Impact socket set not made for power tools?

ricepudding · Nov 28, 2014

So I just noticed today that my 30pc Stanley 1/2in impact socket set says on the case that they are not to be used with power tools. Then it shows an impact wrench with a x over it. I have been using the sockets weekly for a few months now, and they don't show any wear. Why would the case say that you can't use impact sockets with a impact? Weird.
Store link: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/tools-hardware/hand-tools/sockets/socket-sets/stanley-fatmax-professional-impact-socket-set-30-pc-0589269p.html?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=AskAndAnswer&utm_content=Default

surftele · Nov 28, 2014

Lawyers denial ?

I feel a lot more like I do now, than when I got here.

logical · Nov 28, 2014

You need to buy the Stanley 1/2 manual impact driver for those.....I'm surprised the guy at Walgreens didn't tell you that when you bought them.

larry_g · Nov 28, 2014

Are you sure that they are not just a black oxide finish on the sockets?

lg
no neat sig line

OutsideMachinist · Nov 28, 2014

Doesn't stanley have black chrome tool sets? Maybe that is what you have, and that wouldn't be for impact use.

That is husky but stanley makes a set just like it. Black tools but not impact.

sqft · Nov 28, 2014

If it is an impact socket set, how can it not be for power tools? What other impact tool is there besides a hammer?

Sounds like lawyers doing the BS they do.

scw1991 · Nov 28, 2014

Guessing Stanley figured it was more economical to furnish a black oxide finish rather than hard chrome to save a few bucks.....

logical · Nov 28, 2014

I guess the real question is..what makes you think they are impact sockets? Is it just because they are black or does the case say they are impacts? I think you may be stereotyping black tools.

HaroRider · Nov 28, 2014

Just because they are black does not make them impact grade.
If the case states "Impact Sockets" then thats just silly.

bcradio · Nov 28, 2014

It isn't an impact set

theoldwizard1 · Nov 28, 2014

HF sells 2 different "grades" of impact sockets. The better ones will say "chrome-moly" (yes, they contain chromium despite having a black oxide finish) and the lesser ones will say "chrome-vanadium".

Pass on the CrV ones !

Charlief · Nov 28, 2014

That's just a black oxide finish. Impact sockets are made to "wear" and not shatter when used with an impact gun.

Impact sockets are made to transfer more torque to the fastener. They also wear on the anvil opening so the anvil on your impact doesn't wear out or break off.

Hencini · Nov 28, 2014

logical said:
I think you may be stereotyping black tools.

I lol'd. Literally.

firebox40dash5 · Nov 28, 2014

I'm also gonna agree that sounds like "industrial" black oxide finish, but not "impact sockets". I have a few Snap On items like that, a 3/8"-1/4" adapter and my old bellhousing extension. It was kinda a moot point with the bellhousing extension, it's so thin it would hardly transfer any torque with an impact... everything had to be broke free by hand and then I could run it out with a gun.

+1 on Harorider's statement that if they were packaged as impact sockets, that's dumb as hell.

ricepudding · Nov 28, 2014

Bump added photos. Yes they are impact sockets.

bcradio · Nov 28, 2014

Very odd

Rock knocker · Nov 28, 2014

sqft said:
If it is an impact socket set, how can it not be for power tools? What other impact tool is there besides a hammer?

There are various types of this tool

http://www.gemplers.com/product/125608/1-2-Hand-Impact-Tool-Set

ajchien · Nov 28, 2014

Simple to me. The people who were in charge of making the paper insert for the case have never used an impact socket.

devoncoolman · Nov 28, 2014

Prevent lawsuits when the socket shatters and takes ur eye out.

Mike007 · Nov 28, 2014

That's really bizarre. :wtf:

panknuckshovel · Nov 28, 2014

More than likely because it is a cheap lower end set they are telling you not to use it on an impact gun because they don't know how powerful of an impact gun you are going to use.

RedRabbit · Nov 28, 2014

I think they're only for a manual impact driver as logical said.

CNGsaves · Nov 28, 2014

Yep . . . . attorneys . . . . stinking fleabags wanting "back door" to get lawsuit dismissed if something goes wrong.

Herod · Nov 28, 2014

May be a misprint on the factory label. Call stanley tools and ask them what's up. What kind of a rotten tool company would sell impact sockets, then tell you not to use them on impacts.....? Stanley used to make ok stuff.

