Williams socket set

[Spannersphere]

I'm looking to buy a 3/8 drive socket set. I've come across Williams and they say there snap on brand. Does this mean there good or just snap ons left overs. Has any one had experience with them.

 

[Spannersphere]

Also blue point and bahco are SO branded how do they rate.

 

[Fullhouse]

Good in my books, I have all 4 of those branded tools in my box

 

[NC-Fordguy]

Good in my books, I have all 4 of those branded tools in my box

x2......

 

[Fedwrench]

There are two versions of Williams branded sockets, those that are US made and those that are made in Taiwan. Both will serve you well in a 3/8 drive set.

Shop around though. try www.toolsdelivered.com to browse and compare pricing.

Far too many people equate Williams with being a snap on industrial brand and try to charge for it as if it was snap on, it's not.

 

[Spannersphere]

Any one know where the Williams sockets are made

 

[Conductor562]

Any one know where the Williams sockets are made

See post #5

Blackhawk is another brand to consider for sockets. They are very affordable and USA made.

 

[jake00]

I've got the sk set and love it

 

[Spannersphere]

What's better sk or Williams ratchets

 

[bob15]

SK or Wright

 

[Spannersphere]

So aren't Williams ratchets any good

 

[CWP1616L]

Some of the Williams ratchets are based off the discontinued Snap-on 936 series. Same exact ratchet, slightly different shaped body. Parts are interchangeable.

 

[Pumpman1968]

So aren't Williams ratchets any good

I just started buying Williams sealed head ratchets. They are low tooth count but that's fine for me. They have higher tooth count round heads as well. At least from the sealed heads I've bought, they are solid USA tools that come out of the package polished and shiny......but they don't stay that way for long in my hands.....I work around some pretty nasty stuff at times.

Recently bought the M-52EHFA 1/4" long flex head and the B-52EHLA 3/8" long handle and got pretty sweet deals on www.toolsdelivered.com

 

[wafrederick]

Williams used to be independent,Snap On bought them out late 1994 as their industrial tool line.Williams makes great tools,I have an older Williams 1/2 ratchet I like using a lot.

 

[kc-steve]

S-K, Wright and JH Williams are all excellent ratchets! I have many of all three. The older Williams B-52 and S-52 are superb. They are fine-tooth ratchets built to last.

Steve

 

[bob15]

So aren't Williams ratchets any good

I just don't care for them. Not that they are bad, they aren't for me. I do like the couture handle Wright ratchets/

 

[Spannersphere]

Any one know about these sets there about half the price of the ones in metal boxes
http://www.snaponindustrialbrands.c...rialbrandscom/Content/PDF/SOIB - CAT2 235.pdf

 

[bob15]

Any one know about these sets there about half the price of the ones in metal boxes
http://www.snaponindustrialbrands.c...rialbrandscom/Content/PDF/SOIB - CAT2 235.pdf

Not USA made tools. The Williams part numbers with just numbers (no letters) typically means import.

Not sure what you actually want, but SK & Wright make fine quality tools that are US made and are priced nicely.


bob

 

[Spannersphere]

Thanks bob for that handy hint
What's every one opinion value for money sk, wright or Williams

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Thanks bob for that handy hint
What's every one opinion value for money sk, wright or Williams

USA Williams are the same sockets Snap-On sells, Taiwan Williams are the same sockets that are sold under the Blue-Point brand. As Bob put it, all numbers=Taiwan, letters and numbers=USA.

All my SK & Wright are old stuff, so can't give an opinion on the current lineup.
Love my new Williams stuff. 90% USA, but had to go Taiwan for deep 3/8 drive 12pt Metric. Almost as nice as the USA stuff. You can't go wrong with Williams sockets (or wrenches).
USA standard length, Taiwan Deep

I filled in the missing 20mm Deep with a Blue Point. Exact same socket just a different stamp.