In a message dated 11/25/99 9:46:06 PM Eastern Standard Time,
mruskin@PANGEA.CA writes:

<< I use the Popular Mechanics brand available at Wal-Mart. They are SAE
 approved, chrome vanadium, very nicely finished, meet proper hardness specs,
 and are half the price of the similar Sears Craftsman. Even cheaper when on
 sale (Boxing Day - a great time to buy) >>

I have used the Popular Mechanics stuff sometimes too.  The sockets are
great, but the ratchets are JUNK.  I would always prefer a Craftsman ratchet.
 My .02.

Stefan Weir