Should I own impact Swivel Sockets?

[90zcar]

I guess if I had a small cordless 1/4 gun or something. I just don't see myself using my 1/2" gun to blast tiny 10mm bolts off lol.
I'm fine using a ratchet on stuff 10mm n under


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[WhiffySpark]

I meant 3/8. I'll use 1/2 inch if I need to.

 

[Finky198]

3/8 is great for automotive using 3/8 Impacts, hammer head, air ratchet, battery impact for

8,10,12,13,15 ______ 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2

Great for covers bumpers skid plates door hardware engine bay work

 

[winlinmac]

Harbor Freight really screwed up; they offer the most complete Impact Swivel Sockets in their 1/2"-inch drive, and they contain a pin; but I'll give them whirl, as I've never owned a set like these before.

 

[kblee27]

Are there any impact swivel sockets with magnets ?
It'd nice not to drop the nut or bolt into some black hole.

 

[gooseadrian]

If you need them, get a quality se

 

[Finky198]

Are there any impact swivel sockets with magnets ?
It'd nice not to drop the nut or bolt into some black hole.

I think sunex might make them take a LOOK LOL

 

[Spn1025]

Feel free to laugh at me here. I haven't used impact swivel sockets on an impact gun since I was younger, installing trailer hitches for Uhaul. When you're cranking in bolts and you slip off the bolt, the ******* socket can be pretty dangerous lol. I prefer to leave unbalanced things off of my impact guns. Work great on an air ratchet. I don't think I've even attempted to use one on an impact gun since I left Uhaul, maybe it's just paranoia lol.

 

[freeskier7791]

A mechanic I know (motorsports) has only the snap on wobbly sockets in his toolbox. He figures if you can't get a wrench on it a regular socket probably won't work

 

[Jacobson]

Can someone explain what the hoopla is about the HarderFreight pin spring, and why it's dangerous?

 

[90zcar]

I think the spring pops off a lot causing it to come apart. Not sure


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Jacobson]

I got the Sunex 3/8 set for $70.
Didn't want to piss around with overbuying clutter and rebates.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRAO4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Done. Thanks for the tips.

 

[Jacobson]

Do any of you guys use the swivels as your primary sockets,
even if you're not using an impact gun or not even needing the swivel?

 

[abvw]

For 3/8", almost exclusively. I rarely touch my normal impact sockets, far less likely to break things (10mm, 12mm and 13mm) with a 300ft-lb impact on an angle.

I wouldn't suggest hand torquing swivels though, Cr-Mo is softer and the pin may deform and break.

Sent from my Q10 using Tapatalk

 

[Jacobson]

Ok, so you use swivels for all your impact needs, but for normal ratcheting action without an impact, you just use regular sockets?

 

[abvw]

Ok, so you use swivels for all your impact needs, but for normal ratcheting action without an impact, you just use regular sockets?

Aside from lugs and axle nuts (or other right-in-yer-face, wide open fasteners), if there is a slightest bit of obstruction or clearance issue, I bust out the swivels.

I don't use chrome and impact sockets interchangeably. Chrome is too hard and brittle for impacts and Cr-Mo is too soft to be used in place of chrome on hand tools.

 

[Jacobson]

I used my Sunex 3/8" swivels this week.
They came in very handy.

Great rec from a great forum!

 

[BK13]

I see this is an old thread brought back from the dead, but does anybody have any experience with both the Sunex and GP? I love the Sunex impact sockets I have, but I always am interested in trying new stuff...

 

[anndel]

I have both Snap On and Sunex 1/2" drive impact swivels and love them both. I've been reaching for the Sunex more often to see if I can break them. So far they're holding up.

 

[bassbone52]

I see this is an old thread brought back from the dead, but does anybody have any experience with both the Sunex and GP? I love the Sunex impact sockets I have, but I always am interested in trying new stuff...

I have the GP swivel impacts. Couldn't be happier. Also have the Sunex regular impacts. Great tools, also.

 

[johndeereman]

I also have both Sunex and GP impact socket's both regular and swivel they both have been excellent.