Deal Alert: Carlyle MID DEPTH Sockets from Napa CHTSSMD38014M & CHTSSMD38011

[@bradenhoward8595]

Those are identical to gearwrench mids

[@mdlee52]

I don't own the 3/8 GearWrench mids, so I can't say. I know the 1/4 inch drive Carlyle mids are not the same as the 1/4 drive GearWrench mids. I do own both of those.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I got the gearwrench metric set for $59 shipped it has the 1/4inch and the 3/8inch metric, you can find them between 40-60 depends on shipping or not if you have a big enough order on some sites.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I been going with gearwrench as my main tool brand, they have some nice stuff for the price and quality theyre defently a underrated brand. I lucked out and won a 21 piece 9 sae 12 met double box ratcheting wrench set for $115 in a ebay auction im waiting to show up any minute now.

[@mdlee52]

I also looked at that deal. Excellent deal.

[@mdlee52]

My 1/4 and 3/8 master sets are Gearwrench. I love em.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

it maybe worth a deal alert but tey have the 120exp sets 3/8 1/4 for $103 at discounttools, i have the 120 qtr and 84tooth 3/8 set that was $99 thru sears theyre 135 now but that set does have a extra stubby ratchet. discount has a page displaying all the gearwrench bogo items. atm.

[@mdlee52]

We have the same sets. Tool Discounter was running them a year ago for $90 including shipping. Great sets.

[@adude7050]

Looks like a great deal I have been shopping for a 1/4 set in both metric and SAE. for a screwdriver set.

[@mdlee52]

I also have the 8 pc. Carlyle screwdriver set. Highly recommend.

[@adude7050]

I bought Wiha Ultra multi bit screw driver and I bought the Wiha socket rail.I have the 1/4 socket adapter for the screw drive but am shopping for a metric and SAE set of sockets to populate the socket rail.

[@deweysturgill6220]

Check out the ARES socket sets on Amazon. Have the gearwrench mids and the ares are basically the same.

[@mdlee52]

Someone else told me that the Gearwrench, Carlyle, and Ares are all the exact same.

[@tomjones4318]

The packaging is alike also.

[@tomjones4318]

I get it now. Name ARES with German socket like knurling ... very clever. Too bad no American maker uses functional knurling.

[@stephenwgreen78]

I've got a couple sets of Ares torx & tamper-proof torx. Nothing but good things to say about them. We'll see if they last...but about 6 months so far & going strong.

[@miguelmendez4718]

Great video comparison, the Carlyle, NAPA and Gearwrench sockets deep, shallow & mid are exactly the same sockets in SAE & Metric. I like my mid length sockets the best of both worlds.

[@mdlee52]

The newer Gearwrench may be from China.

[@miguelmendez4718]

mdlee52 I have all three brands the only difference is the brand Logo on the sockets.

[@mdlee52]

Would you consider doing a video?

[@miguelmendez4718]

mdlee52 would love to but don’t have the equipment to make a video, on the back burner 🤔

[@nonamefounder]

I've been looking at those. Very nice

[@nonamefounder]

Hey md, are the metric mids longer than the sae mids?

[@mdlee52]

No, same length.

[@nonamefounder]

mdlee52 cool thanks.

[@Khaosgardenz]

I picked up the mid length metric set for 28.25$ today at there annual big tool sale couldn't pass it up

[@mdlee52]

Fantastic deal! I'm so jelly.

[@Khaosgardenz]

mdlee52 yeah free lunch to :) really wish I would have had more money they had some crazy low prices on things today I just had to have the mid depth sockets

[@tomjones4318]

Those are VIM rails and USA made. If you prefer plastic rails they're hard to beat. Come in 3 or 4 different lengths. Black, gray, red, blue, and green color, only black clips. Made for VIM, Wright, Matco, Napa, Cobalt and Craftsman. NAPA sockets look like Gearwrench make.

[@mdlee52]

Good info!

[@tomjones4318]

Bonus tip: VIM is the best and have many imitators. Only VIM have the parting line in the middle of the clip. All the others are on the edge.

[@icemonk12]

Yup they are great socket set👍🔧 I've been using the metric Carlyle 3/8 mid depth for 2yrs & counting. Thanks for all great deal alerts bro.

[@mdlee52]

You're welcome, brother!

