WTB: Impact sockets
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I've been using a set of Harbor Freight impact sockets for years and haven't managed to wear them out yet
I am guilty of using regular sockets with my Milwaukee stubby and they get ruined pretty fast. I bought the milwaukee shockwave 3/8 set about a year or so ago and like them. It only goes up to 3/4". It has one swiveling adapter which has been useful a few times.
Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE 3/8 in. Drive SAE and Metric 6 Point Impact Socket Set (43-Piece) 49-66-7009 - The Home Depot
The Milwaukee 43-Piece SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty 3/8 in. Drive SAE and Metric Deep 6 Point Socket Set features the boldest, longest-lasting markings and extreme impact durability in high torque applications.
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I’ve got some cheap ones from somewhere 20-some years ago and they are ok. I’ve also got some Tekton brand ones off Amazon lately and they are pretty good.
I have a set of impact sockets and rarely use them. Instead I just use my gearwrench or other normal sockets. No issues yet with the m12 stubbie.
X2. I have some Pittsburg impact sockets, but a lot of times, I grab what is handy. I typically have my M18 1/2" drive mid torque impact in my hand. Haven't blown any sockets up yet. I've been keeping my eyes open for a decent set of sockets, but it hasn't been necessary, so far.
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Not to long ago I tried a normal one with a impact wrench.... the socket was not happy
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they are pretty beefy and if you do blow one up just walk in the store and get another free.
I would never admit this on a public forum but...I have had the same set of craftsman us made chrome sockets since I was 18 years old and have rattled them with every impact known to man and have only broken 1 that I recall.
What wasn't happy? Besides cracking the only other thing I can think of is the drive portion becoming elongated
You could round off the corners too, esp if he's using a 12 pt socket. I try to buy 6 pt sockets when I can and keep them around for general use. I have a set of 12 pt, but those are only pulled out when necessary.
I was going to say make sure and get 6-point dockets. Harbor freight has some cheap sockets like Pittsburg, but also expensive ones like Icon. I’d keep an eye on FB marketplace. I see good deals on socket sets every week. Tekton is a cheaper brand of impact sockets I’ve had good luck with.
Certainly wouldn't be economical to ship.
Check garage sales and flea markets.