Powerbuilt 949006 1/2" Socket Set & 649977 Ratchet Set Review -EricTheCarGuy

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949009 1/2" Socket Set: $299.99
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I'll admit to not using the socket set that much, but I've been using the ratchets form this set quite a bit. I'm very happy with the feel and grip of these tools. The flat handle is very nice to press against when using the ratchets. The ratcheting mechanism is also nice with their compact heads and fine tooth ratchets. Overall, I found the quality very good and would recommend these tools, especially if you're starting out and looking for alternatives to other more expensive brands.
I hope to use the sockets more. Truth is, I don't often use 1/2" sockets and when I do, I often use my impact sockets. From what I've seen so far however, these are of good quality and should hold up over time.
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@ericthecarguy 9 лет назад

I've been using these ratchets form some time and I like them very much. Check em out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bwl1GoY7ys4.html

@FrancoisFoote 9 лет назад

Have a Gear Wrench set similar to this

@2CrazEy1 9 лет назад

I've had my craftsmans for years. Craftsman made in USA is the best quality/price you can get. Too bad most of them are made in China now. R.I.P craftsman.

@GarthGoldberg 9 лет назад

***** You can still get Craftsman made in USA, but you have to get Craftsman Industrial through Grainger or other outlet.

@WHATDATTOOLDO 2 года назад

U should buy a modern ratchet...a koken z-eal any of the nice 100$ ish ratchet

@jtman04401 9 лет назад

57 seconds into this.. and I couldnt deal with the 32 tooth (guessing by sound) of the ratchets.

@nickfree46 9 лет назад

Hi eric when i heard the sound from the ratchet i shook my head and thought china, good news is they are Taiwanese and their quality is better. I own my own tool company the design of the ratchets is a copy of the elora range of tools a socket set from them woll cost you 2000 bucks they aint cheap used in the aviation and oil industry simply cause you cant get better forget snap on, these are stainless steel and made in germany. If your rich and can afford a set buy them their ratchets are silent and for life. Anyway like you said for a beginner i agree looked good and the sockets nice clear large etched sizes are good nothing worse picking one up back in picking out another. GREAT REVIEW OVERALL. Nick.

@t2p 9 лет назад

So true....as soon as I heard the ratchet action I could tell it was subpar.

@nickfree46 9 лет назад

As long as reasonable priced it will do the job, i still have a little socket set in the car which has pulled me out a hole quite a bit as recently as yesterday. I do a lot of off road and you just never know what you need and when you need it. Like you say a good beginners kit.

@douglasalan7786 9 лет назад

t2p That wasn't the ratchet you dolt. That was Erics wrist creaking. He needs a shot of CRC.

@bluracer766 2 месяца назад

@nickfree46 Even China has some very high quality tools but between the USA, Europe, Taiwan and China - China has by far put out the most $chitt. I have a lot of tools from China that I'm very happy with just gotta research before you buy.

@usmale47374 9 лет назад

I'm sure these are excellent tools, but I find that Harbor Freight's hand tools work very well and cost only a fraction of what these tools cost. I am not a professional mechanic, however, so I can't comment on their value from that viewpoint.

@ericthecarguy 9 лет назад

usmale47374 I don't consider these tools that expensive compared to some of the other 'major' brands. In fact, they sell them at many auto parts stores which makes them more accessible to the DIYer. I consider them a good alternative to the 'expensive' brands. Thank you for your input.

@Carloslb96 9 лет назад

My old harbor freight tools always failed in some way even though i do respect them for beginners, bolts breaking ratchets failing was always a factoe for me

@twn5858 9 лет назад

Carloslb96 It has been the opposite for me. I have broke the bolts they put in breaker bars when I try to get the crank bolt off when changing the timing belt in my car. So I went to harbor freight and bought a new breaker bar and it held up just fine (thank god).

@DaCoder 9 лет назад

usmale47374 the sockets i got from harbor freight ALWAYS expand on me, eventually they just strip over the bolt. Heavily regret buying them.

@jcimicata 9 лет назад

usmale47374 Harbor freight might be ok for a tool you grab twice a year, but if you do use them with regularity they are simply not safe. I've seen way too many bent wrenches, broken breaker bars, and snapped pry-bars come from there that I will never use their garbage, that said, I work on cars for a living so I need reliable stuff.

@michaelchitwood6226 9 лет назад

I've had Sears Craftsman for 35 years; great products. I don't like made in China tools---they break; I don't want to waste my money by purchasing poor quality tools.

