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1/2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 3/4-in Shallow Socket

Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN 1/2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 3/4-in Shallow Socket

4.9
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 4.9 out of 5
254 Reviews


99% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these sockets for exceptional quality, durability, and reliable performance across demanding applications. Most describe them as well-made, heavy-duty, and built to last, with many noting they show no signs of wear even after heavy use, including handling high-torque jobs like water heater element removal and seized nuts with 36-inch breaker bars. The 12-point design is frequently praised for enabling better grip in tight spaces. Strong brand loyalty is evident, with customers citing the lifetime warranty as a decisive purchasing factor. A few note minor preferences regarding the 12-point design for specific applications, but overall satisfaction is nearly universal.

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254 Customer Reviews

It's a Craftsman tool, so you know it's worth it!

Would Recommend

I like the size of this socket. It's perfect for removing hot water heater elements.

July 4, 2022
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Great quality,

Would Not Recommend

Bought this to attempt to remove a nut. Failed to remove nut and rounded the edges. Will go with a 6 point next time.

May 22, 2022
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Durable and Made with Quality Materials

Would Recommend

This socket is durable and worked great for my needs. I used it to removed some damaged bearings from a trailer axle and it performed wonderfully, despite the bearings being thoroughly destroyed. Socket is well made and strong enough for use with a 36" breaker bar on a seized nut.

February 17, 2022
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Worked as described.

Would Recommend

I bought this item to fix my water heater. Did the job.

February 11, 2022
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This is perfect to remove hot water tank elements.

Would Recommend

Nice heavy socket. Great for the job I have. Should last a life time.

February 7, 2022
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Lifetime warranty cant be beat

Fit was perfect . Working greatly. Lifetime warranty cant be beat.

February 3, 2022
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Good socket for price

Would Recommend

Was need for a large job, good price point, very little slop in fitment . Took the load applied without failing nor rounding edges off. For the need was not expecting it to survive but it worked without breaking or damaging equipment

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appears to be same quality as it has ever been

Would Recommend

perfect addition to my tool rail that was missing parts

January 27, 2022
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appears to be same quality as it has ever been

Would Recommend

perfect addition to my tool rail that was missing parts

January 27, 2022
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 9_SLASH_16-in Shallow Socket Verified PurchaserIncentivized
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Solid product

Would Recommend

Craftsman makes great tools and have a great warranty.

January 25, 2022
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great product fast shipping

Would Recommend

A great product would recommend product to any one.

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Great product at a good price

Good quality . Well made and will be in my tool box for a life time.

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Worth every penny

Would Recommend

What I’ve been looking for, I’ve search for a 1 1/2 inch 1/2 drive socket for a little over a year now finally glad I found one for a great price

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Reminiscent of the old craftsman products.

Would Not Recommend

Product feels well made and holds up to everything I have thrown at it so far.

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