[@wyattoneable]

Those sets offer another option and that's never a bad thing.

[@mdlee52]

You got that right.

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Thanks for the video MDLEE.

[@mdlee52]

You're welcome, Dave!

[@Fedwrench]

If you want a 3/8 drive metric impact mid length socket set, look at sunex. they won't brake the bank an run up to 22mm. if you want a cheaper 3/8 chrome set look at ares on amazon. they were like $24 for a set. Carlyle at NAPA on sale are pretty sweet tools for the money!!!!

[@mdlee52]

Good recommendations! Keep your eyes peeled, I've got an upcoming video about that.

[@Penguin_vrr]

Just ordered the 11 piece sae and metric non slip wrench sets that are on sale on Saturday 🤙🏻

[@mdlee52]

I have a video about the Channellock equivalent wrenches!

[@Penguin_vrr]

mdlee52 yeah i saw but i don’t have any do it best locations around me i like to see what i buy

[@mdlee52]

I hear ya.

[@gogetyourowngear4251]

I have the metric set and I am picking up the same set today had to order it. The metric set is very close to gearwrench except the inside depth is deeper on carlyle. The big advantage to carlyle is I can drop by the store and swap one out if it breaks gearwrench takes a while. I am a huge carlyle fan I have a ton of there stuff.

[@mdlee52]

Great summary. I couldn't agree more with your reasoning.

[@johngibson3594]

I just purchased these today waiting for the to come in. I only bought metric

[@mdlee52]

I bought the metric first and then went back for the sae.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey yes Great buy I have been using the regular Carlyle and they have a good fit and finish. I plan on purchasing more from Carlyle. Also bought the T-Handle Star, Torx , Hex .

[@mdlee52]

I'm definitely a fan of the Carlyle stuff!

[@darwindropmazda]

Good review. I love love mid length sockets and Carlyle tools😁

[@mdlee52]

I'm definitely a Carlyle fan.

[@charlespayne1909]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@douglasray8656]

Compared to snap on that's a huge deal

[@mdlee52]

I'm sure it is!

[@rustybrowneye]

I wish more sockets had nurling

[@mtnsleder2829]

fuzzy wuzzy makes them easier to take off when oiley!

[@mdlee52]

In a perfect world.

[@robertcraciun9587]

fuzzy wuzzy I wish more extensions had knurling like macs. Bust knurling ever hands down.

[@frugalprepper]

I can say you need midlength for putting a turbo Chevy Cruze. That's a sweet deal.

[@mdlee52]

Nice example, Tom!

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Do they have extended sizes?

[@mdlee52]

Not totally sure what you mean by that. I know that you can order each of the sizes individually...

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I mean sizes 20mm 21mm 22mm etc the 3/8s goes to up 25mm I think in shallow and deep.

[@danohstoolbox]

Great video brother as always

[@mdlee52]

Thanks, Dan.

[@robertcraciun9587]

Wow I bought gearwrench 1/4 and 3/8 mid metrics for just the price of the Carlyle metrics sale price. These look like gw. I will say I’ve needed mids a few times where deeps or shallows wouldn’t work. How do these compare to gw lee any idea??

[@mdlee52]

I'd say they're a slight upgrade in fit and finish. Functionally, both are top notch. The knurl on the Carlyle is nice.

[@Bryan916]

Good Video!

[@mdlee52]

Thanks, Bryan!

[@davidyoung6608]

Neat deal alert. Carlyle makes good tools.

[@mdlee52]

Thanks, David.

[@asmautollc]

$2.80 per socket not bad. Chrome and engraving look great like on most Carlyle stuff.

[@mdlee52]

👌

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

Hey sir yep the mid length are handy I have a couple sets and paid more, wish I had a thin wall 12 point 9/16 right now

[@mdlee52]

Spark plug?

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

mdlee52 no it's square nuts on a couple old tables, their counter sunk. My mid length are thin wall but 6 point. I think a 9/16 socket would work on 1/4" square nuts but in this case it would have to be a thin one

[@RussNavara]

Thanks for sharing I'm going to have to get me a set of them good video

[@mdlee52]

Thanks, Russ!

[@RadDadBMX]

I use my mid length sockets the most.

[@mdlee52]

I can see myself getting there.

[@ddl9076]

I believe that Carlyle was the school the famous Jim Thorpe attended in the early 20th century.

