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Viper Tools VT10CSMET 3/8-Inch DR Metric Deep Color Sockets, 10-Piece $18.28 This 10 Piece Metric Deep Socket Set is just one of the many durable, high quality tools brought to you by Viper Tool Storage, known for being the first line of stainless steel tool boxes and garage storage solutions in the North American marketplace. These deep wall sockets fit 3/8-Inch drives and are color coded for quick size identification. Chrome vanadium construction adds strength and durabi…

26pc 1/2 Drive Metric Impact Socket Set $150.76 Features and Benefits: Forged from high quality Chrome-Molybdenum alloy steel for long life Each impact socket features a radius corner design, causing the socket to grab the sturdy wall of the fastener instead of grabbing the corners Packaged in a durable heavy duty blow mold case for convenient storage and transport Fully Guaranteed This 26 piece 1/2″ drive metric impact socket set is designed…

Sunex (SUN3330) 12 Point MASTER Metric IMPACT SOCKET SET $96.85 Features and Benefits: 12 point design means less wear on fasteners Forged from the highest quality chrome molybdenum alloy steel for long life Fully guaranteed Packaged in compact blow molded case for durable, convenient storage and transport Set includes: 14 Standard Sockets: 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 21mm and 22mm; 14 Deep Sockets: 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, …

A socket set is used to fasten or loosen nuts and bolts. Sockets of different sizes can be attached to a toque wrench and used as the perfect tightening tool for varied purposes. Socket sets are not meant for mechanics only. Every home and vehicle owner should possess this basic tool.

The socket and toque wrench combination allows fasteners to be tightened completely, and to the right level, ensuring the safety of the auto part or appliance. This is especially critical for gearboxes, wheels, clutches and engines in automobiles. This tool is also highly useful around the house for fixing washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and cupboards. Sockets allow painless access to tightly fitted and recessed fasteners.

How to Choose the Right Socket Set

For buying the right socket set, you need to consider the following factors:

• Frequency of usage: If you aim to use your socket set frequently, select those made of chrome vanadium steel, as these are more durable.
• Size: Socket sets range from four to one hundred sockets, with sizes measured in inches (SAE) or metric. Your vehicle or appliance manual would usually mention the measuring units. The torque wrench has a ratchet mouth and is available in four standard sizes, i.e. 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, and 3/4 inch. The number of gear teeth that a ratchet has is usually 24, 30, 45 or 60.
• Variety: A socket set can also be judged by the types handles it contains. The set should comprise of a T-bar, ratchet handle or spinner handle to turn sockets. One or more extension bars also make the set worth buying. The specifications of every piece should be included in the set. The set that has bits, such as usual screwdrivers, torx head, Allen or hex heads, would be an additional advantage.

The Main Features Of a Quality Socket Set

1. Chrome plated for resistance to corrosion
2. Reversible ratchet mechanism
3. Colour coded for easy identification of size
4. Multiple widths drive socket
5. Push button to release out sockets
6. SAE and metric sizes
7. Optimum drive size for strength
8. A storage case moulded to snugly hold every socket

For fasteners that have damaged tips caused by excess loosening or tightening, six-point hexagonal sockets should be preferred.

Powered wrenches, also called impact wrenches, are ideally used with heavy-duty impact sockets. Don’t forget to wear eye protection while using them.

The torque wrench should have a fine rubber handle to allow a good grip. Make sure you clean your sockets and ratchet to keep the mechanism working smoothly. Using a mild solvent can do this.

You need to be cautious while buying socket sets, as using poor quality ones may have dangerous consequences, such as eye injury or ripped fingers. Cheap sockets may also lead to fastener rounding.

About the Author Dave Gannon is a retired motor mechanic who now spends his time renovating old cars and writing articles on the subject. He recommends Tool Shed for their extensive stock of professional socket sets.

