1/4” Micro EDC Socket/Tool Kit Round Up and Discussion
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Today I roundup the micro 1/4” EDC Socket/Tool Kits that I’ve been through so far and what I like about each of them. As well as some of the things I don’t like. We have Milwaukee, Facom, Icon, Craftsman, and Gearwrench. I didn’t include the Husky because there was really nothing about it that I liked. If you click through any of the links to Amazon, I might see some small amount of monetary gain. Any others, I will not. They’re all here for your convenience.
CRAFTSMAN V-SERIES Socket Set, Shallow MM, 1/4 Inch Drive, 38 Piece (CMMT45751V) (there is also an SAE option)
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Facom 1/4 inch socket set, 6 points, 38 pieces, 1 piece, RL.Nano1
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Milwaukee Ratchet, Socket and Bit Set 1/4 Inch 38 Pieces
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Icon Locking Flex Head Ratchet and Bit Set, 35-Piece
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And regrettably, Gearwrench has gone to this new thing that I’ve not yet laid my eyes on and the two kits I have here are both discontinued. But this is the closest thing they have these days.
Gearwrench 41 piece Microdriver Set
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We have Milwaukee, Facom, Icon, Craftsman, and Gearwrench. I didn’t include the Husky because there was really nothing about it that I liked. If you click through any of the links to Amazon, I might see some small amount of monetary gain. Any others, I will not. They’re all here for your convenience.
CRAFTSMAN V-SERIES Socket Set, Shallow MM, 1/4 Inch Drive, 38 Piece (CMMT45751V) (there is also an SAE option)
amzn.to/4dl4WZn
Facom 1/4 inch socket set, 6 points, 38 pieces, 1 piece, RL.Nano1
amzn.to/3A9SIV2
Milwaukee Ratchet, Socket and Bit Set 1/4 Inch 38 Pieces
amzn.to/3Sr02St
Icon Locking Flex Head Ratchet and Bit Set, 35-Piece
www.harborfreight.com/locking-flex-head-ratchet-and-bit-set-35-piece-58074.html
And regrettably, Gearwrench has gone to this new thing that I’ve not yet laid my eyes on and the two kits I have here are both discontinued. But this is the closest thing they have these days.
Gearwrench 41 piece Microdriver Set
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HF set with the Mikita impact socket set Model # E-01694 @ HD for $15. You can get a small pouch like Maxpedition Micro and you have a $65 all in tool set that has sockets, a ratchet, driver, bits, extension, and a pouch that can hold a multi tool as well. I built a motorcycle tool set that has the HF set, KESI Tool Socket Set 13-Piece, 1/4" Dr Quick Release Ratchet (amazon), Yiyeie 9Pc. Super Thin Wrench Set (amazon), Klein stubby 32308 screw driver, knipix cobra mini, and an HF Gordon multi tool in a Pelican 1040 micro case. About $150 and I have an awesome kit to make any roadside repair for when I go cross country. I feel very confident that if I can't at least bandaid it on the side of the road with that kit then I can't do it at all even with all my tools.
@@nhbountyhunter thanks for chiming in!
Not a bad idea. I set out to do something like that once with quad box end wrenches. It got out of control quick. Lol
You are correct the icon and the Facom are nearly identical, Right down to the case.
@@youcanthide004 thanks for joining in!
I have the Facom version of the ICON set it’s sensational well worth the money
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Nice! I’ve looked at that.
Also, stay tuned, I have an interesting USAG kit coming that I haven’t seen anyone else review yet.
Thanks for this round up. I've learned a lot and have several of the same kits. My favorite overall is the Icon.
However I also really like the Wiha go box set as well for one specific reason. It's a true achievement in compactness. They really squeezed those bits together. Also the metal box saved some more space. It's like half the volume footprint of the Icon.
Oddly enough it's really heavy though. It's like they filled the ratchet with lead. Noticeably more dense than the other ratchets. That's the one thing keeping it from being undisputed EDC champ.
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I kind want the ratchet from both the Icon and the Milwaukee, one of the screw driver handles (but as a bit driver and just have that adapter), the case material of the Icon, a couple of wrenches, and sockets from whichever. Lol
@@MrNb131 oh! Also, more to come.
I have had the HF Icon mini set. I have had it a year and have never used it. It looked like a good idea at the time. I might throw it in my car for 'mergency use
Man something like it with some sockets would have been amazing in my glove compartment last summer. Yours truly here discovered his car running poorly on a road trip. I’d had to replace the starter before I left. Seems I’d forgotten to tighten the air intake and it was letting air past the MAF. A 1/4” drive Duralast Ratchet, 2” extension, and a 10mm socket got the job done.
Also, HF is supposed to have a version with sockets here soon. And I wonder how much it’ll be compared to the Facom that varies between about $80 and $90.
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Yes would definitely be handy with sockets
Wadsworth mini rachet is the best
@@gregk-muth8566 thanks for chiming in!
