Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 1/2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1/2-in Shallow Socket
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What Customers Are Saying
The socket is well-made and durable, able to handle high torque without breaking even when used in unintended ways. It is particularly useful for removing and replacing water heater elements, providing a secure grip and enough leverage. Customers appreciate the fair price and the availability of just the single socket size they needed.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Comparable to Craftsman at a better price
Would RecommendI've started using more and more Kobalt tools. They've been as much as or more reliable than Craftsman products.
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_16-in Shallow Socket Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Kobalt socket
Would RecommendSince I discovered the quality and support with Kobalt tools, It's all I buy.
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_16-in Shallow Socket Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
High quality
Would RecommendGreat quality, excellent price! Priceless tool for certain jobs!
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_4-in Shallow Socket Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Socket
Would RecommendIt was very nice to be able to purchase an individual socket and not the whole set. Could not find this anywhere on a Saturday afternoon but Lowe’s. Very good quality.
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_2-in Shallow Socket Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Solid tool --- wrong size though
Would RecommendDidn't fit the nut I was working on. Could tell it was high quality, but returned it.
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_2-in Shallow Socket Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Yes & no on recommend
Would RecommendThe socket is smooth on the inside & the bolt had points so I would say look carefullly at the nut u want to remove before you bought this kind of socket
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_16-in Shallow Socket Sweepstakes
Great value for the money!
Would RecommendNeeded to install a ball on a towing hitch which uses a 1.5" nut. Yes, you can get one of those cheaper wrenches sold at the store for around $10 or spend $30 or more on a good quality wrench... that will sit there 99% of the time unused. In either case, you cannot get more leverage on that wrench unless you put a pipe over it. This is why I wanted to find a socket which I can attach to a 1/2 breaker bar. Unfortunately most of the 1 1/2" sockets are either REALLY expensive, more than the wr...
Good socket
Would RecommendBought this to attach a 1-1/2” nut on a trailer hitch. It got the job done.
SAE 1 1/8" socket (short/standard)
Would RecommendPrecision fit to ratchet. I had a deep socket in this size but needed a short socket for limited space applications. This did the trick. Happy with this purchase. So far, it's proven to be durable.
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_8-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
Water Heater Element removal/installation.
Would RecommendUsed this along with a 15 inch Flex Handle/Breaker Bar to easily remove and replace a broken water heater element. Worked better than the cheap tool where the elements are sold which couldn't provide enough grip or torque needed to unseat the old element.
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_2-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
Needed to change the ball on my trailer hitch
Would RecommendI needed this socket to use with my 18" breaker bar to change the ball on my trailer hitch. I also use it to take the wheels off of my stump grinder I have been very happy with the way it performs.
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_2-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
It's a socket
Would RecommendOK ... it was a good quality socket for a fair price. What more can I say?
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_2-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
Kobalt 1/2-in Drive 1-1/2-in Shallow 12-point
Would RecommendKobalt 1/2-in Drive 1-1/2-in Shallow 12-point Standard (SAE) Socket 85280 WORKS LIKE A CHARM...
From 1_SLASH_2-in Drive Standard (SAE) 1-1_SLASH_2-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser