Sockets for wrenches - still available?
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Formerjeeper
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The Astro nano sockets are hex. Astro Pneumatic Tool 78314 Metric 3/8" Drive Low Profile Nano Impact Sockets (14 Piece) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBK1FHG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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DFB
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Yup those Craftsman were unique for their time. I still have 2 sets one in metric the other one standard. They do offer a very low profile even less than a 1/4" ratchet/socket combo can.
Seems that Pass thru sockets widely available under many brands have generally replaced them these days, and they do offer a bit more versatility. The Craftsman also uses a different wrench size for each socket cap whereas many pass thru designs use a single size wrench for hex
Seems that Pass thru sockets widely available under many brands have generally replaced them these days, and they do offer a bit more versatility. The Craftsman also uses a different wrench size for each socket cap whereas many pass thru designs use a single size wrench for hex
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Not exactly:
Proto: https://www.zoro.com/static/cms/product/large/Z_x1r_ncpEx_.JPG
MAC used to have them, maybe still does. Gearwrench makes a set like the Proto's
Snap On (and I'm sure others) has low profile sockets or you can make your own if you have access to a surface grinder.
Proto: https://www.zoro.com/static/cms/product/large/Z_x1r_ncpEx_.JPG
MAC used to have them, maybe still does. Gearwrench makes a set like the Proto's
Snap On (and I'm sure others) has low profile sockets or you can make your own if you have access to a surface grinder.
I'm honestly not entirely sure what's in that pic....what's the black button in the center? Like a spring loaded ejector, or?
I'm genuinely curious, just not familiar with the product. Do you have a Proto part #? Or a GW part #? Failing that what would they call these? I wouldn't know what search terms to use on the GW site....
edit: I've faced sockets in the lathe, no need for a surface grinder
Buickspec6231
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Sunex has them too. They go on sale occasionally and there is a thread in the *hot deals* section regarding this same set.
https://sunextools.com/products/38-drive-25-piece-sae-metric-low-profile-impact-socket-set/
https://sunextools.com/products/38-drive-25-piece-sae-metric-low-profile-impact-socket-set/
kythri
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Ign: I don't see that anyone besides Sears/Craftsman sold the "Wrench Sockets" but I'm curious, would something like this be of any assistance:
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-socket-cap-set/p-00943303000P
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-square-drive-socket-caps-67011.html
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You said you needed 12-point? You trying to get a drive line out ?
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-socket-cap-set/p-00943303000P
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-square-drive-socket-caps-67011.html
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You said you needed 12-point? You trying to get a drive line out ?
Ha, I have a set of those C'man low pro sockets somewhere. I bought them way back when to change a distributor cap on a BMW S38 engine. They are handy if you need them. OEM Tools makes a similar set that looks like would meet your needs...
https://www.amazon.com/Piece-Low-Profile-Socket-Set/dp/B01ELYPLZO?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01ELYPLZO
https://www.amazon.com/Piece-Low-Profile-Socket-Set/dp/B01ELYPLZO?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01ELYPLZO
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Legion Prime
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The three on the left appear to be wrench square drive adapters. The button on top I would imagine would be the "quick" release button.
Here it is, this appears to be the set PROTO Socket Adapter Set and the last one on the right is a 1/4 bit adapter. Pretty cool idea that one.
454ragtop
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Sounds like you need a driveline socket. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002T11U4S/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I got a set of 8-19mm free when I got a set of ringstop wrenches (I must the be the last person in the world that loves ringstop ratcheting wrenches as long as I also have normal ones).
Part number 22978 from Mobile Distributor Supply gets you an 8-19mm set for $11.98 plus shipping according to their site. The ones I received are 12pt and the same size top hex as the bottom 12pt socket.
https://www.mobiledistributorsupply.com/22978-oemtools-12-piece-go-through-socket-set-oem
Part number 22978 from Mobile Distributor Supply gets you an 8-19mm set for $11.98 plus shipping according to their site. The ones I received are 12pt and the same size top hex as the bottom 12pt socket.
https://www.mobiledistributorsupply.com/22978-oemtools-12-piece-go-through-socket-set-oem
Damn here's a knock-off from "Zenith" for $12.50
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXFF17V/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Reviews say the Protos are MIC, so the Zenith may not be far off the original. For $12.50 I'll give it a shot....
Nineeightyone
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I also got a set of these with my new ratcheting wrenches, and they're great.
Still trying to figure out how to organize them though, I might just need to make a wooden stand/holder, either with pegs or with recesses.
Yep, those are them! I have the Craftsmans in both metric and SAE. They seldom get used but occasionally they're the only thing that'll work. I have wished at times that the Crafties were pass thru so the linked ones are tempting me.
kctyphoon
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Yea - buy Milwaukee’s. Every socket is square on the end.
DFB
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A free HF mag bar works real good
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Just as an FYI for this thread, the same set from the same supplier is also on Amazon $13.78 with Free Shipping.
Parrothead
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Nineeightyone
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Ok well thanks to MJO for the idea; I ordered the import set of adapters I linked in Post #15
It wasn't exactly what I started the thread about (I also ordered the OEM sockets which were exactly what I was after) but seemed a close second.
ANYWAY, I was just doing ignition coils on an '03 5.4 and you may know the #7 is directly under the FPR and is a ***** if you're being lazy like me and not yanking the fuel rail
Choice #1 would have been one of the SOCKETS, but all the sets bottom at 8mm and I of course needed 7mm
So, the next-best-thing of the adapters came out and the 1/4" drive adapter which fits in a 10mm ratcheting wrench saved the day
You can see the Zenith from Amazon came branded as Partsmaster
Thanks to all who offered suggestions!
It wasn't exactly what I started the thread about (I also ordered the OEM sockets which were exactly what I was after) but seemed a close second.
ANYWAY, I was just doing ignition coils on an '03 5.4 and you may know the #7 is directly under the FPR and is a ***** if you're being lazy like me and not yanking the fuel rail
Choice #1 would have been one of the SOCKETS, but all the sets bottom at 8mm and I of course needed 7mm
So, the next-best-thing of the adapters came out and the 1/4" drive adapter which fits in a 10mm ratcheting wrench saved the day
You can see the Zenith from Amazon came branded as Partsmaster
Thanks to all who offered suggestions!
