Why cant I seen to find just a complete set of 1/2 inch sockets

dhmeiser

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I just want a set of standard SAE 1/2 inch sockets but but it seems nobody sells that without including other things. I just want.

I am looking for 1/2 inch SAE from 1/4" to about 1 1/2 inch sizes

it seems they are either a mixture of attachment sizes with an adapter or a mixture deep well /standard or half metric and half SAE.

any suggestions without breaking the bank?
 
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1/4, 5/16, and 3/8 sockets all in 1/2" drive? Way overkill and cumbersome.

Doubt anyone even makes a 1/4" socket in 1/2" drive. This is what a 5/16" socket looks like.
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It’s because nobody needs a whole set.

You just buy the one you are missing.
 
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I just want a set of standard SAE 1/2 inch sockets but but it seems nobody sells that without including other things. I just want.

I am looking for 1/2 inch SAE from 1/4" to about 1 1/2 inch sizes

it seems they are either a mixture of attachment sizes with an adapter or a mixture deep well /standard or half metric and half SAE.

any suggestions without breaking the bank?
This is about as complete of a set you'll find. Yes, it has both standard and deep sockets but all the common sizes are there for both. https://www.gearwrench.com/all-tool...drive-master-sae-socket-set-foam-storage-tray

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I just want a set of standard SAE 1/2 inch sockets but but it seems nobody sells that without including other things. I just want.

I am looking for 1/2 inch SAE from 1/4" to about 1 1/2 inch sizes

it seems they are either a mixture of attachment sizes with an adapter or a mixture deep well /standard or half metric and half SAE.

any suggestions without breaking the bank?
Here my brother, you can borrow mine.....driverside, 5th row up lol
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But seriously, walk into a harbor freight or go online, or find something similar in your area. There you shall find what you need.
 
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I just want a set of standard SAE 1/2 inch sockets but but it seems nobody sells that without including other things. I just want.

I am looking for 1/2 inch SAE from 1/4" to about 1 1/2 inch sizes

it seems they are either a mixture of attachment sizes with an adapter or a mixture deep well /standard or half metric and half SAE.

any suggestions without breaking the bank?

Sets on sale right now
 
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Inherited a 3/4” drive set from my Uncle. About 1-1/2” to around 3”. Think I used it maybe 2 times in the last 20 years, but pretty sure those two times saved a lot of time and frustration.
 
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Tekton is great brand, mostly made in Taiwan, some in the USA