Another amazing review, i love your channel man, at only 24 years of age im gaining so much tool knowledge cause of great people like you. Can't wait till the next episode!
Jose Arreola Thanks Jose! You are making a wise choice by researching tools & not just becoming brand obsessed like so many people do.....it really helps seeing tools performing I think.
I was in the market for a deep 3/8 socket set, and after watching this review, I purchased this set and couldn't be happier. It's almost like a socket/extractor combo set, such a good idea. This coming from a snap on guy, mac knocked it out of the park with this one
These are some really good sockets, I got the older previous version which works on 70% rounded nuts and they saved me soo much time while working whenever I run into rounded nut. I have yet to run into a nut that is rounded that I haven't been able to take off with these sockets.
Dude....well done. I was literally about to say "this man is the most well spoken dude I have ever heard" and he is completely freestanding iit smart dude. Professional and cconfident well knowledged
ok i need these thats downright amazing! love the channel btw i love how you seriously put them to the test in basically the worst case scenario every time
I've yet to see a box of these that didn't say Made in Taiwan. You're expecting and paying for top of the line US quality tools, but you're getting something that rivals Harbor Freight or the new Chinese Craftsman.
Please do not assume US made = quality or Taiwan made = lower quality. Quality is directly linked with the cost of manufacturing the product, and not the price.
Great video, as always! I reckon an addition in the review would have been to show an attempt by the use of a standard compatible socket to remove the stripped bolt and then use Mac's new version. But, really no harm done in how this video was presented. Keep up the great work!
Just got 3/8 and 1/4 socket in this line, they seem like quality pieces in a premium line, I realize not snap on but I don't have a snap on rep who will show up at my shop
I’ve been a professional mechanic for 28 years and I’ve spent countless thousands of dollars on high quality USA made tools. If I wanted Taiwan knockoffs I would go to Horrible Freight. I’m not paying tool truck prices for knockoffs. Period.
namelesssd It matters if it was your job lost to Asian knockoffs. I’ve been a professional technician for 28 years and All of the tool trucks are offering Asia knockoffs at high prices. I’m not buy it. If I wanted Chinese tools I’d go to Horrible Freight.
These sockets are the real deal, I have these as well as some matco sockets and some snap on sockets, and these will take a bolt off better than my matco or snappy sockets ever thought of
If your in the UK and want something like this but cheaper alot cheaper sealey sell them £18 for shallow 6-19 and £25 for 10-19 called 'lock on' Having used the mac shallows and sealeys haven't noticed a big/if any difference.
If you used these on a bolt head that is NOT rounded off would they leave marks on the bolt head more than a regular socket? Are they for damaged bolts only? When I saw your review on the wright grip and flank drive I wondered the same thing....if they could be used as primary go to wrenches or only on damaged as they might do unnecessary damage to nice new bolts?
It would have been nice if you had tried a standard 19 mm socket on it first (like the Snap-on you showed earlier). That would demonstrate that a regular socket (i.e., without teeth) couldn't remove it. You would then try using the MAC Precision Torque Socket to show that it would grip and loosen the bolt. These are great sockets, but are unfortunately out of reach regarding price for many DIYers. Having said that, it would have been interesting to measure the bolt hex head after rounding it with pliers to find it was no longer 19 mm. If so. perhaps an 18mm regular socket might have removed it; probably not, but we try everything we can think of before giving up on the tools we do have. Another way to go would be to use the Milwaukee Fuel impact wrench to try removing it with a regular impact socket. The extra force the impact generates can help break the bolt loose enough that it could then be removed. You would, of course, use an impact socket to do that, not a chrome socket of any kind, which would be dangerous. Some folks, like me, might have a manual impact wrench (the kind that you hit with a hammer) that would be used instead of a cordless or air-powered impact wrench.
If you are removing decorative bolts for example chromed bolts on Harley's you should not use these type of tools for normal use because they can scratch and chew up bolts/nuts just from normal use. Nothing worse than scarring up a $20 chrome Harley bolt.
