Socket Wrenches Reviews

Sorry, I can't review this wrench.
It and all my other tools were nabbed
by some unscrupled fool.
The case looked good as well as the tool.
They must have needed it more than me!!

I originally purchased the Milwaukee to remove the crankshaft pulley bolt on my Honda, but couldn't get it off the first time. The garage torqued it way too much the last time I had the timing belt changed so I paid a local garage mech ten dollars to break it free. As it turns out, even the garage air impact wrench had a little trouble and that guy could deliver 600 ft-lb or torque. He retorqued it enough to get home and I was able to do everything else just fine.

Everything else went well and the Milwuakee had no trouble removing lug nuts and other nuts/bolts. How much torque applied depends on how hard you push on the tool. The lowest torque is 100 ft-lb and I guessed when torquing the crankshaft bolt to 130 ft-lb. That and a little Medium grade Loktite should keep things nice and tight until the next time.

There are similar models, but there are several things I like about this impact wrench above the others. The first big thing I liked is the variable speed which is nice when you just want to snug-up a nut or bolt. I also like it over the rocker switch since it is similar to working a drill. The second big thing I liked about the wrench is the switch for switching between forward and reverse. Again, this is a directional switch similar to a drill. The last thing I liked about the kit is that it comes with a case and a few sockets. This may be minor, but being that I'm not using the tool all of the time, it's nice to have it nicely packed away and ready to grab when needed. The sockets only add to the value since these can get expensive. With the current $25 discount for purchases over $199, it only makes sense to spend a little more and get a lot more.

I'll be using it again for mounting a tow hitch and other general automotive work. Well worth buying.

This is an inexpensive, high quality 3/8 ratchet wrench that operates great. It delivers 50 ft/lbs of torque. I would recommend it to anyone.

These wrenches, with the flex head, can get at nuts and bolts that no other tool can touch. I've had mine for over a year. There have been many occasions when without them I would have had to remove another part or two just to get at whatever nut or bolt one of these wrenches can get at and turn quickly and easily.

When I bought them I was concerned that the flex heads might present a problem when applying torque to these wrenches (that they might cause the wrench and your hand to slip), but that hasn't been the case. While the ratcheting head flips back and forth, it is precisely fitted and has a tension adjustment that can be performed with an hex key (though I've never need to adjust mine).

The wrenches do, however, carry a disclaimer that they are precision tools not meant for the application of high amounts of torque. Using them in this way can void the manufacturer's lifetime warranty. I'm sure this limitation on torque is meant to apply only to the ratcheting end, and it is my experience that you can safely apply at least 30 to 40 ft. lbs. of torque with the ratcheting end.

These wrenches are of all-steel construction and do not feel the least bit cheap. They are made in Taiwan, but they are made for the Danaher Tool Group and distributed by KD tools, which is a division of Snap On tools (the top name in mechanic's tools). So I'm pretty sure that they are made to the highest standards.

There are different SAE and Metric sets, but this twelve-piece set is the most complete metric set I've found. I started with a seven-piece, and now I'm on to the 12 piece.

There isn't a mechanic around that wouldn't love a set, whether he (or she) knows it or not! I can give them 5 stars without reservation.

I picked up one of these recently after seeing them for $25 on sale at the hardware store. I personally won't carry it on my belt but the clip works great for my tool bench. This is just the right size for powertool and appliance repair (in other words it saved my behind in the kitchen).
Great Value!

I needed a set of cheap sockets for work....I have nice name brand wrenches and sockets but needed a small set of sockets and wrenches that I could afford to abuse or lose...or get stolen by some of the slackjaw sobs I work with.....

This set of 20.00 sockets and ratchet is a very nice set....lifetime warranty...fully polished nice looking ratchet...the plastic socket and ratchet holder is nice to...I can carry this in my maintenance tool bag without taking up a lot of space or hang it on the side with a wire tie. The ratchet feels professional...as good as any SK I own....better than craftsman....lot better than kobalt which is supposedly made by snap on.

Its a good socket set for anyone needing something to have around or for someone like me who will likely use it on a daily basis....not for heavy duty work...but for everyday work.

I used it tonight in conjunction with a great neck set of fully polished box end wrenches that I purchased along with the socket set and they both performed well tightening and loosening several sizes of nut and bolt combinations...

well worth the money....~:>

Bought this to use in place of my air impact, which lacks the muscle I need to do some suspension work. Though I haven't done that work yet, a friend, who is a mechanic, borrowed it for some side work he was doing. He was so impressed with the torque and weight (lighter than others he's used) that he is now planning to purchase one.

I have owned this saw for the last few years. It is the perfect tool for my application. Being a cabinetmaker, I am often using smaller mouldings on my installations, and this saw was perfect for my needs. It was light weight, very accurate and had a great capacity for larger mouldings.
Everyone who used this tool on jobsites just loved it! Three of the contractors that I work with even purchased one for themselves.
But, all good things must come to an end. For last week my beloved 7 1/2" miter saw was stolen from a jobsite along with a few other choice tools!
O.K. just contact Amazon and order another one right? Wrong! Makita discontinued it. I even called Makita directly to try and find one anywhere in the USA. No luck!
So I ask you Makita ! WHY ?.................

Recently purchased this Makita saw, and I'm impressed! It is accurate for both miters and compound cuts, it is rock solid in all positions, unlike other saws I tested. The free shipping made it very attractive.

Being a plumber and mechanical foreman, I need strong sturdy tools. This is the set to buy. S&K is one of the best brands on the market. My last set is still in tack and is over 15 years old. If you are looking for a dependable combo set than this is the one to buy. They are comfortable to use. And the sizes are the most common for all purpose task. This item gets a 10 on my scale.

The tools are top notched, but that is only half of it. The case is well organized and easy to snap the sockets in-and-out.

Over the years I have had many tool sets - especially socket sets. There's a reason for that - sockets easily fall out of the case when you open them and it is hard to keep things organized. Not so with this set. Each tool is secure in its own place - no falling out and getting lost. In addition the quality of the tools seems excellent. With both SAE and metric sizes this is a really nice set and the price is right.

I decided to purchase a real socket wrench set after I knocked my 15 year old cheep-o set on the floor one too many times - and got tired of putting everything back in the case.

First let me say that this case is designed so that WHEN you knock this set on the ground all the sockets stay in place. Second, this set is very well made and thought out. (For instance the metric and standard allen wrenches are different colors - so you can tell them apart at a glance.) These wrenches fit the hand just right and are a pleasure to use.

I highly recommend them.