Help me understand 1/4" drive impact sockets

[TheGrooveking]

In reviewing some impact sockets on the Cornwell site I thought to mysefl what does one need 1/4" impact sockets for, I know it isn't for the immense torque. I could understand in a production environment where someone would be driving hundreds or thousands of fasteners a day, but other than that I don't see it.

How many of you guys have 1/4" impact sockets and what are you using them for?

TheGrooveking

 

[peter_x]

There are places I used my 1/4" impact gun. For example, removing the 8mm bolts under the cowl of Crown Vics to change the wiper motor. I also used my cordless screwdriver a lot, but the gun was faster. Really depends on the situation.

 

[DannyG]

When ever I take off fenders I wish I had them.

 

[wreckercologist]

A lot of transmission guys like them.

 

[back2class]

I think they are only of any real use for industrial apliactaions where the same socket is used hundreds of times a day like in a factory setting.

 

[Jbullfrog]

I use mine for dash work and sheet metal screws.

 

[mattwgrizwald]

I have a couple snap on power sockets /impact I use the 1/4" and 5/16" a ton for driving screws use on radiater clamps the deal with them is that they don't wear out as fast as the chrome ones

 

[r0meyrome]

I use the chrome sockets for all the above mentioned...dash...wiper motors..cowling...etc no problem yet...

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

I have them due to being on sale, and I could use/keep them with an impact driver and they would not look like other peoples sockets.

 

[Fedwrench]

Some people just prefer impact sockets. As for me, I use 1/4 drive impact swivel sockets on a daily basis. The chrome swivels (regardless of whose name was on them) wouldn't hold up to daily air ratchet use. The impact versions take a kicking and keep on ticking without loosening up.

 

[Merkava_4]

Unless I was removing 5 million #8 sheet metal screws a day, I don't need them.

 

[arkangel06]

Unless I was removing 5 million #8 sheet metal screws a day, I don't need them.

Thats not the spirit merk

You buy them first then decide if you'll need them





I guess they will work well on small bolts that are seized...

 

[krusty the clown]

i have the impact swivels, wouldn't be without them. for regular sockets chome will do just fine.