Trucker88 I saw the sockets with rails, also saw they sell just a metric set in case, but figured I should bite the bullet and just get the full set and be done.
ClientGraphics I ordered the metric and sae shorts together and then the metric and sae deeps together. It cost a little more than the set and of course I didn’t get the ratchet, breaker bar, ujoint and extensions but I needed the rails and trays more. I probably should have bought the kit like yours and then got the rails and trays later but I didn’t really need the extras as much as I needed the storage solution.
How is the box for the complete 3/8" drive set, if you jumble it around do the sockets stay in place? I am looking at buying this set. I currently have the $79, 173 pc DeWalt set from costco on order, but was considering returning it for this tekton set. What would you recommend as the best starter socket set for a DIYer?
Kowabunga Dude I reviewed the Dewalt set from Costco and I have the Tekton set. They both are nice if you need and want quick release then go Tekton. The Dewalt is cheapest short term. If you want to build larger later and still use cases go Tekton. The sockets have stayed in place for me👌
Justin Dow needs to ditch his china craftsman crap and get some Tekton! Can't wait till I have $200 I can put down on a half inch socket set and never have to buy another one!
I liked the full set just for the fact it’s in the case. I probably need to see how robust it is and bang it around. I have a feeling the breaker bar will pop out but I think the sockets will stay in place, hopefully!
I'm just curious but how do you suppose they will honor a warranty on just say the snap ring pliers which they no longer sell, do you think they will offer you the credit of what they sell price walls when they had them?
They will replace it with old stock until it is gone. Then once gone it was my understanding they would swap for something comparable in price or give you credit towards a future purchase on Tekton.com That’s at least what I recall from a conversation I had with them specifically about the snap ring pliers.
Make sure you are choosing the right tools for the job and check out Tekton tools web site at bit.ly/2m9jMOr Full Links in the description as well as item numbers for everything in the video.
Slow down, I can’t keep up with you now. I went through my tool budget this week. I am glad I didn’t find anything during the Amazon prime sales because I purchased more Tekton tools.
Well I'm 3 years late. But if you didn't look, they have a 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. Shallow/deep sae/metric, 4-38mm, 5/32-1.5in set. About 600. I'm personally not getting that one as by the time it's 1/2 drive, there's room for impacts which I'll grab the sunnex set.
HEY CHRIS!! That socket set is really nice for when I go to the salvage yards! If you break a socket, and you're using it on a professional level, will Tekton still warranty it?
Astral Auto Repairs Hey Timmy, yes they should! Tekton has an Aways Guaranteed warranty no matter where you got it or how long ago. The Guarantee has no time limits and no fine print that I am aware of. Shipment of replacement parts is always on them. They even sell ratchet rebuild kits and sockets individually if needed. They have a Tech student program discount so they should warranty on all levels.
And the cool thing is if you wanted both 6pt or 12pt or just one vs the other you can get them from Tekton! And the sockets typically stay in the case even after long bumpy trips.
The only Tekton tools I have is a set of precision screw drivers with some spudgers, like a mobile phone tool kit. Not sure where I got it, and probably have had it a couple years. I do IT work, so I use it some, and it's definitely good quality.
@@ClientGraphics Oh yes most definitely you always rather have it than get stuck with out it ...you know I'm starting to think more about that ..you know sometimes we purchase tools that we either may not use often or even at all and when it's all said and done as soon as we either get rid of the item or either upgrade we always get stuck in a dilemma were we come across a situation that may require the use of the same item or tool that we once had no interest in or we eliminate it from our selection of equipment ... I'm learning...but great Content good video
Hello Sr. I'm not a mechanic by any means but I can afford to buy a decent tool box like Extreme Tools 41″ 6-Drawer Deluxe Tool Cart or Extreme Tools 72″ x 30″ Deep, 19 Drawers Triple Bank Roller Cabinet. I just work on my own cars and I have a lot of tools. What do you recommend for just a home guy of those 2 options???????
410 Auto Tech I would totally be all over this stuff as a new tech. What breaks warranty it and buy name brand of the sockets individually here and there. Snap On, Matco, Cornwell, GearWrench and MAC ratchets don’t care or have feelings if you slap a Tekton socket on it!
You keep saying that you would recommend tecton for a startup mechanic. I work on boilers and chillers and use the half inch set that you reviewed and I would recommend it for anybody. Solid tools that feel good in the hand.