EPG Field Service Tech I first attempted to do a direct comparison video, but the problem was that I could not effectively round off two bolts identically & I figured it would just be the source of nonstop complaining. I did try that though & no other socket here could remove them and only continued to round the bolts off more. The precision torque sockets were the only ones that could lock in & remove the heavily damaged bolts consistently.
Real Tool Reviews I also sort of believe all other sockets would fail in attempts to removed the bolt. What if you attempted to remove the bolt with other brands of sockets first and after all other brands attempts failed use Precision Torque to finally remove that same bolt? If you would of done that you would of sold me 100% no questions asked.
You don’t need to round off two bolts cause that defeats the purpose. One bolt rounded enough for snappy to not work, than put Mac PT on it and see what happens.
Nice review man (as always haha)! That's pretty impressive, because that bolt was absolutely rounded off. Wouldn't have tought the socket would break it free! Are they in fact USA made or are they Taiwanese?
VintageOutboardMan Thanks! :) And these particular sockets are Tiawan COO....from what I was told on GarageJournal this morning, if the MAC socket has an "R" in the item number, it is USA made.
Eric Jimenez Typically you would have a nut/bolt or the socket break before the ratchet. Unless you are using a very long ratchet or a cheater pipe on them (torque multiplier), with regular use ratchets hold up for decades. The part of a ratchet that you will see break most often would be the square drive WITH the quick release mechanism going through it. If you are using a non-quick release ratchet, they can handle a lot more pressure since there is more material there.
Real Tool Reviews You're right, I've broken a few ratchets some I don't remember the brand, I know i have like 2 broken craftsman from the square drive you're saying, and with cheater bars. 1/2 inch drives tho. Thanks for putting these bids together.
But my question is did you damage the MAC socket itself such as damaging the internal teeth of the socket itself??? Does the socket look durable enough to last or is it soft and dings easily when using enough leverage?
MoneyMarcMes There was absolutely zero damage to the socket. The bolt was wedged in there and I had to rotate it out with a pair of Knipex Cobras to break it free. The sockets have a lifetime warranty.
I went on to the mac van today and he had an offer for them sockets it was buy the deep 3/8 get the shallow free for £140 so i did after i got him to cancel my order for the 42 piece 1/2 expert by facom socket set.
If the laser etching fade. Is it possible to read the number by the stampings in the bottom? I know atleast with impact sockets, the laser etching will wear off over time.
Its probably fine but would've been nice to see the inside of that socket after you removed the rounded bolt. Seems like that design could be easy to damage.
Do you know of any socket racks like the one shown in the video? I own a set of these sockets. amazing sockets. I love the socket tray I want to buy some for my other sets. know of any manufacturer that sells them?
nice vid. People if you buy, dont VOID YOUR WARRANTY by using mac chrome sockets on an impact wrench. Only snappy and Craftsman warranty silver sockets for impact use IDK about matco
Very nice demo as alway's. I would have been interested to see if the snap on could remove that bolt first. If it didn't then follow up with the MAC. I'm afraid you would have hurt the snappy die hards feelings too bad if you did that though.
Banshee365 I actually tried that initially (with the Snap on & other brands), but I could not get a consistent "rounding" of the bolt....and I knew too many people would complain that it wasnt fair. So....I just opted to do things this way instead of doing a comparison video. I will say that the teeth in the MAC socket literally dug into the bolt & I had to use a pair of Knipex Cobra pliers to twist it back out! There was zero damage to the socket or the teeth.
Weirdly enough i saw these and thought they looked very similar to some i have myself, low and behold they are the exact same socket as sold by a brand called sealey in the uk under the name lock-on sockets and theyre only £60 which is about 80 or 90 dollars, its crazy what the truck brands try to do.
nice! socket, but lil pricy for DIY guy like me,so i went with xi-on super grab socket instead, look exactly the same for around $40 on ebay been using it for 3 years now still holding up strong.
miguel mendez im not sure where they was make, but they holding up good, i got mac version 3/8 shallow sockets set, look identical and they made out of chrome vanadium , I'll up load a video for u if u want to look at them side by side.
Lett P that would be a great comparison. I would like to se that video. I waiting for my order from the U.K. Xi-ON 1/4 & 3/8 socket set. I can't afford the mac set.
