NEIKO 02434A 3/8-Inch-Drive Standard and Deep Impact Socket Set, 6-Point SAE Sizes from 5/16" to 7/8", CrV Steel, 20 Pieces

Very gud set a lot of options quality build with nice holding case to keep sockets in order an 3 different style sockets long short an wobble all very useful

As someone who takes on mechanical projects more as a hobby than a profession, I recently found myself in need of an impact socket set for use with my Milwaukee M12 driver. High-end, brand-name sets seemed overkill for my level of use, leading me to the NEIKO 3/8-Inch-Drive Impact Socket Set. This set appeared to offer the balance of quality and affordability I was looking for.Upon arrival, the first thing I noticed was the uneven coating of oil on the sockets, intended to prevent rust. While initially a bit concerning, it turned out to be a minor issue that didn’t affect the set's functionality. The sockets themselves are robust and have so far handled the tasks I've thrown at them with ease. From casual automotive work to various home repairs, this set has proven to be quite capable.The practicality of this NEIKO set is its standout feature. It's straightforward and unpretentious, yet it includes some commendable qualities. The durability, thus far, has been satisfactory. One month into using them, and they've shown no signs of wear or failure, which speaks to their build quality for the price point.While not adorned with the prestige of more recognizable brands, this socket set fulfills my requirements perfectly. It's a practical choice for anyone like me—a simple mechanic who enjoys dabbling in projects without needing professional-grade tools. I plan to monitor the longevity of these sockets and will provide updates on their performance. As of now, they are a valuable addition to my toolkit, effectively supporting both my work and home repair needs.

Money well spent

I really like this product. The case and sockets are well made, I like that it has both SAE and Metric sockets. It is compact and very portable. The case closes and locks tight keeping everything in its place when transporting around the shop. The plastic case and latch are made of heavy duty material that holds up to daily use.

Sizes are stamped/rolled and laser etched. Nice touch. Would have been nice if the etching lined up with the detent pin holes but that's picking nits.Phosphate coated not iron oxide which is nice.Box says "Made in Taiwan".These are CrV as opposed to CroMo.CrV is more brittle and so I'm told the walls need to be thicker to compensate for impact shock, but they will last longer than CroMo, as CroMo will begin to deform with use. Supposedly CrV will shatter, CroMo will crack instead. I've never seen a socket shatter under correct application so, always wear eye protection when wrenching, and take that for what you will.Thicker walls might create clearance issues around certain fasteners. On that odd bolt or two it's likely that clearances are an issue from every angle so I'll be using a extended box wrench anyways. I was willing to give up thinner socket walls for all the other features this set offers.The plastic case the sockets come in gets 5 stars. It has an actual hinge as opposed to more expensive brands which use a flimsy piece of plastic left connecting the two halves from the blow mold process. The handle grip is part of the case, and not separately attached giving it a very solid feel.Additionally it has hinged clasps rather than clips which we all know wear out quite fast from use. All the sockets lay down in the bottom tray and appear to stay quite secure when closed when the retaining foam sheet is left in place. I wanted a socket set that did not use the top lid to hold sockets as repeated removal/replacement of those sockets will quickly wear out the plastic that retains them.The case for this socket set is a strong selling point. It's important to me that I be able to stow this kit reliably in a vehicle or mobile-repair situation and not have the rear hinge let go and dump it's contents all over my trunk.This kit comes with a VERY useful 3/8 to 1/2 impact adapter which I'm sure I'll use on the 3/4"-17mm+ sockets switching between my two guns.Extensions are also of useful sizes and appear quality with minimal wobble/slide on the tool-end square drive and little to no off-axis rotation at the socket-end square drive (meaning they were allowed to cool slowly and properly). This limits an extension doing the ol' whirly-gig and flinging your sockets across the concrete when you tap the trigger on the gun a bit too soon before you're 100% on a fastener.The u-joint socket adapter is a bit on the bulky side, but that should come as no surprise as it's CrV impact rated. IMO it should have been deleted and made room for a 6" or 8" wobble extension OR a small selection of 8-12mm 12-point sockets (for drivelines), and all the extensions should have been wobble. That may be just me though.I wish Neiko or their parent company would consider branching into chrome, because it's obvious whoever puts these sets together knows what they are doing.In any case, I'm very pleased with this purchase and would recommend. I buy a lot on amazon and rarely review.

I've had this set for close to a year and I beat them up! Use them on my milwaukee m18 3/8" impact and my 1/2" m18 milwaukee impact! Hammer them onto bolts in tight places. Hammer them off or out of tight spaces. They hold up great on anything I do. I haven't stripped a bolt yet for stripped a socket out. Use them with my torque wrenches daily. I quite literally never touch my chrome sockets except for very very specific situations. The deal for this beats harbor freight by a landslide. I am a diesel service technician for New Holland tractors and farm equipment and genuinely these are the best sockets. Would buy them over and over again over tool truck sockets, and yes I do have a lot of tools off the namebrand trucks but THESE SOCKETS are the best I know of.

The durability of these sockets are incredible. I have a milwaukee 1/2 high torque and although i know its not great, i often find myself using the 3/8 adapter and i cannot belive how well the sockets and the wobble adapter have held up. I am from ohio in the rust belt, i can't tell you how many rust and just nasty stuff i have had to remove pounding away at these sockets. They trully are great sockets. Easy to read and the pin dedents have held up well and the fit is great. quality sockets make a huge difference, no more rounded off bolts with these. These tools get use everday on my jobs. I own the 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch set and there metric open end wrenches. All very good tools, and good fitment. This socket set Fell out of a bucket truck at a height of 18 feet! It broke one clip on my 3/8 socket set. But the case still managed to stay closed and walked away without having to pick my sockets up off the ground! Happy ending for me, is their anyway i can contact the manufacturer about getting a replacement latch?