Wolverine
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Just curious. Likes and dislikes of your specific set?
Impact sockets: what kind do you have?
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kartracer55
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I have SK and a couple from snap on including a universal and extension.
Sk impacts are excellent, or so they appear. I dont like how snap on has a taper on the nose of thier smaller sockets. This might make them a little stronger than the SK's, but doesnt help at all for clearance. Eitherway, Ive never had a problem with either of them
Jim
Sk impacts are excellent, or so they appear. I dont like how snap on has a taper on the nose of thier smaller sockets. This might make them a little stronger than the SK's, but doesnt help at all for clearance. Eitherway, Ive never had a problem with either of them
Jim
Canadian Charlie
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My 1/2" drive impacts are all made in China or Tiwaan, I've never had any problems with them yet.
My 3/8" drive swivals are made by Snap On and Mac, still need to get more
My 3/8" drive swivals are made by Snap On and Mac, still need to get more
GearHead_1
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Matco, Mac, Snap On, SK and Cornwell. Cornwell's (of old) mid-deep inpacts are the perfect length in 3/8", Snap On's 1/2" seem to be a little thinner than most and fit in to tighter spaces. Mac's short swivel impacts are sockets that will really take a pounding they're great for front end work. Some of them I bought because they do a specific job nicely. Some I have because I needed duplicates to have a set in a couple of places and some were just too good of a buy to pass up. 
chevy302dz
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Grey Pneumatic, made in Tawain (they are our Chinese). They work well and I have abused them quite a bit. They also make swivel impact sockets which I plan to try at some point.
dink
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chevy302dz said:
I have played with the GP's swivel impacts and they are nice....go buy them
chevy302dz
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I figuerd the quality would be up there.dink said:
Jay H 237
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I have 2 sets. Both are 1/2" drive.
I have a Campbell-Hausfeld 11 piece set, made in Taiwan, that I bought from Home Depot back in 1998 when I rebuilt the front end on my '68 Mustang.
I also have another set that I was given by my grandfather (among many other tools) when his health was failing rapidly and he knew his time was short. I don't remember what brand they were and right now I also don't know where I have them. I would guess they were from the 60's or 70's.
I have never used my grandfather's set since I already had the CH set. The CH set has held up without any problems yet.
I have a Campbell-Hausfeld 11 piece set, made in Taiwan, that I bought from Home Depot back in 1998 when I rebuilt the front end on my '68 Mustang.
I also have another set that I was given by my grandfather (among many other tools) when his health was failing rapidly and he knew his time was short. I don't remember what brand they were and right now I also don't know where I have them. I would guess they were from the 60's or 70's.
I have never used my grandfather's set since I already had the CH set. The CH set has held up without any problems yet.
l_bilyk
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Some Taiwan i bought out of ignorance, slowly being replace by Proto
z28toz06
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napa, 1/2 drive 6 point deep and shallow and 3/8 drive deep set. got em all on ebay.
1/2 inch SAE Craftsman (Vintage 1968) 1/2 inch Metric Mac, 1/2 inch deep metric Cornwell, 3/8 mid lenght Cornwell (vintage 1974), 3/8 metric Mac, Plus assorted SK, Ingersoll-Rand, Snap-On, Proto sockets.
"walk softly and carry a Thundergun"
"walk softly and carry a Thundergun"
motorheadjohn
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- IR extra large sockets 3/4" drive and up, Taiwan
- IR SAE and metric shallow and deep in 1/2" drive, Taiwan
- IR SAE and metric shallow 3/8", Taiwan
- CH deep metric 3/8", ???
No problems with any of them.
The IRs seemed like decent quality with a fair price which was important at the time. I don't think you'd go wrong with the IRs for hobby or even professional use, but if I did it over again I'd probably try to find something made here. As I get older and involved with running local business, I find myself spending more to buy quality USA stuff whereever possible. Not bashing offshore stuff, just saying I see more importance in supporting the home team if possible.
BTW I've got a set of Harbor Freight (Pittsburgh) extra large impact sockets I bought while in a pinch once. They are heavy, so shipping wouldn't be cheap, but if anybody wants them they are free to a good home (you're paying the shipping). Only used a couple times....
- IR SAE and metric shallow and deep in 1/2" drive, Taiwan
- IR SAE and metric shallow 3/8", Taiwan
- CH deep metric 3/8", ???
No problems with any of them.
The IRs seemed like decent quality with a fair price which was important at the time. I don't think you'd go wrong with the IRs for hobby or even professional use, but if I did it over again I'd probably try to find something made here. As I get older and involved with running local business, I find myself spending more to buy quality USA stuff whereever possible. Not bashing offshore stuff, just saying I see more importance in supporting the home team if possible.
BTW I've got a set of Harbor Freight (Pittsburgh) extra large impact sockets I bought while in a pinch once. They are heavy, so shipping wouldn't be cheap, but if anybody wants them they are free to a good home (you're paying the shipping). Only used a couple times....
eschoendorff
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motorheadjohn said:
Just out of curiousity, how big are they (sizes)?
BTW... all of my impact sockets are black ones.
