Update- I ended up buying the entire set from my dealer for a more than reasonable price.
I have been using the heck out of the 10mm and 12mm - anytime I need additional length that requires an extension, these have become my first grab.
Snap-On vs. Matco vs. Gearwrench Metric Universal Impact Extensions
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I have been using the heck out of the 10mm and 12mm - anytime I need additional length that requires an extension, these have become my first grab.
Matco has always been at the mercy of it's suppliers as they don't make anything besides tool boxes. I'm not so sure pinless is better in the whole scheme of impact swivel design?
From an access standpoint, the collar on some pinned units is very, very annoying.
Came in handy today:
Probably one of my better tool purchases. The 10/12/14mm live in my top drawer and see a lot of use. For whatever reason, their overall length of 9-10” seem to be the perfect length for the situations where I normally seek a socket + extension.
Just an update on the Matco pinless. I commonly use 1 1/16" universal socket on a 1/2" drive Milwaukee Fuel. I use it almost daily for tightening 5/8" studs with heavy duty nuts. The universal lasted about 2 months before is got tight and locked up. Tried a second socket lubricated with RP assembly lube, same result. I also have a 1/2" drive by 1/2" drive Matco pinless universal for use with a 1/2" drive socket. The socket seems to add just enough slop to lighten the impact slightly which helps the universal life, and I'm three months in on this socket.
My 1/4” Matco pinless swivel sockets are holding up very well. But that is different than the 1/2” arena.
I think the design isn’t well suited to higher torque applications, but I could be wrong.
Actually, yes, they are. But the cheaper ones are also, so that shouldn't sway you.
