Maybe I'm confused, but...

[6530]

what's the point of 1/4" drive impact sockets? I understand 3/8" & larger impacts, but why 1/4" when it's used mostly for small fasteners with relatively low levels of fastening torque?

 

[Fedwrench]

they last longer when used day in and day out on an air ratchet or cordless impact. They're also a ***** to find when dropped in an engine compartment ensuring future sales.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

what's the point of 1/4" drive impact sockets? I understand 3/8" & larger impacts, but why 1/4" when it's used mostly for small fasteners with relatively low levels of fastening torque?

This gets asked frequently...

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55659

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54415

I personally find them handy wrenching on motorcycles. Also, for me, chrome sockets are for ratchets only. Thats just the habit I got into...

 

[mrshaun]

they are for the at235mca fast little gun that will break chrome sockets