Who makes Tekton ratchet?
What is this? Tekton tools are made by different contractors and engineers from three different countries. 75% of Tekton tools are made in Taiwan, 15% in the United States, and 10% in China. Other tools from Tekton Company are pry bars, punches, chisels, clamps, vices, mallets and hammers, and bolt cutters.
What is a 1/2 drive socket?
1/2 inch – 1/2″ sockets are generally used for nuts and bolts from around 10mm and up. A 1/2″ drive socket can apply enough force to undo all nuts on a car. There are also 3/4″ and 1″ ratchets but these are used on trucks, tanks and industrial machinery.
Where are Tekton sockets made?
About 74% of our current product lineup is made in Taiwan, 22.5% in the United States, 1.5% in China, 1% in Canada, and less than 1% across several other countries. You can find the country of origin for every tool on Tekton.com by scrolling to the bottom of the product page and referring to the “Specs” section.
What does Tekton Made in USA?
The percentage of USA-made products in Tekton’s lineup is now over 20 percent, including angle wrenches, crowfoot wrenches, dead blow hammers, groove joint pliers, hard-handle screwdrivers, high-torque screwdrivers and nut drivers, pick and hook sets, and several tool storage products.
Is Tekton a quality brand?
Generally, Tekton tools seem to be okay. Some of their products stand out as being especially spectacular, such as their USA-made air hoses. My current impression is that Tekton is a decent value brand.
What does drive size mean for sockets?
The drive socket size is a measurement of the distance between the flat sides of the square recess. The drive socket size must match the drive square size of your turning tool for the socket to fit correctly. For example, a 1/4″ drive or 1/4″ square drive will attach to a turning tool that has a 1/4″ drive square.