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Mang


Location: zone 6
Joined: Dec 14, 2004
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question for the tool savy
Original Message   Feb 22, 2005 5:57 pm
with one of thesedo 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.

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Michael


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Location: Washington State
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Re: question for the tool savy
Reply #7   Feb 24, 2005 11:37 am
Mang wrote:
with one of thesedo 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.

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terrapin24h


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Location: Rochester NY, USA
Joined: Dec 18, 2003
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Re: question for the tool savy
Reply #8   Feb 24, 2005 2:12 pm
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
uc113


Joined: Dec 3, 2004
Points: 42

Re: question for the tool savy
Reply #9   Feb 24, 2005 10:42 pm
You can use normal sockets with it.  However,  I wouldn't recommend it as a practice.  You are always better to use the impact sockets.  Over time your normal sockets will weaken when using them with an air tool, when it will happen who knows.  The nexxt time you may go to use it with a ratchet and it could crack or snap.  That could be years down the raod or the next time you use it.  Just a thought to consider.  Always wear your safety glasses.
Ben07


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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: Feb 26, 2004
Points: 178

Re: question for the tool savy
Reply #10   Feb 25, 2005 12:39 am
terrapin24h wrote:
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

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