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18PC HEX ALLEN WRENCH BIT SOCKET TOOL SET SAE METRIC CV $38.90

21 Piece 3/8″ Drive Professional Socket Set MM Metric By GRIP Tools-Work Ready! $25.90

CRAFTSMAN 3/8″ DRIVE LARGE 17 PIECES – 6 POINT METRIC SOCKET SET – BRAND NEW * $18.97

20pc 1/2″ SAE & Metric Impact Sockets HUGE SET New Hand Tools $16.99

Performance Tool Metric Jumbo Sockets, 3/4″ Drive, 12 Point, New $16.99

Performance Tool Metric Jumbo Sockets, 3/4″ Drive, 12 Point, New $17.99

Performance Tool Metric Jumbo Sockets, 3/4″ Drive, 12 Point, New $18.99

Performance Tool Metric Jumbo Sockets, 3/4″ Drive, 12 Point, New $22.99

Craftsman New 64pc. 1/4″Drive SAE & Metric Laser Etched Easy To Read Socket Set $71.99

Craftsman New 56pc. 3/8″ Drive Metric Laser-Etched Easy To Read Socket Set $79.99

METRIC 1/2″ SHALLOW DRIVE IMPACT SOCKET SET NEW SOCKETS $18.48

NEW METRIC 9PC CHROME 1/2″ DEEP IMPACT SOCKET SET $20.98

Craftsman New 62pc. 1/2″ Drive Metric Laser-Etched Easy to Read Socket Set $132.99

18Pcs Craftsman 1/4″ DR 6 Point STD Lg & DEEP METRIC Sockets #gfg6h7g $12.99

Craftsman Sockets Assorted Lot of 18 Tools SK 1/4 & 3/8 Drive Metric & SAE $5.95

New MIT 38 Pc 1/2″ & 3/8″ Dr SAE & Metric Socket Set #4888 $40.95

Craftsman New Laser Etched 15 Pc.1/2″ Shallow Socket 6pt. – 9 – 22 Metric $10.50

Neiko 17 pcs 1/2″ Dr. Hi-Viz Metric Socket Set $62.99

CRAFTSMAN 3/8″ DRIVE LARGE 15 PIECE – 12 POINT METRIC SOCKET SET – BRAND NEW * $19.97

27 pc Metric 3/8″ Hi-Viz Impact Socket & Accessory Set $89.99

8mm Metric Allen Wrench Bit Hex Socket w Magnetic 2 Pcs $4.15

Craftsman 6 pt. 3/8″ dr Laser Impact Metric Socket Set 10 pcs New $13.50

Ingersoll Rand SK4M4L 1/2” Drive 4 Piece Impact Wrench Deep Metric Nut Socket $45.99

24 pc Metric 1/4″ Hi-Viz Impact Socket & Accessory Set $59.99

40pc SAE & Metric Sockets Set w/ Ratchet and Case 6pt $6.99

22pc. GRIP Tools 1/4″ Drive Professional Metric Socket Set MM Work Ready! $22.90

Ingersoll Rand SK3C8 3/8” Drive 8-Piece Impact Wrench SAE & Metric Socket Set $24.99

TOOL KIT – 40 piece SOCKET SET w. SAE & METRIC + CASE $0.99

CRAFTSMAN 11pc 1/4″ METRIC DEEP SOCKET SET NEW SOCKETS $4.24

NEW Craftsman 154pc SAE/MM Socket/Wrench Set 1/4″ 3/8″ 1/2″ Drive STD/Metric $92.47

