what would you consider a complete socket set (1/4, 3/8, 1/2 drive)

[redman43]

Like the title says, what do you consider a complete set (shallow and deep) for each drive size (1/4, 3/8, 1/2). I'm trying to fill in the missing sizes from my Cman set.

For now, wobble type sockets and mid-length sockets aren't part of the equation and more than likely never will be.

 

[millwrightjesse]

Shallow and deep 6 and 12pt even 8 pt

 

[johnsdeere850j]

3/8 in. Drive: 13 6 pt. standard sockets (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 17 6pt. metric sockets (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22mm); 5 8pt. standard sockets (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2 in.); 13 12 pt. standard sockets (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 15 12 pt. metric sockets (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21mm); 11 6 pt. deep standard sockets (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 11 6 pt. deep metric sockets (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19); 11 12 pt. deep standard sockets (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 13 12pt. deep metric sockets (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22mm)
1/4 in. Drive:11 6 pt. standard sockets (5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.); 12 6pt. metric sockets (4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14mm); 10 12pt. standard sockets (3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.); 10 6pt. deep standard sockets (3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.); 11 6 pt. deep metric sockets (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14mm); 10 12pt. deep standard sockets (3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.)

 

[amolaver]

if you're working on vehicles, ruling out swivel sockets is a huge mistake IMO. i can't tell you how frequently i reach for them as they make some jobs SOOOO much easier.

as far as what is a 'complete' set - what are you working on? for some folks, 4mm sockets might be their most common tool; others might need 1.5" 10x a day.

ahm

 

[trout]

3/8 in. Drive: 13 6 pt. standard sockets (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 17 6pt. metric sockets (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22mm); 5 8pt. standard sockets (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2 in.); 13 12 pt. standard sockets (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 15 12 pt. metric sockets (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21mm); 11 6 pt. deep standard sockets (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 11 6 pt. deep metric sockets (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19); 11 12 pt. deep standard sockets (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 13 12pt. deep metric sockets (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22mm)
1/4 in. Drive:11 6 pt. standard sockets (5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.); 12 6pt. metric sockets (4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14mm); 10 12pt. standard sockets (3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.); 10 6pt. deep standard sockets (3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.); 11 6 pt. deep metric sockets (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14mm); 10 12pt. deep standard sockets (3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.)

that set is missing universals, adapters, extensions, and flat tip/phillips/hex/torx socket drivers.

 

[mrholeshot]

You will never own a complete set. I've been wrenching as a pro since the 60's. I own several thousand sockets. I'm not there yet

 

[Tim Cowan]

Universals come in both 6&12 pt., standard and deep well, chrome and impact. Don't forget all the impacts if you use air tools. Might need a few 8 pt. sockets, special plug sockets and with torx and allen wrench sockets. If you had all the sockets that you needed on a tool cart probably the wheel would fall off.....TIM

 

[redman43]

I'm not a pro by any stretch of the imagination, but I do enjoy getting dirty. Especially if it is something that I can do on my own to save some cash on a *relatively* minor repair.

At the moment, we have a 2002 Ford Focus and a 2007 VW Jetta. Who knows what will be in the garage later. To date, I've mainly only done the very basic maintenance items, bolt-on goodies, stereo, etc. Plus various tasks around the house that might call for it.

Don't get me wrong, I do have wobble extensions and universal joint adapters in the cart, but I have yet to run into a situation where a wobble/universal socket was needed. Would they have made some of the jobs I've done easier, of course, but they weren't required to finish the job. Hell before I got the idea to fill in the missing holes in my set, I've only had to go out and buy one or two sockets that I didn't already have.

I'm *probably* good on ratchets, extensions, drive adapters, philips bits, slotted bits, torx bits, and hex bits already.

No air tools, but I do have a cordless impact and a small set of 3/8 and 1/2 impact sockets from HF. Maybe enough for my impact needs at the moment, who knows, time will tell.

 

[scott_one]

3/8 in. Drive: 13 6 pt. standard sockets (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 17 6pt. metric sockets (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22mm); 5 8pt. standard sockets (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2 in.); 13 12 pt. standard sockets (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 15 12 pt. metric sockets (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21mm); 11 6 pt. deep standard sockets (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 11 6 pt. deep metric sockets (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19); 11 12 pt. deep standard sockets (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1 in.); 13 12pt. deep metric sockets (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22mm)
1/4 in. Drive:11 6 pt. standard sockets (5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.); 12 6pt. metric sockets (4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14mm); 10 12pt. standard sockets (3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.); 10 6pt. deep standard sockets (3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.); 11 6 pt. deep metric sockets (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14mm); 10 12pt. deep standard sockets (3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and9/16 in.)

Shoulda used the "ENTER" key a few times on this post!

 

[48548]

I assume the gearwrench 1/4 impact set would be a complete one at 71 pieces... Here is the link.. That would be one size done. Also 88$+Shipping so very affordable as well.

http://www.cripedistributing.com/gearwrench-71pc-impact-saemetric-deep-universal-84903-p-7585.html

 

[woody 73]

I have one craftsman tool box that is full of sockets and I will never be complete!

 

[Buckgnarly]

I'm getting there.....1/4s, torx, hex, and chrome flex are in other drawers....not sure I'll ever be done though...

 

[marnav1]

Don't rule out the "semi" deeps. I use them more than the short and deep put together. Give em a try.

 

[DrkMtnDew]

what i consider a complete set is every socket i have used and every socket i might use. most the time this mean getting the common sets and then adding single sockets to it.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

that set is missing universals, adapters, extensions, and flat tip/phillips/hex/torx socket drivers.

Thats the sizes in the Craftsman 299 piece set...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00935299000P

 

[Brad54]

I've got shallows in 6 and 12 point for all three drives. For deeps, I have one full set of 1/2-inch impact, two sets of 3/8 drive, and a set and a half of 1/4 drive.
I personally don't bother with 12-point deepwells, because I've never seen the point. And the only reason I have 12-point shallows is because my first Craftsman set came with both.

I make it a point to have two of every size socket, and four of every size wrench (at least) because I work on cars with friends a lot, and two of everything makes the work go a lot easier.

-Brad

 

[BackTracker]

The only way to complete the set is to own a tool truck. And even then, they aren't really "yours"