New Harbor Freight Quinn 1/2' Master Socket Set!

Harbor Freight is bringing the heat yet again with a full line of master sets but not for Icon this time it's coming for Quinn. Something you almost never see in the middle-of-the-road category tools master sets are a great way to get all the tools you need and harbor freight has brought a bevy of them to the table.

Thanks to Harbo Freight for sending these for review.
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[paularnold]

As a retired technician, I found in my career that the real determining factor is in the use. How well it fits the fastener, side wall clearance, depth, does the detent hang on, does the ratchet without slipping teeth. They need to be used. I have had expensive tools that were worthless and cheap that work.

[josephdetellis]

I'm a DIYer and I have both Quinn and Tekton products. Like you, I have been super impressed with the products I have from both. Based on the minimal differences in quality I would definitely go with the Quinn to save the money. Either way you are getting tremendous value with either set. Great video as always!

[lamiglass]

A kid that works with us in the shop just bought all the Quinn master sets and to be honest they seem pretty nice

[stevec]

As a full Pro Heavy Equipment Mechanic For 20+ years I use all sockets From Pittsburg to Snapon. Including Mac Matco Cornwell, I find the Pittsburg impact sockets the best Value for the money. For instance I ordered a new 1 1/8 1/2 inch drive sixpoint socket from matco and it broke first job Cutting edges on a 16M cat motor grader. Finished the job with Tekton 1 inch drive on a 20v ingersal rand 3000 ftlb impact. first torque round used pittsburg 1/2 impact never broke. also I was using a snapon 1/2 impact on first torque.

[cakeorgtfo]

I have the 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" sets from Tekton and love them. No regrets spending the $$$ on them. Glad there is a more affordable option out there for people on a budget. If I needed a set to travel with me in the truck, I would look at the Quinn for sure.

[stevesmoneypit]

I grew up on craftsman but it’s a different world. Quinn has been good for me. Menards tools made in the USA.
Now if someone would warranty lost tools I’d be a fan for life 😃

[nytrukr]

I am a home DIYer and almost all of my tools are Quinn or ICON and I have zero complaints. I am the go to guy in the neighborhood when you need a tool and don't have it and I have turned many people onto HF for tools. I am a HF fan boy.
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[eve__________]

I got the Quinn 428 piece master set to start up my toolbox at work. I’m very happy with everything in it. Also I have the Quinn 1/2 impact socket set and I’m very happy with that too.

[kevinobrien]

I have 3 drawers of Craftsman wrenches and sockets and I bought the Quinn 1/2" and 3/8" impact master sets. Between the lifetime warranty, the local store returns and word going around about Lowes not wanting to honor the Craftsman warranty unless you bought the tool from them, seemed only logical. (To quote my favorite Vulcan)

[landonashby]

No regrets on the Tekton. I like the quick release on the Ratchet and the layout of the box. I do like the paint on the Quinn Sockets. I think it comes down to personal choice. The Quinn would definitely be a good option for someone starting out and be good to go.

I'm definitely going Tekton, though. That little bit of fit & finish difference is worth the extra to me. I'm a DIY Shade Tree, so this is a lifetime one and done purchase I have zero regrets about. It's not like we're talking 3 to 10 times the price difference with the tool trucks. It's a few bucks more for a bit more. JMO

[Bethany]

It's probably weird, but I'd love if one of the companies used 2 lines for a color. Like the red one is a single line, and the blue one is 2 lines. Make it easy for colorblind folk to have that instant recognition, too. Or a thicker and thinner line. Something where color isn't the only thing to recognize.

[ramonmacias]

For the coloring of the lines on the sockets, i grew up at a time when we all used crayons to rub the color into the roll marks. It lasted years as long as it wasn't 140° in the shade.

[scottb]

Funny that you came out with this video. Because I was having this exact mental debate with myself last week. I am a Tekton fan. I’m from Michigan and would love to support them. However harbor freight is 3 miles away from my work. There’s been times I’ve had to run out warranty a broken tool and get back to work within the same hour. So I had to go with the Quinn.

[weldnrepair]

I have the 1/2 inch master set. For all you wanting to know, the driver is extremely strong. I put a 24" pipe on it to extend it and put all my weight on it several times, and not a single tooth broke on it. I have abused the sockets extensively, and they did not break. This set is extremely well made and will last a lifetime if you keep it from getting soaked in water. It's a great set. I have snap on socket set and snap on specialty tools, and Harbor Freight tools are giving them a run for the money in quality and what they have available to buy. Harbor Freight is no longer the cheap Chinese crap company they used to be. These mid and high level brand tools are quality hands down...
You WILL NOT be disappointed...

[moparbryan]

as a seasoned professional mechanic who’s literally spent college educations worth of money on snap on, Mac matco I honestly believe HF is on the verge of something spectacular. Meaning they’ve come out with some really good tools, especially for the money. Icon, Hercules, Bauer, etc and the warranty is a real plus. But the biggest thing is they are everywhere. In the era of everything online with brick and mortar dying they are accessible like sears used to be and competitive with tool trucks. Is Icon the same as snap on? No but it’s less than a third of the $’s and 90% of the time good enough and if you need something on a weekend to get a job done they’re there. Personally I think they’re biggest flaw is that they have too many lines. I get the idea of good, better, best but look at successful names out there like snap on, you go on the truck and there’s snap on and bluepoint. Yes there’s other stuff but you get the idea. Look at craftsman hand tools and cordless tools share the same name. They are unnecessarily diluting their brands and honestly the lowest tier should just go. Warrior is kinda junk. Just stick with Bauer and Hercules in fact I’d have just called Hercules Icon. Pittsburgh, Quinn, Icon? If the tool is good call it Quinn, if it’s really good, Icon. Don’t get me wrong there’s some decent stuff in the Pittsburgh line but it’s just too much crossover also walking around Icon is kinda lumped together but there’s random icon stuff through the store. And why have a separate line of pliers than your other hand tool lines? Doyle? Just pick 1 or 2 lines and build a legacy around it cause right now it works like this you go to HF to get some tools and walk out with Icon, Quinn, Pittsburgh, Doyle, Bauer, Hercules, Daytona, Chief, etc, etc, etc.

[noidea]

So I had bought the 1/4" and 3/8" master sets from Tekton but balked at the 1/2" price...when Quinn came out, I went and bought one of each. They are both very good sets. For a DYI'er, there's nothing wrong with either...if I was actually making a living...I _still_ think either would do the trick.

[bvirgin]

Harbor freight for the color designations, easy warranty replacement, and lower cost.

[DoMeWrongDoMeRight]

I bought the 3/8” impact set last Memorial Day with a 25% off coupon. HF increased the price from $79.99 to $89.99 the day the sale started. Still a great deal. My only problem has been with the blow mold case. I had the case open with the top leaning against the garage door, a gust of wind blew it shut and one of the plastic latches shattered. So now I have to carry it with 2 hands anytime I move it.

[SquaficleDude]

You just convinced me to get that master set. My tools were stolen while I was at work (HF, ironically), so I get to use the employee discount. 🤷

I only recently started wrenching on anything and learning about tools/maintenance, since most has of my life has been behind a computer screen or in a warehouse, so these videos help me to learn and do better. Thank you. 👍

[ronhaefner]

I miss the old big big sets of tools that Craftsman use to have. HF is getting closer to having those kind of sets again. I wonder why HF doesn't make inroads to tech schools?