I like the way the switch on the ratchet is recessed.There is nothing worse than taking a really long bolt out only to find the ratchet has changed direction an the bolt is tight again.
As a Service technician that has a lot of experience with ALL the tool brands, this set along with others from Grey Pneumatic are some of the best values for the home owner, do-it-yourselfer, and professional alilke. This is why I like Eric so much, he advertises for companies that are genuinely a good value. Grey Pneumatic uses Chrome Molybdenum steel, a high-grade steel used in NASCAR racecars. Thank you Eric for helping so many people. I also come to advertise my channel, which will soon feature information found nowhere else for free.
I've never heard of this Taiwan brand. A lot of these cheap tools have been proven to be junk in the past. But I do like that the numbers are really easy to read.
Was surprised you didn't pull out the calipers to compare the two different sockets. Looks like a good set. I could use some better tools than the budget metal I have now and will definitely remember this set when I'm ready to buy.
I don't personally own the 1/4" Grey Pneumatic set, but I do own the 3/8" set so I feel somewhat entitled to comment on this. I absolutely love these sockets!! I have used my set everyday for the last 3 years at school and home and have only had one issue which in reality was my fault. I snapped the wobble head off my 3" extension but I was using it to remove an axle nut torqued to ridiculous measures. Other than that I have been extremely impressed with Grey Pneumatic and have started purchasing their other impact sockets as well. To those wondering about the coating coming off: it takes a loooooong time to rub that black oxide coating off and I haven't been able to wear my off after a few years of constant abuse. Also to the people down on the "made in Taiwan" issue: my experience has shown me that just about anything coming out of Taiwan tends to be much better quality than China and on par with USA. Grey Pneumatic is an awesome company when it comes to customer service too. They replaced that extension for me even though it was my fault. Overall, really impressed with the set.
I like thin handles like that I often put a small pipe on the end for extra leverage and cant get the small pipes on the fatter handles.i have never had one break and I use cheap harbor fright tools.looks like a fine set to me
Thx for the great review, in my opinion your use of breaking bolts loose with this 1/4 inch ratchet is a bit more than it probably is designed for. The torque you are showing to break loose looks more in the range of 3/8 inch drive tools. Great to see the tools hold up to higher torque use. Great video thx.
Depends on the torque. For larger fasteners that may not have been broken loose before, yes, use a breaker bar. For small fasteners that this set is most likely to encounter you should be fine. Honestly though, it's kind of a judgement call. Good point though.
My rachets have a flexible head AND a telescopic handle. So its short when you need it, then when you need more leverage you just slide the handle out. Its the best idea ever.
We need to abolish SAE. We are almost the only people still using SAE. In addition, SAE is unnecessarily confusing and difficult to use. 11/16, 5/8, 9/32, 7/64....ridiculous! What's half of 9/16? most people need a calculator but they all know that half of 14mm is 7mm. I never buy sets with both metric and SAE, I just buy metric and a few odd SAE sizes because there is a lot of overlap between SAE and metric such as 7mm=9/32, 8mm=5/16, 11mm=7/16, 16mm=5/8, 19mm=3/4, 21mm=13/16...there is no need to have those sae sizes.
A few sizes are still used. For example, just about every oxygen sensor is 7/8", and EGR pipe 1&1/16", even on imports. SAE is good to have for slightly rounded or rusted fasteners. 1/2" is just ever so slightly smaller than 13mm, so for a rusty 13mm nut on an exhaust system you can hammer on a 1/2" to get it off.
Chad Ross Thanks, Chad. I have both sizes and agree with the confusion engendered by the fractional system. Cheap dollar store calculators are a must in my arsenal.
I think that thing you called a wobble nut driver @ 3:00 minute mark has a female 1/4" drive in the end of it where you attach your ratchet and use it like an extension.