I totally agree with you that they are a good solid tool. Tekton offers a great warranty that we should hopefully not have to use. They offer complete sets in a well organized case if you have to be mobile. 👌🏼
I have the 1/2 inch set, it’s great but wish I had of just got the impacts instead of the chrome. 9 times out of 10 if I’m grabbing 1/2” I’m also grabbing impact.
Chris do you watch Scoutcrafter? He makes his own secret sauces and he put out a video on how he makes one with transmission fluid and acetone which is like a pb blaster.
ATF/acetone is old recipe. Its big caviat is that it has to be shaken vigorously before use, as the two fluid separate. I have it along with Kroil, PBB, Liquid Wrench, and a bunch of other similar products. Personally, I've had the best luck with LW and the ATF mix. PBB isn't in the running, at least in my shop.
ATF/Acetone wouldn’t be my first choice to mix and put in my ratchet at the same time. 😂. Maybe separately one to clean and one to lube. Machinists Workshop magazine did an article back in 2007 on it. Would have been nice to see just ATF and Acetone separately as a control to see if the acetone help thin the ATF or just evaporated. At least give a good control test.
Anybody out there use thier warranty? Let us how it worked out. Ive recently dealt with gearwrench and williams, and they take "weeks" to get ya the new replacement.
Didn’t need the warranty but I ordered a set of wrenches that had 2 11s and no 12. Filled out form sent picture and 2 days later had the 12. Everyone on Facebook says warranty works just as well. Take pic of broken tool, fill out form, hit submit. 2-3 days you have new tool.
Jaime Genova jr I am a fan of Tekton as well! I bought the 1/2” 84pc set early 2018 before the new set and 90t ratchets came out. Really disliked the older style 72t ratchets. The new stuff item starting to like and with some USA stuff sprinkled in it’s nice. Can’t wait for the open end wrenches in metric made in USA to come back in stock!
ClientGraphics me too, I’ve ordered three sets at the same time and after that they came out this new sets! Kinna disappointing but it’s all good, I guess that’s tool business are, lol
Tekton tools are decent 4:00.. I really like the Tekton drivers...( very similar to the Torx set)...I have the full set... And they're great... I've had zero issues with them the year I've had them....👍
They are good screwdrivers - but the shafts rust easily. That black coating isn't nearly as impervious as you'd wish it to be. They really need to be wiped down with light oil before initial storage and after each use to help stop the rusting.
I love tekton tools. Their snap ring pliers are absolute garbage. I wish I could get rid of them. Other tools I love but not those unless they have improved
Great question, I simply called the support number and asked. They will either look for new old stock to replace and if they are unavailable they will either replace with a like or similar product and since that’s not available they would provide a credit to look for something else on Tekton.com
AutobahnDan Just looked at the Sunex set and the 11″ Heavy Duty Cutting Pliers do look extremely similar. These at least don’t have the same revit design as the extended hose grippers. Where is yours break at?
I've never understood why people buy 1/4 or 3/8 in sockets. Why not buy a 1/2 socket set you have more metal to prevent breakage and add life to your tools Unless you need sockets smaller than say 5mm 1/2 drive sets do everything. Genuinely curious
In my line of work, having a smaller set allows for easier transportation, us to get into smaller places, and to carry tools in our pockets. We use only 1/2 and 1/4 in. Also, some of the bolts we turn are smaller than what the 1/2 in kit provides.
Are the socket sets usa made? Now wish I didn't run out and buy the duralast 180 pc set on black Friday. Lol. Maybe I'll sell it and restock my entire box with tekton tools.
Patriot Sleeper Cell the bigger sizes help with different jobs. I can’t comment on a 24 but some rear brake calipers have a 22 for example. There is no room for 1/2 inch sockets and ratchet so your stuck with either a 22mm wrench or a 3/8 long ratchet and a 3/8 22mm socket. The socket combo is preferable because at least in the rust belt those bolts are in there and extremely tight.. I broke 2 different wrenches (not cheap ones) on this and found that 3/8 combo to be best. Haven’t struggled since. I guess my point is that those sizes have use.. and can really save your rear... or at the very least your knuckles lol
Tools and Trash I buy my own tools that way I can say what I want about them when ever I want. I’m just a dad with 5 kids, a wife, a day job lots of hand tools and unfinished projects! All things hand tools reminds me of my dad and the projects we worked on before he passed away in 2003. Some days are good and other days stuff breaks or I buy something that was a bum deal, just like life. Buying tools is a weak spot for me, but there are plenty of worse things in life. I think we are doing a livestream on Sunday at 8:30pm CST in The Maintenance Man’s channel feel free to join.
