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These are supposed to be black chrome. Looks like I'm the first to rate this set 3 out of 5. I needed a fairly inexpensive socket set in both SAE and Metric, I opted for this smart-looking offer from Stanley. Although it is a decent-looking set, there are a couple of caveats that I would have liked to have known before ordering.The laser etching is not very deep at all. Some pieces fit rather loose in the case and some are very tight, even being difficult to pry out.I came close to exchanging this set for bright chrome and refund of difference but they will suffice for my lighter-duty needs. It looks to me that after a few bouts with grease and solvents, the gold-color identification will wear off. I am glad they have a good warranty, as long as the markings are covered.I was disappointed to handle the pieces for inspection and have my hands blackened from a coating, which I assumed to be a type of cosmoline to protect the finish.
The case quality was mentioned in another review. Not a big deal but not expected, either.
Maybe I envisioned this wrong but I anticipated deep laser markings. So the set would look at smart as the picture, I had to hand polish each piece using WD-40.
I paid quite a bit more to get these black, laser-etched set over bright chrome. Why would this finish need added protection.
This set will work but, to me, it has a few misgivings. I can't even feel a depth to the markings.
Not something that would happen with the deep markings on a typical bright chrome set and not a desirable feature when paying more than bright chrome.
I found the price attractive and good quality compared to other sets. Gave this set as a gift and the person receiving it loved it. Heavy duty enough for his "truck" and always good to have around, is what he said.
What I was looking for was a quality set at a decent price, and one that would have pretty much every socket and accessory I may need. The sockets fit snugly on the handles, and the the handles smoothly release each socket. First, I will tell you that I use it for DIY projects around the house.
I will agree with another reviewer that the case holds the sockets very well - perhaps too well - they are sometimes difficult to remove. If you want socket set for DIY home projects which works well, has everything you should need, and you don't want to pay too much for it. Lastly, and MOST importantly, when I am using these tools they feel like a quality product rather than a cheap one.
I have been very happy with the purchase of this socket set. I know the black finish will seem gimmicky to the true professional, but I like them. This is it.
I am not hard on my tools and do not use them on a daily basis. This fit the bill perfectly.
Would recomend though. Also, needs wiping down before use to avoid black stains on hands. Good inexpensive set for weekend machanics. Case is cheesy and dificult to get sockets out but I assume that's why so cheap.
If I had it to do over, I would have bought the set with the wrenches. I realy like the easy to read sizes on the sockets. A nice set. It would be a nice vehicle set. My main sockets are still 1/2 and 3/4 drive. I would give it 5 stars if it had better hinges on the case. I turn the case up side down and nothing came loose on this set.
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