The Last Socket You'll Ever Want To Own!!!
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- There are many different sockets to choose from. Deep, Shallow, Semi-Deep, Swivel, ETC..., But is there a Socket that you can buy only one time that you'll never have to buy again? I think I answer just this very same question during this video. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
I bought the semi deeps metric in impact and chrome. I hardly ever touch my deep or shallow anymore. Been about 3-4 years now. They’re awesome!
I got the semi deep impact sockets from Grey Pneumatic for $37
Are those Grey Pneumatic any good? And who makes them?
@@ozzyfranf Pretty good stuff. I have a set of their Duo Sockets. Impact rated sockets that are as slim as regular sockets. Work great, like my Harbor Freight. They're almost all made in Taiwan and excellent. I really don't know the benefit of paying Crap-On nigh unto $200 for a breaker bar when I can get one for $12 at Harbor Freight. Taiwan is key, Taiwanese tools are excellent very often these days. Also, don't delude yourself, a crapload of the stuff from Crap-On is made in China and have fun getting it warrantied. I have a bunch of Crap-ons but I'll never buy any more. $200 gets a boatload of HF. I put a six foot pipe bender on my 1/2 " $12 HF breaker bar which I got on sale for $9 and jumped up and down on it like a monkey. It bowed but didn't break and sprang back when the bolt broke loose. I did break a Wal-mart socket this way before I switched to a HF impact socket which took the punishment without a hitch. I don't really recommend this and hope you don't have the gall to get it refunded if you have a bad result . Also, I really went flying when that thing came loose. If you can break their Pittsburg breaker bar I'd like to see it.
I've been using mid sockets for years I love them
Another great video brother! My boss recently passed away and was hoping to buy his tools, but he put in his will for the tools to go back to their farm, so I’m looking for sockets and find semi-deep sockets very beneficial towards my work. Think I’ll pull the trigger and get a Gearwrench set.
Definitely a good deal if you need them. SO socket organizers are insanely priced on their own for a molded piece of plastic. Good deal, good vid.
I just ordered this set yesterday in green. It's a hell of a deal! Awesome video brother!
I use my semi deeps more than any other sockets. Great video.
So do I, since 2002.
I have these in chrome and impact, they come in very handy and are sometimes the only thing that will fit in certain applications !
F snap on.
I payed them the last dollar they will ever get from me a long time ago.
If a slightly newer, slightly nicer town set up next to your town and the house prices were 3x the price people would still move.
Thanks for the review. Mid lengths make all the sense in the world for the reasons your're saying.
i like your videos i have been watching them for a year or so i never leave a comment i am trying to start leaving comments i like videos more than live ones but i watch you live videos more than other channels have a good one
my94silva1 Thank you so much. Very much appreciated
A few months back purchased a set from Grey Pneumatic (1213MSD) 3/8" Drive 13-Piece Semi-Deep Metric Socket Set- @ Amazon $ 42.00 (7 mm-19mm ) no size skipped lifetime warranty.
My shop mechanic use Snap on, Mac tools, Cornwell, Matco, Craftsman & even Harbor Freight. I personally use Snap On & Blue Point, Gear Wrench, OTC & EZ Red. I have a used Snap On Tool Box from 1994 and I still use it.
Jsustin your videos are amazing and i dig your honesty and enthusiasm. Im 18 and i just started building my first small tool collection and learning from my dad to work on my truck and your videos help me alot to know what i need and dont and whats good and whats not keep it up.
People should look into grey pneumatic, they have a nice mid set. I bought a set from them, it comes with deep and short, metric and standard. Also has a metric and standard swivel set for around $400. 6 impact socket sets for $400 with a lifetime warranty and I haven’t broke one yet
Great video Dow and love the change up in your content. Live is good but love to see this stuff too.
Semi deep, that's what she said.
😂😂😂😂😂
That's probably why "she" doesn't talk to you any longer.
Now I am watching all your old videos lol
35 years ago I bought a set of deep sockets from Mac. 1/4 to 1inch. 1/4 thru 9/16 are semi deep.