As someone starting out as an entry level auto tech what would you recommend when buying tools- ex. What do you buy at snap on matco and mac vs what you can buy at harbor freight lowes and Home Depot?
Thomas Avila I would NOT suggest filling your box up with the brand new, most expensive, top of the line tools you can get. The problem with most guys = EGO....and they think that because the guy in the next bay has Snap-on everything & they have Craftsman (for example), then they are less of a mechanic. Think about the people living in a house mortgaged to the max, driving 2 new cars (both about to get repossessed) & eating out a fancy restaurants every night....they can have the best, but they cannot afford it. If you owe the tool truck $100+ each week for the 25% interest loan they "give you", then you will be eating leftover spaghetti every day this week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Buy used....buy quality tools....and buy ones with good warranties. I suggest TEKTON for ratchets & impact sockets; WrightGRIP wrenches if you can afford them, an IR 231 impact, and focus on tools you actually will be using. You may only need metric sizes, so then dont waste your money on SAE just because you "might" need it one day. I doubt you will ever need a 3/4" drive socket set....so even if you find a "great deal" on one, it is a waste of money at any price. Ericthecarguy has a great video about this....I suggest checking it out here --- th-cam.com/video/vMNwHiZ02ic/w-d-xo.html
The Mac precision line is their blue point line or budget line. But the quality is as good mac tools made in usa. The expert line buy mac is as good also. The expert 1/4 and 3/8 impact sockets are thin wall. Been holding up for years. Buy what you can afford and up grade as time gone by. I got a set of tools at my job and at my house. 25 years professional mechanic good luck
kj197734 It was an 18" extra long 3/8" Tekton ratchet.....I normally use it for oil changes for busting looses tight drain plug bolts. I also have the 24" extra long 1/2" version.....they are really nice ratchets for gaining a lot of extra leverage.
BrenticusMaximus1 I highly doubt it.....these are a 6-pt design with teeth that physically lock in......the spline sockets are 12-pt & do a better job on "slightly" damaged fasteners, but the rounded off ones like I showed in this video would not budge under normal circumstances. The Precision Torque sockets are able to remove nuts/bolts that other sockets would only round off more.
Can you do a review on the mac precision torque wrenches? I own them and they are awesome. But what makes them worth the 200$ a set that I paid for them?
i own the precision torque socket set in semi deep 3/8 (chrome and impact) and love the set however havent been able to track down a regular length 3/8 socket set in the preceision torque yet. if anyone knows about one and knows the number on the set would grately appreciate
+Devin Corcoran It looks like they removed them from their website....possibly discontinued or part # has changed. I suggest contacting customer support or your local MAC dealer, I am sure that they could tell you when/if they will become available again.
+Bigchuck678 Thanks! You do NOT want to use these with an impact, since it will end up damaging them & then they will not qualify for a warranty exchange. Mac also makes an impact version (review coming up soon) that is designed for impact use (but not hand tools). So short answer....yes, but you would void your warranty.
Impact sockets are softer than chrome sockets. Impact sockets are designed to mar over time. Impacting on chrome sockets will damage them as well, but they will in turn damage the anvil of the impact. You will be able to see noticeable damage to the chrome socket where the anvil is impacting inside the drive end and there will be wear on the anvil of the impact.
JUDGERAMBO I tried 3 times with the conventional & it just continued to round the bolt off to the point that I had to use pliers to remove it. There was no way to accurately "round off" two identical bolts, or I would have done a comparison video portion. I am sure you can see from the ending of the test, the bolt rotated until it hit the teeth inside the socket & then got wedged in place.
Andy Cocchia they just don't stop I have the chrome and impact versions short and deeps and use them 5-6 days a week at work and yea I'll never use another socket unless I'm working on chrome
I can see the "Damaged Fastener" socket set, but where's the precision torque one? The title would suggest (to me, anyway) that these sockets would act like a "torque wrench in a tube". Too good to be true I guess.
***** I just updated the link in the video description....I think they run retail about $225. Not sure what kinds of deals the truck drivers offer though.
