for my new job. Decided to get some new sockets. So I went Williams USA in 6pt. 1/4, 3/8 shallow and deep, SAE and Metric. 1/2 SAE shallow. Very happy with them. I will get more as needed.

 

[cheechi]

I keep the Williams Taiwan set in my truck. Great layout for a portable set. These are rebranded Blue Point tools btw.

 

[M6erfan]

I'm looking for a new socket set too, I voted for Williams but I'm getting the USA version...

I think either set you're looking at would serve you well