Review on 🔧 Astro Pneumatic Tool 7412 12-Piece 1/4" Drive Flex Socket Set - 6 Point - Metric - Improved SEO-Compatible Product Name by Chris Bowden

Let me say these sockets are a one stop WINNER for any mechanic from the professional tradesman to the weekend warrior and DIY enthusiast. I have almost 20 years of automotive technician, work experience. I currently work at a dealership and personally own a $500+ set from the same outlets. I put together a small set of portable tools that I can take with me when I go to a junkyard or do a quick mobile job. I chose this set because I saw that a few other techs have owned one before and it seemed like a solid set for the money. So for the price I figured I couldn't lose by trying and buying them. Let's start with the fact that the set is FULL WITHOUT PASSES. This is the key. Many kits today save money by excluding certain sizes. This set covers all possible sizes including the very popular and often overlooked 5.5mm. 5.5mm mounts are used in Ford, GM and other imported vehicles. The swivel mechanism is strong and flexible at the same time. Often these types of outlets become too loose and kink. This is a good solid swivel with a wide range of motion. The joints where the pivot moves are also held together with tiny hex fasteners, so they can be tightened if they become loose or wear over time. They avoid this problem compared to most other brands that use a pressed pin which can wear out over time leaving the connection flexible and loose and making the socket difficult to use. The value for money here is incredible, especially considering how much such sockets usually cost from a reputable tool manufacturer. And do not forget. Astro Pneumatic is a well-known brand, a manufacturer of professional tools, and not just a cheap imitation of an inferior brand. Astro Pneumatic has really established itself over the last few years and is producing more and more quality tools and is also the source of LOTS of tools being rebranded by the big truck brands (mainly Matco tools rebranding TONS of Astro Pneumatic tools). ). The storage tray is also very durable and fits perfectly in any tool box. Great for organization and good to know if you're missing any outlets once you're done. One thing that's really different from my other branded snap-on sockets, which can be a downside, is that the sockets are a bit longer and less compact than my other set. This may be a negative for you, but other than that, the extra plug head depth most likely won't affect performance at all. Overall the value this headset offers is incredible for the price! This is a strong and durable set that will stand up to the rigors of professional use or is well suited for the DIY enthusiast. Either way, for the price, you can't afford NOT to have this set in your toolbox!