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212-Piece Kobalt SAE & Metric 1/4" to 1/2" Drive 12-Point Socket Set

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Lowe's has 212-Piece Kobalt Standard (SAE) and Metric 1/4" to 1/2" Drive 12-Point Shallow/Deep Socket Set on sale for $99. Shipping is free.

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212-Piece socket set includes a wide selection of shallow and deep style sockets ideal for repair work
Each socket has a 12-point design that works on multiple fasteners including 6-point, 12-point, square, star and some rounded
Contains fifty-two (52) 1/4", sixty-six (66) 3/8" and ninety-four (94) 1/2" drive sockets
Broad assortment of SAE and metric socket sizes including less common and half-millimeter sizes
Sockets have laser-etched size callouts and blue (metric) or red (SAE) color stripes for easy identification
Constructed of heat-treated chrome vanadium steel for strength and durability with a professional grade high-polish finish
Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications and is covered by Kobalt's hassle-free lifetime guarantee

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About the deal:
- This is $280 lower than the list price and beats the previous sale price of $139.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
About the store:
- Lowe's Return Policy can be found here.

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Written by Rokket | Staff

212-Piece socket set includes a wide selection of shallow and deep style sockets ideal for repair work
Each socket has a 12-point design that works on multiple fasteners including 6-point, 12-point, square, star and some rounded
Contains fifty-two (52) 1/4", sixty-six (66) 3/8" and ninety-four (94) 1/2" drive sockets
Broad assortment of SAE and metric socket sizes including less common and half-millimeter sizes
Sockets have laser-etched size callouts and blue (metric) or red (SAE) color stripes for easy identification
Constructed of heat-treated chrome vanadium steel for strength and durability with a professional grade high-polish finish
Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications and is covered by Kobalt's hassle-free lifetime guarantee

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff

About the deal:
- This is $280 lower than the list price and beats the previous sale price of $139.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
About the store:
- Lowe's Return Policy can be found here.

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Written by Rokket | Staff

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Model: Kobalt 212-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric 1/4-in to 1/2-in Drive 12-point Set Shallow/Deep Socket Set | 81797

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
01/23/25	Lowe's	$99 popular	10
10/10/24	Lowe's	$75	21
10/10/24	Lowe's	$140 frontpage	12
08/20/24	Lowe's	$149	5

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anvilsvs

Friends don't let friends buy 12 points (unless they're aircraft mechanics).

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Friends don't let friends buy 12 points (unless they're aircraft mechanics).

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Quote from anvilsvs

Friends don't let friends buy 12 points (unless they're aircraft mechanics).

There is another deal right now on the 6pt. I was scared I bought this one, originally.

For the uninformed, 12pt sockets have a much higher risk of rounding your fasteners than 6pt sockets do. You should always go with 6pt if you can, for firmer engagement and higher chances of success.

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I agree about wanting 6 point over 12 point any links to 6 point set?

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Never stripped the corners using 12 point, use penetrating oil and give it time to work. I've seen more cheap 6 point sockets than 12.

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Quote from WATAGA

Never stripped the corners using 12 point, use penetrating oil and give it time to work. I've seen more cheap 6 point sockets than 12.

I think I have seen more broken cheap 6 points than 12 points over the years now that I think about it. The 12 points thinner walls must just make them seem weaker in people's perception

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Quote from Joebargain

I think I have seen more broken cheap 6 points than 12 points over the years now that I think about it. The 12 points thinner walls must just make them seem weaker in people's perception

Some of the independent tool testing channels have shown that 6 point is the way to go, that's a major reason why you see people point this out now.

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Quote from Joebargain

I agree about wanting 6 point over 12 point any links to 6 point set?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-211-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-1-4-in-to-1-2-in-Drive-6-point-Set... [lowes.com]

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Quote from Cujobob

Some of the independent tool testing channels have shown that 6 point is the way to go, that's a major reason why you see people point this out now.

Until you have to work on 12pt flywheel bolts...

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Thanks for the comments on this deal. Note this is a one-day-only sale price (ends in ~ 13 hours).

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Quote from cockadoodle

Until you have to work on 12pt flywheel bolts...

Or driveshaft bolts.

Free Shipping Home & Home Improvement Tools Tool Sets Hand Tools Kobalt Lowe's

Product Description:	Kobalt's comprehensive set of 12-point sockets includes 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch drive sockets. A sweeping assortment of shallow and deep, metric and SAE, provide the right size socket for just about any job. Kobalt 1/4-in to 1/2-in Drive Standard (SAE) and Metric Shallow/Deep Socket Set (212-Pieces) \| 81797
Product SKU:	5005514447_5005514447
UPC:	99198817972

212-Piece Kobalt SAE & Metric 1/4" to 1/2" Drive 12-Point Socket Set

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