CHEAPER IMPACT SOCKETS ARE BETTER THEN EXPENSIVE ONE'S CHANGE MY MIND!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2019
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Antone can get away with using Impact over Chrome or vice versa, but how do yo decide which one to buy first? That's our topic for tonight!
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I love my chrome sockets, but I really think that I should add the Grey Pneumatic 81659CRD 3/8" Drive 59pc Standard/Deep Length Fractional and Metric Duo-Socket set to my collection. It is a thin wall impact socket so it can be used for many different purposes.
Go with the m12. You won’t be sorry.
I don't put chrome on an impact gun, but I don't impact anything under 1/2" drive. So my 1/4" and 3/8" drives are chrome with ratchets. My 1/2", 3/4", and 1" drives are impact.
this is the dude. experienced. honest. more power to that guy.
I've learned to never have only 1 set of anything because if a wrench spreads or a sockets slips or rachet slips you put it down grab the backup and keep working if you got 1 then you got to borrow if someone will let you borrow so always have extra everything
Especially if you are in the middle of fixed something and it's imperative that it be fixed ASAP lol, because then you gotta stop what you are doing go and buy another one of the tool you messed up or exchange it,or spend all day looking for a equivalent you can make do with to finish the job, and there goes your day,why living on a farm in bfe...lol I've already had several socket sets,wrench sets,pliers,vice grips of different versions, several different screwdrivers, hammers,pullers, two tap and die sets,two bolt extractor sets,two timing lights,two or three dvom,4 different versions of a continuity test light..my best one being a lisle. Etc.. lessons learned the hard way lol
I personally think that as a DIY a good 1/4 and 3/8 chrome set will work fine and 1/2 impact. If you have something with specialty fasteners then buy as needed if you are a DIY.
My mobile cart has GearWrench impact sets 1/2" drive deep and shallow. 3/8 drive deep and swivel sockets plus ratchet wrenches. The tools have all stood up well and are used daily.
I started with all chrome then bought the impacts as I needed them. I still have most of my first set of impacts, Ingersoll Rand full(short/long/sae/metric) 6 point 3/8 & 1/2 with some skips. The only complaint I have with them is the sizing is only painted on and wears off with use. They are just as thin as GP Duo's and i have never broke one with professional use. I have & prefer Matco's ADV 1/4 impacts & they get pushed to their limits every day.
Like the snap on for small sizes deep neck comes in handy. Sunex is my favorite impact socket because they hold up better then the Snap-ons can buy individual with life time. Got duo for my 12 points so I don’t have to buy impact and chrome but no warranty sucks rare use so it’s fine.
I totally appreciate your thinking regarding impact sockets. I can tell you are a very competent mechanic.
Just a heads up - if that special other asks you a question, keep the answer under 60 seconds.
Softer softer medal. Always looking for tools, have some that I don't know what they do, but was cool. Love the channel, thanks for doing what you do,
This has to be the most useful socket video on TH-cam.
When I was lube tech I had some harbor freight impact sockets and the other guy bought some snap on ones. Mine lasted 2 years and still going, he’s had to replace his like 3 time in 1 year. I noticed snap on are way thinner than the harbor freight. Which I guess in some cases you’d want a thicker socket especially if all you’re doing is tires all day and they’re getting used all day but I can also see why you’d need a thin one because I’ve ran into times where s thinner impact socket was necessary.
One topic you could hit for your DIY back yard mechanic viewers. Why do most tech’s have multiple hammers. ( Dead blow, small ball peen, medium ball peen, B.F.H. & so on.)
Yeah thatd be nice i have only 3 hammers 1 48oz and 2 smaller ones and thats it. I dont use brass since im not putting bushings in transmissions
It would be nice if HF would sell a ballpeen deadblow
Dont forget the brass hammer! Can't forget that beautiful bastard, for us heavy handed guys who have trouble not breaking things lol.
Depends on the job.. Mostly boils down too what I’m hitting, how hard I need to hit it, and how much space I have to swing. For example if I’m taking off rotors and they are seized to the hub. Replacing rotor? Mini sledge or metal face dead low.. not replacing? Soft faced dead blow but big. Taking rim off a duely? Biggest hammer I can grab and swing without smashing the bed up. Need to tap out stubborn cotter pin? Smallest metal hammer in the box. Replacing brakes and the caliper bracket scaled Over with slag? Small chipping hammer. sadly there is need for a lot of different hammers if you repair a lot of things..