Just bought a set of these after watching this video, only after my MAC guy ordered them did I find that they are made in Taiwan. Got them home and really inspected them, VERY disappointed, blemishes in the chrome on the outside, the chrome finish is not applied on the inside of the socket, there was rust already starting inside. I paid $250, couldn't wait to get my money back, really disappointed that MAC would even put their name on a product of this quality. Save up another $50 and buy the real made in USA MAC set of sockets.
Pretty amazing. I was looking at powerbuilt ones at autozone. almost completely round head and it still turned the bolt on the display thing. Where were these 10 years ago when I was rounding everything I touched. This can't be new, right?
GigaDonk I will have to look at them to see how they compare.....I rarely trust those displays (reminds me of the latest holiday gimmicks at big box stores).
Another amazing review, i love your channel man, at only 24 years of age im gaining so much tool knowledge cause of great people like you. Can't wait till the next episode!
Jose Arreola Thanks Jose! You are making a wise choice by researching tools & not just becoming brand obsessed like so many people do.....it really helps seeing tools performing I think.
I was in the market for a deep 3/8 socket set, and after watching this review, I purchased this set and couldn't be happier. It's almost like a socket/extractor combo set, such a good idea. This coming from a snap on guy, mac knocked it out of the park with this one
These are some really good sockets, I got the older previous version which works on 70% rounded nuts and they saved me soo much time while working whenever I run into rounded nut. I have yet to run into a nut that is rounded that I haven't been able to take off with these sockets.
If you had a show on TV, I'd set my Dvr. to record every episode.
Haha nice :)
Dude....well done. I was literally about to say "this man is the most well spoken dude I have ever heard" and he is completely freestanding iit smart dude. Professional and cconfident well knowledged
Real Tool Reviews I would watch it too!
We need new videos....
I don't mind watching your videos again and again.... and again..
Hope you're doing well and hope to see you back soon.
Excellent review. When you started to round the corners of that fastener, you gave me bad flashbacks of some hacker mechanics I use to work with. ;)
ok i need these thats downright amazing! love the channel btw i love how you seriously put them to the test in basically the worst case scenario every time
I've yet to see a box of these that didn't say Made in Taiwan. You're expecting and paying for top of the line US quality tools, but you're getting something that rivals Harbor Freight or the new Chinese Craftsman.
Please do not assume US made = quality or Taiwan made = lower quality. Quality is directly linked with the cost of manufacturing the product, and not the price.
An Vu I’m not paying for USA made tool prices for Taiwan knockoffs. Not happening.
@@prevost8686 Snap on is atleast made in the USA.
I’m pro USA all the way.., but, just because it’s USA doesn’t mean they’re better quality than Taiwan. Trust me, id love to see USA on them…..
Great video, as always! I reckon an addition in the review would have been to show an attempt by the use of a standard compatible socket to remove the stripped bolt and then use Mac's new version. But, really no harm done in how this video was presented. Keep up the great work!
Great video I always wondered how the "precision torque" worked and you answered everything thank you
Just got 3/8 and 1/4 socket in this line, they seem like quality pieces in a premium line, I realize not snap on but I don't have a snap on rep who will show up at my shop
I picked up the impact version of these after watching your review and i gotta say they are awesome everyone at work is gonna get them now
Thomas Avila Nice! I have the 1/2" deep metric impact set also....they are sweeeet! :)
I’ve been a professional mechanic for 28 years and I’ve spent countless thousands of dollars on high quality USA made tools. If I wanted Taiwan knockoffs I would go to Horrible Freight. I’m not paying tool truck prices for knockoffs. Period.
What company is making these types of sockets in the USA?
If you like that socket rail Walmart sells them for 5 bucks under there hyper tough brand
When I spend money on the MAC TOOL truck I only purchase USA made tools. That’s why I spend extra money, not for the logo stamped on the tool.
Adrian Gonzalez what does it matter? A good tool is a good tool
@@namelesssd our economy, our jobs, our money spent on helping keep this country running. How does that not make sense to any American?
namelesssd It matters if it was your job lost to Asian knockoffs. I’ve been a professional technician for 28 years and All of the tool trucks are offering Asia knockoffs at high prices. I’m not buy it. If I wanted Chinese tools I’d go to Horrible Freight.
