Conductor562 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 So I was in the market for a set of 3/8" impact sockets when I stumbled across these:The Tekton set I've had has been on the race trailer which turned out to be a logistical problem because the trailer is often at my father in-laws. It hasn't been an issue because I typically have multiples of most things, but not 3/8" impacts. On the trailer we stock only metric, but in the shop I need both, so this combination set really appealed to me.With SAE from 5/16" - 3/4" and metric from 8 mm up to 19 mm in both deep and shallow, it covers everything I'll need in 3/8" drive. It also included a 3" extension and swivel U-Joint for a total of 42 pieces. The real star of this set (as goofy as it sounds) was they tray. I like the stability of trays and typically use the Hanson trays, but you lose the mobility of a rail in the process. This set offers both. It features a tray on which rails attach and can be attached/detached easily with 1 hand. Socket can be sat on the posts or locked on with a 1/4 turn. The tray really sold me on the set and I wish I could put every socket I have on this system. They don't sell the trays individually, but they totally shouldThe sockets are all 6 point, made in Taiwan, and seem to be excellent quality. As you know, Expert is Mac's budget line and this set can be had on the Mac truck for about $150. I highly recommend it! I may do a review on it, but we'll see 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 man conductor those look real nice! that tray look good fro storage and keeping them organized, ive been trying to build tools up my garage at home so that I can take on more side jobs from the house at my own pace which has been goin good, I stalked up on a lot of Tekton impact sockets that u suggested to me awhile back and they've been great I even bought a second set of 1/2 impact sockets for the shop and haven't used my snap on ones for abouit 6 months now these Tektons really take a beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I've been real happy with my Tekton set and would certainly buy another, I just stumbled upon this set and figured I'd give them a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thanks PTN! The Cr-Mo (Chrome Molybdenum) impacts such as these are more sought after, but the Cr-V sockets such as the Tektons have served me well and can typically be had cheaper. I've beat the shit out of Cr-V sockets with a 1260 ft.-lb. impact on old rusty farm shit and have yet to encounter a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Those sockets look nice Conductor. I agree they need to sell those trays seperately, I would buy the heck out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Ryan Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Socket trays look great. Good price on the sockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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