8 pt sockets

[_vin_]

greetings

I am looking to get a 1/2 drive 8 pt socket set. Right now I leaning towards this http://www.amazon.com/8Pt-10Pc-2Dr-Socket-Set/dp/B0045IA7U6/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1352615940&sr=1-3&keywords=armstrong+15-585 or individual Westward sockets from Grainger. Any others I should look at? Thanks

vin

Also: I need them to be 1/2 drive

 

[kams1973]

8pt sockets are nice to have, and I'm sure the Armstrong set you linked are great. However, when I was in my 8pt search, Ebay seemed to have a great selection at a much lower cost.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

what is the reasoning for an 8 point socket?

 

[NC-Fordguy]

what is the reasoning for an 8 point socket?

Fill/drain plugs on alot of older transmissions, transfer cases, oil pans and differentials are 4 point. 8 point sockets come in handy in this application

 

[pipsters]

Sears sells Craftsman branded 8 point in 3/8" and 1/2" drive.

 

[kiatech]

thats a lot of money for what is basically craftsman

12 points will also work but I assume you want 8 point for more contact area?

 

[Jim C.]

Sears sells Craftsman branded 8 point in 3/8" and 1/2" drive.

That's what I have. The price was right and they've worked perfectly every time. Just make sure they're made in the USA.

Jim C.

 

[_vin_]

I thought craftsman didn't make 1/2. Now I was able to find them on the website. Sweet. Now I have to figure out what else to get to total $50( free shipping ) Thanks fellas

 

[Jbullfrog]

I added a set of 8 point impact sockets to my tools. We have been dismantling power poles and rebuilding horse drawn implements lately.

 

[SwampCat]

Work good for driving a tap with a ratchet wrench also.

 

[rlitman]

12 points will also work but I assume you want 8 point for more contact area?

No it won't. 12 point sockets are usually double-hex. The corners have different angles than triple-square. Now if you can get a 12 point triple-square socket, then I stand corrected, but those won't properly fit a hex bolt.

 

[Murphy4570]

No it won't. 12 point sockets are usually double-hex. The corners have different angles than triple-square. Now if you can get a 12 point triple-square socket, then I stand corrected, but those won't properly fit a hex bolt.

Modern design 12 point won't work.

Old ones do. I have some Snap-On 12 point sockets from 1943-44 or so (old WWII "G" stamped sockets, no warranty), and they fit square fasteners just fine. The issue is that they don't utilize much surface area, so it is easy to round off the edges of the square drive component you are turning if it is very tight.

 

[kiatech]

I've used a 12 point wrench on square plugs many of times.

 

[Hootbro]

I would check around Ebay first. Many people sell them there for next to nothing with quite a few people have not ause for them or do not even know what they are for.

 

[kunkernator]

If you are set on 8 point sockets, go ahead. There is nothing wrong with them. Another thing to look at is universal/spline sockets and wrenches. I believe in addition to covering a variety of other fasteners they can also grab 4-point.

Craftsman branded ones are "Max Axess".
Something like this.

In addition to the sockets, you could get a pass-thru ratchet. Or just sockets.

 

[woody 73]

At first I was taken back by the high price of $92.00 dollars for that 8-point set, but I guess they are 1/2 drive but that still seems high in my book.

I buy sockets on the cheap from Cl or garage sales, etc and then I find a few 8-point from time to time. My guess is that the op needs them in 1/2 drive as a set asap, so maybe that set is still a good bargain as compared to the truck brands.

 

[Jawn]

Take a look at ebay... I ended up snagging a set of Cornwell 1/2" impacts for less than the Armstrong set in the OP. IIRC, the set runs 3/8" to 1".

 

[JASTECH]

Hmm, What about this set? I have not even opened them.
Craftsman 19pc Universal set.
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A combination of strength, adaptation and fast moving design, the Craftsman 19-piece socket wrench set delivers torque when and where you need it. Developed to grab countless fasteners, the specialized interior ridging takes hold of quad, hex and 12 point nuts and bolts, while turning both spline and external Torx fasteners with ease. And when you’re dealing with a chewed-up partially rounded bolt, no worries, this set is built to take hold where others do nothing but slip.

 

[bob15]

Wright Tool

1/2" drive set # 450 goes to 1 1/4"

http://www.royalsupply.com/store/pc/Wright-Tool-450-1-2-Drive-13-Pc-8-Pt-Socket-Set-7-16-1-1-4-p51437.htm

3/8 drive:

http://www.royalsupply.com/store/pc/Wright-Tool-379-3-8-Drive-11-Pc-Special-8-Pt-Std-Socket-Set-3344p51144.htm

Also check e-bay #270529776566 ~ more sockets than the Armstrong set....

bob

 

[ndoran]

also handy for taps

 

[_vin_]

I found Proto ones on motion industries website for about $7.50 ave each for the ones I need and $7 for jh williams. I am going to stop by tomorrow to see what would be the cost out the door.