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

[dhmeiser]

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?

 

[Dustball]

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.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

Why are ratchets square drive and bolts hex head? Seem a little strange to you?

 

[Donystoy]

Did a search on Home Depot.ca site and found this. Not cheap.

DYNAMIC TOOLS 39 Piece 1/2 inch Drive SAE Impact Socket Set With Foam Tool Organizer | The Home Depot Canada

 

[Loud Lyle]

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

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SUNEX TOOLS 1/2 in. Drive SAE Impact Socket Set (19-Piece) 2640 - The Home Depot

Accomplish your hardware fastening application easily with the selection of this excellent SUNEX TOOLS 12-Drive SAE Impact Socket Set

www.homedepot.com

 

[jimh406]

It’s because nobody needs a whole set.

You just buy the one you are missing.

 

[Dustball]

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

 

[BBFarmer]

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


But seriously, walk into a harbor freight or go online, or find something similar in your area. There you shall find what you need.

 

[mikester]

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?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/searchresults?Nr=product.active%3A1&Nty=1&No=0&Rdm=128&searchType=simple&type=search&Ntt=socket%20set%2A&page=1&Nrpp=50&facet.group_id=Sale

Sets on sale right now

 

[Bugzilla46310]

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.

 

[Kennyd4110]

Tekton is great brand, mostly made in Taiwan, some in the USA

TEKTON Hand Tools | Shop Sockets, Wrenches, Screwdrivers, and Pliers

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, our focus is on making the best hand tool systems for mechanical and assembly work. We're known for our complete tool sets that don't skip sizes, and our innovative USA-made wrench and screwdriver product lines.

www.tekton.com

 

[mcmxi]

Tekton is great brand, mostly made in Taiwan, some in the USA

TEKTON Hand Tools | Shop Sockets, Wrenches, Screwdrivers, and Pliers

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, our focus is on making the best hand tool systems for mechanical and assembly work. We're known for our complete tool sets that don't skip sizes, and our innovative USA-made wrench and screwdriver product lines.

www.tekton.com

I agree. I have quite a few TEKTON tools including a 3/4" socket set and they are high quality. I like that TEKTON provides information on where their tools are made with many of them made in Taiwan as stated. If you look on their website under "Specs" for each tool or set they have "Country of Origin".

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Somebody always derails posts like this, so allow me. 1/4 thru 3/8 get 3/8 drive. 7/16 thru 1" get 1/2 drive. Over 1" get 3/4 drive. Get adapters for your 1/2" bar and ratchet to fit 3/8 and 3/4. Long-term, you'll need a 3/4 breaker bar and 3/8 ratchet and breaker.

 

[Daren Todd]

I can't remember the last time I've used my 1/2" drive sockets on anything under 3/4 of an inch. It's way to easy to snap off or over tighten the small bolts using a 1/2" drive ratchet.