@@namelesssd It may be good but its overpriced. Mac should make the price lower because its not made in the USA.
Great review! Are the Precision torque wrenches any good?
+modernrambo2 Thanks! I have not used them, so I couldnt say either way.
Real Tool Reviews can you do a review on Macs combination precession tourque wrenches
Very good. And easy on the pocket
These sockets are the real deal, I have these as well as some matco sockets and some snap on sockets, and these will take a bolt off better than my matco or snappy sockets ever thought of
thebastardchildful Thanks! I 100% agree!
I am impressed
+jesse foulk Me too!
Nice. Have to look into these. Are they better than Tufbo Sockets with sharp teeth?? Re: Sk Turbo sockets.
are there made in a regular depth socket?
(I shouldn't get this answer, I really shouldn't buy more tools).....
If your in the UK and want something like this but cheaper alot cheaper sealey sell them £18 for shallow 6-19 and £25 for 10-19 called 'lock on'
Having used the mac shallows and sealeys haven't noticed a big/if any difference.
the snap on sockets has little to no chamfer, which gives you more contact area on the nut or bolt
it has the same effect as the mac
outstanding review as always. I really enjoy your channel, honestly you have the best tool review channel.
Emin HVAC Thanks a lot Emin! I really appreciate that :)
Good review. Can you also do a review on Xi-ON super grab sockets and have you ever use them before, thank you.
If you used these on a bolt head that is NOT rounded off would they leave marks on the bolt head more than a regular socket? Are they for damaged bolts only? When I saw your review on the wright grip and flank drive I wondered the same thing....if they could be used as primary go to wrenches or only on damaged as they might do unnecessary damage to nice new bolts?
+glocknutmike The "teeth" in the socket don't stick out further that the wall of the socket so if bolt is in good condition it will not be damaged.
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It would have been nice if you had tried a standard 19 mm socket on it first (like the Snap-on you showed earlier). That would demonstrate that a regular socket (i.e., without teeth) couldn't remove it. You would then try using the MAC Precision Torque Socket to show that it would grip and loosen the bolt. These are great sockets, but are unfortunately out of reach regarding price for many DIYers. Having said that, it would have been interesting to measure the bolt hex head after rounding it with pliers to find it was no longer 19 mm. If so. perhaps an 18mm regular socket might have removed it; probably not, but we try everything we can think of before giving up on the tools we do have. Another way to go would be to use the Milwaukee Fuel impact wrench to try removing it with a regular impact socket. The extra force the impact generates can help break the bolt loose enough that it could then be removed. You would, of course, use an impact socket to do that, not a chrome socket of any kind, which would be dangerous. Some folks, like me, might have a manual impact wrench (the kind that you hit with a hammer) that would be used instead of a cordless or air-powered impact wrench.
Your critique proves that no one video or angle is perfect....this was one example, which at the time was sufficient to the experience at hand.
If you are removing decorative bolts for example chromed bolts on Harley's you should not use these type of tools for normal use because they can scratch and chew up bolts/nuts just from normal use. Nothing worse than scarring up a $20 chrome Harley bolt.
If you drive a Harley with chrome bolts you deserve to have those bolts chewed up
@real Tool Reviews you should of tried the strap on socket on a rounded bolt as well to see if FDP is up to par with precision torque
EPG Field Service Tech I first attempted to do a direct comparison video, but the problem was that I could not effectively round off two bolts identically & I figured it would just be the source of nonstop complaining. I did try that though & no other socket here could remove them and only continued to round the bolts off more. The precision torque sockets were the only ones that could lock in & remove the heavily damaged bolts consistently.
Real Tool Reviews I also sort of believe all other sockets would fail in attempts to removed the bolt. What if you attempted to remove the bolt with other brands of sockets first and after all other brands attempts failed use Precision Torque to finally remove that same bolt? If you would of done that you would of sold me 100% no questions asked.
You don’t need to round off two bolts cause that defeats the purpose. One bolt rounded enough for snappy to not work, than put Mac PT on it and see what happens.
Nice review man (as always haha)! That's pretty impressive, because that bolt was absolutely rounded off. Wouldn't have tought the socket would break it free! Are they in fact USA made or are they Taiwanese?
