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Old 13th February 2020, 21:18   #3
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Originally Posted by macafee2 View Post
Just wondering about the need for a new socket set for use with my impact wrench.

I have used an ordinary 32mm socket with an impact wrench and it was fine so do I need a set designed for impact wrenches?

My impact wrench is 3/4 inch drive but these sets are very expensive, 1/2 inch is much cheaper and I think I have 3/4 to 1/2 inch convertor but this will add an inch or so to the overall length.

This draper set is not too bad but it does not have 18mm or 32mm which I would like
https://www.drapertools.com/product/83092/1-2inch-Sq-Dr-Metric-Impact-Socket-Set-(10-Piece)

So, should I get a set designed for an impact wrench and can you suggest
a good "cheap" set that has more sizes, 16, 18 and 32 should also be in the set as well as the ones in the above set.

thank you

macafee2

oh just found one
https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-...et-439227.html
Get the 3/4" for the really stubborn nuts/bolts as you need them. If you add an adaptor you are adding a weakness into the strength, which is what you bought the 3/4" for in the first place. This is how I see it, whether it is true or not, I dont know. And get proper impact sockets for it too. It is a stronger tool, so using 3/4" standard sockets could shatter when used in anger (again remember you got this tool for the stubborn work, so any work it gets will be in anger).
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