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Standard (SAE) 1-1/2-in Shallow Socket

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

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 4.8 out of 5
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99% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this socket for exceptional quality, durability, and reliability. The 12-point design effectively grips bolts in tight spaces and excels at demanding tasks like water heater element removal, consistently outperforming cheaper alternatives. Reviewers emphasize the brand's reputation for longevity and the lifetime warranty, with many actively seeking out this trusted option. The combination of strong, sturdy construction and affordable pricing is frequently highlighted as outstanding value. A very small number mention the 12-point design isn't ideal for all applications or note isolated performance issues, but these rare concerns barely diminish the overwhelmingly positive verdict.

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100 Customer Reviews

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.

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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.

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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

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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

January 27, 2022
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Solid product

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Craftsman makes great tools and have a great warranty.

January 25, 2022
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great product fast shipping

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A great product would recommend product to any one.

January 24, 2022
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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.

January 21, 2022
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Worth every penny

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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

January 16, 2022
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You'll be glad that you have it.

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This seems to be a high quality product. It is a size that usually doesn't come in a tool set. Price is a little high for just one, but you will probably be able to use it for a long time.

January 9, 2022
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Perfect depth for attaching fitting

Would Recommend

Used in replacing heating element from electric water heater. Worked well in removal and replacing screw-in element, worked well with 1/2” drive socket wrench.

December 29, 2021
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sturdy, good quality

perfect for water heater elements. well priced, good addition to my tool box.

December 22, 2021
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Performed perfectly

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Couldn't find a tool to remove and replace elements on a hot water heater. This was the perfect size. The twelve point design ensured I could get a good grip on the old elements.

December 15, 2021
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serve the purpose

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I bought it to unscrew the heating element of water heater, it worked great. Could be better if it is 6-point instead of 12-point

December 10, 2021
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True to size

Would Recommend

Worked for my project . I needed A 1 1/2” socket Lowes had it in stock and at a reasonable price

December 5, 2021
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Perfect fit for repairing Electric Water Heater

Would Recommend

I purchased this for repairing my water heater. It was a perfect fit and this brand is always great quality! It is definitely durable. If you need to repair a water heater this is going to help you! It fit well and I had no issues. I had never done this before and this part helped me get the job done fast and easy.

December 4, 2021
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Exceptional quality, VERY reasonable price!

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Exceptional quality, VERY reasonable price! I desperately needed this socket and had paid over $100 at another store to get a set of sockets just to get this one. Just on a whim I checked to see if Lowes had it on my app, sure nuff!

December 2, 2021
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