VintageOutboardMan Thanks! :) And these particular sockets are Tiawan COO....from what I was told on GarageJournal this morning, if the MAC socket has an "R" in the item number, it is USA made.
Nice sockets, will difficultly look into those. How bout torque stressing some ratchets, see how far they hold up till the first one breaks.
Eric Jimenez Typically you would have a nut/bolt or the socket break before the ratchet. Unless you are using a very long ratchet or a cheater pipe on them (torque multiplier), with regular use ratchets hold up for decades. The part of a ratchet that you will see break most often would be the square drive WITH the quick release mechanism going through it. If you are using a non-quick release ratchet, they can handle a lot more pressure since there is more material there.
Real Tool Reviews You're right, I've broken a few ratchets some I don't remember the brand, I know i have like 2 broken craftsman from the square drive you're saying, and with cheater bars. 1/2 inch drives tho. Thanks for putting these bids together.
But my question is did you damage the MAC socket itself such as damaging the internal teeth of the socket itself??? Does the socket look durable enough to last or is it soft and dings easily when using enough leverage?
MoneyMarcMes There was absolutely zero damage to the socket. The bolt was wedged in there and I had to rotate it out with a pair of Knipex Cobras to break it free. The sockets have a lifetime warranty.
I went on to the mac van today and he had an offer for them sockets it was buy the deep 3/8 get the shallow free for £140 so i did after i got him to cancel my order for the 42 piece 1/2 expert by facom socket set.
If the laser etching fade. Is it possible to read the number by the stampings in the bottom? I know atleast with impact sockets, the laser etching will wear off over time.
Wow these are cool, i also happen to be looking for deep well sockets now too
David G Thanks David! Yeah I am a big fan of deep well sockets.....shallows --- not so much....
Shoud've found a nasty rusty bolt and tried to remove it
Its probably fine but would've been nice to see the inside of that socket after you removed the rounded bolt. Seems like that design could be easy to damage.
For me is the best tools and is my favorite !! MAC TOOLS
***** Yeah these are very impressive! Thanks!
Very good vidéo !Well made with real life test!
Do you know of any socket racks like the one shown in the video? I own a set of these sockets. amazing sockets. I love the socket tray I want to buy some for my other sets. know of any manufacturer that sells them?
I gotta say that would be so handy!! Not having to break out the torch!
Djthunder PSN I agree! Wait until you see my video coming up for a torch alternative.....it is realllllly awesome ;) Stay tuned!
nice vid. People if you buy, dont VOID YOUR WARRANTY by using mac chrome sockets on an impact wrench. Only snappy and Craftsman warranty silver sockets for impact use IDK about matco
Very nice demo as alway's. I would have been interested to see if the snap on could remove that bolt first. If it didn't then follow up with the MAC. I'm afraid you would have hurt the snappy die hards feelings too bad if you did that though.
Banshee365 I actually tried that initially (with the Snap on & other brands), but I could not get a consistent "rounding" of the bolt....and I knew too many people would complain that it wasnt fair. So....I just opted to do things this way instead of doing a comparison video. I will say that the teeth in the MAC socket literally dug into the bolt & I had to use a pair of Knipex Cobra pliers to twist it back out! There was zero damage to the socket or the teeth.
Nice, but at $254 they are ridiculously expensive. How about comparing it to a good vice grip for the removal?
Weirdly enough i saw these and thought they looked very similar to some i have myself, low and behold they are the exact same socket as sold by a brand called sealey in the uk under the name lock-on sockets and theyre only £60 which is about 80 or 90 dollars, its crazy what the truck brands try to do.
nice! socket, but lil pricy for DIY guy like me,so i went with xi-on super grab socket instead, look exactly the same for around $40 on ebay been using it for 3 years now still holding up strong.
Lett P I was interested in how is your Xi-on super grab sockets are holding up and what country are they made from.
miguel mendez im not sure where they was make, but they holding up good, i got mac version 3/8 shallow sockets set, look identical and they made out of chrome vanadium , I'll up load a video for u if u want to look at them side by side.