P.S If you watch my last video I’m at Harbor Freight doing a warranty and buying my own pliers rack. Also some of my videos I’m not evening buying tools just walking around the store like my Craftsman’s one at Lowe’s that has a ton of views was actually videoed on my wedding anniversary day. No joke!
Jim Feaster All links are in the description which will take you to the item for current pricing. You can grab the item number and plug it into Amazon as well. Amazon might be slightly cheaper where Tekton.com you get 10% back to use on future purchases.
My wife purchased online somewhere. It’s actually just a rubber floor/door mat. If you google search photo personalized doormat you can take your pick of vendors.
ClientGraphics That’s actually a great idea. I didn’t think to look for door mats. I searched for some that had graphing and ruler charts on them and they were big $. Appreciate the heads up.
Always impressed by Tekton's presentation. Nicely made tools, priced very competitively, and packaged with care. What's not to like? I'm interested in the Torx 'drivers. Just may pick them up. BTW, came across a video of the gathering at JYoung's. In all honesty, I rarely watch videos made by most folks there, but it was nice to see Client Graphics in the mix.
Thank you Felix for always watching and commenting as part of my video/creator experience is never fully complete until you comment! I'm a little here and there and getting to the J Young 2019 meet up was an opportunity I'm thankful I could make. I didn't have a chance to video or do all that stuff so I'm glad other did. I'll have to circle back on those torx drivers since they one they are made in the USA and also the black oxide finish needs a light coat of oil every now and then to keep them rust free but they are nice!
@@ClientGraphics A while back I bought a 4-pack of Tekton screwdrivers - 2 slotted and 2 Philips. Simply wanted to check them out, and I like screwdrivers. I'm very impressed with the fit of the Philips tips into a fastener. The handles are nice, too. Their shape allows for a good deal of torque. As I mostly work on vintage machinery torx doesn't come into play, but I'm seeing it more and more on modern fixtures. I've considered a set of sockets, but after thinking about it, the 'drivers may be a more versatile way to go. The fasteners that I see most often are slotted and square head screws/bolts, and square head nuts. Almost always SAE, but sometimes a metric bolt comes into play. On a solely personal note, the question as to how a metric fastener was designed into an American tool 100 years ago keeps me up at night. Gotta get a life. :)
Felix F This maybe can help you sleep or not... What if it really is SAE but the manufacturing tolerances were off that day or for a period of time. Just a thought🧐
No one got time for chrome lol but worth keeping a set in the box only time I need chrome is when I torque down cylinder heads on a over head cam engine impact can rub the camshaft.
This video puzzled me... Are you a tradesman; do you even use tools? It looks to me like you're building-up a dangerous addiction and you're on the verge of becoming (if you're not already) a fanboy. A few things I feel like sharing with you and your fine audience. The made in USA logo is a great thing, but only when it brings in mind jobs and taxes paid into the own pocket (not another country's pocket). As far as quality goes, please educate yourself on the matter; it does NOT depend on the location of the manufacturing site and will explain, as I did to others... The brand owners decide how much money they want to make on a tool and they set the requirements accordingly. Steel is no longer a secret, as it used to be in the old times and wars are no longer won by those holding the secret... The Vikings were very strong due to their formulation and on the other end of the world there was the Damascus steel; in Asia there has always been the war of the better steel between the Empire of the Sun (Japan) and the Chinese Empire. Today, you want a tool made of XYZ steel with whatever finish and you get exactly that, regardless of where it's manufactured. How much you pay for it, will give you the better or worse product. There are barriers not to be exceeded. You can get a US made crap tool, as well as a whatever country made exceptional tool and the other way around. So, being made in the US has value, not for quality, but for jobs and taxes to be collected. If you're asking the world, it will tell you that the world praises German tools on top of anything else. As a matter of the fact, go into ANY industry in America and you will find German tooling from hand tools to robots and automated lines - the kind of stuff users have no clue about... Now to my second issue with this video... Your designation of these tools as being for "entry level", DIY -er and such... In this regard, I have a question: What makes in your opinion a tool more or less professional, besides fitting perfectly on any bolt, screw or what it's meant to fit, without destroying it and lasting comparably long while in use? Don't tell me about the label, because that has nothing to do with the designation, nor does the manufacturing location do. Finally, how can you tell by simply opening-up a box, how long a tool will hold and whom it is designated to??? Remember the no-hustle warranty! Now, those US made screwdrivers are crap, in my eyes and you could buy HAZET for less on the German Amazon. If you don't know HAZET, you should restrain yourself from talking about tools... Have a good one and stay safe! TRUMP 2020! (LOL)