I would add, if you're young: buy a lifetime warranty hammer set. I bought mine at 18 and have warrantied out those hammers over the past 20 years. Well worth it to me. Those hammers are useful for all kinds of things, not just car stuff!
I’m saving the second half of this for when I get home and grab a beer myself. And even tho it’s a domestic I’m still using my Quinn bottle opener 👍🏽 After thinking I had every tool since I was a trade electrician and pops turned wrenches it was very disappointing after ordering lower control arms and ball joints and realizing that not only didn’t I have a big selection of 1/2 sockets but barely any 1/2 deep. A buddy of mine(a Chrysler tech) saved my ass and we did the job. The following day I went out and bought my first full set of Pittsburgh deeps. The obsession grew from there.
@Justin Dow Try grey pnumatic due impact sockets their thinner than most impacts and good
I would jump on this terminal crimpers. Used some a little while back and they work badass. AND you get the cutters with them.
as a small engine mechanic it is very beneficial to have both. As not always do you need an impact. most times your using a ratchet so its nice to have the chromes. but then big rusty POS's come in and then you need the impact.
Love watching bleeping jeep it’s cool you mentioned him lol
Get a .0498 shank from Astro pneumatic, about the same price but you won’t find much that air hammer won’t take off
Love the video. Great advice about sockets :-)
Excellent assessment Mr dow. I was going to waste my time and say I've already had this argument with heavy truck technicians, they usually say you only need impacts for big and heavy. My argument is if you think that you've never done interior work where clearance is everything.... Thanks for sharing!
Agree about the clearance consideration. Seems to me that the bigger question is whether I want my power tool to take the greater impact - or my socket.
Another example where clearance is going be a matter of whether you get it apart or not,farm machinery
I have those I wiss crimper they work pretty good, I know trucks gotta make there money but I paid 36 bucks with the free cutters. The heat gun is also good but you want to run big btteries to get a better heat range.
Seems like a cool/knowledgeable driver! Thumbs up!
Those GearWrench pinless impact swivel sockets are cool! If I didn't already have so many Snap-on ones I'd try those out...
Had to get one to replace my tacoma floating rotor. Impact gun/socket and a floor jack make doing mechanic work fun and addictive.
I've been using an old snap on set of impacts. Those things are still kicking butt
Justin a dab of anti seize inside the socket will help ok your pined wobble sockets
Is the thickness difference more prominent with 12 pt chrome vs 6pt impact sockets? Reason for asking is that My S-K 6pt chrome sockets (1/2" dr) are actually thicker than my Wright 6pt Impact sockets. Great video either way!
I have the Matco MT2816 air hammer,a beast.It does break bits
I love having a mix of both cause you never know what your going to run into
I have a mix of impact sockets. The Silver Eagle 1/2" set have been great with only the 22mm wearing out, my Matco ADV 3/8 impact sockets which are probably Sunex were well worth the money when I got them. I got the nice pinless 3/8 impact sockets shallow and mid length and would never use another pinned style swivel socket- except in 1/4 applications. I broke one 15mm but it gets the most use in my field of work so it is expected.
Does anyone know if there are any weird fasteners on Chevy's? Like the e-torx on the Chrysler.
I have a 2014 Chevy Express work van that I do the maintenance and repairs on. But I am, what I would call, a "novice" when it comes to automotive repairs... And I am wondering if I should pickup a set of spline drives or e-torx, security torx, or anything else that I may need, besides the normal 6 and 12 pt. metric hex tools that I already have?? Any insight greatly appreciated.
Sunex or GP are better option than Tekton o HF for impact sockets
Chrome's are a must once you get in to European and Asian cars and then theres motorcycles where long hex and torx are a must (HD starters) I also believe in modifying tools for specific needs and wobble extensions are a must as well
Not sure if you’re checking the comments on a video this old anymore, but I’d appreciate advice from anyone that wants to help out. I have a question about impact driver bits. I’m a DIYer, just work on my own stuff. So it’s all pretty random and doesn’t see a ton of use. Anyway, I am thinking about getting a drill/impact driver combination kit. And I’m wondering, for the impact driver, will all the bits that I have in my mechanics tool set that I got work? I recently got a good deal on a craftsman mechanic set that came with a bunch of driver bits. Screwdriver heads, star heads, hex heads, etc. Can I use those with an impact driver? Or will I need to get actual impact driver bits?
