What do you think of this socket set
 

https://www.griotsgarage.com/usag-100-piece-metric-socket-bit-ratchet-set/

Trying to avoid made in china tools. Presumably this isn’t but other than griots garage, can’t find any info about it

I like that it has a 9 3/4” extension I don’t see with the the ones sold at Lowe’s and HD

At this price, is there another brand I should be considering?

Price is too high for me.
I see the same sets for about half that...or less.

I don't have another brand to recommend.

I would be tempted to try to find something used with craftsman on FB marketplace or something like that.

USAG is an Italian brand.

https://www.usag.it/en/chisiamo/marchio

I never heard of them before today.

Yea the only info online I could find was a site in Italy …the one you posted

Seems to me,all his products,[Griot's Garage] are premium priced.

DAMNED $pendy if you ask me. You say, "no chinese"...does that include Tiawan in your mind?

If not, this for the 1/4" drive socket set in both metric and SAE

https://www.tekton.com/1-4-inch-drive-6-point-socket-and-ratchet-set-skt05303

And this for your bit set...

https://www.tekton.com/1-4-inch-shank-hex-bit-set-37-piece-dbh93101

In my opinion, Tekton is a decent replacement for the old USA made Craftsman tools as far as quality goes. You might surf the Tekton site a bit...tools shipped in the USA to you...10% credit on your next order, and a simple guarantee...send a pic of the broken tool, they ship a new one.

I was just going to say I’m liking the the Tekton sets I’m seeing online.

Thanks sir. I’m going with a tekton set

The recent video about the guy that works in the McLaren service center was interesting. He's got a set of "stubby" sockets that are "Capri" brand (Taiwan). I don't know anything about them, but if you can use them on a McLaren...

Went with the 3/8 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket and Ratchet Set, 42-Piece (6-24 mm)

And Tekton site takes PayPal…yes!!!!!

That's one of the nice things about Tekton sets..no size skips. You'll be satisfied with the quality, fit and function. Good tools for the DIYer..

(edit) Warning!!! Tools can become addictive.

While the tool set is neat and organized, in a case, it’s way too much money.

I don't like tool sets that are pre-selected for me. I definitely don't like that Griot set - 1/4 and 1/2" drives but no 3/8? Most of my work is done with 3/8 drive sockets (10mm up to 19). Ten mm is the line between 1/4 and 3/8. I have a 3/8 drive 10mm socket, but for the most part everything from 10m down is 1/4" drive. 19 is the line between 3/8 and half. I have a 19 mm 3/8 drive socket, but I also have one in 1/2 drive and everything from 19 up is 1/2 drive.

Good point by wd. 3/8" drive is the most commonly used for automotive wrenching. Also, in order to advertise more pieces, many of these "complete set" things add lots of 1/4" hex bits while sockets skip sizes. The bits are extremely cheap when purchased seperately.

If you have a tool rollaway, Tekton puts ratchet & socket sets like these. I have a set of 1/2" drive sockets only on these rails. Pretty trick..sockets lock on firmly with a 1/4 twist. Again, no skips.

https://www.tekton.com/3-8-inch-drive-6-point-socket-set-44-piece-skt13201

All USAG tools and tool kits are manufactured and/or assembled in Italy using Italian and globally sourced components.

:cool:

If someone offered to sell me that tool set
for $50 I'd say no thanks.

I hate the plastic case they make it look cheap. Presentation is everything.

USAG and face have begun selling the same tools and sets, either/both are great in my experience. I've been buying them when I can and when I have a need for something and I've never been disappointed. That being said, they are a bit expensive. I usually keep my eyes on ebay for some deals.

If you like the rails, the US manufacturer is Ernst. They have a huge selection of organization products. Some are available on Amazon

Yeah, I know...love 'em, but not enough to dump all my old Craftsperson socket spring clip rails...switching would be damned $pendy for all my 1/4-3/8-1/2 drive sockets. All togther maybe 500 sockets? Then toss in that I rarely use them these days. Lots of "If I could do it over, I'd do this instead" connected to my rollaway..:(

The Ernst raiis are definitely the schnizzle!

https://www.ernstmfg.com/Socket-Organizers.aspx

Hazet anyone?

https://www.amazon.com/Hazet-953HP-Professional-Reversible-2-Component/dp/B07BFQ4ZGH/ref=asc_df_B07BFQ4ZGH/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366352853698&hvpos=&hvne tw=g&hvrand=2140626644839544382&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hv qmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028053& hvtargid=pla-699748390922&ref=&adgrpid=76503872856&th=1

LOTS of foreign tools here...eye-watering prices too. I've purchased from them 1/2 dozen times, excellent customer service.

Chad's Toolbox

Robert...that site is like a woman in a chocolates shop for me...arrgh!

(edit) "Reasonable" is relative...glad I bought my Stahlwille double box end set a decade or so ago...the price has nearly tripled since then.

Quality tools in a plastic box with foam insert! Close to perfect. :cool:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1691621824.jpg

How about this "Porsche Motorsport" set? Only <ahem> $279. :eek:

https://cdn10.bigcommerce.com/s-u7z9...0.1280.jpg?c=2

Look! It says "Porsche" on the case...that alone is worth $250, right? (edit) there's nothing that either of those Hazet kits can do that I can't do with tools I have that cost me a lot less.

The set just came. Very nice. I love it. Thanks for the recommendation!!!

Which set did you get, RF?

The 1/4" drive with both SAE and metric?

Got the 3/8 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket and Ratchet Set, 42-Piece (6-24 mm)

https://www.tekton.com/3-8-inch-drive-6-point-socket-and-ratchet-set-skt15201

Nice - I was thinking a 3/8" drive made more sense than a 1/4" drive.

SmileWavy

Thanks for the review...I now feel better about suggesting Tekton. First thing I noticed with the 1/2" drive sockets set I got was the large size stampings on the sockets. Easy to read for even my old tired eyes.

I liked the socket set I got so much I bought the TEKTON Combination Wrench Set with Pouch, 19-Piece (6-24 mm). It came over the weekend and the 12mm is missing and instead I got 2 11mm. Filled out their help form this morning to get replacement. So far the process is smooth but we shall see how it plays out. Pretty sure I won’t have an issue. The wrenches and tool roll are very nice

Are you sure it wasn’t the 10mm? 😂

Exactly my thought…no 3/8 ratchet…most commonly used for me…then 1/4. Got this Craftsman set at Sears about 40 years ago on sale for $30 or something. 3/8 and 1/4 metric and SAE. Don’t use it much but nice to have for SAE.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1693224646.jpg

Tekton has just got in touch and said the 12mm is on its way. Good company!!!

You may want to order a few extra 10mm sockets.

Just sayin’.

Congrats. You'll still need to get more tool, which you can do as needed. I think it was Paul who suggested the Knipex angled pliers so I got a couple of those. Use them all the time. Superior design and functionality. German. Not super cheap but as I say, this is a frequently-used tool and superior design and high quality construction.

$272 at Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Hazet-953HP-Professional-Reversible-2-Component/dp/B07BFQ4ZGH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CXWF64D926XH&keywords=hazet%2B953% 2Bhp&qid=1693229889&sprefix=hazet%2B953%2Bhp%2Caps %2C96&sr=8-1&th=1

I have those on my list. They would be great for tarpon fishing!

For 'pliers', these are both fantastic value:

https://www.harborfreight.com/11-in-45-bent-nose-long-reach-pliers-64088.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/11-in-long-reach-diagonal-cutters-64086.html