WARNING. Careful where you buy Grey Pneumatic from. JBTools and Amazon.com are not an authorized retailer for them and Grey Pneumatic will not honor guarantee if you purchased from an unauthorized dealer. Kinda sad. They will point you to the dealer you got them from for that. If the place is not an authorized dealer you will be out of luck. So keep your receipt as proof you got it from where ever. No easy way to verify if a place is an official dealer short of contacting Grey Pneumatic directly. www.gpsocket.com/distributors.phtml
Torpedomtb that's pretty much every product. So yeah deals online don't always pay off. Most brands will list their authorized dealers on their website.
The wobble extensions have been discontinued in all sets and arent even available any more. The online suppliers havent upgraded their ads as of yet. I have all 3/8 and 1/4 inch sets 6 and 12 point. I wish they made a 1/2 inch set that contained deep and shallow, standard and metric. But you have to buy each set individually so once you get all 8 sets (6 and 12 point) at around $180 each there is a substantial investment AND you will have 8 1/2 inch drive ratchets. lol
ME! TOO ! butt's on a tight bud! get! listen up !any cheap !impact socket's that say molly chrome or chrome vandamb ha ha ! = chromium-vanadium steel buy it! x 2 = if she split's throw her away!you got back it up!
The duo's at least in my industry when used with strong impacts have a tendency to break and that is from every tool truck man I have talked too. The regular impact sockets by them on the other hand are as good if not better then snap-on. I use their wobble sockets all the time and I mean all the time they are over a year old and are just starting to show wear at the anvil receiver end. I will only buy GP impacts unless its a specialty they don't carry or to get thinner colored wobbles (has only been an issue once for me). Just my fyi Removed comments about wobble extensions as they are currently discontinued which is depressing because mine are awesome.
I always wanted to own a set of mac chrome sockets with the hole in them for a locking pin. I use a 100ft/lb cordless impact that has a 6" long apex 1/4 power bit end and a 3/8 square drive with a locking pin. I lock my impact sockets on it and never have to worry about the sockets falling off. A thin walled mac socket would be nice. I don't think 100ft lbs max and a usual 50ftlb operating torque will hurt them. Was thinking about buying a drill press just to drill lock pin holes in all of my craftsman sockets.
That's one of the things that's always bugged me about Craftsman. Why no locking hole? Sometimes it'll drive you crazy if it's not there. Socket falls off as you squeeze it through a tiny space. Scrounge on the ground to find it again. Rinse and repeat.
TheDarthJesus I've wrenched on thousands of rusty and corroded bolts with 12 point fasteners, while under heavy torque. The general rule of thumb for sockets is when you intend to put a large amount of torque on a bolt, there's less of a chance to strip off the corners of a bolt than with a 6 point. Though the huge advantage of 12 point sockets is their versatility, and when a bolt is covered in thick corrosion or years of crud, the 12 point is more forgiving when it comes to fitment
ToAstYNaChO i usually try and tap on a 6 point with a hammer if im having a hard time trying to get it to fit, doesnt always work though like you said if its covered in thick corrosion, just prefer using 6pt whenever i can
They should have a u joint in that kit. Does that socket driver have a square driver so it can be used as an extension? In a pinch I've used a socket & an extension that slip firmly over the ratchet's handle to give it more leverage.
I ain't gonna lie Taiwan makes some good tools. I got a couple sockets I've incurred over the years and they have never failed and they were normal chrome sockets. Every china socket I have had has almost broken or sheared itself flat. China tools suck. Taiwan tools are the best on a budget and they are a close second next to USA made tools just without the price tag. Also I notice you pointed out the black sockets are harder to find in the dark. But I find they are way less slippery when they get oil on them than the chrome sockets. If a chrome socket gets oil on it then your dropping it a lot. Impact sockets for the win.
looking for the wobble extension .. from what I could see of the Driver, the handle can receive the ratchet, and if you want a longer handle .. use can make a "cheater bar" using the driver and one of the larger deep sockets that fits snugly over the ratchet handle. used that trick a lot.
