Using butterfly air impact with Chro-Van sockets?

[Vern_in_IL]

Got a 3/8ths drive Craftsman butterfly impact from a Sear's store closing sale.

It is rated at 95 ft lbs of torque. Is it okay to use it with regular sockets without damaging sockets?

Will wobble extensions/adapters hold up to the impact of the tool?

Will 95 ft/lbs be too much for 1/4" drive sockets?

 

[bullwinkle]

I would stick with 3/8" impact sockets. I've used an HF butterfly impact with 3/8" standard sockets, but they cracked eventually.

 

[punisher]

Chrome sockets on impacts have 3 possible outcomes, crack, shatter, or the end will bell out. Just the way it is.

 

[bubbatime]

Check eBay for surplus impact socket sets.

Here is a brand new 3/8 American made impact socket set, made for Kobalt by JH Williams, the same company that makes Snap On sockets. Only $24 delivered, which is an ABSOLUTE steal in today's market for quality American made sockets. The identical socket set sold under the JH Williams name will set you back over $100. This identical socket set sold under the Snap On name will set you back over $200.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kobalt-11pc-3-8-...=item5d4cc609b0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kobalt-12pc-6pt-...=item5d4cc81685

 

[NHGUY]

When chrome sockets crack and bell out,the chrome flakes off and can get embedded in your finger.

 

[old1]

For quite a few years I had a 3/8 drive butterfly impact, and when it finally gave out, I bought a cheap 1/2 impact. Mostly I just use regular sockets. Over the years (40+ years) I have cracked a couple, but not enough to worry me. Of course I have to say that most stuff I work on does not use the full potential of the wrench, as I do Lawn mower repair. AND, my compressor only has 125 PSI.

 

[another Todd]

You can, I do. The only problem I have ever had is if you use a 12 point socket it tends to round off the bolt head instead of remove it. Make sure to always is 6 point sockets with any type of air wrench.

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: old1
AND, my compressor only has 125 PSI.


Most air tools don't like much over 90 psi at the inlet anyway. A few guns claims up to 120 but but recommend 90 for longer tool life.

 

[Chris142]

impact sockets only!