Lett P that would be a great comparison. I would like to se that video. I waiting for my order from the U.K. Xi-ON 1/4 & 3/8 socket set. I can't afford the mac set.
miguel mendez just upload the video for u
As someone starting out as an entry level auto tech what would you recommend when buying tools- ex. What do you buy at snap on matco and mac vs what you can buy at harbor freight lowes and Home Depot?
Thomas Avila I would NOT suggest filling your box up with the brand new, most expensive, top of the line tools you can get. The problem with most guys = EGO....and they think that because the guy in the next bay has Snap-on everything & they have Craftsman (for example), then they are less of a mechanic. Think about the people living in a house mortgaged to the max, driving 2 new cars (both about to get repossessed) & eating out a fancy restaurants every night....they can have the best, but they cannot afford it. If you owe the tool truck $100+ each week for the 25% interest loan they "give you", then you will be eating leftover spaghetti every day this week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Buy used....buy quality tools....and buy ones with good warranties. I suggest TEKTON for ratchets & impact sockets; WrightGRIP wrenches if you can afford them, an IR 231 impact, and focus on tools you actually will be using. You may only need metric sizes, so then dont waste your money on SAE just because you "might" need it one day. I doubt you will ever need a 3/4" drive socket set....so even if you find a "great deal" on one, it is a waste of money at any price. Ericthecarguy has a great video about this....I suggest checking it out here --- th-cam.com/video/vMNwHiZ02ic/w-d-xo.html
The Mac precision line is their blue point line or budget line. But the quality is as good mac tools made in usa. The expert line buy mac is as good also. The expert 1/4 and 3/8 impact sockets are thin wall. Been holding up for years. Buy what you can afford and up grade as time gone by. I got a set of tools at my job and at my house. 25 years professional mechanic good luck
Which ratchet is that in your video? Really looks like a Steelman or Kobalt series to me but I can't tell. Thanks.
kj197734 It was an 18" extra long 3/8" Tekton ratchet.....I normally use it for oil changes for busting looses tight drain plug bolts. I also have the 24" extra long 1/2" version.....they are really nice ratchets for gaining a lot of extra leverage.
Nice sockets. For the money wish they were usa made
Joshua Odowd they aren't?
Tiawan
We couldn't afford them if they were made in usa
Love the open end of my SK X-Frames, so I'm sold on these. How hard is it to remove the rounded off fastener from the socket?
Not hard...worst case you just grab it with the pair of pliers & twist in the opposite direction & it pops right out.
Will spline socket accomplish the same result of removing rounded fasteners?
BrenticusMaximus1 I highly doubt it.....these are a 6-pt design with teeth that physically lock in......the spline sockets are 12-pt & do a better job on "slightly" damaged fasteners, but the rounded off ones like I showed in this video would not budge under normal circumstances. The Precision Torque sockets are able to remove nuts/bolts that other sockets would only round off more.
how do they work as a every day socket on normal bolts
Can you do a review on the mac precision torque wrenches? I own them and they are awesome. But what makes them worth the 200$ a set that I paid for them?
bennette jones I will look into them....thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you. And as always I look forward to your next video.
how does the inside of the socket look afterwards did the little teeth wear any
i own the precision torque socket set in semi deep 3/8 (chrome and impact) and love the set however havent been able to track down a regular length 3/8 socket set in the preceision torque yet. if anyone knows about one and knows the number on the set would grately appreciate
i own i set of them and i use them all the time and i love them
Mi herramienta preferida MAC TOOLS
***** Me gustan mucho también me gusta !
I have this set great set
rmartinjr83 Nice....yeah I really like them....great quality & its nice to know that the teeth are there to really do something!
These are real nice
Do you know where you can buy those sockets, I couldn't find them on the Mac tools websites
+Devin Corcoran It looks like they removed them from their website....possibly discontinued or part # has changed. I suggest contacting customer support or your local MAC dealer, I am sure that they could tell you when/if they will become available again.
great video as always. I know you shouldn't use chrome sockets on an impact, but you think these would grip when using an impact?
+Bigchuck678 Thanks! You do NOT want to use these with an impact, since it will end up damaging them & then they will not qualify for a warranty exchange. Mac also makes an impact version (review coming up soon) that is designed for impact use (but not hand tools). So short answer....yes, but you would void your warranty.
