Why aren't deep well sockets as deep as they used to be? - Page 2

look 171 · 03-25-2022, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pwd72s

Made in China today and not close to the quality of the old USA made Craftsman...

I failed to understand why people are still buying Craftsman hand tool these days. All junk and there are so many out there that are better at the same price point. I really like Grearwrech sockets and their open end wrenches with the ratcheting on one side. Not sure exactly what they called? But then, I am no pro mechanic or hardcore DIY for that matter.

Chocaholic · 03-25-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cabmando

I'm heading to Van Wert to a store that sells S&K. I'm going to have a look at what they have to offer. I just need sockets that fit the lug nuts properly. These chrome clad lug nuts get damaged easily and I'd rather one one that fits the entire length of the lug nut. I'll report back!

You are officially...an old man.

Don’t fight it.

cabmandone · cabmandone's Garage

It was bound to happen sometime Mike.

pwd72s · 03-25-2022, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by look 171

I failed to understand why people are still buying Craftsman hand tool these days. All junk and there are so many out there that are better at the same price point. I really like Grearwrech sockets and their open end wrenches with the ratcheting on one side. Not sure exactly what they called? But then, I am no pro mechanic or hardcore DIY for that matter.

I'm guessing they sell because they (kind of) look the same and those buying them don't realize that the brand is now cheap Chinese junk.

A930Rocket · 03-25-2022, 05:59 PM

I would add to your list, replacement lug nuts that don’t have the stamped covers on them.

You can thank me later.

red 928 · 03-26-2022, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by herr_oberst

Find a used tool store in your area.

or pawn shop
some have used tools cheep

cabmandone · cabmandone's Garage

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Originally Posted by A930Rocket

I would add to your list, replacement lug nuts that don’t have the stamped covers on them.

You can thank me later.

But I like the finished look of the chrome cladded lug nuts! That is until someone uses the wrong socket and messes them up.

Bob Kontak · Bob Kontak's Garage

One of my two 22mm deepwell sockets was 1 1/2" deep from Advance. 19 & 21MM were just over one inch.

Pulled an old New Britian 13/16ths six point deep well from way back in the box. 2 1/2" hex depth using the depth gauge.

rfuerst911sc · 03-26-2022, 06:07 AM

Are deep impact sockets deeper than traditional? I am too lazy to go out to the garage to compare 😋

Bob Kontak · Bob Kontak's Garage

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Are deep impact sockets deeper than traditional? I am too lazy to go out to the garage to compare ��

Based on my sample of one regular early 1990's Craftsman 21mm impact socket, I would say yes. It was just under 5/8" depth on the internal hex. The newer deep well sockets are mostly just over an inch.

Fast Freddy 944 · Fast Freddy 944's Garage

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Originally Posted by cabmando

Used to be able to buy a 6 point deep well socket where all six points extended all the way down the inside. Today they all stop about half way. Who is the genius that thought this was a good idea. I drove all over today (HF, Lowes, Menards, Rural King) looking for a 19 and a 21mm deep well impact socket for taking lug nuts off my truck and cars. My F250, Taurus X, and Fusion all have those wonderful chrome cladded lug nuts. None of my deep well socket will go all the way on. I hate not having a the proper socket so now I'm driving myself crazy trying to find a true deep well socket!

Short answer...Made in Chiner..

LJ851 · 03-26-2022, 08:44 AM

I have sets of craftsman non impact sockets I bought in the late 80's, all the deep sockets are hex nearly to the full depth. My metrics are 12 point and standard are 6 point.