Easy out sockets?

[antid2]

does anyone know where i can find a good metric set of these?

my old job had them for us, but i don't remember where they bought them from and i can't seem to find them, i'm wanting to find a set from 10-19mm or close as possible to it, i've looked at all the bigger brands but can't seem to find any good sets of them, great for when someone comes in with a really junked up drain plug, easy to just take off and replace the plug is what we used them for

 

[Buckgnarly]

Craftsman.

http://www.craftsman.com/search=Cra...irect=false&storeId=10155&yikes_prod=40020557

This one is a quality set, and on sale.

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-...p-00952165000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

[bobcatdan]

They are universal, there is no metric or sae. They are often dual marked. They in general work great. I have owned my set for years with near 100% success rate.

 

[softailgarage]

I got mine from Matco.

 

[NewEdgePerf]

I believe that SK makes a set like that.

Tony D

 

[NewEdgePerf]

Try this link

http://www.skhandtool.com/products/impact-sockets/product.aspx?ID=3367&view=view

Tony D

 

[softailgarage]

Craftsman.

http://www.craftsman.com/search=Cra...irect=false&storeId=10155&yikes_prod=40020557

This one is a quality set, and on sale.

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-...p-00952165000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

What drive are they? the add isn't specific.

 

[Buckgnarly]

What drive are they? the add isn't specific.

IIRC, the impacts are 3/8 and the others are 1/2.

Just checked the garage, impacts are 3/8, others are mixed 3/8 and 1/2.

 

[rlitman]

Just checked the garage, impacts are 3/8, others are mixed 3/8 and 1/2.

Yep, mixed. They also come with a handy hex back that you can turn with a wrench.

 

[AndrewH]

Harbor Freight. I'm sure I'll get **** for saying it but between the metric and SAE set there isn't a bolt that I haven't been able to get out. The best part is, they're made from Molybdenum so I've used them on my impact with no issues. I had a bolt basically fuse itself to the socket due to the force required to loosen it so I took it to HF with the bolt still stuck and they exchanged it no questions asked.

 

[W0rLDWaR4]

Harbor Freight. I'm sure I'll get **** for saying it but between the metric and SAE set there isn't a bolt that I haven't been able to get out. The best part is, they're made from Molybdenum so I've used them on my impact with no issues. I had a bolt basically fuse itself to the socket due to the force required to loosen it so I took it to HF with the bolt still stuck and they exchanged it no questions asked.

I have the craftsman set listed above but looks like I might grab that HF as well. I'll stop by and take a look at it.

 

[G_P]

I have a Craftsman set and the first time I used one it exploded into a half dozen jagged pieces. They are not covered by any warranty either.

I bought a set of Irwin ones and have used them many times with success.

 

[92integra]

man those cman ones are pretty cheep price wise i might be looking into a set now

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Get the Irwin Hanson set....same as Snap On. I just bought the big set 2 nights ago...but I've used singles and they are great quality.http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ACMFRI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

and here's a good read up from garfunkel24 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62687

 

[92integra]

good advice mohawk dave and on following your link lead me to this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRG66/?tag=atomicindus08-20

is it just me or is that way to good of a deal to pass up...... F*** IT i'm not waiting dont want the price to go up!!!

 

[Mohawk Dave]

good advice mohawk dave and on following your link lead me to this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRG66/?tag=atomicindus08-20

is it just me or is that way to good of a deal to pass up...... F*** IT i'm not waiting dont want the price to go up!!!

Yep...those are the SO ones as well. I wish I knew that when I got my SO ones...could've saved some moola.

Everybody on GJ seems to like these also, Mine just arrived in the mail today. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SM2DTW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

And I haven't confirmed it with my own two eyes...but I'm sure this is the same as the SO one as well..http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002NYBH8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[zkling]

The craftsman ones are nice as is their version for rounded lug nuts. If a drain plug is that bad I usually just use a pair of pliers or a pipe wrench.

 

[92integra]

And I haven't confirmed it with my own two eyes...but I'm sure this is the same as the SO one as well..http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Industri...CZ9RDNX254RV0H

the tech next to me just got the SO ones and they have to be the same must be some expensive paint on the case to make it red

 

[steveo3002]

anyone know where i can get the smallest one on its own..i lost mine

 

[fiv216]

Anyone used both the socket style & the drill bit style? ( http://www.harborfreight.com/12-piece-screw-extractor-set-40349.html )

I've only ever used the drill style & found them a bit of a PITA, could anyone compare the two types ?

 

[Buckgnarly]

This post has migrated from the original ones the OP mentioned, the ones for nuts or bolts, the "female" type if you will. They work EXCELLENT, if you pound them on real good.

As for the drill or "male" type, it's real hit or miss. IF you are careful and not whale on them like a gorilla, they work OK. Break one off and you have another problem on your hands!

