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frontpage Posted by Rokket | Staff • Yesterday

212-Piece Kobalt SAE & Metric 1/4" to 1/2" Drive 12-Point Socket Set

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$99

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Lowe's has 212-Piece Kobalt Standard (SAE) and Metric 1/4" to 1/2" Drive 12-Point Shallow/Deep Socket Set on sale for $99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal.

Features (details):
  • 212-Piece socket set includes a wide selection of shallow and deep style sockets ideal for repair work
  • Each socket has a 12-point design that works on multiple fasteners including 6-point, 12-point, square, star and some rounded
  • Contains fifty-two (52) 1/4", sixty-six (66) 3/8" and ninety-four (94) 1/2" drive sockets
  • Broad assortment of SAE and metric socket sizes including less common and half-millimeter sizes
  • Sockets have laser-etched size callouts and blue (metric) or red (SAE) color stripes for easy identification
  • Constructed of heat-treated chrome vanadium steel for strength and durability with a professional grade high-polish finish
  • Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications and is covered by Kobalt's hassle-free lifetime guarantee

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • This is $280 lower than the list price and beats the previous sale price of $139.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Lowe's Return Policy can be found here.

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Written by Rokket | Staff
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Lowe's has 212-Piece Kobalt Standard (SAE) and Metric 1/4" to 1/2" Drive 12-Point Shallow/Deep Socket Set on sale for $99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal.

Features (details):
  • 212-Piece socket set includes a wide selection of shallow and deep style sockets ideal for repair work
  • Each socket has a 12-point design that works on multiple fasteners including 6-point, 12-point, square, star and some rounded
  • Contains fifty-two (52) 1/4", sixty-six (66) 3/8" and ninety-four (94) 1/2" drive sockets
  • Broad assortment of SAE and metric socket sizes including less common and half-millimeter sizes
  • Sockets have laser-etched size callouts and blue (metric) or red (SAE) color stripes for easy identification
  • Constructed of heat-treated chrome vanadium steel for strength and durability with a professional grade high-polish finish
  • Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications and is covered by Kobalt's hassle-free lifetime guarantee

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • This is $280 lower than the list price and beats the previous sale price of $139.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Lowe's Return Policy can be found here.

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Written by Rokket | Staff

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Model: Kobalt 212-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric 1/4-in to 1/2-in Drive 12-point Set Shallow/Deep Socket Set | 81797

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Top Comments

Friends don't let friends buy 12 points (unless they're aircraft mechanics).
There is another deal right now on the 6pt. I was scared I bought this one, originally.

For the uninformed, 12pt sockets have a much higher risk of rounding your fasteners than 6pt sockets do. You should always go with 6pt if you can, for firmer engagement and higher chances of success.

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about 23 hours ago
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anvilsvs
about 23 hours ago
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Friends don't let friends buy 12 points (unless they're aircraft mechanics).
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about 20 hours ago
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Guesticles
about 20 hours ago
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Quote from anvilsvs :
Friends don't let friends buy 12 points (unless they're aircraft mechanics).

There is another deal right now on the 6pt. I was scared I bought this one, originally.

For the uninformed, 12pt sockets have a much higher risk of rounding your fasteners than 6pt sockets do. You should always go with 6pt if you can, for firmer engagement and higher chances of success.
about 20 hours ago
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Joebargain
about 20 hours ago
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I agree about wanting 6 point over 12 point any links to 6 point set?
about 20 hours ago
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WATAGA
about 20 hours ago
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Never stripped the corners using 12 point, use penetrating oil and give it time to work. I've seen more cheap 6 point sockets than 12.
about 19 hours ago
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Joebargain
about 19 hours ago
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Quote from WATAGA :
Never stripped the corners using 12 point, use penetrating oil and give it time to work. I've seen more cheap 6 point sockets than 12.

I think I have seen more broken cheap 6 points than 12 points over the years now that I think about it. The 12 points thinner walls must just make them seem weaker in people's perception
about 19 hours ago
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Cujobob
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Quote from Joebargain :
I think I have seen more broken cheap 6 points than 12 points over the years now that I think about it. The 12 points thinner walls must just make them seem weaker in people's perception

Some of the independent tool testing channels have shown that 6 point is the way to go, that's a major reason why you see people point this out now.
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Quote from Joebargain :
I agree about wanting 6 point over 12 point any links to 6 point set?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-211-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-1-4-in-to-1-2-in-Drive-6-point-Set... [lowes.com]
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Quote from Cujobob :
Some of the independent tool testing channels have shown that 6 point is the way to go, that's a major reason why you see people point this out now.
Until you have to work on 12pt flywheel bolts...
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Rokket
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Thanks for the comments on this deal. Note this is a one-day-only sale price (ends in ~ 13 hours).
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