GP duo breakage.

[msrfrog]

I broke my duo extension near the wobble area. I had it on 3/8 ir titanium impact. oh well.

 

[bmxr4life87]

are these the same as the normal wobble impact extensions? ive been considering getting a set but i want pics of the damage

 

[billymade]

Are you referring to Grey Pneumatic? How about some pics of the failure?

 

[Fedwrench]

How do you like the Duo Sockets? Do you have problems finding them when dropped? How easy to read are the size markings? How thick are the socket walls?

 

[JeepsAreBuilt]

We need pics

 

[Merkava_4]

Is this gonna be another thread about a broken tool without pictures?

 

[wrenchr]

Is this gonna be another thread about a broken tool without pictures?

And if it is????????

 

[ImportTuner]

I really like the look of the GP duo .. wobbles tend to be weak for impact usage; they do have a lifetime warranty.

 

[msrfrog]

Sorry guys I do not keep a camera at work. I am off sunday and monday and if my wife gives birth before I go back I will be off for 5 days. Otherwise I will get a pic on tuesday night.
Yes they are the grey pneumatic. I am not worried as my matco guy will warranty them. They seem to be easy to see. The black finish and size markings seem to wear fast. It won't bother me much because I know them by sight. The 10 12 14 17 will all be worn and the others will look new.

 

[bmxr4life87]

you must be an import mechanic

 

[msrfrog]

yep Toyota and um .........hyundai

 

[msrfrog]

here are the pics.

 

[Wesley B]

Thanks for the great pictures! Do you have any pics of the worn sockets?

 

[msrfrog]

No no pics yet of the sockets. I do not think they are worn enough yet to warrant a pic.

 

[billymade]

I forgot about the "duo socket" marketing concept from Grey Pneumatic; after looking at their catalog for this tool line, it does seem that your extension is even shown in the cat being used with a impact. One tool for regular use and impact usage, ..... hmmm!
http://fileresource.sitepro.com/fil.../792/03BA679B-8165-3691-E0D2-F2C55951EB7B.pdf
One thing I've noticed; if you get a "multipurpose" tool that is supposed to do "everything"; there is always sacrifices that have to be made. As the old saying goes; "somethings gotta give". These types of tools in the worst case scenario; don't do anything particularly well. It looks to me in this case, that the wobble indention; is pretty thin for the stress of a impact wrench. A universal style impact attachment; would be more suited for air tools and actually be able to handle the abuse. If you put the wobble at a extreme angle; I don't think it would be able to do much but break under that kind of stress/binding, its just not made to handle this, imho. Just like any tool; real world usage typically, will shake out the weaknesses and you just found out what the extension can or cannot do.
What is the primary difference between impact and chrome sockets? One major difference is that impacts are typically thicker and stronger; while the chrome are thinner and weaker! Well, finding a middle ground without sacrificing strength; thats a hard middle ground to find! The composition of the metal; where it can take the abuse of the impacting and provide enough strength, be thin for tight areas.... that might be a tough requirement to fill! I'm just not convinced a wobble socket is suited to air impact abuse! There is a reason that regular chrome and impact sockets are sold; each has their own role to play, in different situations!

 

[48548]

I want one of those ratchets, they look pretty cool...

 

[msrfrog]

Well I was just testing the extension. HaHa. But anyway I have the matco impact universal sockets. I will not be using the extensions on air impacts any more. Just my 12v dewalt.The ratchet is ok but heavy. Overall I am still happy with the set.

 

[rhandwor]

When Mac came out with the wobble extensions around 1980 they warned not to impact them. They also broke easily I have a couple but only use for certain applications. I wouldn't use them for everyday use or in an impact.