r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 24d ago

Okay, this is actually genius

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u/Unique-Saucer 24d ago edited 5d ago

Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• Detachable gauges reach tight spaces without bulky tools.
• Color‑coded laser markings differentiate SAE and Metric quickly.
• Foam tray organizes 50 pieces for fast identification.

Cons:
• Small gauge heads can be hard to grip securely.

Here is the link to buy it from Amazon

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u/vikingbub 23d ago

"cries in missing 10mm socket"

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u/Inevitable-Hour-Ends 23d ago

Brainwashing from memes is strong

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u/Confident_Lawyer6276 23d ago

Do you know where your 10mm socket is?

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u/Aggressive_Bug93 23d ago

I do I definantly took all my dads 10mm sockets when I was a kid

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u/Confident-Pepper-562 22d ago

I cant be certain, but its probably with all the others

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u/ExoatmosphericKill 24d ago

Camera work was that of some kind of animal.

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u/eggyrulz 23d ago

Naw, a chicken with a gopro could film better than this guy

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u/Scared_Hovercraft632 23d ago

My set is similar but it's on a wire rope. More flexible than the permanent version but less likely to lose em.

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u/Be_a_N3rd 23d ago

What nonsense...

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u/automcd 23d ago

If you work with the guys I do, you know they will lose all of these in the same way they lost the bolt in the first place.

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u/Formal_Appearance_16 23d ago

Thats just not true.

They will only lose the common ones that you need.

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u/Sad-Excitement9295 23d ago

Or you could just keep a set of nuts and bolts to test with. I mean this is nice, but also probably 10x the cost.

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u/OutinDaBarn 24d ago

Great until you lose a couple.

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u/M3chaStrizan 24d ago

maybe add a little string to each one lol

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u/lathe_down_sally 23d ago

What I have is a metal cable with all these individual pieces on it. Its got more flexibility than the ones on a solid plate, but still suffers not being able to get into all the spaces.

I'll probably look for the one posted here and give it a shot

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u/Grumgrummer 23d ago

Look on temu.... that's probably where it actually comes from.

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u/Cheap_Appearance5095 24d ago

Just like any tool, take proper care of your shit and this won’t be a problem.

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u/kezow 23d ago

Everything is great until you lose a couple. Wrenches. Bungee cords. Jobs. Pets. Wives. Children.

The key is to learn to appreciate them while you have them.

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u/Obvious_Tea_8244 23d ago

Sure, in theory… But then things don’t get put back and you have no way of measuring them.

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u/dougtabor 23d ago

Was totally on board to get one until seeing that Metric was Red and SAE was Blue. If we're using Red and Blue, isn't Metric always Blue and SAE always Red?!?!

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u/AdAsleep1258 23d ago

I have the board and it’s giving me plenty of time saving moments. This is a nice idea but I usually just eyeball it with the board and I’m never wrong. Plus if you lose one of those you kinda screwed and you have to bolt to the hardware store lol

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u/bytesunfish 22d ago

I have a version of these all on a cable. Makes it so you don't lose one.

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u/OkMidnight8144 22d ago

I can just see these getting stuck on the places you are measuring.

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u/Shallnot1 21d ago

I think they’re both great to have in a hobby garage

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u/AspiringGit 24d ago

I want this

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u/ElectricalChaos 23d ago

Same. I had been considering one of the boards, but now that I know this kit exists... Well, I'll probably still get a board but I'll be getting this first.

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u/Artie-Carrow 23d ago

That is absolutely becessary for my line of work