The 7/16, 1/2 & 9/16 semi deep have been my go to sockets for the past 35 years.
Gearwrench makes mid depth socket sets and they are good I’ve got them in 3/8” drive metric
I have the gearwrench metric in 3/8 and 1/4. I absolutely love them.
Gearwrench has semi-deep for 35 bucks on Amazon 🤔 vs $244 on snap (note I'm a diesel mechanic)
Gearwrench makes some seriously nice stuff too. I really like gear wrench. I'm impressed with a lot of Tekton tools as well. Williams makes my favorite wrenches, but gear wrench is right there.
@@thisislargemouth5566 Would you say gearwrench or tekton has better quality?
@@SpartanA31xx GW I like better personally but they are very close.
I love Tekton sockets but GW ratchet better. But I have both so no complaints with anyone.
@@SpartanA31xx absolutely love the finish on tekton sockets and ratchets. The only thing I don't like is it seems like quality control doesn't always make sure it is machined the selector switch on their ratchets. Some are, some aren't.
Just so you know, they make a semi deep 6mm, 7mm, and 21mm to complete the set. I would know, I have them LOL. The impact versions are just as badass...Great video Dude
Love the orange & black has that old school hot rod look
That extra depth to a shallow look great for reaching those tough to reach nuts and bolts. I'm not big on grips on ratchets at all, they get in the way for tight spaces, especially with big hands holding big handles. but I'm going to invest in these semi-deep sockets. Great videos, keep it up.
Tools are man jewelry. and the tool boxs are just really big jewelry boxs....
If that’s true (it is), than I’m a blinged out man diva. 😂
Really big and really expensive
Ooooh yea
@@ghostwrench2292 Amen, brother.
Spoken like a dude who doesn’t know how to fix or build anything
I bought the same set because I was in the same situation as well and was in need of a fixed head ratchet along with the sockets so I was sold on that
You are alot classier than the other justin. Thanks for not cussing every other word
I’ve got a set of mid depth craftsmans I like em cause usually you can grab them and you don’t need to go back to my box sometimes you need a deep or shallow but for the most part the mids are all I need
This kind of vid is whyI started watching in the first place. Great job!
I bought the Gearwrench ones a couple years ago. Use them a lot more than deep, and almost as much as shallow.
You should check out the Astro super shallow on Amazon, awesome super shallow set that you can also use a 17mm wrench on if no room for a ratchet. I rarely need semi deep but sure am glad I have them when I do need it.
Take those while they are new and fill all the lettering with nail polish. They will be unmistakably yours and cooler than anyone elses.
I have the sunnex set in both metric and standard. Believe me when you need them, and you will, they will save your life!
Must admit I did wonder why until I found a 1/4 drive 7mm on a truck. Started using it on a ratchet for hose clips, it became a go to. So I bought a 3/8 drive set. They’re kind of a happy medium. Often means you don’t need to grab an extension as well. If you add a 1” extension to a shallow socket it will probably be almost the height of your deeps. This is why these fit in lots of places, they’re that crucial bit shorter than a shallow & shortest extension.
They are my go to socket now. Been at it 20 years and only just found out about them 🤦♂️
Nice kit bro👍🔧🔩 I have Carlyle 3/8 Semi deep & they are my go-to.
I bought the gearwrench it was buy 3/8 get 1/4 set free. Use them all the time and no issues yet. I put them on my Milwaukee 1/4 impact just about every time. Came on nice plastic rails too.
Sweet!
Where'd you buy that?
Champigne I just google the gearwrench semi feels and it was in the results
I have been using a Matco semi deep metric impact set for over 15 years it's the only way to go.
I buy American as much as I can and there are reasonable priced American sockets such as Wright Tools. Their impacts are the toughest I’ve used and I have some that are over 30 years old. Having said that , I do own a few imported hand tools. Wright Tool doesn’t do tool trucks and advertising which keeps their prices lower.
I just cut down some spare deep Craftsman sockets. They work ok but I don't tend to use them every day.
