I've been searching for a socket set for a while now, and I've seen this set and a few more on the SCA website. I'm only using it for small jobs like changing batteries/oil/maybe some car interior stuff.
They seem to be on clearance for a while now, was wondering if anyone has any comments on the price of the sets. Is $99 just their regular price?
Yep. These are the ones I use at work. They would be fine for DIY. But in saying that, 1/2" sets are pretty big for small stuff. If you are just doing small things on cars (batteries, straps, brackets, up to about 13~14mm head bolts), you might be better off with 3/8" drive stuff. They are more compact and you dont need the driving force a 1/2" kit can offer for smaller nuts and bolts.
If you need a larger set, just buy the ones you need, ie: a 1/2" breaker bar and a deep socket that fits wheel nuts. I mainly only use 1/2" stuff on larger bolts and things like gearbox/suspension/large engine components. So, if you dont plan on using it for pulling apart stuff like your suspension, dont get 1/2".
I’ll second the 3/8” advice. I use 3/8” far more than 1/2”.
Even when I do “major” stuff it’s pretty common for me to only use a breaker with the 1/2” and then swap to an impact driver or air ratchet with 3/8” to spin nuts/bolts off/on.
This. I work on some pretty big stuff at times, still use 1/4 and 3/8 99% of the time. Just nicer. 1/2 in unwieldy and annoying.
Thanks, didn't even consider that. I had to change car batteries yesterday and only had a spanner I bought for changing the shower head which does not grip at all.
i bought a set from them a while ago, and the ratchet switch (where you turn it from loosen to tighten) is stuck and you cannot move it
100 bucks for 60 pieces, cheap, they are fine for general use
$99 is overkill for your first set. Go on gumtree/fb marketplace … buy something for $20 … you can sell it $20 when you're ready to upgrade.
Also keep an eye out for a socket set at Aldi.
It is nice to have a bit of everything though. Sucks having to make a trip to the shops when you're halfway through a project because you are missing something
Not sure what you're saying here.
I was suggesting a used socket set that has the same number of pieces as the new one the OP posted.
You might need to buy other tool sets to supplement a socket set. Screwdrivers, spanners and wrenches come to mind.
I've been looking out on marketplace for used ones, they mostly bits and piece and anything that has a decent set cost almost as much. Doesn't help that I'm further away from the city. Will have a look at the Aldi one though, thanks!
Doesn't help that I'm further away from the city
Fair enough - last thing you want is to use a tank of gas to buy some used tools.
Does op have a Falcon?
You can essentially get same stuff (Separately) for a lot lot cheaper Look at Repco, Bunnings, ebay
if you want to pay the convince tax that is your choice.
Socket sets easily $10 on clearance at repco/bunnings
breaker bar around 25 ish
universal joint also around 15 ish
plus extra socket bits put 20 bucks
This is objectively terrible advice, particularly compared to pegaxs' 3/8" suggestion above.
Those prices are questionable (how often is any decent set $10 on Clearance?) and even if you could get them you end up with a loose jumble of mismatched components for an amount little less than a well-reviewed set with lifetime warranty.
Just because you have not seen/heard/knew a decent set for $10 doesn't mean they don't exists.
Repco (GV) and bunnings (Craftright) socket sets have been very reliable.
And in terms of life time warranty, do you like intended to crush sockets under bench press or something ?? if not then they are all generally fine for everyday general use. I haven't had a single socket with problem, even have bought used rusted sockets, bolt and derusted/cleaned/painted them they also work fine for general use. You gotta be doing some seriously stupid stuff if you are needing retailer to expressly state lifetime warranty.
As i said if you want to pay convince tax that's your choice.
This seems like a good set. I also like Gearwrench sets. Having a good socket set is like having a nice power drill. Will use them a lot more than you think and always nice to use quality gear.
Yeah should be fine man. I bought a set like that with the same plan. But then got rather into working on cars. I have used them for all sorts of things, even where a lot of force was required like unbolting my differential. Had no issues with the sockets.
I think the important thing is to make sure they are CR-V which these seem to be. I have had cheap screwdrivers which are not, and then they get all munted.