Personally I'm not a fan of the laser etching because it fade so quickly even on quality items but I found with the stamped impact sockets if you take some kind of even model paint put it over the size and then wipe it off it should fill in the stamp and make it so that it's nice and bright and easy to see what your size is
Hi Eric quick question what video camera do u use and what type of microphone do u use for voice over work like the wells video u done a while back cheers sandy
Thanks for sharing Eric. I own some Grey Pneumatic sockets and I am impressed with the durability of them and the price. I like the idea of the sockets having a double duty for hand and impact. Will look into getting a set. Thanks.
eric have you used the milwakee 3/8 electric ratchet i absolutly love mine i use it everyday in tight spaces i work mainly on powerstokes & mitsi fuso trucks but its a great tools and quick.
Yes i thought the ratchet was a bit short as well, the larger sockets do need more grunt to move them, also the grey surface seemed to get damaged easy, although that could have been aluminium particals from the engine. Other than that, a smashing set :) Cant have enough sockets.
As far as wrenches and ratchets go I personally think Snap On makes the best ones. They always feel good, they work well. Mac too. Some tools you can cheap out on but wrenches and ratchets are something I think you can spend money on without worrying about price if you're wrenching for a living or plan on doing it for a living
Cornwell tools are good too ive got a 1/4in set that ive had for about 4 years and never striped the rachet or rounded the sockets with all the torque ive put on them
That's the most beautiful set of sockets I ever seen. I'm not a mechanic, but I'm looking at the moment for a nice do it all set. I'm planning to do my front breaks pads and rotors. 2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring 16 valve Turbo. Great video, like always....I'm a subscriber, already.
I really like this set but it costs more than both impact and chrome sets combined from Gearwrench so it's a no-go... Plus they said if I don't buy through a local authorized dealer then I can kiss the warranty goodbye, Gearwrench has no such stipulations and warrantying through them has been a breeze. Good job getting my business GP.
I know this is 4 yrs old, but as far as having a dark finish making them hard to find in low light. Aren't most impact sockets dark also? The more recent set doesn't come with extensions at all (and $22.00 more), but "wobble" extensions are available for extra $$. And along with the roll stamped markings, large laser etched markings are on the opposite side, though I couldn't see that on yours, but they probably added the etching on the more recent set. Stole this info off the ad page so I've not personally seen them... Also, I was trying to see if the end of the driver handle had a 1/4in. ratchet insert. There would be your wobble extension, though a little bulky... Don't know if they even make those, though I've seen the ones for use with a socket or wrench. Great review Eric. Thanks!
Grey Pneumatics Duo Sockets ROCK! I found out about GP tools while visiting my favorite local auto parts shop. I ordered that 1/4" set and was so pleased I got the 3/8" and 1/2" sets, as well. I also love their locking extensions (helps keep the sockets out of dark nooks), as well as the universal sockets. The 1/4" set is a great travel set. Much prefer the black oxide finish vs shiny, even given your point about visibility. Wish they made wrenches, as well. I've had my sets for a few years and would say quality is excellent. I use impact tools on lots of rusty Corvair nuts and bolts and never had a problem with cracking or shattering sockets.
I'm sorry but the comparison of 1/4 ratchets doesn't make sense. You very well know snap on makes many, many several 1/4 ratchets styles and the one you showed is not a ratchet that is included in any snap on socket set...... granted I'd rather use the snap on ratchet but for someone that doesn't know anything its a false comparison. I like the videos keep up the good work.
For the folks thinking the coating scratched off. It isn't likely. That is a black oxide coating, it is not polished smooth like a chrome socket, instead it is rough like a 400 grit sandpaper. What looks like scratches are really the aluminum oxide (white crud) on the various parts rubbing against the sockets finish.
At about 11:20 you mention the length of the ratchet handle being a disadvantage, I actually like a shorter ratchet to get into tight places and if i need to get some leverage i put a pipe on it when I can. I always hated the idea of buying anything but american made tool, Im starting to think different, what is your opinion?
