Craftsman X-Tract Technology™ Hex Bit Sockets

[atikovi]

V-Series™ 3/8 in Drive X-Tract Technology™ Hex Bit Socket Set (12 pc) | CRAFTSMAN

Manufactured for extreme performance, the V-Series™ 3/8 in. Drive X-Tract Technology™ Hex Bit Socket Set is innovated to tackle a range of fastener gripping applications. X-Tract Technology™ is ...

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Has anyone tried these yet? Is it useful or a gimmick?

 

[bullwinkle]

They look promising, reviews are good, $70 for the set is a little ridiculous!

 

[Spectre694]

We use a lot of those style fasteners at work. Might see if they'll buy me a set to test out.

 

[demarpaint]

Not for $70!

 

[Greasymechtech]

77-PC. R.B.R.T™ Bit Set

Designed to remove damaged, destroyed or rusted fasteners .Made from high grade, impact-rated steel .Design to be used with a ratchet or a wrench depending on the accessibility .Unique, bi-directional design allows for both removal and re-insertion of fasteners

www.mactools.com

Have no need for the Mac/Craftsman since I use quality allen/hex tools. If you run generics, then you might want a set to fix your mistakes.

Irwin 53227 has never failed me fixing problems caused by diy'ers and others.

Drilling Accessories | IRWIN

IRWIN® Spade Bits, SPEEDBOR SUPREME™, and SPEEDBOR® Tri-Flute Drill Bits; Core Bits for masonry drilling; Multi-Material bits, for rotary and hammer drilling on single or combined materials; Rotary Percussion Drill Bits, Heavy-duty bits for SDS Max drills; SpeedHammer Power™ SDS® Plus shank...

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[atikovi]

Not for $70!

If Snap On was selling it you can bet it would be $200.

 

[JHZR2]

Seems like a variation on the proto/mac rbrt theme.

 

[1foxracing]

I own the Mac RBRT versions, if you folks think $70 is expensive for the Craftsman set don't bother looking at the Mac or Proto versions. I use them for motorcycle work where the bike I'm working on may have been crashed or the owner may have tried to use a SAE sized tool to work on a metric bike and destroyed the fastener. for those uses the Mac's are worth the money plus the ease or free replacements through Mac. For every day use on known good fasteners I use Koken branded ones.

 

[The Critic]

I own the Mac RBRT versions, if you folks think $70 is expensive for the Craftsman set don't bother looking at the Mac or Proto versions. I use them for motorcycle work where the bike I'm working on may have been crashed or the owner may have tried to use a SAE sized tool to work on a metric bike and destroyed the fastener. for those uses the Mac's are worth the money plus the ease or free replacements through Mac. For every day use on known good fasteners I use Koken branded ones.

The MAC RBRT's were exclusive for a long time, but they did sell the hex ones under the Proto label.

https://www.protoindustrial.com/literatures/Brand/Proto/MKT-3089_ICPRADVHBSKTSS_PROTO_Advanced%20Hex%20Bit%20Sockets.pdf

They were available for very reasonable prices online - usually thru Zoro. I recall paying well under $100 for my set.

I believe MAC's exclusivity for the RBRT tech has expired - GripEdge is now selling the product under their own label:

GRIPEDGE Tools

Our unique Rounding Prevention Technology (RPT) delivers superior torque on both good and damaged fasteners, making GripEdge tools the ideal choice for any job. Our RPT tools deliver up to 50% more torque on good fasteners and up to 400% more torque on damaged fasteners.

www.gripedgetools.com

 

[demarpaint]

If Snap On was selling it you can bet it would be $200.

Easily, and I'd pass on it.

 

[1foxracing]

^ Good advice from Mr Critic but you might notice in other brands (including Proto) they stop at the 10mm size. I regally use them in sizes larger then that and that is the reason I went with the Macs.

 

[The Critic]

^ Good advice from Mr Critic but you might notice in other brands (including Proto) they stop at the 10mm size. I regally use them in sizes larger then that and that is the reason I went with the Macs.

Their 1/2” dr goes up to 19mm:

Proto 1/2 in Drive Socket Bit Set, Metric, 8 pcs J5441R8MM | Zoro

Order Proto 1/2 in Drive Socket Bit Set, Metric, 8 pcs, J5441R8MM at Zoro.com. Great prices & free shipping on orders over $50 when you sign in or sign up for an account.

www.zoro.com

 

[RooflessVW]

Not for $70!

I think my two metric sets (short and short ball) were ~$350

 

[demarpaint]

I think my two metric sets (short and short ball) were ~$350

I did better in the used market with Proto than the set in the opening post.

 

[1foxracing]

Their 1/2” dr goes up to 19mm:

Proto 1/2 in Drive Socket Bit Set, Metric, 8 pcs J5441R8MM | Zoro

Order Proto 1/2 in Drive Socket Bit Set, Metric, 8 pcs, J5441R8MM at Zoro.com. Great prices & free shipping on orders over $50 when you sign in or sign up for an account.

www.zoro.com

Good find! I've never seen them in the Proto brand before. My Mac man lives across the street from me though and it's never a issue for me to get stuff replaced from him.

 

[RooflessVW]

I did better in the used market with Proto than the set in the opening post.

I have a hard time finding decent prices on hand tools. I usually make out pretty good on specialty stuff.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

Craftsman is really getting gimmicky and trying to charge high quality prices for HF quality. I wish they just had the nice USA made Professional line still.

 

[demarpaint]

I have a hard time finding decent prices on hand tools. I usually make out pretty good on specialty stuff.

I'm not going to lie, the really good deals are hard to find, but they do pop up from time to time. I just felt that was a bit high for Craftsman tools.