was looking for a small socket set to go alongside my new screwdrivers from yesterday. seems to be the cheapest 40 set I've ever seen even though the rrp is only around $15.
reviews aren't too bad either
Socket Set 1/4" & 3/8" Drive 40 Piece $9.99 ($6.99 Club Price Expired) @ Supercheap Auto
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bob98 on 22/01/2023 - 11:08 supercheapauto.com.au (4151 clicks)
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^a nice single-use car first-aid emergency kit…
- To break right when you need it!
Nah It's not made of pewter or something stupid; it IS still basic carbon steel.
It has been used.I'm confident it won't break under use on things you can fix without needing parts.
Hose clamps and such can almost be done with fingers and pure disregard for your skin :pfixed many a hose clamp with a 5/10c piece.
Poor quality tool set…
If I use it often, it will break easily;
If I keep it as spare or emergency only, I need reliable quality tool…
So the only reason to get it is for "collection" purpose then…
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Garbage tier tools for emergency use is a terrible idea. Hope you never encounter the situation that calls for their use.
Not at all.
Been used a few times. I'm hooked on AutoX and Rally driving courses.
They're easily good enough for emergency use.Anything you can fix on the side of the road, without needing parts, is going to be fine with this.
Hose clamps, Boost T's, belt adjusters, pedal linkages.
All low torque, all perfectly suitable.
Carrying anything more would add weight, and still not be high-torque suitable.The sort of people looking at this aren't going to be carrying spare head gaskets or control arms.
Just buy a back up for the backup
I bought a cheap one like this from supercheap and it broke first use. Metal was soft and bent easily.
Also have this set which must be at least 15 years old, inherited it from my uncle. Everything you said there is spot on except believe it or not, mine haven't rusted at all. The ratchet is coarse as shit but does work reliably. Sockets are made of shiny cheese. All in all, it's the perfect emergency kit because it won't be a pile of rust if you ever need it, and the sockets wouldn't survive more than a few uses anyway.
I'm in the market in buying my first car. Would you mind actually replying with that emergency kit you put together? I think I should definitely have one in the car when I finally get one.
No problem.
The usual thing you'll want are:
Tow strap
Jumper cables
Basic spanner and socket set
Fabric tape (in case anythings loose)
Silicone self fusing tape (repairs hoses)
Lighting of some sort.
Spare bulb for headlights.
And the bag it's kept in has one fo those 'Emergency Triangles' sewn to the side.I also have a filter straw and a protein bar in there, and a bandage and rubbing alcohol and such; because, you never know.
Can always add first aid kit in case.Carrying things like oil and water are often pointless, because you'll never have enough water to refill a dumped radiator, and you'll never need oil that urgently that a refill will help, the damage will be done. Check oil each time you fuel up the car.
I bought this set years ago and the step down adapter snapped which rendered it useless for all the smaller sockets.
Must have been on tough watch!
Same here; only bought it as a stop-gap when we moved house, all our stuff was weeks away and I had to shift a few bolts.
That adaptor may as well have been made of cheese, it sheared under minimal load.
Bought a replacement off ebay for a buck and the set has done a few small jobs since.Definitely not a quality tool but I think it was basically free with one of their $5 credit things, so can't really complain.
Oh good idea Anne, do you have a link please?
Yeah I was hardly forcing it as I knew it was a cheapo & it just fell off like it was soft cheese. It's a shame because I was happy with the rest of it.No joy, sorry.
Seller no longer lists it and a quick search suggests they're at least $5.
More $ = less cheesy, and a little more gets a small set of adaptors but not really a cost-effective spend for the otherwise poor original set.I must have got lucky a couple of years ago.
Maybe keep an eye out at garage sales or something - it's the sorta thing rattling about in the greasy dust at the bottom of toolboxes everywhere.
@WatchNerd: Cheers for that. I've had this SCA set for years and yeah the adapter broke so easily too.
+1.
Perfect just in time to do the engine rebuild
This for a replacement 10 and 11mm or purchase higher quality sockets separately… Hmm
I haven't broken any of these yet, but only used a few times
far out, I paid $9
https://www.repco.com.au/en/tools-equipment/tool-kits-sets/s…
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somewhere there are piles of unmatched socks & 10mm sockets
quality sockets last longer - i think these may crack under a bit of load from a 3/8 ratchet
If notmal price is $10 then hard to believe tge quality is there
Only way to save it then is to wholesale it to Harris Scarfe so your RRP becomes $295.00.
Or slap a Monster badge on it and you got yourself a $1000 socket set
Monster 40 piece Socket Set 1/4" & 3/8" Drive
Sounds cool aye
someone please advise , i am new to working with wrench ratchel screws .. etc. i am looking to change the head unit on my vehicle which uses a 10mm socket. which socket kit would you suggest for me to buy. please note i have no experience on using them in the past. many thanks.
