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Stanley Socket Set 1/4" 3/8" & 1/2" Metric 80 Piece - $100 @ Supercheap Auto

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Set Includes:

Ratchets: 1/4”, 3/8” & 1/2” drive
1/2” drive sockets: 14, 15, 16, 17, 20 & 22mm
3/8” drive sockets: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 19mm
1/4” drive sockets: 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13mm
1/2” Drive extension bar: 75mm
3/8” Drive extension bar: 150mm
1/4” Drive extension bar: 75mm
1/4” Drive spinner handle with adaptor
6 Piece 1/4" drive hex sockets: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10mm
1/4" drive slotted sockets: 4, 5.5 & 7mm
20 Piece assorted bits
14 Piece metric hex keys

I'm after my first proper socket set as I intend to do some DIY car maintenance and other odd jobs around the home. I am tossing up between this Stanley set which is 50% off and the new ToolPRO EVA Socket Set 99 Piece which is currently available at an introductory price of $100 (25% off) > https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-eva-sock…

The ToolPro set contains more sockets in 1/4 and 1/2 sizes but does not include the 3/8 size. I also don't know how good the quality of this set stacks up against Stanley.

Maybe someone with a bit more tool knowledge could shed some light on what would be the better buy?

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  • I have a toolpro 199 piece set and can't complain for routine DIY and Japanese cars. Euro cars I'll need an additional torx set.

  • +1

    If you willing to spend $100 I can recommend this set I have for $135.

    https://www.discounttrader.com.au/product/kincrome-k28030-so…

    IMO If you have 1/4 and 1/2 you don't really need 3/8.

    • +2

      you need a 3/8 for a lot of serpentine belts though. Certainly still useful when you dont have enough clearance and a 1/4" is useless unless its small interior of a car type stuff. Ill use a 3/8 way more than a 1/2 or 1/4 as 1/2 is too big a lot of the time. Personaly stanley stuff is crap now and I wouldnt touch this lol

      • Kinchrome is one of the best (if you can afford it).

  • +1

    Personally I would go for the Toolpro set. The type of ratchet on the Stanley may not be as strong (I've broken one before), and if you're working on a vehicle the breaker bar in the Toolpro will be useful. Also more variety of socket sizes in the Toolpro.
    Note the Toolpro doesn't have a carry case - it's designed to sit in a tool chest so may not be handy if you want to store it in the car.

  • I started DIY car maintenance early this year for a Mazda3 and Golf.

    Bought this tool set, https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/535098, very happy with the quality and the range of sockets and bits. Only thing missing is a breaker bar. Unfortunately it's discontinued but this one also has good reviews and if you can wait for it to be on sale would be worth getting:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/532587

    • Funnily enough, the one you bought from the deal 6 months ago is still at that price.

  • does anyone know if this set is a 6pt or 12pt. or a mix?

    43 tooth seems pretty low and not good for tight spots..

  • These are the metric sockets for toolpro
    1/4" Drive metric sockets: 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14mm
    1/2" Drive metric sockets: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 32mm

    Not sure why so many new socket sets still have SAE. Is there really that many new SAE fittings released.

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