picked up milwaukee 1/2 3/8 1/4 sets thin wall chrome moly 40 a piece ..milwaukee liquidating tools in flash sales at home depot lately
1/4” I have only chrome, 3/8” I have both impact and chrome and use both, in 1/2”
I have only impact... if I pull out the 1/2” it’s a bad day. Haha 🤣
Same here. But I got one set a sae 1/2” chrome deep Mac sockets. 20+ years old and still haven’t gotten worn out. The rest of the 1/2” is impact along with my 3/4” drive sockets
I agree with these guys. 1/4 chrome other then the 1/4 impact rated tripple square and torx. 3/8 have both as well but mostly use chrome. 1/2 i have mostly impact with a few exceptions.
I use to be like that but I find myself pulling out the chrome 1/2” drive a lot more than I use too because it’s easier to deal with hard to break fasteners.
@@richb2229 do you actually find the 1/2 chrome to be better? I switch between both normally if it isn't a space issue i just use whatever is easiest to get to.
I always like to hear(read) about other peoples experiences. Sometimes its actually something i think about during the next time i am working on something(which happens to be almost dailiy)
@@6.4DieselDoctor NOT many like us kid that use 3/4 or 1 inch sockets..
Are those blue handle pliers on the truck channellock? I always thought they looked decent but whenever I see them they're in a package so you can't get a feel for them
Yup IR118MAXX bad ass air hammer best one out there. That extractor set look badass too just need funds forthem
I've got husky shallow 1/2" impact sockets that are still kicking after 12 years. Same for Craftsman 3/8" . Never even considered buying a snap-on or other tool truck set.
For aircraft use impact sockets are useless but I have a few sets at home for vehicle and lawnmower use. SO and HF.
I'm thinking about getting a set of 3/8 grey pneumatic impact sockets.
Duo GP impact Sockets are amazing
I personally avoid using impact tools and sockets unless I know the bolt/fastener I'm working on is hardened. And I can't speak for anyone else, but I just can't find it in myself to spend actual money on screwdrivers, given how stray ones seem to find their way into my toolbox.
Good video have a good one and stay safe 👍
I bought a set of them bolt biter kit, it was in a blow molded case, they were $200 on the GEARWRENCH truck
All my 1/2 in stuff is still impact. Still haven't found a need to swap to chrome.
Main reason I keep chrome sockets thinner wall for certain jobs, mostly all impacts.
like wheel lugs for alloy wheels. I have several vehicles where there simply isn't adequate clearance for an impact socket.
@@chuckschillingvideos yep and they simply ain't using a 4 way lug wrench won't fit lol
Nice info... would you get the Mil M12 stubby or the new 2960 mid torque for diy tires, suspension and engine work? 3/4 or 1/2? Thanks
If I was only looking at Milwaukee I would Tell you that each are beneficial for different reasons. The Stubby fits in tight spots, the Mid Torque has more Umph.. & the Half inch is a beast. That being said it also depends on the fastener. Rusted? Stripped? Metal deterioration? Milwaukee is impressive. They also are not without flaws. Mostly battery issues that could be resolved if they put a little more time and effort into it. That costs time, money & frankly that might make the tool price go up. Soooo... hard to say what your needs are without observing the type of work you do, but I think you'll be satisfied for the next 12 months. If it's mainly DIY you may get a few years without any issue. You may never have an issue at all. I played around with the Milwaukee line for about 3 years and went a different direction. Thanks for the Question. Cheers!
I cop the dollar store socket sets, $4 for a 10-19mm 3/8” socket strip, good for a backup if I’m missing one size in my craftsman set lol. They’re made from soft metal but even then, the dollar store tools are great as backups or cheaply replaceable tools. I have a 1ft adjustable wrench that I got for $4, made from soft metal but that’s like 25 percent of regular cost (for a cheap one at that). When the wrench jaws started to bend out and were no longer parallel I milled the top jaw to be equally crooked and parallel with the adjustable jaw
I use both. Assortive . If only working on cars and trucks from tbe 50's hf impact would work.
Justin, how did you end up liking that 1/2" drive Neiko master impact socket set?
Personally I've only used them for DIY at home repairs, but pretty comparable to the Tekton in my opinion.
I'm trying to become a Harley technician and I joked around with my dad that if I finally get a job as a Harley tech I should only use gearwrench cause it seems their main color is black n orange same with harley lol
lol Good point. Cheers!
