GearWrench 51 Pc. 1/4" Drive 6 Point Standard & Deep SAE/Metric Mechanics Tool Set

Blown away by the quality of this set. I have been a heavy diesel slash car mechanic since 1966 and have almost every tool ever made. Presently I am a locomotive mechanic and got tired of replacing small ratchets that lock up. I have owned snap on, proto, craftsman, husky, SK,Stanley and just about every other manufacturer out there. This set blows away the competition to the point that they are no competition! Will definitely recommend and purchase their other products!

Exactly what the team needed. I am the coach of a FTC robotics team and I picked this up for our team to use. Since we normally do not deal with any nut or bolt larger than 1/2" this set is perfect for our needs. The picture does not do the set justice. Quality is first rate, each socket is laser etched with the size. Chroming is flawless. Sockets are heavy walled and well made. Metric and Standard sized come in both regular and deep-well each having its own individual compartment in the case so you can remove one socket and not have all others slide around in the case. Just need to teach the kids to put them back when they are done. Case is high quality with a true pin type hinge on the back, not just plastic strips that act like a hinge until it break. Front locks ... MoreExactly what the team needed. I am the coach of a FTC robotics team and I picked this up for our team to use. Since we normally do not deal with any nut or bolt larger than 1/2" this set is perfect for our needs. The picture does not do the set justice. Quality is first rate, each socket is laser etched with the size. Chroming is flawless. Sockets are heavy walled and well made. Metric and Standard sized come in both regular and deep-well each having its own individual compartment in the case so you can remove one socket and not have all others slide around in the case. Just need to teach the kids to put them back when they are done. Case is high quality with a true pin type hinge on the back, not just plastic strips that act like a hinge until it break. Front locks are plastic but well made and much better quality than you see in most tool set cases these days. An added plus is the thin red hand ratchet that speeds the install and removal nuts and bolts in tight spots. Outstanding set!!! The only CON: I can find is that the ratchet does not have a quick release. but that's not even worth taking away a star in my opinion. I am super pleased.

I absolutely love the Gearwrench socket sets! I initially bought the ½”, 3/8”, and ¼” set for the roll around in the shop because the Gearwrench sets have the greatest size ranges, both metric and standard, of any other set that I have found. This meant that the only sizes not in the case are the 27mm, 30mm, 32mm, 33mm, and 36mm that we use commonly use around the shop so inventorying the tools after a job is easy! I know that some people have complained that there is not a ball lock, or more to the point, a button to release the ball lock and the sockets could come off of the ratchet. So far, this has never been an issue. The 120 tooth ratchets are strong and I have had no issues at all with them. They definitely work well in tight areas where one can only get a ... MoreI absolutely love the Gearwrench socket sets! I initially bought the ½”, 3/8”, and ¼” set for the roll around in the shop because the Gearwrench sets have the greatest size ranges, both metric and standard, of any other set that I have found. This meant that the only sizes not in the case are the 27mm, 30mm, 32mm, 33mm, and 36mm that we use commonly use around the shop so inventorying the tools after a job is easy! I know that some people have complained that there is not a ball lock, or more to the point, a button to release the ball lock and the sockets could come off of the ratchet. So far, this has never been an issue. The 120 tooth ratchets are strong and I have had no issues at all with them. They definitely work well in tight areas where one can only get a small throw with the handle. As for durability and the finish, they are outstanding. These tools get used everyday, and for the last two and a half years, we have not had any issues (other than a 5/16” socket that grew legs). I finally opted to replace my old Craftsman set I had in my Jeep with the Gearwrench sets because of how complete they are and I can keep track of the tools when doing maintenance on the trail. I recommend them to anyone from an occasional wrench turner to a legitimate mechanic. They are very reasonably priced and IF they break, there is the lifetime warranty.