DEWALT Socket Set, 1/4-Inch & 3/8-Inch Drive, SAE/Metric, 34-Piece (DWMT73804)

The media could not be loaded. I bought this socket set a few months ago, and I’ve already used it for everything from basic car maintenance to assembling some furniture. And it’s been flawless every time. You can immediately feel the quality when you hold these tools. The sockets and ratchet have that solid, well-machined feel that DEWALT is known for.One thing I really appreciate is how neatly everything is organized in the case. Each socket snaps securely into place, so nothing rattles around or falls out when I carry it. It’s compact enough to store easily in the garage or take on the go, but still has all the essential sizes I need.The ratchet has a smooth action and feels great in the hand. The steel is thick and well-polished, offering a very satisfying feel to the touch. The set covers both metric and SAE sizes, and everything is clearly labeled, making it quick to grab what I need. I also like that the case itself is sturdy and actually closes tightly, something you can’t always count on with other sets.Overall, this is an incredibly well-rounded socket set, and for the price, it’s a fantastic value. Whether you’re a DIYer like me or someone who works with tools more professionally, this is a solid, reliable set that won’t let you down. Definitely glad I went with DEWALT on this one!

Let me start by saying that I purchased this set with the intent of having a small socket set to keep in the trunk for roadside emergencies. Being that my Corolla uses metric fasteners, I wanted a kit that had a decent range of sizes. After comparing several similarly sized and priced sets, this one seemed to offer the best versatility and price. I decided to replace the 7/8" and 13/16" SAE sockets with 20mm and 21mm sockets, respectively, to increase the upper size range of the metric set.Unfortunately, while attempting to remove a caliper bolt this weekend, the ratchet gears have bound up. While attempting to break the bolt loose, I heard a *click*. I looked at the ratchet to find that the direction lever was now in the middle, and it could not be moved left or right. The socket would not turn left or right either. I was very surprised at the notion that a Dewalt brand tool would fail under such low stress. Fortunately, I had my Kobalt set nearby to finish the job.Aside from the paperweight of a ratchet, the rest of this set is really nice. You get a pretty wide size range of metric and SAE sockets, a low profile case, good quality sockets with nice size label engraving on them, and a bit of extra space under the organizer tray to store additional items. Another reviewer here mentioned that the clear plastic lid of the case was flimsy and will likely not last long, however, I'm of the opinion that it should be sufficiently durable for being kept in a trunk or in a drawer as a backup set.The space underneath the the plastic organizer that the tools are nestled in can be used to store additional items. In there I have two large sockets (the original 7/8" and 13/16" sockets from this set that I swapped for more metric sockets), a 10" long ⅜" extension, a 6" long ⅜" extension, and a 3" long ⅜" extension. There is enough space that you could fit a few more small accessories in there as well.The box advertises Dewalt's Limited Lifetime Warranty, so I'm going to try to reach out to Dewalt customer support and see if they'll replace the ratchet. I really like the rest of the kit, and I'd rather not send the whole set back through Amazon's return process if I don't have to. I'll update this review if I hear back from Dewalt or Amazon.UPDATE 07/20/22:After explaining the situation to Dewalt customer support by email, Dewalt shipped a replacement ratchet, which arrived in about a week and a half. The new ratchet functions fine so far, perhaps I just happened to get a dud the first time around. 5 stars to Dewalt's customer service team for honoring the advertised warranty and issuing a replacement without any hassle.

I mistakenly ordered this black set without realizing they were "impact" sockets with the rough surface texture and the retention hole. The ratchet is smooth black chrome, and I love it. Great feel, comfortable handle (these would be true of the regular chrome finish version), and very nice looking in its black chrome finish! Too bad the non-impact socket set isn't available in this great-looking black chrome finish! (I returned the impact version and bought a regular set. Happy with it.)If you wanted impact sockets, this seems like a very nice set at a reasonable price. (And the ratchet is great!)