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What Customers Are Saying
The Kobalt sockets are generally well-received for their quality, durability, and effectiveness in getting the job done. Many customers found the sockets to be a good value, with some purchasing them on sale or in the bargain bin. Several reviewers noted the sockets were the right size and fit for their specific needs, such as for spark plugs or RV wheel nuts. The sockets are praised for their reliability, with comments about them lasting a lifetime and standing up to everyday use and abuse. Customers also appreciated features like the etched size markings and non-slip finish. A small number of reviewers had minor complaints, such as the metal being too soft or the socket not being the exact size they needed.
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Would RecommendThis deep socket was purchased to use in installing the sparkplug in my "better" lawnmower. Using a wrench it was easy to cross-thread or even crack the top part of the plug. This is a 12-point socket ... which lends itself to working in close spaces where ratcheting swing may be limited, which is an overall plus. For the plug, I would have bought a 6-point if there was one. (That's why I gave a "good" for design) Even in light of this, I rate it excellent, because if it were repackaged to be pr...
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) Deep Socket Verified PurchaserVerified Pro
Mower-friendly socket
Would RecommendI purchased a spark plug for my mower, but none of my wrenches were large enough to fit the base of the spark plug. I was also looking for some way to make sure I didn't cross-thread when I put it in. This 13/16 deep socket was just the ticket for a J19LM lawnmower spark plug. The nice part is that the size is etched into the side,rather than stamped-in where the stamping would fill up with dirt.
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) Deep Socket Verified PurchaserVerified Pro
It's a Socket, What Can I Say?
Would RecommendWhen it comes to deep sockets I could ask for little more than for it to be primarily cylindrical in shape, bearing a hexagonal interior void on one side and a square internal dimension on the other, both of which to be in the measurements listed on the package or the product's web page. In addressing these hopes, this 1/4-in Drive 5/16-in Deep 6-point Standard (SAE) Socket delivers in spades. Unfortunately I must give this item a single star with regards to features as there are no moving parts...