I'm very happy with my Tekton 13203 $180 (now SKT25302 with an improved ratchet, $200). It's a larger case, but isn't missing anything. 3/8 - 1-5/16 in., 10-32 mm, no skipped sizes, both in deep and standard depths, and includes some other accessories as well.
So this would be the best option for having the most complete set price wise? I've been searching for days trying to figure out what would be good with no missing sizes.
I love my 1/4 inch drive Milwaukee chrome socket set I love my 3/8 inch drive Milwaukee chrome socket set In 1/2 in drive I love my Milwaukee Impact sockets--I don't own any Chrome sockets in 1/2 inch drive, I do own the extended 1/2 inch Milwaukee Ratchet and the 2nd gen Mid-Torque. The Mid-Torque is my second most used tool: only my LIGHT is used more often! I only work on one vehicle, an F-250 with a 7.3L Diesel
Not if you’ve spent 32 years using your hand around the socket as a guide. It’s quite annoying and even worse when using their impact wrenches. It’s a bit of a gimmick really.
@@WorkshopAddict For sure. The Icon line seems to be gunning for Snap-On. From the reviews I've seen, they seem to be pretty good quality. There's a coupon that gets a socket set down to $20. www.hfqpdb.com/best_coupon/12+PIECE%2C+3_8%22+DRIVE+PROFESSIONAL+DEEP+SOCKETS+ICON
I like those squared off sockets, though pricey seems like a quality set. I'm sure if you look and have some patience there will be some good sales on these in the near future. As always thanks for a well-done and informative review 👍🏽
OK let me put things in perspective here, the Gearwrench equivalent set is $150 the SK 47 piece 1/2 6pt is $375-$450 if you buy a set of metric deep 1/2" drive 15 piece sockets from any US manufacturer you are looking at $200 for Proto, Wright and SK they are sold separate from SAE and the ratchet. If you buy a deep set of metric sockets from the tool truck you are paying over $400-$600 for a 15 piece set of metric sockets not including ratchets and extensions and SAE sockets. Milwaukee to me seems like a solid product and $250 you get a lot for your money. I think it's a pretty good deal.
It’s mind boggling that they don’t make the cases packout compatible! I know they have a holiday special that will come with the 3/8s set for 99. But come on Milwaukee stop producing unnecessary plastics!
Laser etched markings is a complete fail. Stamped or engraved should be industry standard. That said, it would be really nice if they put the markings on two of the four faces so you don't have to waste time spinning the socket around to see what size it is. IMHO, I'd really like to see the kit go up to larger sockets in a 1/2" drive set but I do like how little space is wasted in that case. I HATE blow molded cases with wasted space making the case overly large. I also really like how the tray lifts out of the case. I'm also a HUGE fan of Tekton's long handle ratchets. Their 1/2" is 24" long and a VERY strong tool. Tekton has also been AMAZING on warranty issues. I broke a ratchet pawl and they fedex overnighted me a repair kit.
Laser etched are mostly worthless after a while in caveman conditions as are the engraved type or whatever they call it, the rolled or stamped will be readable after years of misuse, I have some I used for 35 years from 30ft subsurface in the mud to 70+ stories up in rain and snow, the etched don't last a couple weeks usually
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Ratchet handle is kinda small. Socket selection as you pointed out could be better. Across the board I’m not impressed with their hand tools especially at the price point. Even if they were cheaper there’s better alternatives. Keep making awesome power tools and skip the hand tools.
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They're made in Taiwan (soon to be China). I give up on hand tools. For the weekend warrior, Quinn is fine. Anything else is just too expensive for the value I'll get out of it in my lifetime.
Peter Petrakis gotta think country, not just what’s good for you. It’s all about supporting each other in our country. What if the military felt that way? “ let someone else fight for your rights” ...yes American made products cost more for a reason, those companies pay good wages with benefits. But American made tools are almost always better then anything else made, but German made tools. .....Also supporting a communist country is wrong. Those cheap tools you buy come at the cost of an Asians being underpaid, in poor working conditions. It funds the Chinese military...
You are aware that even if a company has their manufacturing done offshore there is still a workforce in the base country that needs supporting right? Or you just don’t care about the admin staff,designers, logistics and end retailers who rely on selling tools to stay in business? Typical brainless seppo
I disagree calling these mechanics tool kits; imho weekend warrior kit is accurate. I love Milwaukee, they make some excellent, arguably class leading tools for auto technicians. But the introduction of their m12 torque wrench and these incomplete kits makes me think they need actual mechanics leading the design teams. I want to know if there is a single licensed mechanic who would actually buy the m12 torque wrench or this kit and why? Anybody?
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks for the info; although I wish they'd put R&D somewhere else. I'm not an electrician, but I can't imagine they would want this thing either? Any licensed electricians out there buying the torque wrench?
Mechanic. 32 years. M12 made me go airless. 1/2” impact,3/8 ratchet. 2,3,4,6ah batteries used interchangeably. I can go 6 months without needing anything bigger and then it’s just 1 or 2 recalcitrant bolts. We’re a performance shop so we don’t encounter too many rust buckets or tractors. Not impressed with their hand tools though but see plenty of Milwaukee fanboys scoop these up so their stuff all matches and looks pretty. It’s like their service carts the sales rep was trying to sell us a few weeks back (review on this channel) and while I laughed at the price they had incorporated a lot of mods you do yourself to a service cart .... just they charge you dry for it 😂
![Milwaukee 1/2" Mechanics Tool Set [SQUARE SOCKETS]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XyVzjRRIbog/mqdefault.jpg)
I assume the stopped the deep metric at 19mm because you could use the sae size. 13/16=21 7/8=22 15/16=24
Just purchased this and used it. No complaints, very well build.
I'm very happy with my Tekton 13203 $180 (now SKT25302 with an improved ratchet, $200). It's a larger case, but isn't missing anything. 3/8 - 1-5/16 in., 10-32 mm, no skipped sizes, both in deep and standard depths, and includes some other accessories as well.
So this would be the best option for having the most complete set price wise? I've been searching for days trying to figure out what would be good with no missing sizes.
@@EricB.1 Pretty much, yes
I just bought it and been using it like candy, I agree they should of started the metric deep with a 13 and up, but other than that no complaints
Would of liked to have seen a longer extension included in the kit for harder to reach areas!
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I really been digging on tektons 3/4" drive sets metric and standard.
I love my 1/4 inch drive Milwaukee chrome socket set
I love my 3/8 inch drive Milwaukee chrome socket set
In 1/2 in drive I love my Milwaukee Impact sockets--I don't own any Chrome sockets in 1/2 inch drive,
I do own the extended 1/2 inch Milwaukee Ratchet and the 2nd gen Mid-Torque.
The Mid-Torque is my second most used tool: only my LIGHT is used more often!
I only work on one vehicle, an F-250 with a 7.3L Diesel
I like the square ends 👍
Not if you’ve spent 32 years using your hand around the socket as a guide. It’s quite annoying and even worse when using their impact wrenches. It’s a bit of a gimmick really.
My man Jeff is back
Have you tried the new Harbor Freight Icon line of sockets, ratchets and wrenches?
No, but I assume they will be pretty fair and priced a lot more affordable than these. :)
@@WorkshopAddict For sure. The Icon line seems to be gunning for Snap-On. From the reviews I've seen, they seem to be pretty good quality. There's a coupon that gets a socket set down to $20.
www.hfqpdb.com/best_coupon/12+PIECE%2C+3_8%22+DRIVE+PROFESSIONAL+DEEP+SOCKETS+ICON
What do you think, these, gear wrench, or any other suggestions!?
But will Milwaukee still make socket sets in 10-20 years to warranty them. That is the question.
Very True
I like those squared off sockets, though pricey seems like a quality set. I'm sure if you look and have some patience there will be some good sales on these in the near future. As always thanks for a well-done and informative review 👍🏽
Bought the 1/4 & 3/8 kits, $250 for the 1/2 is a little strong.
How tight are the tolerances on the inside of the sockets
They are on spec with my Sonic and SK six points.
@@WorkshopAddict ok thanks!
How have I not noticed your intros have EIGHT sided bolt heads?
Would that inner tray somehow fit into a packout case ?
It might. I will take a look for your u later. It is not going to fit well, but we will see.
I’m going to put this on my xmas list 😎
Same here. Lol
Nice kit
$250 they’re out their damn mind w that price geez.
They are proud of them!
"You'll find that out when you price these"
WorkshopAddict boy I guess huh
Paying for the name not the tools.
OK let me put things in perspective here, the Gearwrench equivalent set is $150 the SK 47 piece 1/2 6pt is $375-$450 if you buy a set of metric deep 1/2" drive 15 piece sockets from any US manufacturer you are looking at $200 for Proto, Wright and SK they are sold separate from SAE and the ratchet. If you buy a deep set of metric sockets from the tool truck you are paying over $400-$600 for a 15 piece set of metric sockets not including ratchets and extensions and SAE sockets. Milwaukee to me seems like a solid product and $250 you get a lot for your money. I think it's a pretty good deal.
