As the title states, is it sensible for a tech to only use impact sockets for the 3/8” and 1/2 dr sizes?
This was a recent discussion over on GJ:
I have found impact sockets from Sunex, Snap-On and Koken to be fairly thin-walled. I cannot remember a recent situation where I had to use a chrome socket due to an issue with the impact socket’s wall thickness. However, I do prefer the feel of chrome sockets (over impact) with manual ratchets.
As someone who is currently outfitting the essentials for a daily-use roll cart, I am very tempted to only keep impact sockets for the 3/8 and 1/2” dr sizes. Thoughts?
This was a recent discussion over on GJ:
3/8" and 1/2" Drive Sockets, Can I get Away With Impact Only and not Chrome?
I know that impact sockets, the walls are much thicker, and the overall height of an impact socket, is much greater than chrome sockets. Even for thin walled impact sockets or shallow impact sockets, chrome is much thinner and shallower. I can see situations in which you would need a chrome...
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I have found impact sockets from Sunex, Snap-On and Koken to be fairly thin-walled. I cannot remember a recent situation where I had to use a chrome socket due to an issue with the impact socket’s wall thickness. However, I do prefer the feel of chrome sockets (over impact) with manual ratchets.
As someone who is currently outfitting the essentials for a daily-use roll cart, I am very tempted to only keep impact sockets for the 3/8 and 1/2” dr sizes. Thoughts?
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