I've been a mechanic for many years, mainly work mobile without air or powerful impact tools. I just got a set of GearWrench pinless 3/8" metric sockets, am not real familiar with how to best utilize them. It seems they are a key tool for increasing efficiency and profitability for flat rate mechanics.
A few questions:
Do you keep normal impact sockets just as handy and use them if a straight path to the fastener is available, or just use swivel sockets for all bolts?
Do you normally use extensions with universal impact sockets or do you often use them without extensions?
It seems very long (over 12") extensions would be handy with universal impact sockets. Do you use long extensions with these sockets? How long?
Are air tools getting replaced by cordless impacts, or are air tools still very effective when used with universal impact sockets.
What's a good cordless 3/8" impact that isn't real expensive?
A few questions:
Do you keep normal impact sockets just as handy and use them if a straight path to the fastener is available, or just use swivel sockets for all bolts?
Do you normally use extensions with universal impact sockets or do you often use them without extensions?
It seems very long (over 12") extensions would be handy with universal impact sockets. Do you use long extensions with these sockets? How long?
Are air tools getting replaced by cordless impacts, or are air tools still very effective when used with universal impact sockets.
What's a good cordless 3/8" impact that isn't real expensive?