Recommendations For A Extension Set

[Chamkila]

I need both 1/4" and 3/8" Drive

Must be knurlded and cheaper then 50 dollars

i dont want to buy gearwrench because i heard they are the same as harbor freight,

was thinking williams tools,

but i leave the floor open to suggestions

thanks :-)

[GoFaster2]

I like my SK ones but I also have a set of HF that works great.

[back2class]

Go with HF. I have everything from Snap-ON to no-name taiwain ones and all work exactly the same and have never broken one. I have no real junk ones though, worst of them are nicely finished Tiawan type.

[bcradio]

Yup, HF extensions are great. There may be better ones out there for WAY more money, but they do not get the job done any better/smoother/faster. Even the locking ones and wobbles are great.

Don't get the old china made ones though as they are not near as good. Taiwan made is leagues better.

[1982fxr]

not quite what you asked, but I got some HF adapters that are completely useless. Worst crap I've ever seen. have no experience w/their extensions though

just re-read above post, maybe mine are old chinknese

[Big Johnson]

Originally Posted by back2class

Go with HF. I have everything from Snap-ON to no-name taiwain ones and all work exactly the same and have never broken one. I have no real junk ones though, worst of them are nicely finished Tiawan type.

I have to agree. I have snap on, craftsman, and HF, they work all the same. I suggest the locking extensions though.

[mypov]

I don't know how much they are, but I SERIOUSLY love my MAC extensions...they are made in USA, and are knurled in the middle of the extension, but also at the top where the ratchet enteres the extension - LOVE THIS! I am not going to say this is better than Mac's competition, but I do prefer these extensions to snappy's.

I also used my Mastercraft/Craftsman extension for years before upgrading - so, cheaper will work too, whatever you can afford.

[Monte]

Koken - if you like where the knurling is

[amolaver]

Originally Posted by Monte

Koken - if you like where the knurling is

LOVE my koken extensions - wobble+ type and the knurling is fantastic. i do wish they had impact versions though. but for chrome extensions, they are the best i've used including SO/MATCO/GW and others. my sunex impact extensions are mostly wobble+ also, but no knurling - those are great too, but you get spoiled by the koken

ahm

[Ken81590]

Originally Posted by amolaver

LOVE my koken extensions - wobble+ type and the knurling is fantastic. i do wish they had impact versions though. but for chrome extensions, they are the best i've used including SO/MATCO/GW and others. my sunex impact extensions are mostly wobble+ also, but no knurling - those are great too, but you get spoiled by the koken

ahm

Why would an impact extension need knurling? lol

[amolaver]

Originally Posted by Ken81590

Why would an impact extension need knurling? lol

err, because before i apply a few hundred lb/ft of torque to a fastener, i want to make sure it is threaded on squarely. or, after the impact breaks a fastener free, i may want to remove the last few threads by hand so i don't lose a nut or bolt in the bowels of whatever i'm working on.

ahm

[DaniM]

I am kind of surprised that you are prefering HF over Gearwrench. Gearwrench is an outstanding, well made brand. I do not have any HF but I heard they were cheaply made, throw away tools. For my own education, please explain why you do not like gearwrench.

Thanks

[bcradio]

Originally Posted by DaniM

I am kind of surprised that you are prefering HF over Gearwrench. Gearwrench is an outstanding, well made brand. I do not have any HF but I heard they were cheaply made, throw away tools. For my own education, please explain why you do not like gearwrench.

Thanks

Please explain why you are so quick to spew stuff a product that you "heard" was "throw away". Maybe try out their extensions, see if they fall short in any way and report back.

[TwoInch]

Originally Posted by DaniM

I am kind of surprised that you are prefering HF over Gearwrench. Gearwrench is an outstanding, well made brand. I do not have any HF but I heard they were cheaply made, throw away tools. For my own education, please explain why you do not like gearwrench.

Thanks

your own education would involve spending a COUPLE bucks, and finding out if they are junk as you have heard. i have a few of their extentions, and i am absolutely pleased with them. have had zero issues. will they stand the test of time? dont know. but they have been worth the few bucks spent, a couple times over by now. i own extentions from craftsman, cornwell, snap on, mac, HF, proto, SK, and probably a few i dont remember right now, the HF work pretty much the same as most. and for tons less dough.

a lot of harbor freight stuff is pure junk, and some is totally usable, mid range quality stuff at good prices. take trip down to your local HF and grab a couple extentions, and maybe a few of the cr-mo impact sockets, and see if the stuff is junk. you might be suprised.

[Obie]

I'll vote for Mac extensions as well. American made, very durable chrome, sockets really lock into them and so do ratchets, and the dual knurling can't be beat. I bought a bunch of Snap-On extensions before I got the Mac set for 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2", and now I don't even touch those, or any other brand for that matter.

[jtfc]

I currently have a hodgepodge of different extensions from harbor freight to snap on. I love the snap on extensions. But in all honesty I have a bunch of northern tool extensions that I keep grabbing time and time again. I bought a set of 3/8 cornwell extension last month out of the monthly flyer...avoid these like the plague they have the pin instead of a ball to hold sockets.HOLY FUCKING CRAP THAT IS ANNOYING.I finally just ground the pin down. Sorry about the last part but pinned anything sucks anyways get some mac socket extensions they seem to be the cats meow here on the forum. Just avoid craftsman and Napa extensions they are smooth and the detent ball seems to weaken fairly quickly.

[Obie]

I never understood how Craftsman could put knurling on their evolv extensions, but leave their standard ones bare. Its just annoying trying to use those.

[Chamkila]

thanks guys

[chappys4life]

Have you looked at the gearwench extensions they seem pretty nice.

[Chamkila]

wow hollly shit didnt know about these extensions. Both wobble and regular...........love them