Astro Pneumatic Tool74310 10-Piece 3/8" Drive Flex Socket Set - 6 Point - Metric

As said, this is the go-to tool when you need to access areas with a universal joint+socket and find that both (when assembled) are too large to get in and turn the nut.Only thing I am not a huge fan of is that it comes in a foam "case" with no cover. You would think that a blow-molded case would be supplied at the very least, but as a certain president infamously said, "it is what it is".Aside from the lack of proper sealable case to store them when not in use, I am happy with the performance of the socket set.I have gotten by for a few years without having this tool as I have a universal joint that I use with my normal sockets, but I ran across a case when installing my exhaust manifold where they would not fit in order to tighten up a nut. It is one of those tools that falls under the category of "when you need it, you definitely need it!

decent quality i like

Like so many others, I drag my feet on new tool purchases because I can usually get by with what I have. Swivel sockets are one of those things that I just keeping wishing I had, so when I job came up that I could see would benefit from some, I ordered these before I put the car up in the air. I've bought a few Astro Pneumatic tools in the past - they aren't "world class" but they are consistently very good, and an outstanding value. They're made well enough I think they'd probably hold up to mild professional use, but as DIYer I'm sure they'll outlast me. :) For the money spent, the time I saved working under a car was a very good trade. As always, I wish I'd done this years ago.... oh, the time I could have back! :)

Arrived two days earlier than expected. Tools look fine, but they come in a cheap crappy foam block - what looks like a nice blue and black plastic case to store these in is actually junky foam. OK for some, I guess, but I don't see this holding up well to frequent use at all.Also - I was surprised to learn that Astro Pneumatic only warranties their tools for one year - when many of the other Taiwanese swivel sockets from other companies come with a lifetime warranty. A small part of me questions why Astro was afraid to back their product for more than a year...Still, the tools look ok, not the cheapest, but far from the most expensive, and you get what you pay for - three stars.

Tough products for great price however... Second time, out of four purchases, I’ve gotten a set with issues. First was a set of 3/8 Nano sockets with two 14mm no 15. So now I have a not as short stubby 15mm with no hex end from Matco sitting in the middle of a set of Nano’s. This time got a set of 3/8 swivel sockets and the 12mm is a double ended 3/8 drive to 3/8 drive🤨. I don’t have time or patience to wait so I’m ordering a 12mm swivel from Gearwrench which brings the price to more than if I just bought from Gearwrench to begin with...