@mill586 7 лет назад

really thine why are you buying thime don't you now craftsman tools is stamped made in the usa but is made in china

@PoorManMods 9 лет назад

could just be the way it was recorded or whatever, but the ratchet gears sounded cheap to me

@Johnkb2059 9 лет назад

I could hear the loud clicking noise the ratchet makes low quality

@jeffharper410 5 лет назад

Not really, just dry inside , add grease.

@InternetDude 9 лет назад

These might be OK beginner tools, but that's about it. I finally broke down and bought 2 new Snap-On ratchets in the last year. They are wonderful and high quality. Pricey but I'll never need to buy a ratchet again in my life. Buy it once and be done if you can afford it. There are other good ratchets as well, but the ratchet is something you rely on heavily so buy a good one. The ratchet in the video is obviously crappy inside (listen to it).

@chrisfox6843 9 лет назад

For a few bucks more I went with the SK 4147-6 point set. If I'm dropping a couple of bills on socket set it should be American made.

@commodore665 9 лет назад

I've been eyeing up a 1/2 inch Power Built socket set at my local hardware store for a few weeks now , don't really need it , but I just want one . ; -)

@twn5858 9 лет назад

Looks nice, but $367 seems like a lot. I guess I'm too used to buying stuff at harbor freight! If I spent $367 there I would have a tool chest overflowing with tools, not just one socket set.

@dontclickthat 9 лет назад

review an SK socket set

@DragonKnighte2798 3 года назад

Did they pay you to say all this?

@12vgs8606 9 лет назад

Somebody finally fixed the universally hated Craftsman ratchets and turned them around!

@jetjazz05 9 лет назад

Yeah... I get why people use a 12 point in hard to reach areas, but that's exactly why I don't agree with that. Because it's hard to reach you might get the socket on a little crooked, apply too much force, whatever the case may be, and then strip the bolt/nut. That's the WORST place to have this problem... a hard to reach place with a stripped nut or bolt can turn an hour long job into a two day job. I rather not risk it and take the extra time to get that 6 point on there. Worst case situation, you either can use an extension and rotate the 6 point until it seats then attach the ratchet (did that this past weekend actually), or if you're not using an extension just take the ratchet/socket out, rotate it slightly, then try again. Sometimes you'd lucky enough to be able to put a finger on the socket and just give it a couple teeth worth of turns.

@JordanLedbetter 9 лет назад

Why are you always trying to sell us something now? Man this channel's gone downhill.

@samjohnson466 9 лет назад

12 point is necessary for aviation, many 12 pointers on aircraft. For regular hex heads 6 point is much better.

@zx8401ztv 9 лет назад

Ive never had a bad socket set made in taiwan or japan, for the diy user they work fine.

@mill586 7 лет назад

that's funny I never had a good one includind crapmans whitch is stamped made in the usa but is made in china

@bigblock53 9 лет назад

all my sockets are 6 point. i have found that 12 point strips bolts if they are stubborn.

@CarnageDangerTank 9 лет назад

Erick I know this isn't anythinf related to this video but I've noticed you reply a lot of your subs and I was wondering if I could get your help! I've been having problems with my 1992 nissan 240sx. It started with a clutch pedal sticking to the floor so I did a bad diagnosis. I dropped my Tranny changed the clutch and throaut bearing and still didn't fix the pedal from coming back up. So then I changed the slave and master and clutch line which gave me regular clutch pressure but still no engagement. Did a clutch pedal adjustment and nothing. I give the car gas and let go of the clutch but the car still wont move. I also just discovered that my car wont even stall with my foot off the clutch. I can be in any gear with the car running and it won't stall. Ik you may not respond but I had to give it a shot because I'm getting really desperate. P.s could it be a simple bell housing pivot ball? Thank you sir!

@CarnageDangerTank 9 лет назад

Eric*** sorry

@user-nx8tk1pp5o 9 лет назад

Speaking of socket sets, see if you can solve my dilemma? I have a 20 year old Craftsman socket set that came in a black plastic case which had nice slots for all of the sockets and ratchets, however one of the two plastic snaps that close the case has worn away and the last one is about too fall off also. OBTW make sure you know which side is the top before you open one of these cases. I KNOW that all the sockets will fall out! Anyways getting back to my dilemma, I can not find a replacement case for fit all of my sockets and ratchets. I called Sears and could not find a replacement case. Does anyone know where I can find one?

