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macafee2 · 13th February 2020, 19:52

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

13th February 2020, 19:52	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,935 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Do I need a socket set for impact wrench 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