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Old 05-20-2020, 07:13 AM
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Years ago I found a socket set at Sears that I really like that uses these sockets. I don't know if it still an be found as a set, but they still sell the sockets. I have the huge $300 Craftsman set at home with all the 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch sockets and so on, but that thing is huge and heavy and does not like being carried sideways, so it would be terrible for a boat.
The set I have holds tight when closed, which is important on a boat. It does not do everything, I have some extra extensions and a 1/4" drive and some small sockets in my toolbox as well.
Some hints for buying a socket set:
1. Do NOT cheap out on this or you will pay with rounded off nuts and bolts.
2. Check the smaller sizes. There are a couple sizes like 11/32s that are common with electrical stuff and so on that many sets skip and I definitely use them.
3. Make sure they stay put in their case when shaken and moved.
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