1/2″ Drive AIR IMPACT WRENCH PRO MECHANICS SOCKET SET, METRIC ON A SNAP IN RAIL $9.93

NEW Craftsman 12pc 1/2″ MM/Metric Deep Laser Impact Socket Set 6pt Black $46.00

CRAFTSMAN 15pc 3/8″ METRIC SOCKET SET 12pt NEW SOCKETS $10.00

6 pc 3/8″ ALLEN WRENCH METRIC LONG BALL HEAD HEX SOCKET $17.09

CRAFTSMAN 3/8″ METRIC SOCKET SET NEW SOCKETS 6-22MM $13.25

Craftsman 14pc 1/2″ Metric BIG! 6pt Sockets Set Tools $25.99

CRAFTSMAN 1/2″ METRIC SOCKET SET 15-27MM NEW SOCKETS $9.38

Craftsman 15pc 3/8 Drive Metric 12pt Sockets New Tools 6-21mm Lot Set $14.99

Craftsman 10pc 1/2″ Metric BIG! 12pt Sockets Set Tools $14.99

Craftsman 8pcs 12pt socket set 3/8 drive metric $4.99

Craftsman 6 pt 3/8″ dr Metric Flex Head Socket Set 10 pcs New on Socket Rail $54.00

15 pc 1/2″ Dr. Deep Impact Air Impact Socket Set Metric $19.79

Snap-on 26 Piece 3/8″ Dr Metric + SAE 6 Point & 5 Flare Sockets Set FRXM19 FSM81 $73.56

Snap-on 23 Piece 1/4″ Drive Metric 12 Piont & 6 Point Socket Set STMMD12 TMMS5 $73.56

GTI Ratchets Sockets and Tools-305-pc SAE and Metric Set #50421 $319.99

Craftsman 12 pt 1/2″ dr Laser Metric Socket Set 24 pcs on Socket Rail New $27.00

CRAFTSMAN 3/8″ DRIVE BIG 15 PIECE 12 POINT METRIC SOCKET SET * NEW * $18.97

Craftsman 12 pt 1/2″ dr Deep Laser Metric Socket Set 15 pcs on Socket Rail New $69.00

CRAFTSMAN 12 PIECE 3/8″ DRIVE 12 POINT METRIC SOCKETS – LIFETIME WARRANTY ~ $14.97

CRAFTSMAN 3/8″ DRIVE HUGE 15pc – 12pt METRIC SOCKET SET * $21.97

SUU-2645 Sunex Tools Impact Socket Set 26 pc. 1/2″ Dr. Metric $110.22

SUU-2653 Sunex Tools 1/2″ Dr. Deep 14 pc. Metric Impact Socket Set $79.41

SUU-2672 Sunex Tools 15 Piece 1/2″ Drive 12 Point Deep Metric Impact Socket Set $117.79

SUU-2655 Sunex Tools 7 pc. 6-Point Universal Metric Impact Socket Set $92.38

SUU-2679 Sunex Tools 13 pc. 12-Point Metric Impact Socket Set $50.14

SUU-3329 Sunex Tools 29 pc. 3/8″ Dr. Metric Master Impact Socket Set $113.61

SUU-2658 Sunex Tools 10 pc. 6-Point Deep Universal Metric Impact Socket Set $138.45

SUU-284917 Sunex Tools ½” Dr. Individual Metric Socket, Wheel Protection, 17mm $21.96

SUU-1825 Sunex Tools 1/4″” Dr. 12 Point Metric Universal Impact Sockets $128.54

SUU-3342 Sunex Tools Impact Socket Set, 42pc. 3/8″ Dr. SAE & Metric $110.00

SUU-1809 Sunex Tools 9 pc. 6-Point Standard Metric Impact Socket Set $34.01

SUU-3682 Sunex Tools 13 pc. 3/8″ Drive 12 Point Deep Metric Impact socket Set $70.51

SUU-2652 Sunex Tools 14 pc. 6-Point Standard Metric Impact Socket Set $53.02

SUU-3358 Sunex Tools 13 pc. 6-Point Standard Metric Impact Socket Set $35.39

SUU-1831 Sunex Tools 1/4″ Drive Deep Magnetic METRIC Impact Socket Set, 14 pcs. $123.83