@RedWhiteAndBlueVideo 9 лет назад

You sure you can't repair your case by riveting the flaps or enclosures back on? Maybe you could rivet on some clasps from a supply store.

@xenog4386 8 лет назад

Why this socket set has to be so expensive, matter of fact, overpriced!

@mailpup 9 лет назад

I'm a shadetree mechanic and I have some Powerbuilt sockets. I informally tested a 1/2" drive, 12 pt. 19mm socket by using it to break loose a Honda crankshaft/harmonic balancer bolt. As some of you know the Honda/Acura crank bolt is quite tight and a challenge to remove. With the proper tools to immobilize the balancer, I used the 19mm Powerbuilt socket to crack loose the crank bolt. The socket held up just fine even though I used a 4 ft. long, 1 1/4" i.d. pipe as a cheater. If it can hold up to that, it will work fine for the home mechanic, IMHO.

@rcdkfjdj 9 лет назад

I had an old powerbuilt flex handle that was handed down to me. It lasted for a long time 6+ years and took a lot of abuse on things I should have used a breaker bar on (head bolts, flywheel, etc). It even had the perfect diameter for my cheater bar extension. It broke one day when I dropped. It was my go-to ratchet. Felt way better than an entry Craftsman. Used they went for about $10-15 on Ebay. However, I decided to upgrade to the GearWrench 81230P 120xp and it was a world's difference. Way more degrees, probably 80+ more teeth. The powerbuilt just felt sloppy compared to the gearwrench. I love me some flexheads.

@anti0918 9 лет назад

EricTheCarGuy Newbie question: Why do you need multiple socket sets in different drive sizes if you can just get an adapter? I just ordered the 3/8 drive Grey Pneumatic set after seeing your last review.

@dchawk81 9 лет назад

anti0918 Space. Throw an adapter on there and you're about twice as deep as you were before.

@epiphonesg007 9 лет назад

dchawk81 That's why my gf recommended i use a adapter... :(

@dchawk81 9 лет назад

***** hahahahaha

@mill586 7 лет назад

iney body buying craftsman tools mite want to now there not made in the usa like there stamped there made in china you mite want to do some recherché own why sears has ben sued

@Eon70799 7 лет назад

louis miller learn how to fucking spell, jesus

@nickkuttian4143 2 года назад

How has your set held up? Thank you for the video.

@Robotnik123 9 лет назад

Wow, I have the 949006 set. Bought it from my local auto-parts chain store. I am just a home user. Am surprised a pro would use that set. I find the set fine, but it isn't really a SnapOn or whatever.

@Systemrat2008 9 лет назад

Looks like a very nice product. One thing got me thou I've never seen a socket with a marking that rubs off. I don't use junk but I have in the past bought El Cheapo socket sets and all had the socket size stamped on the socket. The same socket that split if the ratchet mechanism did not fail first. ;-)

@garretts91 9 лет назад

I also have the Snap On 1/2inch ratchet that looks very similar to the powerbuilt in the video. I've always felt its a bit heavy. How is the weight of the powerbuilt one compared to the Snap On? Thanks!

@TRX450RVlogger 9 лет назад

Oh Eric, I'm playing with my tool alright while thinking of you man! ;)

@jeffharper410 5 лет назад

Actually I have the same 3/8 rachet and they are built for war. The thing they need is grease ,they come dry. There is a small black cover. Remove with a pick ,then spread the O ring and press out the yoke, grease and reassemble. The rachet will be smooth ,quiet and last a very long time.

@BadBrains808 8 лет назад

You might like Armstrong's ratchet design. Made in the USA, quality is right up there with the tool truck brands, two flats machined on opposite sides of the handle. Best thing is they don't come with the tool truck price.

@Killerx1561 9 лет назад

Anyone actually use these socket sets, how durable are they? I am interested in getting the 3/8th and 1/4 inch set. Anyone have any other suggestions on what to buy, my main reason for getting these would be that I need deep and shallow, metric and standard. I also love that fact that it comes with the foam insert for a tool chest.

@MrTBoneMalone 9 лет назад

I have quite a few of the Powerbuilt tools in my box, and I have been relatively pleased with them. They have held up well for me, but at the same time, I am not a professional Mechanic. Still, I have had mine for several years, and I have been happy with them.

@z66ka 9 лет назад

Dude, your camera is awesome. Good choice, really like the high quality video.

@rasvial 9 лет назад

I've been playing with my tools for hours now, and now my extension bits are floppy like a breaker bar :/ Should I call snap-on to see if they can snap it back on, or a doctor?

