Park Tool Socket and Bit Set - SBS-1
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Manufacturer: Park ToolBrand: Park Tool
Sports reviews of Park Tool Socket and Bit Set - SBS-1
Customer Review: Low Quality Tool
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
I have heard great things about Park Tools' quality so I bought this to work on my bicycle. The last thing I want is to get stuck with damaged components from bad tools. I also liked the idea of being able to use a torque wrench with the hex and torx wrenches. Unfortunately, the quality of the hex wrenches is very low. The wrenches have a sloppy fit that seems to be almost a half millimeter off which is the first sign that something will potentially get boogered up. Next, because the sockets use a 3/8 inch socket wrench, you would think that they would be made of high quality metal because they are begging to become over-torqued by newbies, but they are not high quality.
I tried to use the tools to perform maintenance on my pedals but the 9mm socket was too wide (outside diameter) to fit in the tight space and had some slop in the fit, and the 3 mm hex wrench started with a sloppy fit and was able to remove only 3 of 8 bolts before becoming rounded off (yes, I do know what types of force are appropriate/not appropriate with hex wrenches). Luckily, the metal of the tool was softer than the bolts so the bolts did not get damaged.
The solution to my problem was to go to Home Depot to get a set of sockets with the proper diameter to fit my bike. Also, I used my Bondhus hex wrenches to easily remove the remaining bolts. The Bondhus wrenches fit like a glove with no slop and could remove the bolts that caused the Park Tool to fail.
I am returning this product.
Description of Park Tool Socket and Bit Set - SBS-1
When it comes to your tools you want something that is going to do the job and last a long time. With the Park Tool Socket and Bit Set - SBS-1 you get both thanks to chrome vanadium steel construction. These 3/8 in drive compatible bits and sockets are ideal for use with Park Tool Torque wrenches. Included is a 1 in socket which fits various Park Tool Freewheel, Cassette Lockring, and Bottom Bracket tools.Product Features
- Includes: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10mm hex bits, T25, T30, AND T4O Torx style bits, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15mm and 1in sockets, convenient bit and socket holder
- Recommended Use: Fixing bikes
- Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
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