Anyone like the "Universal" Gator socket?

[Jacobson]

One of these things? Useful or pointless?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065CJ8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[purplezr2]

Junk

 

[uscfan]

useful if you dont use it with high torque.

 

[Regal2800]

junk. use only as a last resort in an emergency. These sockets are an easy way to strip bolts/nuts.

 

[popparoach]

Wingnuts.but if you take the pin assembly out you have a 3/4 socket with teeth.

 

[slip knot]

The greatest tool ever. you can get rid of all your sockets with that one tool. Wow. I hope you ordered two so you can give one to your best friend too.

 

[popparoach]

Best used with a ultra high torque impact.

 

[bwringer]

Useful once in a blue moon when you just happen to have the need to drive several eye hooks that just happen to fit inside the thing and just happen to be already started in their holes with proper pilot holes that just happen to already be drilled...

The amount of torque these things will handle is very low, so the potential uses are pretty limited.

 

[Finky198]

I Have both sizes nothing special, but they have bailed me out on occasion. So I would consdider them a pass. As said above Definitely not for high torque.

 

[AmishFury]

someone somewhere woke up one day and said "if i cram spring loaded pins into a socket i can sell it to people who don't know any better"

 

[bmxdad]

What about this?

 

[atthebeach]

I bought one and fortunately have not had a need to use it yet. Sounds like I should maybe lower my expectations.

 

[wagon]

they're typically used in my industry to weld to the bolt or nut to remove it.

the extra pins act as air diffusers, not unlike the air gap in a generator welder to modify the arc to give it better characteristics. works best if you find a tree to attach your ground to - gives the best connection to the earth for a weld known only as "thor's asscrack" - unbreakable

 

[Jason280]

These sockets are an easy way to strip bolts/nuts.

I can't imagine ever being able to apply enough torque to strip or round off any fastener type.

 

[jonjon1]

I have a pair of gator grips, but not them sockets, the Hex-armor work gloves, they are awesome, level 5 cut protection that actually works, not cheap but about the best work gloves you will ever own...

as for that spring/pin socket, if you install a lot of wall hooks and wing nuts, grab one, dont expect to install them in cement, lol... I always wanted to get one, bush it on my IR 293 (something like 2100ft lbs of torque), and try to take out an HD EVO head bolt, lol... BUT probably not the best idea, since that 293 always either breaks the socket or bolt, I actually broke a snap-on 1"drive 8" long black extension with that gun!!!

 

[SantaAna12]

The old Thors asscrack weld trick!

I must report this sighting to Control.

 

[kctyphoon]

I work with a guy that uses that socket. He likes his.. Instead of having 4 different ratchets with 4 different sockets to remove or replace small hardware he opts to carry just that in his tool tray while working aloft.. I havent used one myself but if it works then thats all you need. Obviously pro mechanics wont be a fan of it but i think it could be helpful in some situations

 

[fatfillup]

I work with a guy that uses that socket. He likes his.. Instead of having 4 different ratchets with 4 different sockets to remove or replace small hardware he opts to carry just that in his tool tray while working aloft.. I havent used one myself but if it works then thats all you need. Obviously pro mechanics wont be a fan of it but i think it could be helpful in some situations

That's one thing we often forget, folks use tools for applications other then automotive work. So for a building maintenance guy working on low torque fasteners of various sizes, it may really save time.

That said, I have one in my collection of oddball tools and have no intentions of trying it out

 

[FigureItOut]

Re: Anyone like the "Universal" Gator socket?

My choice for wing nuts, screw eyes, hooks etc. It's available from Ryobi but I believe I've seen a couple other brands on the same product. It works well, nice around the house for the honeydew list.


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[drink]

I had one a long time ago and it broke.

 

[lametec]

I had the idea for the Gator socket about 27 years ago (I was a teen working on bicycles), but dismissed it as "not good enough". If only I had stuck with it, I'd have literally several dollars now.

 

[Tippletrash]

they're typically used in my industry to weld to the bolt or nut to remove it.

the extra pins act as air diffusers, not unlike the air gap in a generator welder to modify the arc to give it better characteristics. works best if you find a tree to attach your ground to - gives the best connection to the earth for a weld known only as "thor's asscrack" - unbreakable

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! You better be prepared if you going to attempt this weld, life threatening, only can do it once. Too risky.... I'm out...

 

[nh_yota]

I have one that my mother gave me for Christmas a long time ago (probably when it first came out). I don't think I've ever used it, but I keep it around just in case I ever need it for something strange.

 

[Ign]

I have one that my mother gave me for Christmas a long time ago (probably when it first came out). I don't think I've ever used it, but I keep it around just in case I ever need it for something strange.

Same story here. The one or two times I've tried to use mine it was too small. TSC is selling a 2pc set right now w the bigger one also, I was tempted the other day but passed.

edit: it's their generic house brand, JobSmart maybe?

 

[Ign]

oh I should say I always thought I'd keep it around for the super odd fasteners, like the 5 pt fasteners on utilities like water company covers. Never actually tried it for that though LOL

 

[nh_yota]

oh I should say I always thought I'd keep it around for the super odd fasteners, like the 5 pt fasteners on utilities like water company covers. Never actually tried it for that though LOL

Funny thing is, I actually have a special wrench and set of sockets for utility fittings and I still keep the Gator socket on hand.

 

[ibedayank]

just as usefull as **** on a boar

 

[kctyphoon]

oh I should say I always thought I'd keep it around for the super odd fasteners, like the 5 pt fasteners on utilities like water company covers. Never actually tried it for that though LOL

a regular pair of channellocks work just fine on water meter covers. hope they didnt pay too much for that security idea..

 

[Mustang1167]

I have the small and jumbo gator grip socket. Both have got me out of a few odd jams. Glad I have them laying around.