NewLawLV I, myself have started buying kobalt tools, better prices with great warranties. I have not had any break on me so far. Snap-on used to be my tool of choice.
I have used the Grey 1/4 and 3/8 set at the Wright Patterson AFB hobby shop for the last 25 years.... I'm sure the sets in each bay are more than 5-10 years old and more probably. With a dozen bays, with a box I'm sure they have seen lots of use.
The 5.5mm is definitely used on certain areas. One quick example is the center console storage compartment on the Infiniti QX56 (and the Nissan version).
Wondering if you could do a review of 12 point vs spline drive? I'm in a mechanic class that has a good number of 12 point fasteners. ( My toolbox up to this time has mostly avoided anything 12 point)
I always thought that you should use 6 point sockets on 6 point fasteners vs 12 point sockets on 12 point fasteners. Although I believe 12 point sockets will fit on a 6 point fastener at high torque they'll round off?
These look like a great set for even if your just starting up in the industry. The price point it really good. If you buy that set with a longer ratchet from one of the big names your still hundreds less then their 1/4" sets.
Think this will be perfect because I got all my sockets 6 point chrome and impact. Going to start my 12 point for those couple of rare times you need them and don't want to get chrome and impact for financial and waisted space
We did that due to several hacking attempts out of Russia. It was getting out of hand really. Ultimately we did it to protect the users of the site. I apologize that it's not available to you if that's the case.
Love your tool reviews! Just wish manufacturers would add less standard and more metric to their sets. Standard size is almost obsolete now. Unless of course you rebuild older vehicles.
Hi Erick, I would think that ratchet length is an engineering input. They have to ensure the bearings and ratcheting housing and its components can hold up to a specific force or torque. So less length equals less torque applied to those components. Thanks, Jack
I think it may also be the amount of materials used in the tool. More material=more cost in production. As you could see the Snap-on ratchet had a longer handle but it was plastic, not metal.
Perhaps the goal was for it to fit in a smaller place? You still have your longer one that'll work most of the time, except that really tight space. If you've never needed smaller than your longer Span On then I'll gladly be wrong in my thinking. :)
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carley northcoast Less effort required to tighten and fasten the fasteners that do not need a lot of torque to loosen or tighten down. The larger the drive of socket, the more drive force that’s needed to turn it. Simply put, 1/4” is less fatiguing.... 👍👍
I like how the nut driver can also be used as an extension. It has a female end on the end of the handle. this feature isn't always needed, but it is nice to have when you need it.
my gripe with the ratchet head is the way the button is recessed, that hole will get filled with all kinds of nasty stuff. looks like a decent tool kit though.
Jaeden de Boer Impact sockets are made of softer steel. that's why they are thicker. chrome sockets crack with impact force easier because they are made of harder material. I've been using these duo sockets professionally for I would say 5yrs and love them.
Overheating problems pls help! So far I have replaced radiator, thermostat, fan and temp sensor put in new coolant, oil change and got a blok test and my car still over heating. I kept asking the mechanic if it was my water pump he said seemed to be flowing fine. Some say head gasket but blok test came back fine. What else could it be or what exact test will help me find the issue faster. I don't have much money to keep putting into this car. It's a 2003 honda civic. Before it would be from 20-30 min the. Start overheating but does in fwy and street with or without ac on. Other day drove over a little bridge within 2 min the needle spiked up high. Also would happen exting fwy after about a min. Now it's just spiking to red and H even faster. I'm super stressed and don't know what else to do so I took a shot to write you. Hopefully you can suggest something or a test to get done because I know this can be pricey. I've been reading a lot online and still can't find a reason to the overheat issue. About two weeks ago I'd notice spurts splashed of radiator fluid under hood so we replaced the fan sensor and did blok rest and now I haven't seen any splashes or drops. Pls help thx