SUU-1812 Sunex Tools 9 pc. 6-Point Deep Metric Impact Socket Set $39.41

SUU-3359 Sunex Tools 13 pc. 6-Point Deep Metric Impact Socket Set $49.28

TTN-16131 Titan 7 pc. 1/2″ Dr. Metric Hex Bit Socket Set $44.91

SUU-1848 Sunex Tools Impact Socket Set, 48 pc. ¼” Dr. SAE & Metric $92.88

SUU-1814 Sunex Tools 12 pc. 6-Point Universal Metric Impact Socket Set $123.47

SUU-3653 Sunex Tools 3/8″ Dr. Deep 8 pc. Metric Impact Socket Set $40.16

TTN-16132 Titan 8 pc. 1/2″” Dr. SAE & Metric Hex Bit Socket Set $45.84

TTN-32098 Titan 1/2″ Dr Metric Magnetic Anodized Socket Holder $30.56

SUU-3655 Sunex Tools 7 pc. 6-Point Universal Metric Impact Socket Set $79.70

40pc SAE & Metric Sockets Set w/ Ratchet and Case 6pt $7.99

SUU-3657 Sunex Tools 10 pc. 6-Point Universal Metric Impact Socket Set $112.70

SUU-430M Sunex Tools 3/4″ Dr. Individual Metric Socket, 30mm $23.91

SUU-3660 Sunex Tools 10 pc. 6-Point Deep Universal Metric Impact Socket Set $123.24

SUU-322M Sunex Tools 3/8″ Dr. Individual Metric Socket, Standard $14.97

TTN-36098 Titan 1/4″ Dr. Metric Magnetic Anodized Socket Holder $20.93

SUU-5533MD Sunex Tools #5 Spline Drive Metric Deep Impact Socket 33mm $77.91

3 KOBALT SOCKETS DEEP 3/8″ METRIC 12PT 9, 16, 18MM $6.64

CRAFTSMAN 3/8″ DRIVE 15 PIECE 12 POINT METRIC SOCKETS – LIFETIME GUARANTEE^ $18.97

CRAFTSMAN 3/8″ DRIVE BIG 12 PIECE 12 POINT METRIC SOCKET SET! NEW! $13.97

Snap-on #206FSUMA 3/8″dr Metric Universal Socket Set $125.00

Craftsman 22 pc. Socket Wrench Set 6 pt. SAE IN & Metric MM 3/8 in. drive – NEW! $11.60

Professional 12pc 1/4″ Drive Universal Swivel Impact Socket Set Metric Brand New $46.00

1/2″ Drive METRIC Drop Forged ’6 POINT’ SOCKET WRENCH TOOL SET ON A SNAP IN RAIL $9.93

NEIKO 7-pc 3/8″DR METRIC EXTRA LONG HEX BIT SOCKET SET $9.99

12pc 3/8″ & 1/2″ DRIVE METRIC ALLEN WRENCH HEX BIT SOCKET SET ON 2 SNAP IN RAILS $13.75

9pc 3/8″ Dr. PRO AUTO MECHANICS TOOL METRIC SOCKET WRENCH SET ON A SNAP IN RAIL $8.93

40 pc SAE METRIC Ratchet Socket Set 1/4″ – 3/8″ and Case $9.98

3/8″ Dr PRO MECHANICS AIR IMPACT WRENCH METRIC DEEP SOCKET SET ON A SNAP IN RAIL $9.99

Metric Screwdriver with Socket Set 18 pieces TL0037 $1.99

1/2″ Drive AIR IMPACT WRENCH ‘FORGED’ METRIC, DEEP SOCKET SET ON A SNAP IN RAIL $17.93

9pc 3/8″ Dr. PRO MECHANICS AIR IMPACT WRENCH METRIC SOCKET SET ON A SNAP IN RAIL $9.63

Tekton by MIT 9 pc 1/4″ Deep Impact Metric Socket Set – Lifetime Warranty $14.29

TOOL KIT – 40 piece SOCKET SET w. SAE & METRIC + CASE $0.99

20PC 3/8″ Dr. Hex Bit Socket Set SAE & METRIC CR-V NEW $19.99

TEKTON 11701 1/2-Inch Drive Pro Socket Set, Metric, 17- $54.13

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