bishbosh Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Been looking about the web for some impact socket sets. Not seen anything that really appeals - I don't really want a dozen imperial and a dozen metric. I would prefer two dozen metric but can't find anythting in a sensible price range. They don't need to be uber high quality as I am only using them with a cheapo Rolson battery gun. So, any good deals out there...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Have you had a look at Cromwell tools? Axminster tools? Franklin Tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Neale Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Been looking about the web for some impact socket sets.Not seen anything that really appeals - I don't really want a dozen imperial and a dozen metric. I would prefer two dozen metric but can't find anythting in a sensible price range. They don't need to be uber high quality as I am only using them with a cheapo Rolson battery gun. So, any good deals out there...? Speak to me nicely sometime re Maccess Bish..... Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I've owned a set from Screwfix for ages - £30 odd - very good and has taken a fair heap of use with the ford service tool number 3 (BIGGER HAMMER). Not perfect but very very good! Even has the all important Landrover Series III wheel nut socket. Description: 37 Piece Impact Socket Set Drop-forged, heat-treated, Chrome Vanadium socket set finished in black oxide. 7 piece 3/8" drive shallow impact sockets 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17mm. 6 piece 3/8" drive shallow impact sockets, 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 1 1/16" and 3/4". 11 piece 1/2" drive deep impact sockets 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 and 24mm. 10 piece 1/2" drive deep impact sockets 1/2", 8/16", 1 1/16", 3/4", 1 3/16", 7/8", 1", 1-1/16" and 1-1/4". 1/2" drive 3" extension. 3/8" drive 3" extension. 1/2" to 3/8" adaptor. Link to what looks like the same set (the box I got was blue). http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsession...amp;x=2&y=0 G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinny Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I've owned a set from Screwfix for ages - £30 odd - very good and has taken a fair heap of use with the ford service tool number 3 (BIGGER HAMMER). Not perfect but very very good!Even has the all important Landrover Series III wheel nut socket. Description: 37 Piece Impact Socket Set Drop-forged, heat-treated, Chrome Vanadium socket set finished in black oxide. 7 piece 3/8" drive shallow impact sockets 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17mm. 6 piece 3/8" drive shallow impact sockets, 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 1 1/16" and 3/4". 11 piece 1/2" drive deep impact sockets 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 and 24mm. 10 piece 1/2" drive deep impact sockets 1/2", 8/16", 1 1/16", 3/4", 1 3/16", 7/8", 1", 1-1/16" and 1-1/4". 1/2" drive 3" extension. 3/8" drive 3" extension. 1/2" to 3/8" adaptor. Link to what looks like the same set (the box I got was blue). http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsession...amp;x=2&y=0 G. ive had a set from sealey no probs yet no sockets shattered and thay had some abuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'd go for Halfords, i've not got any of their impact sockets, but i've got a roll-cab full of their other professional spanners/ sockets and they are superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardAllen Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I can back the screwfix set. Cheap and cheerful, no breakages yet. Rather odd choice of metric/imperial sizes though. For wheel nuts, given that it will likely be important when I needed it, I went for a Halfords Professionsl with 2ft bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco tony Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 a few to choose from machine mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 i use a drapper set on a dewalt impact driver-theyre solid and no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I've got ones from Axminster and they're great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I got a cheap metric only 1/2" set from Machine Mart, but they don't seem to have it listed anymore. It was IIRC a Clarke set and it's in a blue plastic case. Not had any problems with them using the same cheap battery rattle gun or my mains powered one either. Only drawback was they only went up to 26mm so had to buy a 27mm socket seperately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpodmore Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 i've got second hand snap on ones. were cheap on ebay than a new set of most brands. excellent quality. i use them as an everyday set as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK CAB Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I haven't broken a Halfords one yet. There reasonable priced and have a lifetime warranty. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpodmore Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 i've only ever broken two of the halford power bars/long handled bar. v good quality stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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