I’m going to have to look that one up!
@@gtcam723 it is popular with us at work, small and a lot of bits and quite strong with a fairly low racheting angle
@@gregk-muth8566 it also seems vaguely familiar from looking at the pics.
Not sure if you plan on doing more of these videos but I use another set from Wera that fills the same purpose. It is the Wera 004016 Zyklop Speed Ratchet 1/4" Drive Metric Set. Its deffinitly pricy but I have really enjoyed the quality and usefulllness it provides.
@@evanestrada3407 oh I’ll for sure be continuing this. I think I know the specific one you’re speaking of actually. Wera doesn’t make junk, that’s for sure. There’s also a Facom set I want to include as well, and it’s a bit different and a bit pricey.
Thank you for chiming in!
You missed probably the best value in a compact 1/4 drive set by not covering the Dewalt 50 piece (like 22 pieces are bits) 1/4 inch drive set DWMT81610T. It's $34 on Amazon. the box isn't perfect but it does offer both Metric & SAE sizes in a small package and has a great ratchet. Dewalt also offers a slightly lager set in 3/8 drive. Thanks for sharing.
@@Fedwrench Oh I’m still going. There will be more! Lol
Try truco for the case, they sell many different models. All metal, nice colour and such. I use foam for mine, came out grear. Mine isn't as compact as you may want. But it deff carry size. Im primeraly using 3/8 and 1/4. They kit came out great as i chose every single tool. Funny enough i love that facom ratchet, its deff head heavy. But its smood and reliable. Much better then the hybrid crafsman made for their version of the kit. One thing is true, if it doesn't feel good in the hand you won't use it. Is why i have a million screwdrivers 😅. Talking about screwdrivers, i went with vessel wood screwdrivers. Excellent options. Anyway great vids and great collection of tools. Just some warning, once you start customising your tools, its hard to stop 😅.
@@andrestnt thanks for the tip on the cases. I just don’t want to drop a metal one. Lol
Ok, you have a point on the Craftsman. Lol
Yeah I keep meaning to grab a set of Vessel JIS screwdrivers.
Lol customizing anything gets hard to stop. What you can’t see in that clip that is behind the camera, is a 98 Wrangler waiting on me to fab the new suspension. 🤣
Thanks for chiming in!
@@gtcam723 oh yeah forgot you said you wanted something more scratch proof. that is hard, maybe the half size Tstak/packout cases. i have a CF version that is sturdy, its the one that comes with a set of 3/8 sockets and ratchet. I'm using it for a completely different tool.
HFT has a new larger kit that is supposed to be released this year, which includes sockets. Still waiting for the darn thing. The latest flier from HFT shows that micro kit on sale for $25 next week, which is 1/4 the price of the craftsman ($99, wth?) in your video. I'd be curious to hear what you think of the new gearwrench GWMBS41 or GWMBS39XPS which were just announced.
@@GarenP I think I just saw the Gearwrench units available. They’re on my list. Make no mistake, I’m not done yet. Lol There’s a somewhat pricey Facom kit I want to drag into this, plus a Wera kit as well.
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I’ve been waiting for that freakin Icon they announced. With this upcoming sale, I suspect that’s why some of the Icon stuff is on such deep discount.
@@GarenP I keep wanting to try a Hazet set but boy are they good at keeping the price high. Same for PB Swiss.
Check out the hazet smartcase sets and the gedore 1/4" sets
@@andrewscott8892 thanks for joining in!
Lol this list is just getting longer and longer
Gedore is really proud of that ¼' set, huh?
@@littlejackalo5326 seems to depend on whether it’s red or blue series
The kobalt Lowes kit is great, but the ratchet sucks. Need that with the Icon ratchet and done
@@azael831 thanks for joining in!
Happen to remember how many teeth the ratchet has?
Bahco forever
@@NumEight-mr9zb I wondered when someone would chime in with something along lines. Lol
They make a great product!
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The facom, craftsman nv series and the Milwaukee all cost about $80-100 or so
It would have been nice if you covered them all in more detail
What set is at the beginning at the bottom? And what gearwrench set is that?
Please review the upcoming icon 2.0 model when it comes out
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I’m looking forward to that Icon! It’s at the top of my list as soon as I can get my mitts on one!
The bottom one is the Teng set. The Gearwrench set is the 85035 that they made for years but has been superseded by the GWMBS41 and I haven’t gotten to that one yet.
Thank you for joining in and thank you for the feedback. Are there any specific points you’d like to have seen covered?
There will be more in the series coming. This just seemed like a good time to round up the ones I’ve done so far.
I have a playlist that I covered all of them in:
1/4” Micro Tool Kit Review Series
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Link to the Craftsman?
In case it isn’t clickable in the description.
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2:00... then buy a tool kit.. I'm sure someone will sell you a 200 piece set with 150 bits in it for $300...😂
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