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway my dad is actually horrible at keeping presents for Christmas till Christmas he got me this year the 20 piece gearwrench ratcheting wrench set and it's awesome I love it. Makes me want more gearwrench stuff
The Chicago Pneumatic .498 air hammer is superior to the Astro one. I've seen them side by side at the shop, and the CP one seems to hit a little bit harder. But they're both killer.
grey pneumatic has a duo socket impact rated with thickness and size of chrome
That’s what I use and I haven’t gone back. Got them in a 3/8, would love to get the 1/2 as well.
Love the background kings hammer. What is that? Your trademark, or just some random flag???
What was the brand name on the cable crimpers ?
I farm so I work out of a service bed what I do is a complete set of 3/8 drive chrome sockets sae and metric deep and shallow and because I use mostly ratchets and electric ratchet but I do carry 1/2 drive deep impact sockets only deep sockets. And I keep a set of impacts in the shop. That being said I think get both impact sockets are not that expensive when you can buy sunnex.
good stuff
Definitely would like to see Gearwrench truck in my area
No yoj would could get that 20 pc screw driver set for 62 dollars (so scraper and screw driver set for 140) kinda nof a deal
I second that I think I'd consider stop buying snap on an HF
@@johnb1121 its double the price then amazon. want gear wrench local store or amazon
@@transport21 Amazon is a false sense of hope no warranty so I'll pay up on the tool truck....
John B no, that’s why you call the tool manufacturer and ask if I buy from amazon will you cover warranty
What supplier truck is that? We only get snap on and Mac trucks
Was your gearwrench rep a Cornwell guy before? Seems like cornwell reps are a dying breed. Just lost mine after I bought over 2k in tools... I am a diyer at home.
If money wasn’t an option would you just stick to snap-on? I’m think of just going to and sticking to gearwrench. I know your trying to make Craftsman Great again, but I’m not sold yet.
My OCD makes me want to stick with one brand and have uniformity. Worth the headache or just buy whatever?
squeaky61 Yes used to be a couple more reps before switching to Gearwrench. No I will never stick to just one name brand. I never know what’s gonna break or how often it’s going to break. Honestly I prefer purchasing tools from big box stores rather than buying from the tool truck. I don’t mind ordering Tools occasionally online but again not my go to place for buying tools. But if you have OCD then me telling you to buy a little bit of everything isn’t gonna help you especially since you like uniformity. You like what you like nothing wrong that. Cheers! 🍻👍
Prefer Big Box as a pro?! Surprising.
Thanks again for all videos!
Very interested in those bolt biters!
That is bad ass I never seen a gear wrench only truck
Thanks! Can the general public hop on these trucks too?
Yes you can, but most will have to pay up front. I've have only ever seen one or two cases where a mobile mechanic service was able to get the tool truck to drop by once a week to their own house. Needless to say they were very busy and loyal customers. Cheers!
Hay Justin what's up bro love the videos
I use the Pittsburgh impact sockets, harbor freight is a 5 minute drive for me so it's the easiest place to shop from, granted I'm just a shade tree mechanic myself.
I have used the harborfreight impact sockets. They do take a suprising amount of abuse for the price.
@@pospc2 oh absolutely, I haven't needed to return one yet but I know they stand by their warranty. Only thing I do wish is that they come out with no skip impact socket sets that would be great
Yeah I just round em off, take em back and repeat
@@LS-ye5pp i haven't had any yet that have fully rounded off. I have had a couple of my frequently used ones get a little looser but still work for all but the tightest fasteners. I will be getting them replaced soon.
@@Mexicanmike87 yeah the missing size thing really sucks
Sunex 3/8 impacts are about the thinnest I’ve owned that’ll compare to chrome. GP are thicker and so are GRIP impact sockets. I own both chrome and impact of most brands and always gravitate towards impact unless I’m doing work in tighter places or something delicate and that’s when I’ll use chrome. Each style has its purpose.
"if only that socket was a little bit thinner" well if its a HF socket, you could try grinding them down
Or you know....you could just buy a full set of chromes for $15....
Or just buy a set of thin walled??
@@timm5970 Ya....Ok😆
@@dieseldabz7104 what is so hard for you to understand?
