Replaceable Hex/Allen Socket Inserts?

[wfopete]

Can these inserts be pressed out and replaced or is the only option to buy a whole new socket?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/o0e0dhmylo4pwmt/sock.jpg?dl=0

 

[jonesg]

Can these inserts be pressed out and replaced or is the only option to buy a whole new socket?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/o0e0dhmylo4pwmt/sock.jpg?dl=0

They're so cheap I never thought of trying, I have made my own by welding a bit into a small socket.
I've also cut the end tip off to get to new surface.

 

[Knotgoalie]

They're so cheap I never thought of trying

100% truth

 

[gungatim]

some older craftsman's just pull out, and some even older ones have set screws, like matco and some other truck brands I've picked up over the years.

those, however, are pressed in and disposable unless you can find somewhere to warranty it...

before you toss it, try grinding the end down flat to get more use out of it. I do that to allen wrenches. don't get it too hot.

 

[zktk01]

You can press them out and use these Bondhus replacements
http://intl.bondhus.com/pages/hex-end3

 

[garfunkle24]

I just cut up old hex keys and press them in. My snappy's are just straight hex stock though, not so easy when they're necked down like the one shown.

 

[Mr_B]

^
this
as they are stepped harder do much with them.
does look likely end could be ground and tidied up though .

 

[mikebaker1129]

Can these inserts be pressed out and replaced or is the only option to buy a whole new socket?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/o0e0dhmylo4pwmt/sock.jpg?dl=0

Yes they can be replaced. Put the bit upside down in a vise use a punch and a big hammer and punch it out. You can either warranty the Craftsman or SK replacement bits can be purchased .
I have done this many times!


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[mikebaker1129]

You can press them out and use these Bondhus replacements
http://intl.bondhus.com/pages/hex-end3

How much do the bondhus bits run ?


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[Qualitytools]

OP, I was able to remove the insert on my craftsman by pulling them out with a bit of force, there is some kind of spring clamp inside that holds them in. I replaced them with WERA + bits, a bit of force and the new bits fit right in.