Post by: jim m on September 29, 2021, 08:34:18 PM
Looking for suggestions
Post by: hickory n Steel on September 29, 2021, 08:56:43 PM
Post by: slip knot on September 29, 2021, 09:50:27 PM
Post by: muddy on September 30, 2021, 11:12:47 AM
I've been rocking a set of gear wrench swivels for a year or so and love them. Not too hateful pricingThat was going to be my suggestion for both. Their ratchets are good quality and they fit most everyone's budget.
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Post by: bonneyman on September 30, 2021, 11:25:49 AM
Post by: DeadNutz on September 30, 2021, 01:20:15 PM
I agree with the Gear Wrench. If you are not in a hurry wait until Black Friday and you may find a really good deal on the GW. I bought my GW flex ratchet combos on a BF sale and got about 40% off.
Post by: Elroy on October 01, 2021, 08:30:01 PM
Ok just did the starter on 1999 GMC Sonoma.................a long Handle 1/4 drive Ratchet.
In the limited category, of long handle 1/4" drive ratchets. Please allow Elroy to recommend an SK 40971.
On a retail basis these are fairly expensive drives. Elroy was pleased when he selected an example off the over-stock shelf @ Southern for $20
Post by: jim m on October 02, 2021, 03:32:14 PM
You're gonna need to give a budget and preferences.not looking for Truck Pricing. but the best quaity for the money
Post by: jim m on October 02, 2021, 03:34:38 PM
I've been rocking a set of gear wrench swivels for a year or so and love them. Not too hateful pricingIm leaming towards Gear Wrench on both the swivles and Rachet. good quality and bang for the buck.
Post by: jabberwoki on October 02, 2021, 03:52:50 PM
So if your ok with sending $ to that country .
Did you try that place that bought up SK`s stock?
May be able to get a good US made product?
Did you look at ebay at good us brands?
Post by: jim m on October 02, 2021, 04:06:49 PM
Just so you know i did contact gearwrench and they said that they're made in china.who bought sk stock
So if your ok with sending $ to that country .
Did you try that place that bought up SK`s stock?
May be able to get a good US made product?
Did you look at ebay at good us brands?
Post by: bonneyman on October 02, 2021, 07:01:54 PM
Just so you know i did contact gearwrench and they said that they're made in china.who bought sk stock
So if your ok with sending $ to that country .
Did you try that place that bought up SK`s stock?
May be able to get a good US made product?
Did you look at ebay at good us brands?
Harry J. Epsteins bought up alot of stuff. The S-K stuff is all the things that the company decided to discontinue - I think they said 1000 different pieces. 100 of one, 6 of another, etc. I'm checking their website daily hoping to catch when the shipment comes in - if it comes in - and snag anything that I need to complete sets.
Post by: jim m on October 04, 2021, 12:41:38 AM
Post by: jabberwoki on October 04, 2021, 01:41:46 PM
If it were me i go chrome.
Post by: highland512 on October 04, 2021, 02:43:48 PM
Post by: muddy on October 04, 2021, 04:47:46 PM
So new Question should I buy chrome or impact swivelsDepends. If your not going to use them on impacts, chrome is the way to go. The small body will get in to tighter places.
Being 1/4 I'd definitely be going chrome if it were me. I don't have a 1/4 impact never saw the need for one. Usually the sizes you need an impact for can be had in 3/8 drive.
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Post by: slip knot on October 04, 2021, 07:36:15 PM
Post by: jabberwoki on October 04, 2021, 07:39:40 PM
Post by: bonneyman on October 04, 2021, 10:08:55 PM
Post by: muddy on October 05, 2021, 02:27:21 PM
I run the chrome on my small impact driver with no real issues.They don't hit near as hard as an actual impact wrench. You can get away with those. They will so wear though.
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Post by: ssdave on January 13, 2022, 11:53:33 PM
To me, flex sockets are a problem solver. I need the best, because they're used in less than optimum conditions. If you are just using them for more everyday use, gearwrench, chinese made, or others will do and will be handy. But, they won't work in that 1% situation where the extra angle, tight construction and good broaching make the Proto and Snap-on shine. But, you pay a stiff price for that small increment of extra usability. Chrome all the way for me. I've got next to no use out of impact ones; although I have Proto and Duro/Indestro for use with 1/2" impact.
I've come down to pretty much only Snap-on in 1/4" ratchets. Like the T72 in several variants and even my old 1942 Midget. Other drives, I also like Cornwell, Proto, SK and particularly the fine tooth Indestro. But, 1/4" no others work as well as S.O. I use 1/4" drive a lot, so really appreciate the higher strength and better quality of the S.O. I do have quite a few ratchets, have about 25 or so in my main box that I use regularly, scattered over 3 drive sizes. Different configurations, bent, straight, flex, short, long, extra long, stubby. I like the long handle T72 flex best in 1/4" long handle.
Post by: stokester on January 14, 2022, 10:04:47 AM
Post by: DeadNutz on January 14, 2022, 02:02:23 PM
I agree pretty much with what ssdave said about the flex sockets. Since I generally don't use them daily, weekly or even monthly there is no need for top of the line flex sockets. Most of mine are sets put together as I bought boxes or loose sockets and they have done fine for me. I do have some MAC impact flex sockets that were in an MBC taco box that I bought. The retail price of the 3 sockets was more than I paid for the box full of tools.
I have pretty much eliminated the floppy sockets from use as I acquired more. The floppys are mostly old long gone brands that must have seen plenty of use in those days. I am always on the lookout for more and especially MM as those are harder to come by.
Post by: skfarmer on January 14, 2022, 03:34:54 PM
Sadly this S-K set is probably no longer available but I used it almost daily with my 1/4" impact and ratchets when I worked at the Chevy store.
that set makes me green with envy.....
Post by: stokester on January 15, 2022, 05:32:08 AM
Stokester, that looks like a great Metric set to have. Do you have the same in SAE or was there no need?
No need for an SAE set. I do have SAE sockets and wrenches but they mainly sit unused.
Post by: Uncle Buck on January 05, 2023, 09:06:36 PM
Mmm depends in usage. Sometimes 1/4 drive stuff is used in tight quarters so the thicker wall won`t fit.
If it were me i go chrome.
That would be my 1st choice as well, follow with impacts if/when you can afford or need.
Post by: oldnslo on January 06, 2023, 11:04:30 AM
It took me for-eVAH to get my "best of the best" metric set in SK chrome. I went through a quite a few sets of flipping them to arrive at my keeper set.
1/4" drive in flex? Those are a mongrel set of US brand names for me (SAE and metric) picked up by the each along the way. I've never needed impact on that drive size in my travels.