Great video. I like the mid-lenght sockets as well. I have a couple random mid length socket that I have picked up over the last couple of years. They work really well for me since I am a DIYer. I want to upgrade to some nice sockets eventually.
Justin, are the new Icon mid lengths any good? What's your opinion on Icon sockets?
I needed a deep 12mm but only had a shallow just yesterday
For new guys starting out with nothing i would recommend buy mids in 1/4 & 3/8 before you buy any sockets. Deeps and shallows are still needed but can get by with mids for most things.
Your California accent is like razor blades to my ears 🙂. Love ya from Texas 👍
lol Cheers my friend.
Gearwrench has semi deep for like $36-$38 on Amazon right now.
Dill Wiggle yep, I have the gearwrench mids, they are WAY stronger than the snap on mids. I had the snap on mids and broke 2 a week....traded them in on the truck for some extensions and bought gearwrench....MUCH happier!
I did however lose one mid 15mm gearwrench and was unhappy I had to replace it having to spend like 10 or so dollars with shipping.
The gearwrench are nice. Used them everyday at work. Especially the 13,14,15,18. They are a little beefy. Thicker. But never had a problem where they wouldn't fit. I also really like gearwrench sockets cause they wear nice. They take forever to mushroom or deform. I actually think snap on are a little softer. Mine have always shown signs of wear a lot faster than some. Best chrome sockets for not wearing out I think are gearwrench and s-k.
That's a Damn nice set at a great deal and yeah they will come in handy for a lot of things.
Sk semi deep impacts on Amazon for like 60 to 80 bucks 7 to 19 I think
I got in the mid length socket train a long time ago when I bought a set of 3/8” drive Matco impact sockets. I liked them so much, I then bought a 1/4” drive chrome Matco set. Then a small set of Snap On 1/2” drive impacts and finally, when Snap On came out with their FDX sockets, I wanted to try those so I bought the 3/8” chrome mid length set. Yes, I do have a tool problem.
GearWrench mid lengths have the same sizes and is about $40 for the sockets on a rail no ratchet. They are good sockets, not Snap On or Mac quality but close enough for sockets even professionals won’t use everyday.
Gear Wrench also sells a bit socket set that's a steal. $40 for torx, mm,
and sae hex. That'd be at least $60 if I bought the sets individually.
Im rockin orange & black Macto ratchet & loving it thanks again bro👍
The gearwrench mid lengths are almost overly impressive. I've never broke one in this midwest salt filled land. The socket wall is a bit on the thick side but I've never had a problem with them being too thick.
Man my friggin mouth is watering....The only Snap- On item I have is the top 5 drawer tool box with the side drawers included.it's worth 500.00 but I paid 100.00 not trying to brag just cool.... My buddy who is a mechanic uses several Snap-On sockets mainly impact...both deep and shallow along with other various Snap-On tools..He probably has over $10,000 dollars in these tools..Sadly my collection which is extensive, consists of Craftman,DeWalt ,Kolbat sockets and drivers,1/2",3/8",and 1/4" etc...I'm no mechanic but do work related where I build using these tools. I'm totally am satisfied but now after seeing this video I might think about doing a major overhaul.....Thanks for the heads up.....
I like the ratchet but a flex head would make it perfect
Hey great to see you Justin. Yeah I bought both sae and mertric sets of the semi deep snap-on sockets they both came with a free ratchet a flex head or a extra long. So I texted my driver just to be sure if I got both sets would I get both ratchets, he said yes. Mine came with the magnet trays witch I do like and the semi deep are very good and I only spent 450. Bucks to get two free ratchets
Great video bro. I like that set.
Maybe sometime if you get bored, we (me an experienced writer for a couple ford dealers) could hammer out, fun and lightheartedly, the small but important battles that are fought daily between techs/writers. I always think I’m right but so do techs especially with warranty time/issues (fuck warranty anything). It might be cool and you know how it can get when the guy/girl writing and dispatching says mean things to the guy that actually gets it done, lol, in a hot shop in August. Good vids, peace! Oh, BG or Winn’s? Peace!
