3/8 in. Drive SAE Ratchet and Socket Mechanics Tool Set with Packout Case (28-Piece)

brilliant ! Tool manufactures' should have been doing this long ago ! Pros: - they look sleek and sexy ! - feel solid, and in use so far they work great. - squares fit wrenches really well a couple of downsides: - the wrench size that fits, doesn't always make sense, see pic. regular metric 15MM needs 17MM wrench, deepwell 18MM. - the plastic case is a bit tight, I *assume this will loosen over time, but right now it's difficult to get the sockets out by hand. - metric sizes goes to 19MM, would have been nice to go a little higher.

As a contractor this was a beautiful upgrade to my trailer on my pack out system attached to my trailer walls. Nice to have all the available sockets you need nice conveniently organized clicked to the wall of your trailer

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Very nice set of sockets. Replacing/Upgrading my Mid-matched Pittsburg and Craftsman sockets with this kit. Removable trays are nice if you want to put them in a tool box, though the lay-flat deep sockets take up more space than if you put them on rails. Red and black trays make it easy to distinguish between metric and SAE. The trays hold the lay flat sockets nicely, a little snap but not difficult to insert/remove. Every metric sizes 5mm thru 19mm included, plus 5.5mm, in both standard and deep. No skipped sizes. SAE sizes 5/32 thru 7/8” standard and deep, with 1/4 drive is 1/32nd increments up to 3/8”, then 1/16” increments on up. Includes 15/16” and 1” but in standard depth only. There is a reasonable amount of overlap in 1/4” drive and 3/8” drive sizes. Sockets have large, easy to read, deep engraved sizes on 2 of the 4 flat sides. Flat sides should help prevent sockets from rolling away and I’m interested in trying using them with a wrench. Sockets are all 6-point rather than 12 points, so they are unlikely to round a fastener or have a nut or lock washer jam inside. Only downside is they can’t be used on 12-point fasteners, but those are pretty uncommon. Ratchets are fine toothed for minimal arc swing, heads are thin/low profile compared to some other ratchets I own, which makes them easier to fit in tight spots. The ratchets don’t have a socket release button on the back, but the sockets aren’t too difficult to remove. It is kind of lame/odd that the engraved “Milwaukee” on the ratchet handles are a generic font not the Milwaukee logo with lightning bolt. Definitely other brand socket sets out there for less money, possibly with more “pieces”, but this is a very solid, comprehensive 1/4” and 3/8” socket set, with very high quality components. No fluff on the component count either (sometimes they advertise “100 Piece Mechanics Tool Set!” but 50 pieces are screw driver bits and hex keys). The Packout compatibility is a nice bonus.

I'm an absolute fan of anything pack out related!! I believe that every Milwaukee power tool made should have the option to come in a pack out case instead of just regular Milwaukee case that basically gets put to the side or sold online, Personally it's a waste of plastic at least if all power tools king in pack out cases then at least everything could be stacked And connected together and they wouldn't be sliding all over the place in the back of the work Van.. Really surprised that Milwaukee has not stepped up their game just a Tadd bit whether the consumer has a pack out already or not the basic case that power tools come in Has one use only And if Milwaukee was smart all cases would be pack out compatible and just may be more people would actually consider buying the pack out, if you consider it, it probably uses the same amount of plastic that goes into making a useless case as it would to make a pack out case that would have more than just one use.. (rant over) i swear by my pack out, Spend the money and you will be glad that you did..

I have a 1/2-inch Milwaukee Tool drive set with the new anti-roll sockets and really appreciate the high quality of the product through past experiences with its use, in part because the sockets are wrench-ready with the drive ratchet having 4 degree arc intervals between catches. This set completes my socket set needs with what I consider the best or close to it in appearance and quality, all at competitive retail pricing. The drive extensions include shaft knurling that affords an extra boost while startiing fastener driving or ending fastener removal by hand. Bonuses include the water-tight Milwaukee PACKOUT system carrying case and the limited lifetime warranty. This socket set is an excellent product and a very welcome addition to my effectiveness as an all-around handyman who demands the best tools for the price.

The packout case these come in is a huge bonus, very nicely stored. Solid construction and the square ends really do help with sockets rolling around. A very nice set.

TOP PICK! QUALITY! MILWAUKEE AT ITS BEST! This unit will be an essential piece for anyone looking for a metric socket set. The best part of this set is that it comes in its own PACKOUT container. It interlocks with the PACKOUT system making it that much more easier for anyone that's on the go with their tools. The socket set itself is made of quality and each piece is etched in large font. That makes it easier to spot the sizes. There are 32 pieces and all the essentials are in it. The pieces sit individually in their slot so there will be no movement during any type of transport. I hate it when I open a socket set and it opens to pieces rolling all over the place. No need to worry here with the PACKOUT system. Everything stays secure in its slot. If your in the market for a socket set with a case that keeps everything tight and secured. Then this is one I highly recommend. I would give it 6 stars if I could.

I could't be any happier with a tool. I like everything about this set. The Packout case is perfect in integrates perfectly with the packout line. The sockets and wrench are well organized and a good variety of them are in this kit. The swivel extension is a great addition. The ratchet is one of the best I've used. 4 degree arc engagement/90 tooth, polished, and substantially heavy. The sockets are also polished, laser etched with numbers and a font big enough to read even in bright sunlight, and they all have 4 flats so a box end wrench can be used in a jam. Definitely getting the SAE set too now.

If you ever wanted to add force with a wrench to a socket but the standard round socket wouldn't hold a wrench or vice-grips without slipping - This set of square sockets is an answer to that old problem! The sockets have four flat sides; are stamped with their size; are forged; and are chrome plated. Sockets are both SAE and Metric, from 5/32" to 1' and 5mm to 19mm, with standard and deep versions. There are 50 standard and 48 deep sockets. In addition, there are short (3") and long (6") extensions for each drive, as well as a "corner" joints for each drive. The 1/4" and 1/2" drives are very slim profile heads with their directional lever (clockwise or counter-clockwise) being recessed. A thin-line Milwaukee PACKOUT modular storage system case is provided, only about three inches in height. The case is a very strong case with two heavy duty locking clips, in addition to obvious protective corners. There is a rubber O-ring inside the cover that should keep out water and moisture, but I wouldn't take the case underwater! Lastly, the three trays, one for SAE sockets, one for Metric sockets, and one for the drives, are easily removed from the PACKOUT case and could be stored in a low-height pull-out metal drawer in a professional rolling toolbox. Overall, this is a very well-designed SAE & Metric tool set that should handle 95% of everyday mechanical repairs where 1/4" and 3/8" drives are ample to remove and install the fasteners involved.