@Munky332 9 лет назад

the sockets look like the same design "pro" sockets you can get at harbor freight, for about 1$ per socket (about 10-11$ for a set of 10)

@johnlong5899 8 лет назад

12 points are sometimes the only socket I can get on some of the rusted bolt heads I run into. Otherwise, with the mega tooth ratchets we get these days, I've never ran into an indexing issue with 6 point sockets.

@TheSavageGarage 8 лет назад

the ratchet design is alot like the SIGNET ratchets

@UDraft4 9 лет назад

Im spoiled on Fine tooth ratchets. Id never use those by the sounds of them.

@DergEnterprises 9 лет назад

The best socket set I've ever used/owned is made by Proxxon. Bought back in 2000 in Germany while I was stationed there. I've even used them on impacts. Sadly, I haven't been able to find them since. All six-points.

@Seegalgalguntijak 9 лет назад

Derg Enterprises Well, that probably means they can only be bought here in Germany, not in the US? What store did you buy them from? You'd probably need someone who comes over here and buys them and brings them back - or you still have friends left that are here and could buy the sockets for you and send it over to the US?

@RaoulThomas007 9 лет назад

Derg Enterprises Check Amazon!

@AcidStyle79 9 лет назад

Derg Enterprises Proxxon is indeed awesome stuff, they sell them here in the Netherlands as well. I have a set of them and the can take all the abuse I can throw at them and all that for about $100,- I even used them with large extension pipe to break free the wheel nuts when my breaker bar had failed me. They make some nice machinist tools and cross slide tables as well.

@DergEnterprises 9 лет назад

Yup, I've even used my 1/2" ratchet as a hammer. And I don't mean light taps either.

@GarthGoldberg 9 лет назад

Derg Enterprises That's tool abuse.

@GarthGoldberg 9 лет назад

The foam holders are nice. They'd slide right into a tool box and keep the tools organized.

@martinschaffmeir7729 7 лет назад

hey nice post sir. I'm with you I like the larger handles just feels better in my hand

@brando8214 8 лет назад

Hi Eric any more thoughts on the sockets I have been back and forth on buying this set.

@nnguyen2000 9 лет назад

I love the video work. 60 Frames per second. My eyes love it :)

@Dogan-it7vm 9 лет назад

You sound like an alien when you say greetings viewer lol ERIC THE CAR GUY

@RaoulThomas007 9 лет назад

David Hogan Eric did a video on this, check out ETCG1. "Am I An Alien or a Tech" :)

@saturnmedia1 4 года назад

Dang. Those foam sets no longer exist. I can’t even find them online for purchase.

@saturnmedia1 3 года назад

@SNACK BAR What Sears stores? 😂 the only Sears I know of is a “Sears Hometown” small store with essentially nothing.

@saturnmedia1 3 года назад

@SNACK BAR two BIG Sears stores? Like with all of the departments? Where the hell are you at bud?

@LinuxJedi 9 лет назад

holy crap the intro scared me, had my volume all the way up XD beware head phone users

@Psunfire 9 лет назад

Great upload. I've noticed my moms Honda CR-V 09 is shifting slightly toward the left side when driving. What should I do? Thanks:)

@lorolla123 9 лет назад

***** wheel alignment and get them wheel balaced

@mogtube1980 9 лет назад

Can you give us warranty (or lack thereof) information on tool reviews? That's one of the major considerations I have when buying hand tools.

@nickkuttian4143 2 года назад

Lifetime warranty on my 3/8 set

@thewt 9 лет назад

i've bought cars for the price of these tools. i priced a snapon ratchet one time it was almost 500 dollars before tax. i figured i could go to harbor freight and buy ten of a similar ratchet before i had gotten close to the price of the snapon.

@Flabbycakes 9 лет назад

Hey Eric, how would you compare these to the Grey Pneumatics sets? I bought the 3/8" master set after seeing you use them and I LOVE them!

@ericthecarguy 9 лет назад

Jayson Williams I love the Grey Pneumatic sockets. Thin walled and I can use them with my impact. My favorite are the ratchets. I really like the feel of the handle and the small head on the 1/2" ratchet.

@Flabbycakes 9 лет назад

EricTheCarGuy Awesome! I gotta say, its super cool to have you respond! I've been watching your videos for years and I'm a premium member on your website. Thanks to you, I have learned SO much! I work now work on ALL of my friends and family's cars and am able to save them tons of money. Thanks for doing what you do and keep it up! :)