Funny....I bought this exact same set in the mid 90's (in orange), I think it was is 94, to my recollection it was about $100 back then, Since then it served me well, still got it today and its the go to set for just about any job. I do have to agree that its the perfect length socket wise.
I have found them handy,one is the 18mm semi deep for access to the top bellhousing bolts in the 1998 to 2004 Dodge Intrepids and Chrysler Concordes.A deepwell will not fit and a shallow won't fit.
First off... nice set of tools. Although...
I viewed this video as you explaining why you bought this tool set and didn’t it shop around for a better deal or buy a Tool set of a different brand. The fact that you didn’t shop eBay or online means you wanted the immediate gratification of having the tools. I do the same by the way with some tools.
If you don’t make new financial habits then you are doomed to keep running in the same circle you are in.
Best of luck. Keep the videos coming.
agreed, often this mentality is really what puts people in trouble with any kind of lender. I guess in the end, seeing the tangible benefits of this tool might make it worth it, but only time will tell.
The problem with EBay is you get a lot of trash tools on it.
If you're really strapped for cash then it worth the nickle and dime job but if you need better made stuff that doesn't fuck up or fits properly then you have to go this way.
The other problem with EBay is warranty, as people buy stuff from a truck but do a dodgy deal with it or sell stuff on the sly and you have no warranty on that stuff.
That can cause big problems
I need to get some semi deep. May look at these.
I got a semi deep 3/8 impact set from matco for around $80. They are just perfect for 80-90% of the time when I need a socket.
That’s a nice set of sockets I’m actually thinking on buying that set 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌️ you should burn that hoodie 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Frankie M. Don't do it Frank, they are garbage..
Really ah man are they really that bad
Yeah no kidding, there garbage...no sweat though, the gearwrench mid wells are LEGIT if you are looking for mid well. They call them mid lengths. GearWrench 80554S 14-Piece 3/8-Inch Drive 6-Point Mid Length Socket Set Metric www.amazon.com/dp/B00829RMAM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mIHyAbTV9RAHF
And for whatver reason the deep well gearwrench are not made as well and are not as thick, I just use my gearwrench 3/8 impact sockets for deep well.
I like my semi deep sockets. Sometimes a shallow won't cut it and a deep is too big to fit.
In addition to being just long enough for most needs, semi-deeps won't wobble as much in use (are more stable) than regular deep sockets.
Hello sir great post. I bought the semi deep sockets from snap-on last year a deal on either a flex head or extra long steel handle ratchet free so I did buy both sae and metric and got both ratchets only cost 440. Bucks for two free ratchets. They are nice sockets thin wall 6 point and the ratchets are the best
I went ahead and got mostly semi deep sets of gearwrench,was going to buy Carlyle can't hardly find them cheaper than $75-$150 when I can find them.
I’ve been wanting to get a set of those too, good video.
Video starts at 10:50. Your welcome.
I get this guilt wtf did I just do feeling that lingers after buying snap-on
I get the feeling every time I get off any tool truck
It never goes away
Darn near threw up buying a 500 wrench set.. a week before flank drive came out...ugh
244.00 for that? You would be crazy to buy that set in my humble option. Many quality sets out their fora fraction of the price. I could never justify that purchase
I say we either start a 2018 Christmas fund to get Brother Dow the tools he wants or we sign him up for TA (Tools Anonymous), or we just buy him a Tool Truck....!
I bought semi deep carlyle sockets 3/8 and 1/4 drive i carry both sets in my tool bag for work covers 99% of my needs I use them everyday and never had any issue with them
Tekton has some barest sockets. The only difference is you will have great sockets but more money left in your pocket .
Mid length sockets at Wal-Mart, Stanley, 20bux
Or you can get a shallow socket and a wobbly
Just recently got the 3/8 semi deep chrome socket set. On the specials flyer
Here in the UK cost me £100 plus the VAT ( tax ) £120 in total
You done got took!
I'd like to know when do semi deep come in handy?
