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Jim Forsythe

10-04-1999 09:00:11




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Can someone tell me if one has to use impact sockets with an impact wrench. Does it depend on the drive size and the torque setting???
Thanks Jim




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Dieseldog

02-12-2001 08:39:38




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 Re: Impact sockets in reply to Jim Forsythe, 10-04-1999 09:00:11  
AS a rule tools that are for hand use are made of chrome vanadium steel and tools made for impact use are made of chrome molyebdium steel and are much stronger.From a safety stand point buy the right tools and avoid a piece of socket stuck in your forehead!



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Dick L in NW Ohio

10-05-1999 07:20:15




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 Re: Impact sockets in reply to Jim Forsythe, 10-04-1999 09:00:11  
Yup, it makes a difference what size impact unit your using. I have used a set bought at Sam's Club (Speed Air) or something, for over two years.I use a Kmart brand socket set (Bench Top) with no breakage. The impact unit does not have a lot of torque on the number 4 setting. Most of the tractor tear down, the impact will do the job, the few bolts it don't work on I use a breaker bar. They make higher torque units and that would change the kind of sockets needed.

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Bill From Ontario

10-04-1999 17:01:20




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 Re: Impact sockets in reply to Jim Forsythe, 10-04-1999 09:00:11  
I would never use regular sockets on an impact wrench. They're made to withstand the constant , steady torque of a ratchet or breaker bar. Impact sockets are heat treated to be tougher to withstand the shock of an impact gun. The regular sockets can and will fly apart. If you really need to use a regular socket on an impact gun, please use a face shield. Bill



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Aaaaaron

10-04-1999 09:26:35




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 Re: Impact sockets in reply to Jim Forsythe, 10-04-1999 09:00:11  
You really don't have to. I have used a non impact socket in a pinch. The thing is, the non ones tend to be chrome plated and chrome has sharp edges when it shatters. Also, non sockets tend to have thinner walls, which can lead to the entire socket flying apart. I'd try to use the real thing on rusted, tight stuff. Just make sure your nons have no cracks in the chrome or walls of the socket and you should be fine.
Aaron

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Clint

10-17-1999 18:55:35




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 Re: Re: Impact sockets in reply to Aaaaaron, 10-04-1999 09:26:35  
I'd say the real answer is anotherquestion....How good is your warranty? I doubt(within the same brand) there's a lot of difference in the metallurgy, but impact sockets tend to be thicker... the cheap ones a lot thicker, because they are not as hard. Sometimes this exra girth makes their use in tight quarters impossible, and you have to chance it with the chromie.



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Clint

10-17-1999 18:55:05




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 Re: Re: Impact sockets in reply to Aaaaaron, 10-04-1999 09:26:35  
I'd say the real answer is anotherquestion....How good is your warranty? I doubt(within the same brand) there's a lot of difference in the metallurgy, but impact sockets tend to be thicker... the cheap ones a lot thicker, because they are not as hard. Sometimes this exra girth makes their use in tight quarters impossible, and you have to chance it with the chromie.



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