1/4" drive impact socket set

[bcradio]

Anyone know of a good fairly cheap 1/4" drive impact socket set?

I'm looking for one to use with my 12v Bosch impact driver when assembling things around the house etc. I may also use it with my 18v Dewalt occasionally. I could use chrome, but I'm worried it might explode in my face.

Thanks

 

[wafrederick]

GP makes good set,a set with SAE and Metric in the set
http://www.gpsocket.com/index.cfm?event=setview&productsetid=22222&id=4560

 

[tbobbo]

I second the vote for grey pneumatic......i have the 1/4 set with everything. Metric and standard in short, deep, and short swivels. Nice set. I paid around 250 For it. I have used them even on my 1/2 gun, with a light finger of course.

 

[davesnothere]

I have a hard time imagining any 1/4 drive impact driver being powerful enough to blow up any kind of socket.

 

[wchamberlain]

I just got the Sunex 1/4 master set from eBay for $84 shipped

Sunex p/n 1848, 48 piece set

Chromoly and guaranteed for life

 

[jtfc]

I have a hard time imagining any 1/4 drive impact driver being powerful enough to blow up any kind of socket.

My local cornwell truck has a boatload of 1/4 impact sockets. If you have a local cornwell truck hit him up. The only problem is im looking through the catalog and don't see a master 1/4 impact socket you have to piece together stuff.

Btw I have the snap on general service set the one with deep shallow standard metric. So far they have all remained in one piece...so far...

 

[bgott]

I use my Snappy chrome 1/4" drive sockets with my impact, I have for years and haven't had to warranty a socket yet.

This is the one I have and I use it every day

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675149&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[woody 73]

GP makes good set,a set with SAE and Metric in the set
http://www.gpsocket.com/index.cfm?event=setview&productsetid=22222&id=4560

A very nice set

 

[bobcatdan]

Sunnex, GP and Gearwrench all make super master kits. Personally I never saw a point for 1/4" impacts, you are not going to break a chrome socket witha 12v impact. This is comimg from a guy who will use chrome sockets on any size impact.

 

[DrkMtnDew]

these are the only 1/4'' impacts that I have. Good but not cheap. Use them a lot.

Matco Universal Impact

 

[wafrederick]

There is a market for 1/4 impacts,auto body repair guys use 1/4 drive most of the time.

 

[wreckerman5357]

Just use chrome.

 

[1steve]

I dont think there is any 1/4 impact out there that will explode a chrome socket.

 

[Wrench 2201]

I have a hard time imagining any 1/4 drive impact driver being powerful enough to blow up any kind of socket.

I agree. The worst I ever did was break the 1/4" hex to square adaptor using my old Rigid 14V impact. This was when it was new and the battery was still fresh though...

 

[bcradio]

Thanks guys for all the replies. The GP's look pretty sweet and thats a pretty complete set also. Sunex would be a good choice too and I'll have to look into it as $84 bucks is good.

 

[bcradio]

I have a hard time imagining any 1/4 drive impact driver being powerful enough to blow up any kind of socket.

I agree its not likely since 1/4" drive impacts aren't as powerful. The thing that gets me is the fact that 1/4" chromes are a lot thinner than 3/8" or 1/2".

 

[wchamberlain]

Thanks guys for all the replies. The GP's look pretty sweet and thats a pretty complete set also. Sunex would be a good choice too and I'll have to look into it as $84 bucks is good.

Here ya go!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/40026539988...pagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT&vxp=mtr#ht_2369wt_1139

 

[bcradio]

Here ya go!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/40026539988...pagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT&vxp=mtr#ht_2369wt_1139

Awesome thanks for the link

 

[Infinia]

Just use chrome.

I dont think there is any 1/4 impact out there that will explode a chrome socket.

I didn't see the need to buy complete sets of 1/4 impact sockets, & in another thread the OP called me a troll for questioning it. Their argument goes like this, paraphrased "they sell them, so we need them". LOL
Just b/c they sell stuff doesn't mean we have to buy them, right? Case in point, How many percent of the millions of robo-grip pliers are being used. sheesh , Maybe if youre in a production environment I can see using them , but not DIY / homeowners. Use a pair safety glasses.

 

[bcradio]

You're hilarious.

 

[Local]

Sunnex, GP and Gearwrench all make super master kits. Personally I never saw a point for 1/4" impacts, you are not going to break a chrome socket witha 12v impact. This is comimg from a guy who will use chrome sockets on any size impact.

Me too but I only use cheap swap meet finds. It does eventually start to show wear on the drive end corners though.

 

[LXCam]

I didn't see the need to buy complete sets of 1/4 impact sockets, & in another thread the OP called me a troll for questioning it. Their argument goes like this, paraphrased "they sell them, so we need them". LOL
Just b/c they sell stuff doesn't mean we have to buy them, right? Case in point, How many percent of the millions of robo-grip pliers are being used. sheesh , Maybe if youre in a production environment I can see using them , but not DIY / homeowners. Use a pair safety glasses.

You must be pissed to have gone back 5 years to drag this out of the gutter. Might I suggest some decaf with your next order of 1/4" impacts.

 

[skruft]

I have just used chrome because I have extras and could easily replace them, but had no problem. Never had a need to use 1/4 in a harsh way.

 

[dnschmidt]

I see absolutely no point in 1/4" drive impact sockets. I do however see a value in 1/4" drive UNIVERSAL impact sockets due to the way that universal impact sockets work vs. chrome universal sockets.

 

[bcradio]

There is as much need for 1/4" impact sockets as there is for 3/8" and 1/2" drives. You can get by with chrome on all 3 drive sizes if needed...