New SK Swivel Impact Sockets

[myslow2002gt]

Decided I'd like a set of 3/8" swivel impact sockets and went for the 8mm-22mm SK set. Now, I have the Matco pinless swivel impacts in 1/2" drive and love them, but decided to give SK a shot after using a set a couple months ago. I know for some SK quality has been hit or miss, but what few SK tools I have used/owned have always been great quality.

Here's a few shots of the SK impact sockets:

 

[Uncle Buck]

Yup, poor quality just as I suspected. Box them up and I will pay the shipping to get them to me, then I will send you a set of new HF as replacements for those ol dogs. Man, am I a standup guy, or what?

 

[Monte]

what is this ??? burrs ??

 

[Paladin]

Good eye Monte! I didn't notice that, but I still like them. I've never had a problem with SK, although those burrs Monte found should have been caught in quality control. But, functionally, I'll bet those sockets will serve you well!

 

[Moltar]

Good eye Monte! I didn't notice that, but I still like them. I've never had a problem with SK, although those burrs Monte found should have been caught in quality control. But, functionally, I'll bet those sockets will serve you well!

I've seen Snap-ons with the same kind of burs. They don't impede the performance of the tool. It's just due to the broaching when they're being manufactured.

 

[myslow2002gt]

I've seen Snap-ons with the same kind of burs. They don't impede the performance of the tool. It's just due to the broaching when they're being manufactured.

Yep, my thoughts exactly.

I didn't notice it in person like you can in the pictures I posted but it's very minimal and it was only in a couple of the sockets.

I checked my Matco's up close and they too have a few burrs in the same area as well.

 

[bushhawg73]

They look pretty good to me. The bur appears to be at the bottom of the socket and should not effect the tool at all.

 

[kartracer55]

lots of sockets have those, I have found SK impacts to stand up just as well as any truck brand. They all break after a while...

 

[krusty the clown]

Good eye Monte! I didn't notice that, but I still like them. I've never had a problem with SK, although those burrs Monte found should have been caught in quality control. But, functionally, I'll bet those sockets will serve you well!

must have been hot broached..........most manufacturers do not remove the "flash ( for lack of a better word)" left after hot broaching.

cold broching usually doesn't leave those, the sockets are under cut below that area.

 

[bennyy]

after watching your post, i went to amazon and ordered mine. SK 33351 3/8 swivel impact sockets 10mm-19mm.

 

[myslow2002gt]

after watching your post, i went to amazon and ordered mine. SK 33351 3/8 swivel impact sockets 10mm-19mm.

Awesome!

 

[Flash21]

are these pinless or do they have the standard pin?

 

[Hawk321]

I've seen these burrs on MAC's E-Torx sockets...hmm I wouldn't buy sockets with burrs for that price.

A lil bit off topic

Make it a sense to use an impact 8mm socket?

 

[Paladin]

Make it a sense to use an impact 8mm socket?

Yeah, I could definately see issues with high torque on such a small fastener...

 

[bigdav160]

Those are my favorite tools.

Complete clones of Snap-on (my guess is they come from the same supplier) at a cheaper price.

Impact sockets will wear out with use. MAC, Matco would never warranty mine because they wouldn't break, just wear out.

The Snap-On and SK will break that retaining collar before the socket wears out. I've never had to pay for those sockets twice. I see in the new Snap-On catalog they now offer both types of swivel impacts.

 

[OldSchoolSS]

after watching your post, i went to amazon and ordered mine. SK 33351 3/8 swivel impact sockets 10mm-19mm.

I picked that set up on craigslist for $24.

 

[bennyy]

thank you for sharing with me OldSchoolSS. I got mine for $92, right after I bought it, amazon did a price adjust back to $137.

 

[rhandwor]

If your working on newer cars I think you will want a 1/4 inch drive set next. I purchased some Snap On on ebay and filled the missing sizes in with SK and they are almost the same size.

 

[AutoTech]

Yeah, I could definately see issues with high torque on such a small fastener...

Whats wrong with using a 8mm swivel socket? I use one everyday with my 3/8 air ratchet. You just have to learn to feather the trigger is all!