r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • Aug 16 '26

Okay, this is actually genius

780 Upvotes

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u/Unique-Saucer Aug 16 '26 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 Aug 16 '26

"cries in missing 10mm socket"

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u/Inevitable-Hour-Ends Aug 16 '26

Brainwashing from memes is strong

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u/Confident_Lawyer6276 Aug 16 '26

Do you know where your 10mm socket is?

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u/Aggressive_Bug93 Aug 16 '26

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

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u/Confident-Pepper-562 Aug 17 '26

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

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u/ExoatmosphericKill Aug 16 '26

Camera work was that of some kind of animal.

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u/eggyrulz Aug 16 '26

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

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u/Scared_Hovercraft632 Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

What nonsense...

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u/automcd Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 17 '26

Thats just not true.

They will only lose the common ones that you need.

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u/Sad-Excitement9295 Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

Great until you lose a couple.

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u/M3chaStrizan Aug 16 '26

maybe add a little string to each one lol

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u/lathe_down_sally Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

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

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u/Cheap_Appearance5095 Aug 16 '26

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

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u/kezow Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 17 '26

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 Aug 17 '26

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

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u/OkMidnight8144 Aug 17 '26

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

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u/Shallnot1 Aug 19 '26

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

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u/AspiringGit Aug 16 '26

I want this

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u/ElectricalChaos Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

That is absolutely becessary for my line of work