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Offline jabberwoki

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Odd socket set?
« on: August 28, 2018, 05:56:01 PM »
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Offline goodfellow

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2018, 07:34:56 PM »
It might be made in China, but that set looks like quality work -- much better than the general HF style Chinese imports. The fact that it's much older production probably means it was built to a much higher standard than the cheap generic imports.
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Offline skfarmer

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2018, 08:32:45 PM »
I have seenthe same set under different names. If the price was decent I would grab it. As gf said pretty decent stuff if treated right.
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Offline oldnslo

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2018, 08:40:36 PM »
Can I buy another vowel please?
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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2018, 11:53:50 PM »
LOL... :))
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Offline john k

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2018, 12:53:49 AM »
Had a guy tell me the earlier Chinese imports were pretty good stuff.  Back before they started making them so cheap, and see if we would still buy them.   From what  have seen, that guy was right,  that set looks real good. 
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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2018, 07:59:39 AM »
at home on the big screen. i do see that it is missing several pieces. it is  3/4 and 1 drive set so i think there was both sized ends for the breaker. maybe another extension or handle. i it looks like there are a few empty holes.
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Offline skfarmer

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2018, 08:07:06 AM »
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Offline fatfillup

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2018, 08:29:58 AM »
I would have to agree quality is likely better then average but the price is up there.  Looking at SK's link, the new price is up there too
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Offline Uncle Buck

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2018, 10:10:33 AM »
For that kind of money, used or new, I would keep looking for a used USA set myself and settle for a few less sizes on the big end if need be.
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Offline goodfellow

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2018, 10:23:23 AM »
It seems that specific set and style of accessories are very popular overseas -- In England this set sells for less than $130. Add in $70 for shipping and you too can have this set for about $200 --  :)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26-Pc-3-4-and-1-Inch-Drive-Ratchet-Socket-Extension-Set-21-65mm-In-Case/222790799265?epid=21017011529&hash=item33df5dcfa1:g:wGMAAOSwWMhaVlnb

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26-Pc-3-4-and-1-Inch-Drive-Ratchet-Socket-Extension-Set-21-65mm-In-Case/222790799265?epid=21017011529&hash=item33df5dcfa1:g:wGMAAOSwWMhaVlnb

The Amazon version -- about $250 (although I like the Tekton offering that SK posted better)

https://www.amazon.com/26-PC-JUMBO-SOCKET-WRENCH-SET/dp/B0051I5S2Q/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1535556594&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=26+Pc+3%2F4"+and+%26+1"+Inch+Drive+Ratchet+Socket+Extension+Set+21+-+65mm+In+Case



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Offline J.A.F.E.

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2018, 11:16:17 AM »
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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2018, 11:40:43 AM »
That is just an obscene price for that set. Will it perform better than my cobbled together set that cost a small fraction of that price?
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Offline Uncle Buck

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2018, 11:45:30 AM »
Quote from: DeadNutz on August 29, 2018, 11:40:43 AM
That is just an obscene price for that set. Will it perform better than my cobbled together set that cost a small fraction of that price?

Sold to the US Govt and others of that kind. No sane person would do that if you ask me. Proto and Williams for example at much less I bet. 
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Offline J.A.F.E.

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Re: Odd socket set?
« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2018, 11:58:39 AM »
I am a Snappy fan I'll say it up front but I agree there is no excuse for that kind of pricing. Considering the revolving credit is a ten week payoff that's almost $400/week for some poor schlub.

My 3/4 stuff is cobbled together as well and somehow it works just fine.
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