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1/2-in Drive Metric 16mm Shallow Socket

Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN 1/2-in Drive Metric 16mm Shallow Socket

4.8
295
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 4.8 out of 5
300 Reviews


97% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these tools for reliability, durability, and exceptional value. Most cite decades of ownership and loyalty, with many reporting consistent quality even after manufacturing moved overseas. Reviewers highlight strong performance under heavy use—impact drivers, breaker bars, and tough jobs like removing axle nuts and mower blades—without failure. The lifetime warranty reinforces confidence in long-term use. Customers frequently commend the price as a major advantage, especially for replacing individual sockets at a fraction of competing brands. A few note minor legibility issues with etched size markings. Overall, reviewers consider these tools a trusted, dependable choice.

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300 Customer Reviews

Exactly what I needed at a great price.

Would Recommend

I bought this socket to remove & reinstall my Kubota tractor mower blades. It works perfectly. Is so happy with the purchase.

September 10, 2026
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Filled a need

Would Recommend

I used it to turn over a Hyundai Sonata. Works perfectly.

September 8, 2026
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Metric 22mm Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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Doing Your own work

Would Recommend

Added Socket to tool chest, Vehicle maintenance needed a size that wasn't in the drawer.

September 7, 2026
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I bought this a month ago to use on my Kubota lawn mower to remove blades & sharpen works great

September 2, 2026
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Quality job!

Would Recommend

Quality was what I expected...Great!

September 1, 2026
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Perfect for Honda

Would Recommend

I used this for a Honda Prelude oil cooler 30mm nut. Fit perfectly and removed it in a split second. I always buy Craftsman due to the lifetime warranty associated with it and how easy it is to use at Lowes. Thanks for always having the right stuff in stock!

August 22, 2026
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Simple Socket

It's a 1/2 inch srive socket. Not much to say about it. It was not what I wanted vut I needed one ant it was the only one in the store.

July 26, 2026
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