[@mdlee52]

Now THERE was an athlete.

[@mattmcmillan8920]

My oldest son got them they had to order them for him after he had them on order he found the Gearwench one's on Amazon for 59.00 for both sets.

[@mdlee52]

I heard about that deal, too. You can't go wrong either way. My thought, anyway.

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

Great video thanks brother. I have mid metric in Mac tools. I have I think Craftsman deep and shellow sae. Then just got the OEM tools deep and shellow metric impacts. I always used the mids for everything. I don't think I have any crome metric socket's that are shellow. That would be 3/8 drive my 1/2 drive are all impact. Great deal though I think. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother

[@mdlee52]

Thanks, Scott. Someone mentioned that the Mac deeps are mid-length to a certain point, just like the Stanley sockets I showed here.

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

I have a metric deep and mid there is a difference. I wasn't happy when I got one replaced because the deep was all he had. I took it because I needed it. I know there is about 1/4 inch difference. I have had the set over 25 year's could have changed.

[@mdlee52]

It would be interesting to see a video about that!

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

I will be happy to brother. I will have four videos up soon. Got them wrote down.

[@BruceLyeg]

It annoys the heck out of me that I can't get a straight answer from NAPA if they're ever gonna sell Carlyle tools here in Canada. I've asked the guy at the store near me and sent an email directly to NAPA.ca. There's a lot of nice Carlyle tools that I'd buy if given the chance. Ordering them online from the US isn't really worth it once I factor in shipping, taxes and the exchange rate. Nice sockets, good video!

[@mdlee52]

I feel your pain, Bruce.

[@nathanscott8928]

Are you going to do an update on the homak box?

[@mdlee52]

In a couple of weeks I'll be posting a full tool box tour.

[@Penguin_vrr]

mdlee52 i saw a homak tool Cart in Napa the other day it looked like a nice cart

[@mdlee52]

I'm planning on buying one of those when they drop to $379 again.

[@Penguin_vrr]

mdlee52 i just bought the us general tool cart and it’s a nice cart for my needs as I’m not an everyday car wrench but the homak cart was deff nice

[@mdlee52]

I'll be selling a 4 drawer US General and a Matco cart to clear out room for the Homak.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Great deal!!

[@mdlee52]

Thanks, Tony!

[@michaelcosta7235]

Does anyone think Carlyle is lying when they say Apex doesn't make their tools?

[@toolinhand]

Nice find. I like the knurling on the metric. Have you tried them out yet?

[@mdlee52]

I'll be using them this weekend!

[@cruzandread]

Nice looking sockets at a reasonable discount. Great info!!

[@mdlee52]

Thanks, Marco!

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

I found a thin 9/16 socket and it worked on the 1/4 square nuts has to be 12 point socket and I thought 6 point we're better

[@bamamowersgarage8937]

Love the video great job onit

[@mdlee52]

Thanks, Doug!

[@megaeverything101]

great sockets

[@tammywelcher6039]

I got both sets yesterday. I say score! Boss got his from snappy....he spent a lot more!

[@mattmcmillan8920]

Yeah either way Gearwench or Carlyle both a good deal.

[@johngibson3594]

Both sets less than one snap on set

[@mdlee52]

Lol, you know how my feelings...

[@tammywelcher6039]

Thanks for the alert! I may seldom use them....but, for 70 bucks? Triple the cost and get half from the big tool guys. These are cheap!

[@mdlee52]

Comparatively, yes!

[@rustybrowneye]

The school doesn't mind you just sitting in your bus talking about sockets?

[@HardKnocksForge]

Wondering what NAPA thinks about you taking up half of their parking spaces to shop AND shoot a video... #buslife

[@mdlee52]

Lol

[@patcb829]

You did a thoroughly decent job on this review.

[@mdlee52]

Lol, thanks!

[@braindeadnewyorker9569]

Nice tools 👍

[@mdlee52]

Thanks, buddy.

[@mtnsleder2829]

Fantastic!!!

[@mdlee52]

They are a good deal at that price.

[@thatonerepairguy4784]

Gearwrench is cheaper

[@mdlee52]

Links?

[@johnclintonmusicandmore]

good deal alert

[@benross252]

Hey man about to post my weekly video check it out, I’ll have to go buy this set! Been looking for a new semi deep set