If you are just doing internal trim components then this set or this set will suffice.
Internal trim is not generally torqued up to any spec so cheap tools will be fine.
In the past I’ve used someone else’s Stanley kit from bunnings, that was perfect for all the sizes I needed to work on my older Mazda. I’ve just bought a similar kit, albeit lacking a few extra sockets, extenders and the 3/8”. The half price kit at super cheap should have everything you need with a couple of different options when you get deeper into your vehicles maintenance. Definitely buy something that will suit you a little longer.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-1-4-3-8-1-2-drive-socket…
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/stanley-stanley-socket-s…
If you have ZERO tools and want to start doing DIY, buy a kit once that covers several bases.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-automoti…
Biggest mistake people make is buying lots of small kits over the years (any home owner or carguy will tell you that :P)ToolPro have proven to be very good quality, and when you're working on cars this will have 'everything' you generally need.
Highly recommend this set if you can find it. https://www.repco.com.au/en/tools-equipment/tool-kits-sets/s…
Emerald QLD store shows 2 in stock so you can order from there for delivery.
Amazing! It has been $10 for 20+ years, no inflation, and now even cheaper.
these are ok for normal jobs but sockets gets stripped easily. Better to invest in good quality tools
Seems like this is garbage going by the comments - any recommendations for an affordable socket set that also will last a few years?
Tool pro from super cheap aren't bad when you get them on the 50percent off sales, around $150 Will get you a good set.
Even on the cheap sets ensure its made out of chrome vanadium steel
Yeah but this is "Made from heat treated carbon steel".
/sExactly!
The step down adapter is made of chrome plated cheese.
Nice. Absolutely perfect tool for one off job.
yeah dont even get it for ANY reason. as none is worse than this. at least if you know you dont have anything on you - you have clear expectations. first time i checked to see if the socket fit a nut i snapped it, TESTING
This one is probably a better set: https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-socket-set-1-4-d…
Slightly better ratchet, slightly longer extension, includes some bits.
But less metric sockets, and no SAE sockets (rarely used).
I needed a 14mm socket last weekend. Couldn't buy this one, but the OP's, for $9.99
I need something like this to pull apart the Breville Smart Grinder to clean properly. I don't know if I want to go to Super Club Auto or join their club to get it tho.
Been using these socket sets with my snapon ratchets, they've held up good over the years but it's so annoying trying to find sockets from the bottom of the toolbox.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-socket-set-3-8-d…
Need to find a quality set with a case at some point, don't care about any included ratchets.
I have a bigger version of this set. It is ok for simple easy (hand tight strength) tasks but 100% guaranteed to break if you use it for any big tasks requiring pushing them hard.
I'm still making good use of the free once received from this deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/168666
Thanks for the update.
Have you left a more complete review elsewhere?
Which is: https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/socket-sets/0254197
That's a nice looking 1/4" metric socket set, but with a RRP nearly $300, tell them they're dreaming.
Have bought previously similar ones from bunnings/Repco for $5 i think (during their clearance times)
Don't even bother with shit like this.
Just get a $15 ratchet and a $30 socket set from Sydney Tools. Less sizes but significantly better quality.
Probably better to spring for the 3/8 Bahco set for less than $100. Comes with a nice case to keep everything organized and all six points sockets.
What’s another ~$50 for something that would probably gonna outlast you.
Would not recommend have had several of these over the years if you put any strain on the ratchet it will break not worth the money if you want a budget socket set get craftright at bunnings
These are OK for 1/4" drive small sockets that are typically used for low torque fittings.
Basically anything less than 10mm this should handle but try leaning on a 17mm nut with the 3/8" drive and you better have the first aid kit handy.
Made from the finest chrome plated chinesium
I've had one of these for several years and it's been fine. Lost a couple of bits but it works well, it's cheap and it's value for money.
please don’t buy this.. it’s literal landfill.
ratchet mechanism is so cooked you’ll want to delete yourself after touching it
Bought one of these last time I saw them on here. Absolute garbage. Even at this price I would avoid.
There's cheap, then there's crap, then there's don't bother. This is in the leave it in store category
I have splashed $6.99 on this, maybe they'll accidentally make a good one :)
For tough jobs where you actually want to use a ratchet set, this may not be so good… The hubby picked up one of these previously. He said it was pretty much a toy, don't use the adapter or apply excessive force on anything difficult and you'll be ok.
He looked at it and said even you'll break it. Sure enough I tried to undo a bolt and it snapped clean off. Luckily he had a stronger adapter set ready to go!
I have this set in my under-boot emergency kit I built.
I would recommend it for NOTHING but tasks like that.
The ratchet is coarse, the sockets are thin wall, the internal spring steel is uncoated and rusts, the plastic box uses "folded" hinges, so they'll break through if you use it often.
I wouldnt buy anything "better" for my emergency kit, but if you need tools for home, this is better off as fishing sinkers.