Magnetic sockets?

[MattPersman]

Interesting, though not $81 worthy.

These though seem interesting even if more expensive:

Sunex 1825 1/4-Inch Drive Universal Magnetic Impact Socket Set, Metric, 12-Point, Cr-Mo, 5mm - 15mm, 11-Piece https://a.co/d/aHaU7F3

Those look to be worth trying.

I use a 10 and 8 snap on 1/4 magnetic deep daily. Best ones I have found. The GP and matco are ok. It’s one of those “there is a difference” snap on scenarios. Just an intangible better experience https://shop.snapon.com/product/Dee...ank-Drive-Deep-Magnetic-Power-Socket/MGMMS10A

Yeah 43 for one eek

Haven’t looked into snap on magnetic universals but I’m sure they would cost a fortune if available

 

[D60]

Those look to be worth trying.

I use a 10 and 8 snap on 1/4 magnetic deep daily. Best ones I have found. The GP and matco are ok. It’s one of those “there is a difference” snap on scenarios. Just an intangible better experience https://shop.snapon.com/product/Deep-Magnetic-Spring-Loaded,-mm,-Industrial-(1/4")/1-4"-Drive-6-Point-Metric-10-mm-Flank-Drive-Deep-Magnetic-Power-Socket/MGMMS10A

Yeah 43 for one eek

Haven’t looked into snap on magnetic universals but I’m sure they would cost a fortune if available

I guess I've never really looked at these. They call it a deep but the magnet looks to be right there near the socket opening. So, what's the purpose of the longer body?

 

[RyanY]

I epoxied a rare earth magnet on the end of a 3" extension. When I need to hold a bolt for a long reach, I add that extension and it holds well.

 

[JHZR2]

I epoxied a rare earth magnet on the end of a 3" extension. When I need to hold a bolt for a long reach, I add that extension and it holds well.
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That was the kind of thing I initially had in mind…

 

[spasm3]

I epoxied a rare earth magnet on the end of a 3" extension. When I need to hold a bolt for a long reach, I add that extension and it holds well.
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Nice!! I like it!

 

[JeffKeryk]

I guess I'm just old school... I have used grease to hold the screw in the socket, or magnetized the socket the old fashioned way. Never saw a need to buy anything special.

Just my $0.02

A small dab of axle grease can be a darn good magnet... And in my 60's cars alxe grease is right there...

 

[Soft Cars]

Magnetic and spring loaded.

MGMMS10A

 

[Yourhomiematt]

I have one set of napa brand 1/4" magnetic impact sockets and I have to say they are quite valuable when needed. I think the set goes to 13mm and 9/16. Had them probably 15 years

 

[billt460]

They're on sale for $3.99 for the 9 piece set this weekend. Both SAE and metric, just print the coupon.

WARRIOR SAE or Metric Quick-Release Magnetic Nut Setter Set, 9 Pc. for $3.99

Buy the WARRIOR SAE or Metric Quick-Release Magnetic Nut Setter Set, 9 Pc. (Item 65806) for $3.99 with coupon code 74144045, valid through July 4, 2023. See the coupon for details.Compare our price…

go.harborfreight.com

 

[cjcride]

In a jam you can get a small 1/2 inch square piece of kitchen foil. Place it over the head of the bolt 'hat style' and push bolt head into the socket

 

[JHZR2]

They're on sale for $3.99 for the 9 piece set this weekend. Both SAE and metric, just print the coupon.

WARRIOR SAE or Metric Quick-Release Magnetic Nut Setter Set, 9 Pc. for $3.99

Buy the WARRIOR SAE or Metric Quick-Release Magnetic Nut Setter Set, 9 Pc. (Item 65806) for $3.99 with coupon code 74144045, valid through July 4, 2023. See the coupon for details.Compare our price…

go.harborfreight.com

COO? I don’t want to invest in the Chinese war machine.

 

[demarpaint]

COO? I don’t want to invest in the Chinese war machine.

It's a safe bet they're from the Chinese War Machine.

 

[Trav]

I bought some cheap Ampro 1/4" drive sockets and made my own by super gluing disk magnets from K&J in them, they work great.
they are similar to these that you can buy.

Sunex 12 pc. 1/4 In. Drive Magnetic Metric Impact Socket Set

Sunex 12 pc. 1/4 In. Drive Magnetic Metric Impact Socket Set - 1822 from Sunex

www.acmetools.com

K&J Magnetics: Disc/Cylinder Magnets

www.kjmagnetics.com

 

[billt460]

COO? I don’t want to invest in the Chinese war machine.

You would have to check to be sure. But they most likely are made in either China or Taiwan.

 

[MattPersman]

I guess I've never really looked at these. They call it a deep but the magnet looks to be right there near the socket opening. So, what's the purpose of the longer body?

Spring loaded the magnet goes down if it’s a deep access scenario

 

[benjy]

you cant have too many tools especially good ones if your a tradesman + back yard mechanics like me buy as needed!!! $$$$ permitting!

 

[TimeFlies]

A small piece of magnet placed in a regular socket works.

 

[Oliveoil2]

Or you could spend $10 on a “small tool magnetized/demagnetizer” on Amazon. They have good reviews. I use a big magnet from a 1960 turn-table to rub and magnetize my tools.