Mechanical Noise · Nov 28, 2014

I found the Stanley 58-9269-2 set on the Canadian Tire website. Seems this set is exclusive to Canadian Tire.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/tools...e&utm_source=AskAndAnswer&utm_content=Default

The socket box looks to be in a cardboard sleeve and in the upper right hand corner there's a picture of some one using an impact wrench on a lug nut. Can't say why the text disagrees with the picture but maybe it's a translation error.

panknuckshovel · Nov 28, 2014

Mechanical Noise said:
I found the Stanley 58-9269-2 set on the Canadian Tire website. Seems this set is exclusive to Canadian Tire.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/tools...e&utm_source=AskAndAnswer&utm_content=Default

The socket box looks to be in a cardboard sleeve and in the upper right hand corner there's a picture of some one using an impact wrench on a lug nut. Can't say why the text disagrees with the picture but maybe it's a translation error.

Read the reviews for this set. First review mentions the same warning.

"There is a warning label conveniently located on the inside of the case saying Not rated for Power Tools. Would have been nice if it said it on the outside of the box. Also, it was missing the 19mm deep socket.
I'd advise opening the unit before purchasing it. Returned it today."

thesilverone · Nov 28, 2014

chinese steel. Nothing but the best

stikman56 · Nov 28, 2014

bcradio said:
It isn't an impact set

Not sure why people are saying this, it say IMPACT right under the lid.
I think they're protecting themselves if you break one. Either that or they're really no good and they know it. So many frivolous lawsuits in these times.

FreeTenthsDiag · Nov 28, 2014

Was this a BF special? Made of inferior components specially for this day to sucker in the suckers to buy it? Even they know it's ****?

LB-1911 · Nov 28, 2014

Mechanical Noise said:
I found the Stanley 58-9269-2 set on the Canadian Tire website. Seems this set is exclusive to Canadian Tire.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/tools...e&utm_source=AskAndAnswer&utm_content=Default .

Herod said:
May be a misprint on the factory label. Call stanley tools and ask them what's up. What kind of a rotten tool company would sell impact sockets, then tell you not to use them on impacts.....? Stanley used to make ok stuff.

Please contact the following Customer Service groups if you are not in the USA for Stanley Tools:

http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=STATICLEFT&PAGE=support.htm&LEFT=left_support.htm

PFSard · Nov 28, 2014

Originally Posted by bcradio : "It isn't an impact set"

stikman56 said:
Not sure why people are saying this, it say IMPACT right under the lid.

I believe the original post did not have the pics. He added them after so many people posted similar statements.

And that sticker is useless for someone buying the product. Unless there is a similar warning outside somewhere.

As others have indicated, what good are impact sockets that you cannot use on power tools. Very limited usage. I'd return them for a refund. And I'd write an email to the manufacturer stating what I see to be an error of their ways.

ricepudding · Nov 28, 2014

thesilverone said:
chinese steel. Nothing but the best

Not really, they say made in USA on them. I also have a cheap set of princess auto impact sockets ( harbor freight equivalent), and the stanley ones are much more robust. They also have a nicer finish.

I really don't care if the case says not for impacts. They were cheap on clearance for 30$ so I don't care if they do break.

wagon · Nov 28, 2014

logical said:
You need to buy the Stanley 1/2 manual impact driver for those.....I'm surprised the guy at Walgreens didn't tell you that when you bought them.

Virgil Cain · Nov 28, 2014

I suspect that the person that designed the packaging simply started from a non impact socket set and not knowing the difference simply left the "no impact wrench" warning. Probably a graphic artist that didn't know the difference.

Canuck76 · Nov 29, 2014

It could be a set intended to be used with a manual impact driver?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_driver

gbh · Nov 29, 2014

RedRabbit said:
I think they're only for a manual impact driver as logical said.

I thought the same thing.

Syntax_Error · Nov 29, 2014

I thought it was logical to assume that it was for manual impact but logical already said it.

Tronyadorable · Nov 29, 2014

Kinda goofy aint it ? I tested a manual impact one time and it wouldn't undo 300 ft lbs( 3/4" or 13/16 ? nut) no matter how hard I hit it.That's nothing compared to my gorilla *** on a 24" breaker bar. Looks like a Stanley scam item.
Damn shame.

Kirbot · Nov 29, 2014

Does anybody even use manual impact drivers on nuts on bolts?
I thought they were only for screws.

My guess is it's either a misprint of some sort, or a lawyer stunt.

General Geoff · Nov 29, 2014

This is kind of like selling a fire extinguisher and then including a label that says "DO NOT USE IN CASE OF FIRE"

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