HF Pittsburgh 21 Piece SAE/Metric Go-Thru Socket Set

PoorOwner · May 23, 2013

Has anyone got this set?

http://www.harborfreight.com/21-piece-saemetric-go-thru-socket-set-67974.html

I got this set to keep in the house, instead of buying a set of SAE and metric sockets.. to install a lag bolt or assemble something but I found it is rather bulky, the socket keep falling out of the ratchet too.

I think it wouldn't be too useful around working on a car, although it can replace deep sockets when working on a nut over stud. But here's the irony, places that has a stud usually has a tight places like manifolds and this bulky tool doesn't fit there.

RCP · May 23, 2013

The craftsman sets, for example, have extensions and the sort.

I think the Cman set would be nice to have around for some things, but it could never be a replace all. I haven't seen the HF in person, but the Cman wasn't 'to' bulky

jeffk14 · May 23, 2013

I bought what looks like the exact same stuff (plus a few extra pieces) from Summit Racing a few years ago. The brand was "Clarke", IIRC. I think I paid around $50. Mine's been fine. Well made. $19.99 sounds like a deal to me.

DrivewayDave · May 23, 2013

Check out Facom's 11 in 1 Ratchet Wrench insert nuts set $65@Cripe Distribution

#1SomeGuy · May 23, 2013

I have a gearwrench version, it's quite nice.

rlitman · May 23, 2013

I don't get it. Where would this work, where a ratcheting box wrench wouldn't work better? And why use extensions on this, instead of just getting a deep socket set?

#1SomeGuy · May 23, 2013

This is the set I got:

The ratchet is longer than any of my ratcheting box wrenches which means more leverage/torque. It is reversible unlike my ratcheting box wrenches (although I know they exist). And with the extensions I can move the handle out of the way in tight spots which I can't do with my ratcheting box wrenches. In comparison to a deep socket, there's no limit to the depth of the bolt. And finally the set cost me $30 for a lot of sizes, I couldn't get metric and sae ratcheting box wrenches with flex heads for under $100. Finally as a substitute to a regular ratchet with a shallow socket, this is even more shallow.

Hootbro · May 23, 2013

rlitman said:
I don't get it. Where would this work, where a ratcheting box wrench wouldn't work better? And why use extensions on this, instead of just getting a deep socket set?

What makes these nice is the pass through sockets are cupped and will not slide through the nut as with most ratcheting box wrenches will. Also, a deep socket is only going to give you so much length were as the pass through sockets really do not care how long the threaded shank end is.

My wife bought me the Craftsman set and while I thought it was "gimmicky" at first, after a doing a deck job with long thread lag bolts and a strut suspension job on a car, they have come in handy.

It is not a "must have" but those once in a blue moon jobs that have long threaded shank end, they come in handy.

NC-Fordguy · May 24, 2013

Hootbro said:
What makes these nice is the pass through sockets are cupped and will not slide through the nut as with most ratcheting box wrenches will. Also, a deep socket is only going to give you so much length were as the pass through sockets really do not care how long the threaded shank end is.

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^This

Not familiar with the HF version but I have the gearwrench set. It comes in handy for removing u-bolts/straps/bolts on pinion and transfer case yokes. It is shallower than a conventional ratchet/socket combo and thinner at the business end than a ratchet wrench

SCscoutguy · May 24, 2013

I got the Kobalt Danaher made in Taiwan set when they were closing them out and it has saved my *** several times. I had to replace a faucet for my aunt a few weeks ago and the threaded rod that had the nut keeping the faucet attached to the sink was about 6 inches long and there wasn't enough room to use a gear wrench but I did use my go through sockets with its little extension and it allowed me to clear under the bottom of the sink and be able to ratchet the ratchet to take the faucet fixture out. It was worth the $20 investment in the set right then.

