Metric only socket sets?

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I'm looking for a new set of sockets and it seems all the sets include Metric and SAE. I really only need new Metric sockets so was hoping to find a good metric only set for moto. Anyone have any recommendations to look at?
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Rickyisms 11/21/2022 11:05am
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I believe Tekton has some metric only no-skip sets. I have a decent amount of their hands tools and they are probably the best bang for the buck IMO.
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Bruce372 11/21/2022 11:13am
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I bought a craftsman metric only set with 1.4, 3.8 and 1.2 inch drive about 20 years ago. It's still going strong, not sure about craftsman?
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rob27ma 11/21/2022 11:37am
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Rickyisms wrote:
I believe Tekton has some metric only no-skip sets. I have a decent amount of their hands tools and they are probably the best bang for...
I believe Tekton has some metric only no-skip sets. I have a decent amount of their hands tools and they are probably the best bang for the buck IMO.
Hadn't thought of them. I'll take a closer look
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rob27ma 11/21/2022 11:38am
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Bruce372 wrote:
I bought a craftsman metric only set with 1.4, 3.8 and 1.2 inch drive about 20 years ago. It's still going strong, not sure about craftsman?
That's mostly what I have now, but can't find any metric only sets now. Only sets with both SAE and Metric and 100+ extra useless small tools.
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Harbor freight
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Tekton makes very nice tools for a decent price. Their warranty is supposed to be easy to use although I haven't had to use it myself.
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BRX-WRX 11/21/2022 2:36pm
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I've had good luck finding new craftsman and SK sockets on ebay for a very good price for trailer tool boxes. Also found metal socket tin boxes and trays. I usually buy snap-on tools but that gets pretty expensive for second and 3rd tool boxes.
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Kobalt from Lowes is really good and lifetime warranty for good prices...
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Lowes, which is craftsman. Then my cheap ass choice………..

Harbor Freight.
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AMDnutt wrote:
Kobalt from Lowes is really good and lifetime warranty for good prices...
Agree. I have a set of Kobalt metric sockets and they seem to be very good quality.
I was told years ago Snap-on makes Kobalt tools. But not sure if that still hods true.
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731chopper 11/21/2022 5:00pm
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Go to Lowe’s and buy the individual craftsman sockets that you need.
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Sunex, Astro tools, Grey Pneumatic

Sunex has a full impact 3/8" master set for $300. Includes SAE and metric shallow, deep, swivel, extensions, adapters. Buy once cry once.
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You can just walk into any AutoZone and find them...
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dancolvin633 11/21/2022 5:51pm
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I am a full Tekton Dealer. Send me a message or visit the site dcmxtools.com. I have Metric sockets in stock
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Thirteen-II 11/21/2022 6:26pm
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Tekton all the way. You won't find a better value, they offer 10% rewards credit for ALL orders, and they have the best warranty in the business. Can't go wrong.

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Moto88 11/21/2022 7:08pm
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eBay. I’ve bought a bunch of snap on tools there for half the price. Still pricier than say…harbor freight, but you get what you pay for.
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chuck356 11/21/2022 7:12pm
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SK is a great value, almost as good as the tool truck stuff for way less money. I have some SK tools that I've had for 40+ years. Good warranty as well.
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Ob917 11/21/2022 7:29pm
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I like my metric Milwaukee sockets and ratchets. I don’t really own any SAE stuff
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DEMONDAVE 11/21/2022 9:24pm
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Metric only sets
Snap on , Mac ,Matco ,Cornwell , craftsman , kobalt , sk tools the list is a mile long
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Sawfish 11/21/2022 10:00pm
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I have Husky and autozone sockets mainly because I used to live right next to those stores. Have served me just fine with all my moto and car wrenching.

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