IntrstlarOvrdrve
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pittsburg, just needed something to get by
evildky
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I have the cheapo Tiwan CH sets I bought at walmart back in 1995? havn't busted any of them yet, my only complaint is the metric set didn't include a 14mm, if you work on imports you know how retarded it is for a tool set to be lacking a 14mm, a lot of the cheapo sets lack common sized but include never used sizes like 15 and 16 mm
dink
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My very first ever metric socket set was a set of MIT impact sockets...they sucked as sockets
eschoendorff
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dink said:
I have a set of the MITs. What sucked about them? Mine work very well.
dink
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eschoendorff said:
I dunno....always slipping off the fasteners or they would angle themselves when turning and get stuck on the fastener
The quality of the material wasnt bad...I just had bad experience with mine
eschoendorff
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I'd bet money taht the Kobalt impacts are rebadged Allens. Danaher product. Should be good stuff. Kobalt has a very limited line, though.BrianJ said:
motorheadjohn
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9 pcs total, 1" to 2" plus an oddball 1 1/2" x 13/16". 3/4" drive.eschoendorff said:
Send me a PM if you want them.
I work at Cat dealership and most current purchases at our shop are Grey Pneumatic, best buy for the money, they guarantee them for life and you can get a better selection of sizes and types that any truck brand, no one has broken a GP socket yet, going on 5 years, if you lose one or one walks away your feelings don't get hurt as bad as if you lost a Snap-on or Matco, there are too many needed sockets, bit sockets, wrenches and specialty tools to buy the truck brands that don't work any better and cost 2-3 times as much.
All my impacts are snap on, I really like them because they have a shoulder to keep the nut or bolt falling to the bottom of the socket. It allows you to start a nut or bolt with the socket and an extension in tight spots.
i'm not sure what you work on but 15 is one of the most popular size sockets I use on imports and domestic cars! 10,13,15,17 ,and 18 are your most popular sizes! Toyotas you run into alot of 14mm!
Kestas
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I don't know the brand, but I bought a set 34 years ago when I started wrenching. I still use them everyday.
TNToy
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You work on European stuff, he works on Japanese.
VWs will wear out 15mm sockets like crazy. They hold the whole car together.
eschoendorff
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Whatever happened to Wolverine?
I need to get a some more an I am really leaning toward SK, as most of new tool buys. 1 quick question How is SK about replacing broken stuff? Big deal or take good care of you ans send you on you way?
Sorry to thread jack but its hard to search SK due to the 3 letter minimum.
Sorry to thread jack but its hard to search SK due to the 3 letter minimum.
Merkava_4
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I don't have a complete set of impact sockets; just a few. The ones I do have though are MATCO and PROTO; both being very nice sockets. I tend to have a preference in favor of the PROTOs though. I like to keep then oiled down with WD-40 to prevent corrosion and it also keeps them looking darker.
I'm using the Craftsman just because I bought a full set of SAE & metric when they were on sale a long while ago. I've got a lot of extra impact sockets I could sell, different sizes and makes but mostly SAE, so if you're missing any let me know.
gotmud13613
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I also have the deep CH from WallyWorld, bought them back in the mid-90's , I haven't had any problems with them other than the few missing pieces but now I have a complete set.
For shallow I was at a flea market and picked up a set in met & stan not sure who they are made by but have been tough sockets for $5 a set, no stamping except the size on them, and they came in a red metal tray.
For shallow I was at a flea market and picked up a set in met & stan not sure who they are made by but have been tough sockets for $5 a set, no stamping except the size on them, and they came in a red metal tray.
Deafautotech
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i have many mac tools because i got cheap from ebay, got set from my mac guy while it is on sale for much cheap. also i got more impact sockets from mac tools guy while he closed his business... he was glad that i bought more tools while he closed his business as he tried to sell it out...
i do own craftsman (chrome sets) as it is cheap and work fine. i own snap on swivels same with mac tools.
i do own craftsman (chrome sets) as it is cheap and work fine. i own snap on swivels same with mac tools.
He was the only Tool guy I seen at work because of my shift and now he's gone. Kinda *****. Now I don't see any tool trucks unless I call them. I have a Set of Matco 1/2 deeps and and shallows. I like those pretty well. I got a set of Pitsburgh sockets I bought. I bought a set for $10 and destroyed the 19, 21, and 22. Then I bought a set for $20 from hf and haven't had a problem since. But that was before I got those MAtco sockets. So I use my HF sockets at home now. My friend at work has some Stanley brand impact sockets in 1/2" drive and those seem to be pretty nice quality.
I have Craftsman impacts, Ingersoll Rand, Grey Pneumatic, a Pittsburg set, and a 30+ year old set from Montgomery Wards ... 
Wrights, Proto, and Snap on. We tried the ones that were cheaper using thickness to increase the strength, but the farm implement manufacturers have a number of designs that do not have the clearance for them. I believe they designed for chromes.
We have blown a couple usually with a good 1000 ft/lb plus gun on a 1/2 drive socket on a nut that had been bathed in anhydrous ammonia. So we have been pleased.
We have blown a couple usually with a good 1000 ft/lb plus gun on a 1/2 drive socket on a nut that had been bathed in anhydrous ammonia. So we have been pleased.
Deafautotech
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mac tool? i still had snap on guy stop by my work every friday as i just keep buy one tool or set a time instead make a account and make payment...
matco tool guy will stop by but other time he skip it... so i dont buy like what i do with snap on .... mac tools is good but business are change and start sell junk....