All the time. Just depends on where the fastener is located. When I was installing and removing cylinder heads and engines I always found myself reaching for them. When Deep was too deep and shallow was to shallow. The Mids were pretty much a go to for me. Though I only purchased them for 3/8 drive and 1/4 drive. Never found a need for half inch mids.
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway Thx
Amazon; Gearwrench mid length $42.00 metric 6mm thru 19mm no skipping.
Love my semi-deep SO sockets. I use them so often I don’t know how I ever got by without them.
I have the Gearwrench mid depth and the Carlyle mid depth. They are pretty much all I use anymore.
Hey bud so, I love SnapOn as you know but, I just cant sometimes. This is a good deal!
Feel rachet!? That like a 100$ the organizer eehhhh who knows 🤷🏻♂️
But those will always HOLD A VALUE , remember that
Nice ratchet haven't gotten it in comfort grip yet but the kids might have One snapon definitely one of the best but I got the kid's 3 and it was just a guess little under 400 but 1/2" and 3/8" pricey but definitely good. I got them some Capri and tecton and proto and hf not a complaint after a year on anything but they did say Capri was not too bad. Not really a hf fan but one thing the impact deep well been beaten on from the shop to the farm and have not broken one yet lost one in the field but they are tuff so far and we use a Milwaukee 1/2" fuel impact with like 1400foot lbs on everything from tractor to lug nuts so far so good.
SK has made mid length sockets for years. Have my semi deep SK in sae and metric for over twenty years. Only cracked 14mm and that was from doing something stupid.
This is more like the last socket set that I'd ever conside buyong. For $20/socket I'd expect them to be made of adamantium with embedded tracking chips. The only tool that never needs to be replaced is locked up, never used..
I bought a 13mm med. deep well from snap on. $21 for one socket.
I guess if you need the whole set. That would be the way to go. Snap On is right down the road from me, and I feel guilty for not buying their tools, but they are so pricey. Sears was a mile away from me. Now that they are gone. I may need to invest in Snap On.
Justin great video but do miss the live streams
I have the impact version . the main ones I use.
If you keep it in the snapon family its all good, i like japanese and german tools. Some sets from them climb up to 24mm in 9.5mm drive aka 3/8. I dont care what ISO thinks i am getting $#!# done regardless what the ivory tower types think
Hi Justin. How you doing Sr?
Good videos Sr, lot of information about it but I have a question.
I'm a DYI weekender warrior and I drive a semi truck. Now should I buy Grey Pneumatic 1/2" Drive 6-Point Standard and deep Length Metric Duo-Socket Set, to have the best of both worlds or just Grey Pneumatic 1/2" Driver Metric Standard and Deep length??????
I have a question for the "experts" out there getting tools off of trucks. I think I know what is up, but maybe more than one thing is up too??? Companies like Snap-On, rebrand tools that we can get cheaper elsewhere; if we know the manufacturer and they sell under other names. I know, different warranty.
I have seen reviews/reports of poor quality control/poor quality, from many customers who purchased a tool online; while this very same tool is sold by(for example) Snap-On, for way more money, and basically, it seems to me, pretending their version is a top of the line product. Picking on Snap-On, are they selling the EXACT same products, that seem to me to be poor choices? Or is it possible that along with Snap-On's name being etched on the tools, a better batch of steel was used?, a better trained group of workers made them?, or simply, a great deal more inspection and quality control was done for Snap-On's batch? If Snap-On is selling an Irwin tool, that sold elsewhere is cheaper, AND people find to be flawed, is it the same tool? If it is EXACTLY the same then I do not get why Snap-On, as example, would be willing to sell it, even without their name etched in. Wondering if anyone knows for sure.
Lol you get a free ratchet, organizer, and sockets for $244.
How many sockets have you bought since you made this video?
That Is a cool deal
Walmart hyper tough 3/8 ratchet with 20 pc metric socket set $19.88 lifetime warranty.
I miss the old snap on prices..
How did Duralast sockets hold up
Geez, skip to 11:00