Magnetic sockets: Why not common?

[quattroJoe]

I have a set of magnetic nutsetters made by VIM that are an absolute godsend for interior work... ya know, where you drop that fastener and it falls into the abyss in a dash, never to be seen again. Of course those are typically low-torque fasteners, I don't have a solution for sockets but those Gearwrench extensions look promising. FWIW the VIM bits have held up quite well, as I lose them (looking at you 7s and 10s) I've been replacing them with Wera. I buy those sizes in five or ten packs to have spares that will inevitably be needed.

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[gungatim]

I have 2 sets of the craftsman magnetic inserts but have never once used them.

I recently got a lot of mac, easco, and other tool truck brand sockets in an auction lot, all of the impacts had springs and magnets in them. I had to pry them all out. all they do is collect rust and crud and make it hard to use. I have the same problem with the magnetic 1/4" nut driver bits for the cordless drill. sure they hold the self tapping screws in easier, but once there is swarf in there you're screwed...

 

[2oolhound]

While we're on the subject here's a snap-on magnetic wrench clip that clips onto any wrench to get your fastener started in tight spots. I have the magnetic extensions from snap-on also.

 

[gungatim]

^^ now that's a good idea, haven't seen that before...

 

[zktk01]

I bought a few things after reading this. The Koken Nut Grips are fantastic I got a 7 piece Metric. I showed my neighbor who is a mechanic he wants to order a set now he has always used the grease and paper towel trick before.

I got a set of Sunex 1/4 impacts magnetic they are great as well.
However, I got a set of Sunex Magnetic extensions, I do not like them, the magnet is
not really strong enough it could drop a bolt and they will not hold a nut on.
The magnet also gets in the way of alot of socket can't firmly seat them I cannot recommend these, one of the few tools I regret buying. I could return them, but I hate to do that to Cripe probably just try to resell cheap.

I cashed in my Speedy Reward points and got a $25 amazon gift card
picked up a Vim Nutsetter set NS100 that is awesome highly recommend it.

 

[M6erfan]

I prefer "Nut Grip" type sockets like Koken sells. Retain full depth of socket, doesn't pick up ferrous debris, works on non magnetic (SS) fasteners...

 

[visionguru]

To anticipate my once in a while "needs", I purchased Grey Pneumatic 1/4" dr impact socket set.

I probably will use them on 1/4" dr rackets instead of impact when the space is tight.

Thanks GJ for more tools.

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