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Advance Auto Parts has GearWrench socket sets on sale. Choose free store pickup where available otherwise shipping is free on orders over $35.
Gear Wrench 22 Piece 1/4" Drive Socket Wrench Set, SAE/Metric, $14.99
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com...R+12145883
Gear Wrench 20 Piece 3/8" Drive Socket Wrench Set, SAE/Metric, $19.99
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com...R+12145883
Gear Wrench 3/8" Drive Universal Set - 26 pc, $29.99
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com...11382488-P- 3/8 in. Drive SAE Sockets: 1/4, 5/16, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 in.
- 3/8 in. Drive Metric Sockets: 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15mm
- Combination Wrench Sizes: STD Sizes 1/4, 5/16, 7/16, 1/2, Metric sizes 8, 9, 10 and 12mm
- 3/8 in. Quick Release Ratchet
- 3/8 in. 3 in. extension
- Universal design fits 6 different types of fasteners (6pt, 6pt rounded, 12pt, square, spline and E-Torx)
Also available:
TEQ Correct Professional 1/4" Drive Socket Set, SAE/Metric, 22 Piece, $14.99
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com...R+12145883
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The right tool for the job almost always works better than a universal option.
If you're working on the types of things (like BMWs) that have those alternative fasteners, then by all means, knock yourself out with a "universal" socket set. But you'll almost always get a better fit with sockets designed specifically for the fastener type.
Set includes: 1/4 in. drive 4 in. extension bar, twenty 1/4 in. drive 6-point sockets: SAE - 5/32 in., 3/16 in., 7/32 in., 1/4 in., 9/32 in., 5/16 in., 11/32 in., 3/8 in., 7/16 in. and 1/2 in. metric - 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm,10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm and 13 mm, 1/4 in. drive ratchet
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The right tool for the job almost always works better than a universal option.
Set includes: 1/4 in. drive 4 in. extension bar, twenty 1/4 in. drive 6-point sockets: SAE - 5/32 in., 3/16 in., 7/32 in., 1/4 in., 9/32 in., 5/16 in., 11/32 in., 3/8 in., 7/16 in. and 1/2 in. metric - 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm,10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm and 13 mm, 1/4 in. drive ratchet
The right tool for the job almost always works better than a universal option.
If you're working on the types of things (like BMWs) that have those alternative fasteners, then by all means, knock yourself out with a "universal" socket set. But you'll almost always get a better fit with sockets designed specifically for the fastener type.
If you're working on the types of things (like BMWs) that have those alternative fasteners, then by all means, knock yourself out with a "universal" socket set. But you'll almost always get a better fit with sockets designed specifically for the fastener type.
Thank you for the feedback. I opted to not go for them. I don't plan on owning or working with BMWs so the universal set would like never get used for it's true purpose. I'd likely just be reaching for 6 or 12 point. I could see someone who rarely worked on things and just needed a set around the house, a universal set would save them money since they wouldn't need a 6 or 12 point set. That route would make sense to save some dollars or like you did if someone works on a BMW or has those specialty fasteners.
The right tool for the job almost always works better than a universal option.
Absolutely not worth it. You should almost always use 6 point as the universal and 12 point tend to round off fasteners. I keep all of my 12 points in a drawer and haven't used them in a long time.
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The right tool for the job almost always works better than a universal option.