It’s mind boggling that they don’t make the cases packout compatible! I know they have a holiday special that will come with the 3/8s set for 99. But come on Milwaukee stop producing unnecessary plastics!
On the flip side it’s great they make them toolbox compatible
Does the tray fit in the packout?
No it doesn’t. You would have to use a multi tool on the slim large packout to fit it!
@@toolstech9630 Looks like time for you to do a mod video to make this kit Packout able.
Tools&Tech I used the recommend suggestions on their website recommending these to be packout compatible. Crossing my fingers they do.
Laser etched markings is a complete fail. Stamped or engraved should be industry standard. That said, it would be really nice if they put the markings on two of the four faces so you don't have to waste time spinning the socket around to see what size it is.
IMHO, I'd really like to see the kit go up to larger sockets in a 1/2" drive set but I do like how little space is wasted in that case. I HATE blow molded cases with wasted space making the case overly large. I also really like how the tray lifts out of the case.
I'm also a HUGE fan of Tekton's long handle ratchets. Their 1/2" is 24" long and a VERY strong tool. Tekton has also been AMAZING on warranty issues. I broke a ratchet pawl and they fedex overnighted me a repair kit.
They are etched on 2 sides.
Laser etched are mostly worthless after a while in caveman conditions as are the engraved type or whatever they call it, the rolled or stamped will be readable after years of misuse, I have some I used for 35 years from 30ft subsurface in the mud to 70+ stories up in rain and snow, the etched don't last a couple weeks usually
Their compact layout is good. Fkn gearwrench could learn a thing from them but it’s a non issue the instant you put them on socket rails 😂
Nice I like it 👍💪
Does anyone believe these will become Packout compatible? I sure do hope so.
I am invested in the Dewalt Mechanics tool kits... Great value.. and very strong..I like these Milwaukee hand tools...but dollar for dollar the Dewalt kits are a much better value and great quality.. Thanks Brian&Jeff....👍
They sure are proud of it. $250...
You doubt me. LMAO...
Milwaukee trying to copy Snap-on prices now.
Not even close
Ratchet handle is kinda small. Socket selection as you pointed out could be better. Across the board I’m not impressed with their hand tools especially at the price point. Even if they were cheaper there’s better alternatives. Keep making awesome power tools and skip the hand tools.
Great channel 👍🇺🇸...everyone should be buying American made hand tools, lots of choices out there for them. Not a fan of Non American made hand tools. With cordless power tools ,not much choice with only a few American made cordless tools being made. Support American companies, American jobs🇺🇸
They're made in Taiwan (soon to be China). I give up on hand tools. For the weekend warrior, Quinn is fine. Anything else is just too expensive for the value I'll get out of it in my lifetime.
Peter Petrakis gotta think country, not just what’s good for you. It’s all about supporting each other in our country. What if the military felt that way? “ let someone else fight for your rights” ...yes American made products cost more for a reason, those companies pay good wages with benefits. But American made tools are almost always better then anything else made, but German made tools.
.....Also supporting a communist country is wrong. Those cheap tools you buy come at the cost of an Asians being underpaid, in poor working conditions. It funds the Chinese military...
You are aware that even if a company has their manufacturing done offshore there is still a workforce in the base country that needs supporting right? Or you just don’t care about the admin staff,designers, logistics and end retailers who rely on selling tools to stay in business? Typical brainless seppo
I disagree calling these mechanics tool kits; imho weekend warrior kit is accurate. I love Milwaukee, they make some excellent, arguably class leading tools for auto technicians. But the introduction of their m12 torque wrench and these incomplete kits makes me think they need actual mechanics leading the design teams.
I want to know if there is a single licensed mechanic who would actually buy the m12 torque wrench or this kit and why? Anybody?
The M12 Torque wrench was meant for electricians, not mechanics. They are working on a model for mechanics now.
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks for the info; although I wish they'd put R&D somewhere else. I'm not an electrician, but I can't imagine they would want this thing either? Any licensed electricians out there buying the torque wrench?
Mechanic. 32 years. M12 made me go airless. 1/2” impact,3/8 ratchet. 2,3,4,6ah batteries used interchangeably. I can go 6 months without needing anything bigger and then it’s just 1 or 2 recalcitrant bolts. We’re a performance shop so we don’t encounter too many rust buckets or tractors. Not impressed with their hand tools though but see plenty of Milwaukee fanboys scoop these up so their stuff all matches and looks pretty. It’s like their service carts the sales rep was trying to sell us a few weeks back (review on this channel) and while I laughed at the price they had incorporated a lot of mods you do yourself to a service cart .... just they charge you dry for it 😂
I stick with my craftsman!
Covered in penetrating oil? KY? lmao