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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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The BOGO has ended, thanks to everyone who participated!
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Introducing Pinless Universal Impact Extension Sockets That Deliver More Torque
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MWEric
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Got mine today.
If I was still working on cars for a living, those would be a no-brainer, if only for not trying to locate where the impact swivel socket went after being flung off the end of the extension when I didn't actually have it seated firmly on the fastener.
You young guys have it so EASY!
You young guys have it so EASY!
Southernbuild
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They look tempting. Adding them to the someday list. 
demarpaint
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I haven't used them yet, but they look like another quality tool from Astro.
Wrench97
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How is the storage set up you're using ?Had my set for a few weeks, ordered it as soon as they were available. Here they are with the bowo (buy one win one?)
I tried just the rail and that isn't working all that well.......................
2ndGearRubber
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Also interested in the storage setup.
It started as one of those magnetic L socket rail things from Harbor Freight. I drilled the rivets out and replaced the metal clip rail with an aluminum one from Ares (same as Olsa and all the other anodized aluminum ones). They still fall off on its own so I have a Carlyle branded magna strip to hold the tops on. It works good so long as I don't slam the lid down.
toddmorr
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anybody ordered the 78354 from Aliexpress??? they've got a good deal going on these until 2/8...$58, quite a bit less than the typical $100 or so from a US seller.
nicks78camaro
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Cheap knockoff is a cheap knockoff
I see them for less than $100 but not that much less. Have a link?
toddmorr
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if you click it, it goes down to like 59. But seller looks iffy, there is another seller at 87 that appears more legit. not worth it, will just do the 100+ and give Amazon their margin
What’s the model number on the SnapOn version of these? Is it these
Snap-on Store
might be interesting to buy the no skips Astro set and add in one or two common sizes from snap on like 10
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2ndGearRubber
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What’s the model number on the SnapOn version of these? Is it these
Snap-on Store
shop.snapon.com
might be interesting to buy the no skips Astro set and add in one or two common sizes from snap on like 10
I was referring to regular swivels, as a reference to astro impact socket quality.
I have this 3/8 set with the built in extension, and while not used frequently, they've been solid. There's a lot more use on my regular swivel socket set.
nicks78camaro
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I see the 1/2" drive metric set is out
@Astro_Pneumatic_Tools BOGO deal?
www.astrotools.com
@Astro_Pneumatic_Tools BOGO deal?
1/2" Drive 6Pt Pinless Universal Torque-Saver Impact Extensions | Astro Pneumatic Tools
• 9” long 1/2” drive 6-point pinless impact universal extension sockets • Heavy-Duty TORQUE-SAVER design utilizes overbuilt joint design & extension sha ...
www.astrotools.com
Looks cool and I hate to be that guyI see the 1/2" drive metric set is out
@Astro_Pneumatic_Tools BOGO deal?
1/2" Drive 6Pt Pinless Universal Torque-Saver Impact Extensions | Astro Pneumatic Tools
• 9” long 1/2” drive 6-point pinless impact universal extension sockets • Heavy-Duty TORQUE-SAVER design utilizes overbuilt joint design & extension sha ...
but somebody got to complain about the missing 12 mm. Most 1/2 drive speciality kind of stuff runs 12 to 24.12 mm and 13 mm are both m8 so the bolt is the same. I’m guessing they wanted to keep the total set price down but I would like to see 12 on there. Or just start with 14 since thats where m10 starts.
one thing that could be interesting is offering a set of 10 to 13 or 14 in 3/8 with a set of the rest in 1/2 drive no overlaps. When you get to speciality tools like these and they are not too often used and $15 each then having a no overlaps could make sense. Idk if your really going to run into needing both 3/8 and 1/2 versions of 17 18 19 of these tbh
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nicks78camaro
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Looks cool and I hate to be that guy
12 mm and 13 mm are both m8 so the bolt is the same. I’m guessing they wanted to keep the total set price down but I would like to see 12 on there. Or just start with 14 since thats where m10 starts.
one thing that could be interesting is offering a set of 10 to 13 or 14 in 3/8 with a set of the rest in 1/2 drive no overlaps. When you get to speciality tools like these and they are not too often used and $15 each then having a no overlaps could make sense. Idk if your really going to run into needing both 3/8 and 1/2 versions of 17 18 19 of these tbh
I would've liked a 12 too as they're usually included in their 1/2" impact sets. But I probably wouldn't use a 1/2" impact on a 12 or 13 anyway.
I looked and it was $158 with $100 shipping on top. Do you have a link. I kinda want the 3/8 ones looks like they would come in handy
Oh it’s because they wanted it to fit in a case clean and skipping 12 they got 5 on each side since they also skip 20 and 23. If they added 12 they’d have an odd number and couldn’t fit it in the case. I’m sure Chris thought about putting 12 in there I know he know someone here would bring it up since 12 and 13 are for the same size fastener and both are real common
nicks78camaro
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Honestly wouldn't have minded if their other 1/2" impact sets started at 14 and went to 24 while skipping the already skipped 20 and 23, especially if it lowered the set price
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It makes sense that Astro releases the 1/2" drive extensions after I just bought the regular set. I bit the bullet and ordered the 3/8 version last week and was surprised how heavy the box was. They seem extremely well built.
nicks78camaro
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You need both of course
The Critic
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Just tried my 1/2" set on some stubborn catalytic converter flange nuts -- they definitely work as advertised:
@Astro_Pneumatic_Tools - you're welcome for the idea. Glad you were able to make it happen.