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

I really wanted to like this set. Exactly what I was looking for in a socket set with good variety of 3/8” sockets, but upon inspecting the sockets (inner) they look like my old cheap set of sockets from when I was a kid. Hard to explain-I’ll try to add pictures later, but they seem cheap on the inside. Outside of sockets seem fine. I pulled the set out to use the other day on my zero turn. I HATE the socket wrench. It has a nice weight/feel however when I try to reverse it to loosen a nut when it’s already on the nut, I can’t simply move the lever to switch from tighten to loosen. I have to move the entire wrench a bit and only then will it switch. I hope that makes sense with all of my other socket wrenches, I can simply move the lever and be on my way tightening/loosening the nut/bolt. Wish I had the case. I’d return the set. Maybe I’ll give it to my teenage son.

like it!

Heavy duty. Well made.

Easy to attach extensions and sockets. Smooth ratchet action.

This socket set is beautifully made. Got it to replace a cheap socket set in a cheap case...got tired of the sockets falling out of place. This stores each socket securely and the high quality makes it a joy to use. Totally worth the price. Treat yourself.

I’m so happy I bought this set, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used this since I got it. Everything from replacing my car battery, putting together my son’s crib to replacing our toilet seat. You can either use the wrench provided or attach these bits to a drill with the provided attachment- no need for additional purchases. Seriously just stop considering anything else and buy it.

Only lazer etched. Stamped sizes would be nicer . As the etching can wear off easy

Ive saved so much money using this tool working on my own car. Still no problems even with me using an impact with the sockets.

I purchased this tool set a while back and just recently returned them for a refund because of poor quality. I have always been a big Dewalt fan but recently, the quality has gone downhill. Or to state it more correctly the quality never was good but simply mediocre the whole time. Let me explain. After returning this set I purchased the 3/8 Milwaukee 56 piece set from Home Depot. Mind you I have never owned anything made by Milwaukee in my life so I’m not a fanboy. When I kept seeing Milwaukee tools all over YouTube and hardly any Dewalt tool reviews I said to myself I must be missing something. After opening the Milwaukee set I immediately noticed the difference. The higher 90 tooth count and the wider paw in the Milwaukee was extremely noticeable. The clicks on the ratchet were much quieter and it was also very smooth. I also liked the longer handle for more leverage. After I opened the Dewalt ratchet I noticed it only has 72 teeth and a much small paw. All the sockets on the ratchet had a lot of slop compared to how tight the Milwaukee was. I’m guessing this is because of the wider paw it has which makes it tighter and gives it more stability. After watching the Project Farm channel on YouTube I was amazed to see that the Milwaukee ratchet broke at 312 ft lbs of torque while the Dewalt succomed at only 230 ft lbs! The Milwaukee also only had a backdrag of 499 compared to the much higher 799 on the Dewalt. But don’t get me wrong they both could be better. Wera tools which is a German brand was in the 200’s! I also found it interesting that if you watch the earlier videos of the YouTube channel Hammer and home he has nothing but Dewalt on the walls around him, in background but after he received the Milwaukee Packout he was so impressed he switched from the Dewalt storage system and went with Milwaukee. Now his wall behind him in the reviews shows half Dewalt products and half Milwaukee. He’s basically starting the switch. And this is how it begins Dewalt! This is how you lose customers! To be honest the tough system 2.0 needs a lot of work to get on Milwaukees level and to be honest Dewalt has had plenty of time but they have chosen to do nothing. The latest iteration is terrible so I don’t blame him for switching. But back to the Dewalt socket sets. Here is what I would do if I was Dewalt. 1. Use the Elite category at Dewalt to make new and improved Elite ratchet and socket sets. 2. Make it all 100%in the USA. 3. Make them 90 or 120 tooth like the Craftsman V series and make a wider paw to tighten things up. Also fix the backdrag issue. 4. Stop making them look cheap and make them look like a higher quality tool. Also strengthen the anvil which is the failure point of most ratchets. 5. Fix your tough system 2.0 and don’t put 3.0 on the next one. Simply call it the tough system Elite! But if you are going to call it that it better actually be Elite. By the way keep the original tough system and get rid of tstak. It’s garbage. Then you will simply have tough system and tough system Elite. 6. I shouldn’t have to be telling you all this. It is common sense and you are currently paying someone that should be doing all of the above.

These DeWalt sockets are just what I needed. The appearance and quality are great. Cant wait to use them.