+Real Tool Reviews thanks for the quick reply! You are the best. Please keep giving us these great reviews!!!
Whatever happened to the impact version review video?
so how do they know when they been on an impact
Impact sockets are softer than chrome sockets. Impact sockets are designed to mar over time. Impacting on chrome sockets will damage them as well, but they will in turn damage the anvil of the impact. You will be able to see noticeable damage to the chrome socket where the anvil is impacting inside the drive end and there will be wear on the anvil of the impact.
These are great I have a set
Would of like to have seen the conventional socket's performance then the mac.
JUDGERAMBO I tried 3 times with the conventional & it just continued to round the bolt off to the point that I had to use pliers to remove it. There was no way to accurately "round off" two identical bolts, or I would have done a comparison video portion. I am sure you can see from the ending of the test, the bolt rotated until it hit the teeth inside the socket & then got wedged in place.
can you use these on a good nut or will it mess them up?
It will scar them.
o yeah, and tell me, that a bolt in the socket at 5:20 and bolt in the vise at 4:42 are the same
Would these be able to replace your regular sockets?
All day long. Using them 10 years every day
how well does that same socket perform afterwards?
Andy Cocchia they just don't stop I have the chrome and impact versions short and deeps and use them 5-6 days a week at work and yea I'll never use another socket unless I'm working on chrome
could you do a review on some mac wrenches please
+truck and tractor pulling Which models?
Could you do ether the knuckle savers or the precision torque sets
how hard was it to get the bolt out of the socket?
Land of Rath Not too bad with the right tool (Knipex Cobras), but it was really wedged in there & I had to twist it to get it to loosen back up.
I got lots of mac tool all made in USA...power tools are amazing too 💪👈
Sadly these are made in Taiwan though
Great info
What is the country origin for the chrome and impact precision torque sockets?
Taiwan I think...
wow!!!! I want it
this is a great review like aways
Danny Ahn Thanks Danny! :)
Where are you???
At this price, there is absolutely no excuse for these to be laser-etched and not stamped.
Very nice
I want those
Anybody who wants these buy Neilsen xion sockets. Same exact thing 1/16 the price.
where do you find em
Google them neilsen xi-on sockets
You sir I thank you!
I can see the "Damaged Fastener" socket set, but where's the precision torque one?
The title would suggest (to me, anyway) that these sockets would act like a "torque wrench in a tube". Too good to be true I guess.
Man thats a sweet set of sockets. Too bad they are probably $300+
Chris Davis Thanks! And nope....$225 retail.
how much are they?
***** I just updated the link in the video description....I think they run retail about $225. Not sure what kinds of deals the truck drivers offer though.
WHY IS THIS IN MY RECOMMENDATIONS NOW?😳
You are actually that lucky 🍀
Just bought a set of these after watching this video, only after my MAC guy ordered them did I find that they are made in Taiwan. Got them home and really inspected them, VERY disappointed, blemishes in the chrome on the outside, the chrome finish is not applied on the inside of the socket, there was rust already starting inside. I paid $250, couldn't wait to get my money back, really disappointed that MAC would even put their name on a product of this quality. Save up another $50 and buy the real made in USA MAC set of sockets.
Wow.....sounds like you got a defect, they changed OEMs, or the quality just went down. That sucks. Sorry about that!
Keep up the great reviews, I just hate buying tools not made in the US or Germany, the QC really seems to suffer.
Great job
George S Thanks George! :)
You never tell the price of the tools.
I do now.....I used to avoid it since the prices change constantly.
🔨🔧👍
Hate laser etching wears off
SOLD!
VeRA NIas😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
wow £192
Uses leather gloves to show off tool, uses surgical gloves to work the corners off the bolt....lol
Pretty amazing.
I was looking at powerbuilt ones at autozone. almost completely round head and it still turned the bolt on the display thing. Where were these 10 years ago when I was rounding everything I touched. This can't be new, right?
GigaDonk I will have to look at them to see how they compare.....I rarely trust those displays (reminds me of the latest holiday gimmicks at big box stores).