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snowshoveler
tides in dirts out surfs up
Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
Joined: Jan 3, 2003
Points: 1261
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Re: question for the tool savy
Reply #1 Feb 22, 2005 6:00 pm |
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i us e one thats a heavy duty version and have never broken a socket .most uf us in the trade use them with the thinwall type socket. you can easily out power one of them with a rachet .so i have no problem with them. later chris
craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks husky 372xpg chainsaw sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw mondo trimmer monster tractor with trailer cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear tree
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Gilsons
Let it snow, in southern Maine
Location: Southern Maine
Joined: Oct 10, 2002
Points: 669
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Re: question for the tool savy
Reply #3 Feb 22, 2005 8:17 pm |
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I've used good common sockets for light work without problems. I'd be wary of shattering elceapo sockets. 6 pont sockets are preferred. Remember that it is an impach tool and that a 12 point may beat the heck out of a stuborn bolt. I'd be even more conservative with a 1/2 inch gun. I got a modest set of deep impact sockets and they are serving me well. Remember that it is an impact tool a torque is not the whole story. Pete
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Michael
Snow, What Snow?
Location: Washington State
Joined: May 1, 2003
Points: 117
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Re: question for the tool savy
Reply #7 Feb 24, 2005 11:37 am |
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with one of these do I have to use impact socket's, it seems to me that regular sockets would be ok since it only delivers 45 ft/lbs of torque. any help would be apreciated, and sorry if I'm not supposed to ask questions like this here, it won't be a regular thing. I have used something similar for years when I used to be a vehicle mechanic, Today I work on aircraft and we do not use them but I still do work on the side and I have used mine for over 20 years. Mine is a Snap-On it is durable, I also second the safety glasses and also recommend hearing protection.
Kubota L-185 w/ FEL John Deere L120 Lawn Tractor
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terrapin24h
The more I learn the less i know
Location: Rochester NY, USA
Joined: Dec 18, 2003
Points: 628
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Re: question for the tool savy
Reply #8 Feb 24, 2005 2:12 pm |
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I use which ever is closest, which is usually impact(all my air tools are in one tool box along with the sockets) but i have used non impact. The air ratchets are non impact so if you're using a good qual non impact socket(craftsman, sk, snap on etc) i don't see any worry. as others have said you def wnat to use impact grade sockets with impact wrenches, if for no other reason thier increased mass helps to amplify the impact effect, not to mention safety reasons :) If you are looking, harbor freight has some nice socket sets, i have 3 of them myself. 2 sets of deepwell(SAE and MET) and then a std set of impacts that are both sae and met.
--chris 2001 Homelite VacAttack Blower 2001 6hp Toro PPace 22" mower 2001 Ariens 824LE 2002 6hp 2400 PSI Excell Powerwasher 2004 18hp Craftsman 27375 42" mower 2004 42cc Craftsman 18" chainsaw
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Ben07
The more you know about something, the more you find there is to know.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: Feb 26, 2004
Points: 178
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Re: question for the tool savy
Reply #10 Feb 25, 2005 12:39 am |
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I use which ever is closest, which is usually impact(all my air tools are in one tool box along with the sockets) but i have used non impact. The air ratchets are non impact so if you're using a good qual non impact socket(craftsman, sk, snap on etc) i don't see any worry. as others have said you def wnat to use impact grade sockets with impact wrenches, if for no other reason thier increased mass helps to amplify the impact effect, not to mention safety reasons :) If you are looking, harbor freight has some nice socket sets, i have 3 of them myself. 2 sets of deepwell(SAE and MET) and then a std set of impacts that are both sae and met. I will vouch for those Harbor freight sockets. Busted three good 6pt sockets on two differ cars of same model for same type exhaust job within 2 months (you would think I would have learned the first time) , don't have the sizes need in metric. go borrow buddies. very impressed with the thickness and strength of them. Reason I am stating Is Terrapin may be able to confirm this, is they are also a great price. Craftsmam like 60 dollars Harbor freight's like I think he said 12 bucks not sure.
Ben07
This message was modified Feb 25, 2005 by Ben07
Ariens 8524LE, Toro CCR2000, Jacobsen S-B S-blowers, Generac 10hp Gen-convt. to N.G., 5 L-boys(D's F's &Dura( 74,77,80,88,00), Antiq. 1960 AYP 20 in. mag w 3.5 Tech mower. Ryan/Ryobi gas Trim. AYP 205 gas blwr. Mac c-saw,Toro E-blwr, 2 Weed-E e. stg. trims. outboards, boats, util trail, 2 Jeeps
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