I have not bought a new socket set in years- until I borrowed this from one of my buds at work. After using it I was on the S-O truck the next week.
First off, I use 1/4" drive stuff 99% of the time at work. I've got to carry whatever I'm using, so keeping it light is always good. We occasionally run into 12 point fasteners, so sockets need to be 12 pt or spline. Finally, because aircraft are designed with weight in mind I rarely need a socket bigger than 9/16". Basically, this is perfect for what I do for a living.
For comparison here it is side by side with my old "go to" Snap On flex head and a short spline socket. The big plus over other brands is it can be used with included short handle, a longer Gearwrench, or a normal 1/4" ratchet. Its height fits that sweet spot between a Gearwrench and a regular socket.
First off, I use 1/4" drive stuff 99% of the time at work. I've got to carry whatever I'm using, so keeping it light is always good. We occasionally run into 12 point fasteners, so sockets need to be 12 pt or spline. Finally, because aircraft are designed with weight in mind I rarely need a socket bigger than 9/16". Basically, this is perfect for what I do for a living.
For comparison here it is side by side with my old "go to" Snap On flex head and a short spline socket. The big plus over other brands is it can be used with included short handle, a longer Gearwrench, or a normal 1/4" ratchet. Its height fits that sweet spot between a Gearwrench and a regular socket.
