Milwaukee M12 subcompact 1/4th hex impact

[hand tools nerd]

I have a question I have the tool it's listed in the title but then all the extension and adapters and universal joints and almost all my sockets are only chrome minus the 1/2-in drive Ingersoll Rand standard socket set and a few other things that are impact rated that I have

 

[richfinn]

I have a question I have the tool it's listed in the title but then all the extension and adapters and universal joints and almost all my sockets are only chrome minus the 1/2-in drive Ingersoll Rand standard socket set and a few other things that are impact rated that I have

What is the question??

Do you need recommendations for 1/4" hex impact rated accessories?

 

[Kscardsfan]

Are you worried about impacting chrome sockets in an M12 1/4 drive impact?

 

[hand tools nerd]

Are you worried about impacting chrome sockets in an M12 1/4 drive impact?

Yes

 

[Wrench97]

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Magnetic sockets, comes with a locking 1/4" hex extension so the sockets don't fall off.

 

[DAWrench]

I just use a 1/4" drive impact adapter and any 1/4" drive chrome sockets you have. Most of the time on small fasteners there really isn't enough impacting to worry about damaging a socket. If you are having to just let it keep hammering on fasteners it's time to move up to a 3/8 drive actual impact

 

[darkzero]

I have the same tool, which is a supplement to my M18 4th gen Fuel impact driver. I'm not going to say it's ok but I've been using HF/Pittsburgh chrome sockets & etc with my 4th gen M18 Fuel impact driver at work daily for almost 3 yrs now. Never broke a socket. I have absolutely no worries using chrome with my M12 Subcompact.

20-25 yrs ago I using my chrome Snap-on sockets with my IR 3/8 air impact, same story. Which I still have, they just live at home now.

Again, I'm not going say it's ok but I don't think twice & I don't worry, of course I still take the basic precautions as I learned decades ago. Now I do own 3/8 & 1/2 impacts sockets but I don't use em at work. With 1/2 impacts guns I've always used impact sockets & still do. But at my current job I don't have a need for a 1/2 impact so again all that stuff stays at home too.

 

[mepstein]

Lug nuts, use an impact socket
1/4" 8mm nut or bolt, your chrome socket will be just fine. I would be more concerned about the hardware than the tools.

 

[richfinn]

Just buy a handful of 1/4" hex nut drivers in the sizes you need, and a couple of lengths of 1/4" hex bit holders.

Ko-ken sell some nice ones for reasonable cost

 

[Kscardsfan]

Yes

I'm not saying you won't crack a socket, but I have never heard about it happening to someone either. I just use chrome on small, low strength fasteners like that. Or I have nut drivers in my most commonly encountered sizes.

 

[Firebrick43]

I have cracked a 14 mm deep chrome socket on my milwaukee fuel m12.

I try to use 1/4" nut drivers but its not always possible for nuts on studs.

 

[f121]

I only use chrome on mine, haven’t yet cracked one. Can always buy some cheap 1/4” impact sockets off it worries you

 

[ecotec]

I have, occasionally, cracked chrome sockets with an impact driver.

It was always when the setting was too high.

I have also broken hex shank socket drivers when impact drivers were set too high.

 

[MovingAlong]

I run a 3/8 adapter in mine (like this one) with chrome sockets.. no issues yet.



Or use the 1/2" adapter and a set of impact sockets, that should work too.

 

[finn]

I try to use non chromed impact rated sockets with my 1/4 “ drivers, but when needed I will use a chrome socket and extension.

The 1/4” driver doesn’t really produce enough impact energy to hurt the chrome sockets.

Get a set of driver socket bits with the magnetic inserts. They’re handy for small fasteners.

For larger 3/8” and 1/2” impact wrenches, it’s 99.9% impact rated sockets. I have them, so why not use them?

The 1/4” driver sees mainly Torx screws or pole barn/ electrical hex screws, or low torque requirement fasteners for assembling things like today’s project, a cheap imported firewood rack from Menards.

I’m trying to use up / pare down the inventory of Phillips and Robinson square drive fasteners.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I haven't cracked any but have did round out some 12 point sockets with my M18 driver. 6 points hold up better but still get sloppy after repeated use.
I have a fairly complete set of impact rated sockets (1/4. 3/8 and 1/2").

 

[DAWrench]

Chrome sockets and impact adapter is fine on smaller fasteners like 8,10 and 12mm. That is the combo I use most often. I prefer an extended length wobble adapter and socket over the nut driver style. I have used a 3/8 drive adapter but when you get to 14mm or bigger I think it's better to move up a 3/8 impact and impact sockets.