This is an excellent kit, particularly for the price. I'm not an everyday user, but I do work on cars from time to time.
I already had the GW 1/4 and 3/8 kit, so it was a no-brainer for me. GearWrench is a solid brand. In general, the GearWrench sockets are better designed, and better machined than Craftsman, Husky, or Cobalt. The ratchet-side corners, in particular, have a much larger radius, which reduces stress and cuts back on the chances of cracking. The case lid can be removed, so you can set the now-open tray in 2 inch drawer in a roll-away. The 120 tooth ratchet is buttery smooth that, for all practical purposes, basically eliminates the need for even having 12 point sockets. Not only does that save money and space in your toolbox, but six points are inherently much stronger. The kit has 3 and 5 inch extensions, which is kind of weird, but effective. The extensions are not wobble-type, which is unfortunate, as the GW wobbles are simply head and shoulders above other off-the-shelf products. There is also a common, ordinary u-joint. Interestingly, the GW deep wells are broached for the nut only to the depth of the fastener. This adds strength to the design and is extremely useful for feeding a nut in an upward direction. Craftsman deep sockets are generally broached to a depth of an inch or more. This is less strong and more difficult to feed a nut into position. The Craftsman design does, however, give you quite a bit more freedom of movement (slop) to latch on to a nut set all the way in on a long bolt in a hard-to-get-to place. Back to the GW, the box says made in Taiwan and these carry a lifetime warranty. If you are a tool truck kind of guy, these aren't for you, but if you are looking for something better than the local hardware store, this is the ticket.
| Color | Black & Silver |
|---|---|
| Brand | GEARWRENCH |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Item Weight | 250 Grams |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Head Style | Fixed Square |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Operation Mode | Mechanical |
| Manufacturer | GearWrench |
| Part Number | 80550P |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 16.54 x 10.24 x 2.56 inches |
| Item model number | 80550P |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 3/8" |
| Style | 56-piece kit |
| Finish | Polished |
| Thickness | 17 Inches |
| Power Source | default_no_selection_value |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Measurement System | SAE & Metric |
| Usage | Professional |
| Included Components | Ratchet, 2 Extensions, Universal Joint, 13 Standard SAE Sockets, 14 Standard Metric Sockets, 11 Deep SAE Sockets , 14 Deep Metric Sockets, |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Standard Limited Lifetime |
