standard (not plus) wobble extensions

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ozintxMember since Apr 2015Feb 4, 2016 11:38 AM CT

I’m looking for some chrome (not impact) wobble extensions that don’t have the plus feature. So wobble only, not a wobble rigid combination.

I’ve looked at GearWrench and Genius Tool, but I believe those are both the plus design (push socket on further and they become rigid). Not surprisingly SK looks like a good wobble only option, but more than I’d like to spend. I think the Proto design might be wobble plus.

I’m thinking for my target price point maybe something made in Taiwan. I contacted KTI, their wobble extensions are wobble only, but they have a weird bump at the end. They look a lot like the Neiko ones.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Feb 4, 2016 12:31 PM CT

I hate to be that guy but I’ve had good luck with the Pittsburgh’s. Yeah the chrome chips hella fast but they’re like five bucks. Yes I would like better ones but I can deal. If you use them day in and day out or you work in a shop that won’t allow chipped chrome DO NOT get them.

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Feb 4, 2016 2:40 PM CT

You can’t beat this deal from Tekton.

http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-1660-Combination-Extension-9-Piece/dp/B000NPUJLW

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Feb 4, 2016 2:58 PM CT

Tekton makes some good stuff for a great price, my 1/2″ impact sockets are tekton

Jimbo

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unclebudMember since Dec 2015Feb 4, 2016 5:44 PM CT

Craftsman makes these, I saw a 4 piece set of 3/8 wobble extensions for around $13.00

ozintxMember since Apr 2015Feb 5, 2016 12:03 AM CT

Stercorarius – can you confirm if the Pittsburgh are regular wobble, not wobble plus?

Mondo1310, Jimbos1ice – I think the Tekton’s are wobble plus.

unclebud – I think the Craftsman’s are wobble plus too?

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Feb 5, 2016 5:41 PM CT

ozintx wrote:
Stercorarius – can you confirm if the Pittsburgh are regular wobble, not wobble plus?
Mondo1310, Jimbos1ice – I think the Tekton’s are wobble plus.
unclebud – I think the Craftsman’s are wobble plus too?

They may be wobble plus. If they are it isn’t that noticeable. You can snap them in but just the slightest touch to either side immediately snaps it all wobbly and shit.

ozintxMember since Apr 2015Feb 17, 2016 12:56 PM CT

I did get a chance to look at the HF Taiwan versions. Didn’t look bad, though did seem like a half hearted attempt at being wobble plus.

I may reconsider and do wobble plus, in which case Genius has a nice set or perhaps the Tekton.

Thanks all for the help.