hotajax 223 #1 Posted March 17, 2020 I don't know where they're made ( suspect India ), but they maintain an office in CA. I bought a set of universal sockets in 1/4" drive to work on a Yamaha outboard, and their quality is on par with Snap On for half the price. It was very important that the universal socket hold its position until I could get it on the bolt, and it performed flawlessly. Also bought a pretty heavy duty torque wrench. Tolerances are tight, and the fit on fasteners and sockets is first rate. Also come with a lifetime warranty. You may have to spend a few minutes looking around for a dealer on the 'net, but it's worth your time. I most heartily recommend them. I can't find any fault with them other than their distribution outlets are sort of limited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #2 Posted March 17, 2020 I have a Genius wholesaler about ten minutes from me . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalez 137 #3 Posted March 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, hotajax said: It was very important that the universal socket hold its position until I could get it on the bolt, and it performed flawlessly. My son is an auto mechanic and he told me he wraps electrical tape to hold them till they get on the bolt. Tried it and it worked. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #4 Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, dalez said: wraps electrical tape to hold them This is what I've always done! Never had a universal socket that would hold the way that I wanted it to, so this is the next best thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,904 #5 Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, dalez said: My son is an auto mechanic and he told me he wraps electrical tape to hold them till they get on the bolt. Tried it and it worked. Duct tape works well too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,355 #6 Posted March 17, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Tools-Hand-Power/s?k=Genius+Tools&rh=n%3A551238 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,112 #7 Posted March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Duct tape works well too. I’ve got a bit worn out universal and it’s wrapped in duct tape too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,355 #8 Posted March 18, 2020 23 minutes ago, pullstart said: I’ve got a bit worn out universal and it’s wrapped in duct tape too I use tape on universals all the time 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,112 #9 Posted March 18, 2020 One of these days... I’ll open this Husky set and give it a good flogging test... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #10 Posted March 18, 2020 5 hours ago, hotajax said: I don't know where they're made ( suspect India ), but they maintain an office in CA. I bought a set of universal sockets in 1/4" drive to work on a Yamaha outboard, and their quality is on par with Snap On for half the price. It was very important that the universal socket hold its position until I could get it on the bolt, and it performed flawlessly. Also bought a pretty heavy duty torque wrench. Tolerances are tight, and the fit on fasteners and sockets is first rate. Also come with a lifetime warranty. You may have to spend a few minutes looking around for a dealer on the 'net, but it's worth your time. I most heartily recommend them. I can't find any fault with them other than their distribution outlets are sort of limited. I believe they are made in Taiwan ( most at least ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #11 Posted March 19, 2020 On 3/17/2020 at 5:35 PM, Digger 66 said: I have a Genius wholesaler about ten minutes from me . Who might that be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #12 Posted March 19, 2020 17 hours ago, hotajax said: Who might that be? They are the .. I guess the supply branch , when I did LTL freight they were one of our shippers . They're on Cobham Dr. in Orchard Park NY . I used to go in there a couple times a week and get one or two pallets each time . They're the Atlantic Distribution center . https://www.mapquest.com/us/new-york/genius-tools-atlantic-inc-21498012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
