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GSP7 · 09-04-2022, 01:56 AM

I dont usually buy mechanic tools at lowes , let alone the new usually over priced craftsman stuff...... But needed another 1/4" drive socket set to stash in my RV

Was on sale $19 bucks, got the SAE. got it home and is a decent set for $20. And nice compact storsge box....couple weeks later at lowes I grabbed the metric one for $19 too

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-2...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

has lifetime guaranty..... cant beat that

67C10Step · 09-06-2022, 08:14 AM

I picked up that exact set a few months ago as well. It's a nice set and I have already used it a lot.

**mr48chev** · 09-14-2022, 01:45 PM

I have what is probably the same set and have had it for quite a while. I like that it has both standard and metric sockets so I don't have to go back to the big tool box as often.

Ace and probably Lowes put on 1/4 and 3/8 socket sets on for around 12 dollars every few months but they only have either standard or metric sockets. Each of my GM trucks has one of those in it as all are pre metric.

Dead Parrot · 09-15-2022, 08:57 AM

Many years ago, I bought a Kobalt 1/4 set that has both SAE and Metric. But no driver bits. It and a matching 3/8 set have made many trips to salvage yards. Rather common to find many vehicles are a mix of both SAE and Metric.

A good time to buy is either Father's day or Black Friday.

**mr48chev** · 09-19-2022, 10:59 PM

I'd bet even money that my two sets are the same sets you have. I caught them on sale one day and as you said, they pretty well go everywhere with me.

**truckster** · 09-20-2022, 10:12 PM

I'm a tool junkie, and I keep trying to convince myself I need another socket set, but... I've got my 56" toolbox that has just about every size and type of socket, and I have my traveling set that goes with me on the road or to the salvage yard, and I've bought sets for my sons, so... maybe one for my office? No, I bought one for there, too.

09-04-2022, 01:56 AM	#1
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 652	1/4" socket set I dont usually buy mechanic tools at lowes , let alone the new usually over priced craftsman stuff...... But needed another 1/4" drive socket set to stash in my RV Was on sale $19 bucks, got the SAE. got it home and is a decent set for $20. And nice compact storsge box....couple weeks later at lowes I grabbed the metric one for $19 too https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-2...E&gclsrc=aw.ds has lifetime guaranty..... cant beat that __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting

09-06-2022, 08:14 AM	#2
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: 1/4" socket set I picked up that exact set a few months ago as well. It's a nice set and I have already used it a lot. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

09-14-2022, 01:45 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: 1/4" socket set I have what is probably the same set and have had it for quite a while. I like that it has both standard and metric sockets so I don't have to go back to the big tool box as often. Ace and probably Lowes put on 1/4 and 3/8 socket sets on for around 12 dollars every few months but they only have either standard or metric sockets. Each of my GM trucks has one of those in it as all are pre metric. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-15-2022, 08:57 AM	#4
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,610	Re: 1/4" socket set Many years ago, I bought a Kobalt 1/4 set that has both SAE and Metric. But no driver bits. It and a matching 3/8 set have made many trips to salvage yards. Rather common to find many vehicles are a mix of both SAE and Metric. A good time to buy is either Father's day or Black Friday.

09-19-2022, 10:59 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: 1/4" socket set I'd bet even money that my two sets are the same sets you have. I caught them on sale one day and as you said, they pretty well go everywhere with me. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-20-2022, 10:12 PM	#6
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: 1/4" socket set I'm a tool junkie, and I keep trying to convince myself I need another socket set, but... I've got my 56" toolbox that has just about every size and type of socket, and I have my traveling set that goes with me on the road or to the salvage yard, and I've bought sets for my sons, so... maybe one for my office? No, I bought one for there, too. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson



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