Astro Pneumatic Tool 7412 12-Piece 1/4" Drive Flex Socket Set - 6 Point - Metric

Let me say that these sockets are an all around WIN for any mechanic, from a professional dealership technician, to a weekend warrior, DIY tinkerer. I have almost 20 years of automotive technician, professional work experience. I currently work at a dealership and personally own a $500+ Snap-on set of the same sockets. I was putting together a small set of portable tools to bring with me when I go to the junkyard, or do a quick mobile job. I chose this set because I had seen some other technicians had owned these before and they seemed like a solid set for the money. So for the price, I figured I couldn’t lose in giving them a shot and buying them. Starting off, the set is COMPLETE, NO SKIPS. This is key. Many sets nowadays save money by leaving out certain sizes. This set covers you on all possible sizes, including the very popular and often overlooked 5.5mm. The 5.5mm fasteners are used in Ford, GM, and other import vehicles. The swivel mechanism is solid and flexible at the same time. Often times these types of sockets will become too loose and flop all over. These are a good firm swivel, with a great range of motion. The joints where the swivel moves are also held together with tiny hex fasteners, allowing you to tighten them, if they loosen or wear over time. As compared to most other brands that use a pressed pin, that can wear eventually, leaving the joint floppy and loose, making the socket difficult to use, these avoid that issue. The value for your money here is incredible, especially considering what these type of sockets usually cost, from a name brand tool company. And don’t forget... Astro Pneumatic is a name brand, professional tool company, not just some cheap knock off inferior brand. Astro Pneumatic has really come up in the last few years and has been making more and more quality tools, along with being a source for MANY of the tools rebranded by the big took truck brands (mainly Matco tools, who rebrand TONS of Astro Pneumatic tools). The storage tray is also very durable and sits nicely in any toolbox. Great for organization and great to know if you’re missing any sockets, when you’ve finished a job. One thing that did seem different from my other Snap-on brand sockets, that could be a negative, is that the sockets are slightly longer and less compact than my other set. This may be a negative for you, but if not, the extra depth to the socket head will likely not effect the performance at all. All in all, for the price, the value that comes from this set of sockets is incredible! They are a solid, durable set, which will hold up to tough professional use, or work well for the casual DIYer. Either way, for the price, you cannot afford NOT to have this set in your toolbox!

This set is an absolute must-have for anyone who regularly works with tools, especially in tight or awkward spaces. I recently had to get into the clutch area on our SXS Yamaha after a mouse decided it was the perfect place to set up camp. This tool made what should’ve been a nightmare job way easier. The flex feature is incredibly smooth, and the magnetic hold is surprisingly strong. I used to do the old trick of stuffing paper in the socket to keep screws in place—no more of that. This tool grips fasteners solidly and gives you the flexibility to reach into tight, awkward areas without the usual headache. The quality is top notch. Each socket feels solid and well-made, and the included foam case is a really nice touch. It keeps everything organized and protected, which is always appreciated when you're trying to keep a shop or toolbox in order. If you're a mechanic or just someone who likes to wrench on things, I can’t recommend this set enough. It’s built well, works exactly as advertised, and honestly just makes your life easier.

good deal......

Would like to get some free tools from astro to test in my shop. We do diesel performance upgrades and repairs.

Awesome sockets. Look great. Work great. Only wish they would've came in either a hard case or something that would hold them from floating around and that's durable. They came in a very nice looking soft foam dispay with a clear plastic cover but it is not ideal for easy access. Not to mention that the sockets tear the foam up. Everytime you take them out and put them back. For looking so good its too bad that they didn't come with something that will protect the amazing finish when they are in the tool box. Seems like a waste to scratch them up without even doing it during use. But can't argue with the price and the delivery was super fast!!!!!

Hands down the best 1/4 drive wobble sockets I've used. I use them every day just about. For years and not one has broken with great force used.

I bought these over 3 years ago now and they are still my favorite socket set to use when I'm doing something. The u-joint flex system works very well when combined with a short extension to allow you to put your ratchet wherever is convenient. If you dont have a set of 1/4 swivel sockets you owe it to yourself to try these out. Many people have complained about the screws that hole the u-joint together falling out. I never had this problem with my set except for the one time I really went at something using an impact ratchet. As someone else mentioned its easy to take out the screw, apply loctite, and reassemble if that becomes a problem. The only complaint I have is that these cannot handle big torque. I'm not sure exactly at what point these let go but they can and will break when subjected to lots of torque. You can "swap" the socket portion of the swivel to a different base piece though and continue using it. so far the 3 times I've broken one it has always been the 13mm and I've just swapped it to a different base. The worst part is the bloody knuckles from whatever you inevitably end up smacking your hand against. I also wish Astro provided a better warranty, but for $32 I can't really complain.

Good Sockets for the price

Great sockets for tight spaces where you can't get tools in. Saved my butt many times. Holds up fairly well to some abuse

Excellent service. Socket set as described and of good quality. Would not hesitate in recommending socket set. Many thanks

La herramienta es de buen material.

Love these sockets. Get the 3/8 set to cover more sizes. Strong and good quality

As good as it looks Good price and good quality