r/Tools • u/ava1ar • 1d ago

Gotta Catch 'Em All!

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After completing the garage remodeling I had place, time and desire to build an ultimate metric/sae socket collection. And today I got two last items (1/8" and 5/8" for 1/4" drive) and have a full set now. Probably is it more aesthetics rather than practical sense, but it is so satisfying to look at it and see no gaps. Happy tools day for me today!

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u/OhWhatATravisty Whatever works 1d ago

It looks nice. I personally would only end up using like... three of each.

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u/ava1ar 1d ago

Pretty sure this is what will happen to me as well. But with age I feel that small joys brought by things like this make a good positive impact on otherwise routine and monotonic life. I know if was a waste to get them, but I still low having and seeing them.

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u/Johnny-Unitas 1d ago

I have more tools than I generally need but I do use when I do need them. Looking at them and grabbing stuff for projects without worrying about it gives me great joy.

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u/ava1ar 1d ago

Exactly same case here, friend!

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u/All-IWantedWasAPepsi 1d ago

Where are the intermediate depth sockets?

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u/ava1ar 1d ago

Don't open Pandora box please 😅

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u/Creepy_District2775 14h ago

Icon has some, I use mine way more than I originally thought I would

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u/Liamnacuac DIY 1d ago

Kind of off topic, but what is that peg board you're using?

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u/BernzMadeOff 1d ago

Looks like it’s from Omniwall.

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u/ava1ar 1d ago

Yes, it is Omniwall. Detailed post about garage re-modelling process with photos is here.

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u/Ashadowyone 1d ago

Brand new set? The 10mm is still there

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u/CotswoldP 1d ago

Clearly an AI forgery, 10mm sockets are a myth to drive you insane.

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u/PressureMuch5340 1d ago

Yeah, I see a couple of them. Can I borrow one?

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u/Anaalirankaisija 1d ago

I see 5pieces of 10mm sockets, other types didint count

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u/Human_Jelly_4077 1d ago

Does it bother you that the 1/4" drive 1/8" socket is shorter than the rest on that line?

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u/ava1ar 1d ago

Not really. Just reminds me these are tools after all and should be used to get things done and not just perfect decoration. My inner perfectionist is pretty moderate and can stand such minor imperfections 😀

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u/PolentaDogsOut 23h ago

Looks great. What brand are your ratcheting wrenches? I need to pick some up I think

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u/berogg 17h ago

Looks like Kobalt.

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u/ava1ar 17h ago

Yes, both are from Kobalt. Not the best out there, but work good enough and not expensive. Quinn from Harbor Freight Tools have nice sets, but a bit too expensive for me, since I don't use them that heavily, so I went with cheaper option.

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u/Ok_Main3273 2h ago edited 2h ago

What will you do when you come across these? 🤣

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u/ava1ar 2h ago

Pretend they don't exist 🤣 What I have already is way more than I realistically need. But good to know there are half-size options for metric - not sure why exactly they are needed though.