3/8" drive impact sockets or 3/8" x 1/2" adapter?

[tbgallant]

Hey guys,

For those using a 3/8" impact gun, do you use 3/8" impact sockets (hard to find!) or just your 1/2" sockets with a 3/8"x1/2" adapter (impact adapter of course)?

Thanks

Tim

 

[chad s]

I use 3/8 impact sockets. I wouldnt want the bulkier 1/2 sockets when I'm using my 3/8 gun. Mine are all snap on, all purchased new from ebay at less than half of retail, good deals are out there if you can wait to find them.

 

[Chris Adams]

Yeah, second the notion on the small impact sockets being handier.
I bought the cheap ones, abusing them severely managed to damage two sockets. That's from using 3/8 on a step down with a BIG gun. Even cheap 3/8 should last a lifetime on a 3/8 gun.

 

[engnerdan]

If you are looking for a lower cost (then the tool trucks) impact sockets check out Grey Pneumatic from www.tooldiscounter.com they have good prices. I just picked up a set of SAE 3/8 impact sockets for $20.?? and a set of Metrics for $18.??. All my imopact sockets are Greys and I have only broke one and that was from abuse (3/8 socket on 1/2 imapact at 175psi, and a rounded off bolt) and they replaced it no questions asked.

-Dan

 

[SteveU]

If you are looking for a lower cost (then the tool trucks) impact sockets check out Grey Pneumatic from www.tooldiscounter.com they have good prices. I just picked up a set of SAE 3/8 impact sockets for $20.?? and a set of Metrics for $18.??. All my imopact sockets are Greys and I have only broke one and that was from abuse (3/8 socket on 1/2 imapact at 175psi, and a rounded off bolt) and they replaced it no questions asked.

-Dan

I also have the grey pneumatic sockets in 1/4, 3/8, & 1/2" drive & actually find myself using the impact sockets for hand ratchets also. The 3/8" is smaller than the same size in 1/2" drive & this may make the difference of whether it will fit somewhere or not. Haven't broke any yet

 

[tbgallant]

Grey Pneumatic's sound great.. but I'm having a real hard time finding anybody that sells them in Canada.

Any Canadians here reccomend a spot to buy these at the similar prices to the tooldiscounter.com prices (which are great!)

Thanks

Tim

 

[engnerdan]

Dang Canadians making it difficult, j/k. You might try calling Grey directly www.gpsocket.com and ask them if they have anybody who sells up there in Canada. They have been very helpful when I have called. I guess I am lucky tool discounter is about 30 minutes from my house.

-Dan

 

[Elroy]

Mine are all snap on....

Elroy wouldn't expect anything less from a man who spends $500 on a 70 year old display case. They are nice tools. In certain areas that is, like wrenches and sockets. Some of their other stuff however leaves a little on the table. IEHO

 

[chad s]

Elroy wouldn't expect anything less from a man who spends $500 on a 70 year old display case. They are nice tools. In certain areas that is, like wrenches and sockets. Some of their other stuff however leaves a little on the table. IEHO

Haha, well, I have never bought any snap on sockets or wrench sets off of the truck, you can get that stuff MUCH cheaper on ebay. I do buy stuff of of the truck, and keep a great relationship with my dealer. I know I could have gotten everything I have bought from him for less on ebay, but there is a certain value to having him back my purchases with great service. The funny thing is, the only items I have ever needed to take to him for warranty, were tools I didnt buy from him.

 

[Fedwrench]

If you're having problems finding Grey Pneumatic sockets, try looking for Sunex. They are practicly the same.
I wouldn't use an adapter on a 3/8 impact as it takes away from the compactness of using the 3/8 impact and the 1/2 drive impact sockets are often too thick for where I'm using them.

 

[tbgallant]

Thanks guys, I did send a message to GP.. waiting to hear back. My internet searches defenitely came up empty!

Hey Canadians... what impact sockets do you buy?

 

[eschoendorff]

If you're having problems finding Grey Pneumatic sockets, try looking for Sunex. They are practicly the same.
I wouldn't use an adapter on a 3/8 impact as it takes away from the compactness of using the 3/8 impact and the 1/2 drive impact sockets are often too thick for where I'm using them.

And teh Sunex impact sockets are damn near the same as the HF ones....