Brand name for socket sets in box stores

[EVENKEEL]

So, looking around for tools I see 3/8" sockets and ratchets aren't the norm. So, any info on stores specializing in tools in the Pattaya Area. I wouldn't mind paying more for a tool not made in China. Just looking for a socket set, wrenches and pliers. I'm more of a brick store fan than an online fan.

[VocalNeal]

9 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

So, looking around for tools I see 3/8" sockets and ratchets aren't the norm.

Why aren't 3/8 the norm? Seems 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 are all normal.

[Ralf001]

Hardwarehouse sell bluepoint.

 

I have 1/4 and 3/8th sockets sets as well as spanners (open end) and a set of ratchet ring spanners.

[lopburi3]

As said they seem normal in a quick Shopee check.  But sockets can be both metric or inch sizes (often both).  

[transam]

Think you will find all wrench and extensions connections are imperial, sockets are metric, but you can get imperial sockets, I had both in the UK.. 

I have had cheap socket sets here in LOS for years, they still do the odd job when required...

[EVENKEEL]

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

Why aren't 3/8 the norm? Seems 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 are all normal.

It would seem so but looking around found 3/8 " ratchets hard to find. 1/2 and 1/4 seem the norm.

[EVENKEEL]

Just got back from a tool store in Rayong I've been eyeballing but never entered until today. I was in tool heaven. USA made 1/2" socket and ratchet set was pricey at over 4K, didn't see the brand. Picked up a Stanley brand 23 piece 1/2" set for 2700 tbh. Pretty funny that Taiwan tools are several steps up from China tools. 

[EVENKEEL]

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

Hardwarehouse sell bluepoint.

 

I have 1/4 and 3/8th sockets sets as well as spanners (open end) and a set of ratchet ring spanners.

Good source.

[lopburi3]

9 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Just got back from a tool store in Rayong I've been eyeballing but never entered until today. I was in tool heaven. USA made 1/2" socket and ratchet set was pricey at over 4K, didn't see the brand. Picked up a Stanley brand 23 piece 1/2" set for 2700 tbh. Pretty funny that Taiwan tools are several steps up from China tools. 

You did want a high quality set I guess - I would have gone with this 600 baht 24 piece Chinese set for occasional use (but suspect if you use a bit will be worth the investment).

https://shopee.co.th/Euro-King-tools-เครื่องมือช่าง-1-2-(4หุน)-SOCKET-SET-(24ตัว-ชุด)-มาตรฐานเยอรมัน-i.201102070.7208739692?sp_atk=ab067e6c-af82-4d3a-8031-4be51f403047

[EVENKEEL]

3 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

You did want a high quality set I guess - I would have gone with this 600 baht 24 piece Chinese set for occasional use (but suspect if you use a bit will be worth the investment).

https://shopee.co.th/Euro-King-tools-เครื่องมือช่าง-1-2-(4หุน)-SOCKET-SET-(24ตัว-ชุด)-มาตรฐานเยอรมัน-i.201102070.7208739692?sp_atk=ab067e6c-af82-4d3a-8031-4be51f403047

The shopee brand probably would have served me just as well. I just like holding the purchase in my hands before I buy plus I'm tired of buying cheap and having it give me problems.