Chadwilliam1 · May 24, 2013

#1SomeGuy said:
This is the set I got:

The ratchet is longer than any of my ratcheting box wrenches which means more leverage/torque. It is reversible unlike my ratcheting box wrenches (although I know they exist). And with the extensions I can move the handle out of the way in tight spots which I can't do with my ratcheting box wrenches. In comparison to a deep socket, there's no limit to the depth of the bolt. And finally the set cost me $30 for a lot of sizes, I couldn't get metric and sae ratcheting box wrenches with flex heads for under $100. Finally as a substitute to a regular ratchet with a shallow socket, this is even more shallow.

I have this same set and it is very well made. It also works with my gearwench ratcheting tap handles too.

skulldrinker · May 24, 2013

PoorOwner said:
Has anyone got this set?

http://www.harborfreight.com/21-piece-saemetric-go-thru-socket-set-67974.html

I got this set to keep in the house, instead of buying a set of SAE and metric sockets.. to install a lag bolt or assemble something but I found it is rather bulky, the socket keep falling out of the ratchet too.

I think it wouldn't be too useful around working on a car, although it can replace deep sockets when working on a nut over stud. But here's the irony, places that has a stud usually has a tight places like manifolds and this bulky tool doesn't fit there.

I have this set merely for that situation where I would need it as it was intended for. I have not been it that situation yet. I have used it a few times while doing a brake job just to use it and the rachet feels good and the sockets performed good. Nothing wrong with the set that I can tell. Fact is I liked the ratchet better than my CM.

littlekillertoad · May 24, 2013

I have the HF set. I bought it on sale a long time ago and I haven't ever put it through its paces. The construction doesn't seem to be the best, but for $20, I don't know what I was expecting.
The gearwrench set has a smaller drive size - it looks like it's between 9/16" - 5/8". The HF set is 3/4". That size difference does make the HF set bulkier.
I've never used my HF set working on cars - I just haven't run into a situation that required breaking out the pass-through ratchet.

I expect that it'd be fine for around the house. That being said, I haven't had any problems with the sockets falling out. If I had to use this fairly regularly and the sockets wouldn't stay in place, I think I'd buy something else.

Quijote · May 24, 2013

I got a basic craftsman set that is also "universal." I figured, what the heck, might as well kill two birds with one stone. made in China though. Just got it yesterday so I have not used it yet.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00931088000P?PDP_REDIRECT=false&s_tnt=39869:4:0

OkRider · Jul 8, 2016

Chadwilliam1 said:
I have this same set and it is very well made. It also works with my gearwench ratcheting tap handles too.

Fast forward three years. I picked up this exact same set at NAPA this afternoon. $53.99 + tax. COO China, but wished it was Taiwon. It SEEMS well made, but I haven't actually put it to work yet.

Since I'm not a pro anymore and retired, this seemed like a good middle of the road set. Otherwise I might have spent up to one of the tool truck brands or a euro set.

smittyjones · Jul 8, 2016

I have the HF set, I only used it once so far. An engine mount had a stud that was way too long to get with a conventional socket. This worked perfect. I can't see me using them much though, they don't stay in the wrench very well. They don't move very well either, as the little rack doesn't hold them and they will obviously not fit onto a normal socket rail.

BK13 · Jul 8, 2016

So is the GW set the best of the genre?

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lightning02 · Jul 9, 2016

i have had the GW set for about 10 to 12 years. never used the dam thing once.

Rarified27 · Jul 9, 2016

I have the 3/8 and 1/4 GW sets, both of which are well made and IMO, would be useless if the ratchets didn't have a flex head.

The 3/8 ratchet is the size of a normal 1/2 ratchet and provides some serious leverage.

I prefer these of carrying a full set of ratcheting flex heads everywhere.

bob from indiana · Jul 9, 2016

I have a Husky set. They are compatible with Craftsman extensions. I use it at work for one job on Hoffman control panels. They are handy in some cases but limited in the sizes available. I thought about getting a set for the car tool kit but there is no 5/16 socket. You cant even unhook a G.M. battery with the set. i think they would be best for removing gas tank straps or on all thread like hanging cable trays ect.

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