Strongest 14mm hex socket
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Fedwrench
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3/8 or 1/2 inch drive?
Have you tried the one piece impact grade ones from Vim, Blackhawk, sunex, or grey pneumatic?
Have you tried the one piece impact grade ones from Vim, Blackhawk, sunex, or grey pneumatic?
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Or 3/4" drive? Impact or standard? Actual 14mm or 9/16"?
preferably 3/4 drive, 1 inch?
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General Geoff
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I dunno if it's the absolute strongest, but the larger bits in this set haven't let me down yet. One-piece construction to minimize lost impact force. At the end of the day, if it does break, you can just exchange it at the local HF.
I've put mine through the wringer on an IR W7150 at junkyards for years and have only broken the 6mm (not sure why such a small/fragile size is even included in a 1/2" impact set).
I've put mine through the wringer on an IR W7150 at junkyards for years and have only broken the 6mm (not sure why such a small/fragile size is even included in a 1/2" impact set).
General Geoff
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If you're referring to the Milwaukee 2763, that's about 1,000 real-world ft lbs to the fastener. That's frankly a lot to ask of any 14mm hex bit. To improve rigidity, whatever bit you do get, cut it down to the minimum length needed to bottom out the bit in the fastener. Shorter it is, the less torsional stress it will have.
WittHay
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I use Snap-on and Mac 17mm 1/2 drive Hex Bit sockets. You need a 3 foot breaker bar on those. Had good luck with Proto 3/4 drive SAE hex impacts
Would recommend Snap-on 3/4 drive metric hex. Not sure if Proto makes metric impact hex.
Snap-on does not make a 3/4 drive 14mm just 17 and 19
Would recommend Snap-on 3/4 drive metric hex. Not sure if Proto makes metric impact hex.
Snap-on does not make a 3/4 drive 14mm just 17 and 19
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Look up apex bits, they have exactly what you need.
get a 1/2 or 3/4 sqr drive, impact grade bit bolder
get a 7/16 base by 14mm hex bit insert tool
(they may come as well in a 5/8 base, but you'd have to look)
zoro sells them, so you can buy some w/ some other stuff from a mainline distributor. the stuff is industrial/production grade and you just buy more when or if they wear or break.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JGTWF2/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I bought this one for removing stubborn bolts on Gehl drive motors
I bought this one for removing stubborn bolts on Gehl drive motors
Matt Irvine
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I have a 14mm 3/4 drive Koken impact thats pretty damn impressive, used it on some pretty big stuff.
WittHay
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They do use good steel in Koken impacts. I have a couple of Koken 1" drive impact sockets for budd wheels and they fit better and wear less than the Gray's and Protos
I looked in the Gray catalog and they have 3/4 drive metric hex impacts
I looked in the Gray catalog and they have 3/4 drive metric hex impacts
I needed a 1/2" hex bit to tighten a trailer hitch to the required 250 ft lb spec and bought the HF set for like 7 bucks. I do not have a torque wrench thst goes that high so I used an SK 1/2" breaker bar and a several foot long jack handle. I pulled until I saw the breaker bar start to flex and called it a day. The bit showed no damage. I was amazed that cheap stuff did not break. For daily use I would definitely buy some quality one piece bits but these do me fine.
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I have this MAC hex set, damn stout and haven't had any issues. not really too convenient as you need to set the bit each time but they are strong.
http://www.mactools.com/en-us/Sockets/Hex-Drivers/SVAM8B/8-PC-1-2-Drive-Metric-Hex-Insert-and-Driver-Set-
http://www.mactools.com/en-us/Sockets/Hex-Drivers/SVAM8B/8-PC-1-2-Drive-Metric-Hex-Insert-and-Driver-Set-
TheGrooveking
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Gold bit Snap On hex bits are the strongest I've found.
https://store.snapon.com/Hex-Standard-mm-chrome-1-2--Socket-Driver-Metric-Hex-Standard-14-mm-P632364.aspx
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https://store.snapon.com/Hex-Standard-mm-chrome-1-2--Socket-Driver-Metric-Hex-Standard-14-mm-P632364.aspx
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3footpipe
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Here is a link to a Williams 3/4 Drive Impact Hex Bit Driver 14MM. Part#: 35814. I have not used any of these, but it is impact use rated and a quality brand.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007YRB4KM/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007YRB4KM/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Don't get me wrong I love SO but for hex they are not. Have you tried Bondus?
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I have not tried Bondus. I only have used Snap On 5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm hex sockets. I have 5mm-10mm set and Snap On has been awesome so there is no reason for me to try any other.
For bit sockets, of the non-impact variety, the SO gold bit sockets are basically the best you can get. But for this thread, where the OP is talking about impact and 1/2 or 3/4 drive, these are presumably not chrome. However FAM14E is a very, very good product.
derosa
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Bondhus bits like the one above are impact rated, toss them in the socket of your choice and you're all set. Seems the best way to go.
Working torque limit for this size is approx 300NM (in m16 x 12.9 grade).
So its at the limit of 3/8 drive for sure and why it is usually the crossover point mandatory 1/2 drive use.
Figure in a 2x safety factor and likely take-off values for stuck bolts, and plan on guestimating 600-650NM is about what hardware can take before being likely be a grenade risk. For 10.9, that limit would be 500nm @ 2x the working limit of approx 250nm
Either way i'd be very careful if hammering away with 1,000+ ft pounds.
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WittHay
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The 1/2 drive hex sockets are quite beefy. The Snap-on is 5/8" and the Mac is 17mm
The Protos are both 15/16 or 24mm. The 3/4 drive is obviously a lot thicker.
Never thought of large hex bit inserts before. You would have to find small 3/4 drive 6 point sockets
The 17mm hex was used on M20x2.5 capscrews that were loctited in place. Unbelievable how much breaking torque you need to get these fasteners loose when used on commercial equipment
The Protos are both 15/16 or 24mm. The 3/4 drive is obviously a lot thicker.
Never thought of large hex bit inserts before. You would have to find small 3/4 drive 6 point sockets
The 17mm hex was used on M20x2.5 capscrews that were loctited in place. Unbelievable how much breaking torque you need to get these fasteners loose when used on commercial equipment
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B007CSJM84/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new
$11.14 from amazon direct and carry a lifetime warranty.
Made in the USA.
Bondus spec: http://www.bondhus.com/bondhus_products/Bondhus-Resource-1-13-10.pdf
$11.14 from amazon direct and carry a lifetime warranty.
Made in the USA.
Bondus spec: http://www.bondhus.com/bondhus_products/Bondhus-Resource-1-13-10.pdf
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KnurledNut
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Sunex 450714
I work on heavy equipment and use hex bits almost exclusively, all the way up to 1-1/4 hex, here's the simple answer.
Harbor freight.
Sunex is an excellent brand as well but the sunex is actually softer than the hf impact bits, as they're supposed to be, but just yesterday I was trying to remove a 14mm hex head with my big boy milwaukee and it couldn't touch it, grabbed the hf impact bit and my snap on 24" ratchet and hung off of it, broke them loose and didn't leave a mark on the hf bit, don't bother spending the extra money those things are pro quality.
Harbor freight.
Sunex is an excellent brand as well but the sunex is actually softer than the hf impact bits, as they're supposed to be, but just yesterday I was trying to remove a 14mm hex head with my big boy milwaukee and it couldn't touch it, grabbed the hf impact bit and my snap on 24" ratchet and hung off of it, broke them loose and didn't leave a mark on the hf bit, don't bother spending the extra money those things are pro quality.