I have the $15 1/2 inch deep sae and metric 12pt impact sockets tough sockets easily way more durable than the campbell hausfeld and great neck socket sets I had I had destroyed several of the sockets on impacts of those two sets..not one messed up pittsburgh socket yet matte black not the gloss black laser etched set
Need a mixture of both and I find I use 3/8 more
I'm thinking if I buy another socket master set it's either gonna be a big gearwrench set of some sort or a dewalt 192pc mechanic socket set, but for now except for having to acquire some axle and spindle hub nut socket sets I'm pretty sure I can get buy with the pittsburgh stuff, but I also have to replace my flarenut wrench set I had 5 almost all of them came from advanced auto parts in about 96-2004 where the heck do I even find cal van flarenut wrenches now, mine were sturdy I am sure I bought each separate.. what is out there that is good deal on those type wrenches,that don't ruin line fittings,fuel, oil, hydraulic,brake lines,ac line.
Grey pneumatic duo sockets seem to be the best deal
I have used my turbo Irwin sockets to install shit in a pinch so that's a true statement
The Milwaukee shockwave sockets could be a good route they are the same as GP duo sockets
I have the MAC long barrel air hammer, definitely outshines the snap on
Ive had one for 30 years, they dont die
Good video
I agree w/ u my friend n awsome video
You can get that iwiss battery crimper with cable cutter for 30 bucks on amazon.
Gearwrench screwdrivers are like 55 bucks.
Milwaukee heat gun m18 130 from homedepot
Tool trucks seem to be a rip off. He didn't have one good deal.
I guess if you need the ability to pay per paycheck?
Cornwell has a badass air hammer, pretty compairable to snap on
I replaced the oem tools torx set last month with the same thing rail is color coded, but the original version from 97 was sold by both great neck and oem and sold by auto zone auto parts.., and I have picked up almost complete assortment of the gearwrench midlength socket sets sae and metric mostly from jb tools buy one get one free.. and the ingersoll rand air hammer is probably your best bet,I have a devibiss air power tool company kit, the air hammer is durable and works great but is weak... bought a long time ago from harbor freight. There's several stronger options out now than it and the 1/2 air impact gun in the kit.
I've got all chrome right now. Dont use an impact much. I use breaker bars.
sophia hargis must not work flat rate lol
@@michaelsieber6601 Not everyone turns wrenches on cars for a living. In fact, not everyone turns wrenches on cars.
My favorite tool guy
I know this is old I'm out of new videos to watch .. but gearwrench pliers and screwdrivers are very soft expecally the pit bull dike pliers chipped the jaws up on a few tiney finish nails... And the ends on the driver's are all married up from light use
Were those kershaws or cold steel knives on the rack.
Eagle Warrior Kershaw’s
Not all impact sockets are equal, that’s for sure. Even within a brand there can be significant differences such as between Pittsburgh (CO-V) and Pittsburgh Professional (CO-M).
i had cp air hammer and snap on air hammer .. snap on hit little harder but for the price cp wins the day.
Love my cp zip gun. I got it super cheap from a pawn shop and it looked brand new
The old electrical tape band aid, these days I prefer gel super glue for my first aid kit.
Ive seen people do that. Im always scared because i think its going to burn like hell
@@niteninja0133 Burns for a split second and that's it, the pain is gone before the profanity starts.
ouch! I use chrome on every thing only broke a few over the years.
Same here they are just harder on tools but ive never run into a problem yet
Man I wish we had that truck in my neck of the woods. We have the big 4 but the pricing is no where near as good as your gearwrench truck
Get a snap on 12mm 12 point swivel. Never had an issue
Astro pneumatics makes best air hammer for the buck
I prefer only impact sockets as the are much more durable and won't break easy. For tight spaces I keep chrome socket set.
that brake gauge set you were looking for is made by lilse
I looked at them extend ratchets im not sold on them. The head and neck look just too damn big.
I have impact for 1/2 and 3/8ths and chrome for 1/4" just need to get impact swivel 1/4"
i hate when i injure my nose picker
The heavier the socket the better it works on impact
Is your gearwrench distributor a former Cornwell guy?
If I started over, I'd have gotten all impact sockets and collected chrome later instead of the other way around. Gonna be shopping for some 3/8" metric impact soon anyone got some killer deals?
On big trucks u can get away with impact sockets
Cars yeah you need some chrome.
Unfortunately those gearwrench xcore are nowhere near the quality of Matco. I wanted them to work so bad cause of the massive price difference but they locked up after a single use. Ended up going with the Matco USA made ones and they’ve been bulletproof used daily for 3 years now
Air hammer, just get the Astro Big Nasty, look it up, it is the best and strongest and cheaper than the 3050 snapper