Magnectic Sockets

[jimmycrackcorn]

I was working Ford van and i was changing out the plugs. Man these coils where hard to get to and very time consuming. One of the problems i had was not dropping the bolts into the intake area, I had to be very careful. Putting the bolts back,some i was able to just dropped in and the ones that where hard to reach i used the socket and grease method, it would have been helpful if i had magnetic sockets I have seen these sold at sears and i have seen people with them

which i would like to pick up some just to have. But they don't go below 10mm, S/O makes these just wanna know for those who have them how well do they work? Probably would be looking to get 5.5mm, 7mm, 8mm, 10mm 1/4" ones mabe some 3/8"ones too

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=173&store=snapon-store

 

[Fedwrench]

http://www.sunextools.com/documents/SunexTools_ImpactSockets.pdf

I have this set the Sunex 1818 in 1/4 drive with SAE and MM magnetic sockets and it's real handy when you don't want to drop stuff. It's not Snap on but, it's not real expensive either. I also have a similiar set in 3/8 drive by Grey Pneumatic. These sets have served me well. They keep me from dropping bolts into bad places and make stuff in difficult places not get lost. I think they recently came out with a swivel magnetic socket set too.

 

[Charlie's68]

i have the snap on 15mm magnetic, its a must have for removing/installing the 15mm flywheel to torque converter bolts on a duramax/Allison, the socket works very well for that application.

 

[Merkava_4]

i have the snap on 15mm magnetic,

There you go, you bought just the size you need and what you got was high quality.

 

[DavidtheDuke]

Snap-On does go below 10, for 1/4" here: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=173&store=snapon-store

 

[Uncle Buck]

Snap-On does go below 10, for 1/4" here: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=173&store=snapon-store

In the day Sears did go small as well. I have magnet insets for both 1/4" & 3/8". both work great of course!

 

[64merc]

So they do work? Man, I should have bought them with the $5 coupon when I had the chance.

 

[Uncle Buck]

So they do work? Man, I should have bought them with the $5 coupon when I had the chance.

That was when I got mine!

 

[jimmycrackcorn]

http://www.sunextools.com/documents/SunexTools_ImpactSockets.pdf

I have this set the Sunex 1818 in 1/4 drive with SAE and MM magnetic sockets and it's real handy when you don't want to drop stuff. It's not Snap on but, it's not real expensive either. I also have a similiar set in 3/8 drive by Grey Pneumatic. These sets have served me well. They keep me from dropping bolts into bad places and make stuff in difficult places not get lost. I think they recently came out with a swivel magnetic socket set too.

Thanks fed, might pick up either set, for what it does it might not be nessary to spend so much for them from s/o. I see grey and sunex have the same sets available, these are both taiwanese companies? Is one better than the other?

Snap-On does go below 10, for 1/4" here: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=173&store=snapon-store

Sorry i ment the magnetic inserts did not go below 10mm

 

[Fedwrench]

Thanks fed, might pick up either set, for what it does it might not be nessary to spend so much for them from s/o. I see grey and sunex have the same sets available, these are both taiwanese companies? Is one better than the other?


I think both lines come out of the same plant in Taiwan. Aside from the names on the sockets, Sunex comes in red box, and Grey Pneumatic comes in a blue box, that's the only difference I see. Shop around and you may find the Grey Pneumatic set slightly cheaper.

 

[TNToy]

I have magnetic Snap-On sockets in 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm. 3/8" drive.

I've also got a 1/4" drive Matco set that does 8mm-12mm without skipping any sizes.

I like them both. They work GREAT. I use them quite often with a locking extension when removing/installing a fastener that will end up somewhere REALLY bad (like down the intake or dashboard) if dropped.

Doubt I'll ever use that magnetic 9mm socket, though. But I've got one ready, just in case.