Tekton 3/8 and 1/2 inch IMPACT Socket Set-$44.99

[tjpavlov]

This is a special for today (12/17) ONLY:

http://www.staples.com/Tekton-3-8-Inch-and-1-2-Inch-Drive-Impact-Socket-Set/product_1463824

This seems about $20 lower than amazon. Shipping is $9.95, or you can pad the order to $49.99 to get free shipping. Some people with Staples accounts should get free shipping with no minimum.

Yes, Staples has tools!

Staples links are acting strange today. If you can't find it, just go to staples.com and search for "Tekton" This should be the first thing that pops up.

 

[Caparris]

Link works for me

 

[ezriderga]

Free shipping to my local store

 

[Bull]

Why no 15mm in 3/8 drive? Isn't that a weird one to leave out?

 

[aroslv]

Didn't realize they sold tools.

 

[rice rocket]

Uhh, "impact" chrome vanadium?

Good luck with that, guys. Wear your safety glasses.

 

[tjpavlov]

They actually sell Wilton Vises too.

 

[Mgnu]

Been doing staples gravy train for awhile. They have Proto, channellock, etc. they literally spam me once a week with pretty good coupons making their prices often better than Amazon.


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[77Ford]

Promo Code: 79738

$15 in rewards when you spend $100

Valid til 12/21

 

[kc-steve]

Uhh, "impact" chrome vanadium?

Good luck with that, guys. Wear your safety glasses.

You might be thinking of chrome plated sockets. They aren't the same. I would prefer "chrome moly" actually. They are much better than most standard impact sockets. If you ever buy steel from a supplier check into it. The chrome moly steel is much more difficult to work with than standard carbon steel. I think they usually call the cheaper ones "hardened steel, alloy steel" or something like that.

Steve

 

[rice rocket]

You might be thinking of chrome plated sockets. They aren't the same. I would prefer "chrome moly" actually. They are much better than most standard impact sockets. If you ever buy steel from a supplier check into it. The chrome moly steel is much more difficult to work with than standard carbon steel. I think they usually call the cheaper ones "hardened steel, alloy steel" or something like that.

Steve

Actually I'm thinking they're chrome vanadium, as they are listed right in the description.

Any company worth their salt would never sell Cr-V impact sockets. They will shatter, just like using a standard socket on an impact. Cr-V is too hard and too brittle for impact use, hence why all impact sockets (except these apparently) are Cr-Mo.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Sunex is a much better option in this price range as they are CroMo.

 

[Two Door]

Actually I'm thinking they're chrome vanadium, as they are listed right in the description.

Any company worth their salt would never sell Cr-V impact sockets. They will shatter, just like using a standard socket on an impact. Cr-V is too hard and too brittle for impact use, hence why all impact sockets (except these apparently) are Cr-Mo.

Most low priced impact sockets (i.e. in the range of $20-30/set, if not higher) are chrome vanadium. Sears, husky, kobalt, Harbor Freight, Northern Tool - It is extremely common. They can crack, but chrome moly mushrooms - pick your poison.

 

[Scimmia]

Actually I'm thinking they're chrome vanadium, as they are listed right in the description.

Any company worth their salt would never sell Cr-V impact sockets. They will shatter, just like using a standard socket on an impact. Cr-V is too hard and too brittle for impact use, hence why all impact sockets (except these apparently) are Cr-Mo.

********. Cr-V is an entire range of alloys, and they are NOT inherently brittle. How they are hardened is the important part to look at for brittleness, and an impact socket simply will be hardened differently than a chrome socket.

 

[nicksnothereman]

This is a special for today (12/17) ONLY:

http://www.staples.com/Tekton-3-8-Inch-and-1-2-Inch-Drive-Impact-Socket-Set/product_1463824

This seems about $20 lower than amazon. Shipping is $9.95, or you can pad the order to $49.99 to get free shipping. Some people with Staples accounts should get free shipping with no minimum.

Yes, Staples has tools!

Staples links are acting strange today. If you can't find it, just go to staples.com and search for "Tekton" This should be the first thing that pops up.

Looks like the magic black nickel taiwanese stuff. Are they marketing it as impact now? I know it's good but I don't know it's THAT good. Way too shiny to be black oxide (typical impact).

RICE-->The low price impacts are cr-v usually it's okay because most of it is in 1/2" drive.

 

[pauls_workshop]

And we are just now finding out about this? Riot!

I checked this one out. Can someone start a permathread on Staples HotDeals?! We may need one! I like Staples but had no idea you could get any tools through them! This is revolutionary to GJ!

Having said that I passed on this deal. - Paul

 

[pauls_workshop]

Shoot, they even carry S-K and Proto and a few Knipex even! - Paul

 

[tjpavlov]

If any of you work in small offices, ask to be the one responsible for ordering office supplies. Usually, the boss will let you keep the points for yourself. Sears has a pretty good program wherein you accumulate basically gift cards to use in the store. If your annual spending hits a certain point, you get free shipping with no minimum.

 

[GortonsFisherman]

Any company worth their salt would never sell Cr-V impact sockets. They will shatter, just like using a standard socket on an impact. Cr-V is too hard and too brittle for impact use, hence why all impact sockets (except these apparently) are Cr-Mo.

Wrong. Most impact sockets bought off the shelf somewhere are chrome vanadium, including most of those at Sears or HF.

 

[lightning02]

I have a set of Campbell Hausfeld impact sockets I been using for almost 10 years that are cr-v and never gave one problem.

 

[tjpavlov]

These ones are actually glossy. I have never seen impacts without a very dull finish.

 

[si_jeff]

I have HF cr-v and HF cr-mo , been using it for the last 5 years and never had a problem.

 

[kc-steve]

These ones are actually glossy. I have never seen impacts without a very dull finish.

I have glossy impacts, older SK I think, and have few of their older ones (NOS). The problem I have is keeping the dull ones from rusting before I sell them. But the SK glossy ones rust too. I have to take extra care and keep them oiled so they don't rust before I sell them. A rusted impact socket won't sell even if it hasn't been used.

It isn't particularly humid here compared to other areas, but recent years have been very wet and humid around here.

Steve

 

[kiatech]

I have 8 year old cr-v impacts and have not broken one.

 

[Dave.R]

Uhh, "impact" chrome vanadium?

Good luck with that, guys. Wear your safety glasses.

Chrome vanadium is the alloy blend, not the surface treatment. They can be used on impact tools all day and you won't see problems.

These ones are actually glossy. I have never seen impacts without a very dull finish.

They have an electro plated black surface treatment, vs the traditional black oxide / black phosphorus.