Sears.com has the Gator Grips Universal Socket for $10 + about $6 shipping. Pick up in-store to save on shipping. "Instantly grips any shape. 54 steel pins automatically adjust to grip hex nuts, wing nuts and square nuts." [Compare]
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#1
Solow - Posted 5:33 pm PDT 10/27/09 (720 Posts)
Can we try a different price?
#2
Weckta - Posted 5:40 pm PDT 10/27/09 (126 Posts)
Do these things actually work well? I don't trust them
#3
AznGamer2006 - Posted 5:53 pm PDT 10/27/09 (70 Posts)
can it grip flesh nuts
#4
musaffa - Posted 6:09 pm PDT 10/27/09 (24 Posts)
I'd love to try one of these, but it looks like a gimmick.
#5
Anonymous - Posted 6:56 pm PDT 10/27/09 (16777213 Posts)
Bensie thinks they feel good.
#6
doomed - Posted 6:59 pm PDT 10/27/09 (710 Posts)
while it may save you in a pinch.. The right tool always works best.
#7
schmoe90 - Posted 7:18 pm PDT 10/27/09 (671 Posts)
If you can't carry a socket set, these are better than slip-joint pliers.
#8
whodaman187 - Posted 8:04 pm PDT 10/27/09 (33 Posts)
these are HORRIBLE!!! the pins are spring loaded, and sometimes the springs get stuck. and if not all of them are working properly, the pins bend.
get a set of wrenches. or at least a crescent wrench.
get a set of wrenches. or at least a crescent wrench.
#9
bboyflashy - Posted 8:22 pm PDT 10/27/09 (654 Posts)
real mechanic doesn't use this, we use socket
#10
whatatay - Posted 11:16 pm PDT 10/27/09 (1108 Posts)
Real mechanic doesn't use a socket, he uses his bare hands.
#11
beramode - Posted 12:41 am PDT 10/28/09 (28 Posts)
doubt if it works well
#12
drabina - Posted 6:09 am PDT 10/28/09 (320 Posts)
Just get a set of wrenches and they will work a lot better.
#13
carguydc - Posted 6:51 am PDT 10/28/09 (553 Posts)
These are quite handy for small projects. You don't want to try and loosen rusted or tight bolts with these. #8 is correct about the pins.
#14
dave_c - Posted 12:02 pm PDT 10/28/09 (7524 Posts)
Just another one of those tool gadgets you will use every now and then out of guilt for having bought it, but will always have been better off not using.
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