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Reddit mentions of SK Professional Tools 94549 49-Piece 3/8 in. Drive 6-Point Std/Deep Metric Socket Set - Chrome Socket Set with Super Chrome Finish | Set of 49 Sockets Made in USA
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of SK Professional Tools 94549 49-Piece 3/8 in. Drive 6-Point Std/Deep Metric Socket Set - Chrome Socket Set with Super Chrome Finish | Set of 49 Sockets Made in USA. Here are the top ones.
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- 49-PIECE SOCKET SET: includes 3/8 in. Drive 6-Point Sockets, 11 standard sockets, 9 metric-size deep sockets, 14 metric-size socket, 10 metric size deep socket, 7.5 pro ratchet, 1.5 thumbwheel ratchet, 3" and 6" extensions, universal joint
- SUPERKROME: SK’s high polish finish protects the sockets from harsh working environments while providing long life and maximum corrosion resistance
- SUREGRIP DESIGN: This set features SK's SureGrip hex drive design, which drives the side of the fastener, not the corner. This provides increased strength and avoids the rounding of rusted or damaged fasteners, which can occur when using a sharp-cornered hex tool
- BUILT TO LAST: SK Tools USA, LLC was founded in the early 1900s. To this day, we remain driven to manufacture quality tools for the American technician.
- MADE IN USA: This SK product is proudly Made in the USA. Today, SK Tools USA, LLC manufactures over 3000 products and continues our commitment to providing quality innovation to the toughest professionals in the world.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | SuperKrome Finish |
| Height | 2 Inches |
| Length | 13.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 3/8 Drive |
| Weight | 8.75 Pounds |
| Width | 9.5 Inches |
Snap on tools are considered pretty much the best of the best (Mac, Matco, and Cornwell are pretty much the same quality and price but a bit less common) and are priced like it ($600+ for a basic socket set is out of most people's price range). They are great tools but are hard to justify unless you rely on them for your livelihood.
If you want some good quality tools but aren't a professional mechanic or the like go with an "industrial brand" like Blu-point (from snap on), SK, Armstrong, Proto, or Williams. They aren't quite the same quality but are mostly made in the US and will last a lifetime for most people. They are still pretty expensive ($150 for a more complete socket set) but are generally worth it over the all the Chinese crap flooding the market in the last few years.
If looking for ratchet\socket sets I would probably look at Gearwrench, Williams USA, and SK personally. Williams, Bluepoint, and Snap-On are all made by the same company. There are Williams tools made in Taiwan that are very similar if not the same to Bluepoint which is also made in Taiwan. There are Williams USA tools that are very similar to Snap-On. but at a reasonable price. You can find Williams USA at http://www.toolsdelivered.com/38-Inch-Drive_c_2652.html, just make sure the description says made in USA.
Gearwrench is the same level as Bluepoint and Williams made in Taiwan. If it were me personally and was looking at any Taiwan made tools, I would probably find the cheapest that fit my needs. Tekton and Pittsburgh pro sockets are also made in Taiwan and are good. But probably not as "nice" overall.
This 3/8 6pt Gearwrench set is very complete and highly regarded.
This SK set is also very nice, made in USA, and in the same range as Williams USA I would say.
I love the design of the SK tools. the ratchet doesnt taper in some weird way. it just has a nicely sized knurled grip. i've only ever broken one rachet ever and i walked into my local dealer and grabbed one off the shelf. no hassle replacement.
I started with This Set and have added a few things but i think this in one of the best bang for your buck tool purchases i've made in a while.