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Not Craftsman. I bought a set. The time I tried using one it shattered and I wasn't even using an impact. I tried taking it back, apparently warranty on them is less than 1.5 hrs (and I had a 35 minute drive each way to Sears).

 

[AndrewV]

Picking up the craftsman set today. Tired of using visegrips at work. We'll see how they work.

 

[dewmor]

I have the CM set but luckily, haven't had to use them yet. I also noticed this Irwin set at my local Lowe's. Looks pretty nice and according to the packaging, they are impact ready. Not bad for $20.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_577634-281-...t=irwin&pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=irwin&facetInfo=

 

[Pumpman1968]

I've had the Craftsman set for over a year now and have beat the **** out of them on rusty NY undercarriages without any failures. I'm sure they won't last forever so.....when they went on sale a few months ago for $20 (sold in 2 pieces for $9.99 each) I got a spare set. Money WELL spent!

 

[rmsg0040]

what's your location

If your in Canada, I would suggest the mastercraft maximum set, comes on sale for under $30

 

[Buckgnarly]

I've had the Craftsman set for over a year now and have beat the **** out of them on rusty NY undercarriages without any failures. I'm sure they won't last forever so.....when they went on sale a few months ago for $20 (sold in 2 pieces for $9.99 each) I got a spare set. Money WELL spent!

I am thinking the same thing on the spare set. I have abused the **** out of mine and wonder if they will always be US and this cheap....hmmm......

 

[G_P]

Not Craftsman. I bought a set. The time I tried using one it shattered and I wasn't even using an impact. I tried taking it back, apparently warranty on them is less than 1.5 hrs (and I had a 35 minute drive each way to Sears).

Managers at 2 sears stores told me that anything designed to remove damaged fasteners had zero warranty. He said they are considered wear items since they have to be hammered on and are made of very hard steel that wont give or flex at all, it will just shatter.

 

[rlitman]

Managers at 2 sears stores told me that anything designed to remove damaged fasteners had zero warranty. He said they are considered wear items since they have to be hammered on and are made of very hard steel that wont give or flex at all, it will just shatter.

He's dead wrong. The Craftsman IMPACT BoltOut set has a lifetime warranty. None of Sears' other stuff does, but other companies offer these tools with warranties.

I have an Alden GrabIt screw remover. The Alden branded one has no warranty, but the ones sold by Ace Hardware with the Ace brand on it (what I have) have a lifetime warranty (as does anything with Ace printed on it). There are many other exceptions like this.

 

[Loscaldazar]

I've had the Craftsman set for over a year now and have beat the **** out of them on rusty NY undercarriages without any failures. I'm sure they won't last forever so.....when they went on sale a few months ago for $20 (sold in 2 pieces for $9.99 each) I got a spare set. Money WELL spent!

Love my craftsman bolt out socket set too. As soon as my extra reward points come in, ill get both sets (as a backup) for $8+ tax! First two sets cost me $20 and definitely have saved me way more time than $20 worth!

 

[92integra]

has anyone else tried the set from harbor frieght i'm thinking about swinging by there today. so if anyone has yay's or nay's speak them now please

 

[AndrewV]

That hf set looks janky. It doesn't have nearly what i would consider a spiral pattern, that would grab into the bolt. That's why i got the cman one today.
Stopped by work, to throw it in my box, and had to use it. Worked good to.

 

[92integra]

did you get the c man 10 piece set andrew ? this one >>>>http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-...p-00952166000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3

 

[DSM21]

Craftsman.

http://www.craftsman.com/search=Cra...irect=false&storeId=10155&yikes_prod=40020557

This one is a quality set, and on sale.

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-...p-00952165000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

The impact set is awesome I got it for half-price at a closing sears

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Managers at 2 sears stores told me that anything designed to remove damaged fasteners had zero warranty. He said they are considered wear items since they have to be hammered on and are made of very hard steel that wont give or flex at all, it will just shatter.

I never hammered on it or use an impact wrench. It was in a tight space and I was using a breaker bar. It never even "grabbed" the bolt, it just crumbled.
That set was the last thing I ever bought from Sears.
No warranty because it was impact rated, not a hand tool.

 

[zakmartin]

I have the Craftsman USA set (an older set in a red plastic case - 12 pieces, I think). I've only used the sockets a few times, but they never skipped a beat.

 

[92integra]

just took a look at the set's at harbor frieght and they look like **** !

 

[HaroRider]

I contemplated the HF ones, for a "just in case" time..but never got them, but havent really needed them yet..

BTW. HF has SAE and metric? Why?

 

[dewmor]

I can't find them on their website, but I was at Autozone this afternoon and they had an Irwin, 5 pc set of deep easy out sockets. They came in a plastic case and were about $30.

 

[littletoes]

I have the earlier craftsman set.
They don't work with a ratchet, you have to put them inside of a socket, which takes more room. I just tried to take out a rounded bolt, and it wouldn't grip it...so I had to grind the head off.