I agree, why would you ever use a 1/2" drive tool on a small fastener. I would guess that 15mm or 17mm would be the smallest anyone would need in 1/2" drive. I've noticed a few other brands start at 10mm. DeWalt makes a 7 piece deep socket set for a whole lot less money that goes 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, I think this would be enough for almost everybody.
Cool. Just picked up gw 8 pc shallow sae impact socket set 84910N. Ten bucks at Lowes. I just need a very basic fractional impact set for working on 2-stroke engines. Plus, I think their socket rails work really well.
Hi Tony hope you and yours are safe and well. The gearwrench 3/8 impact set i have is 8mm to 19mm it works very well, i should add the set i bought is both metric and sae standard and deep i wish i bought the bigger set that includes the flex-swivel. So i did buy a jager tools' i think thats how they spell it' from Amazon, a large 3/8 drive complete set includes torx ,e-torx, hex, flex, sae, metric standard and deep. A 85 pc set called" tight spot " i have experienced the the less expensive impact sockets hold up real well. The 1/2 set i have is craftsman and i found a impact adapter set i liked at tractor supply, it was free with a 19.99 1/2 deep socket set purchase so i have them as well
Thank you and same to you. I love my 3/8 set it has been very good. And this 1/2 set is good as well. Just unnecessary sizes for most being 1/2 drive. Glad you enjoy your 3/8 set as well!
Dude i just got the husky impact sockett set for $39 its normally 79$ and they are lifetime warranty cant go wrong with that. its a 44 pc 3/8 set at the Depot
I could only see that set being useful if you can't afford a 3/8" or 1/4" impact tool. I prefer to under stress fasteners and tools. Too much power on tiny stuff makes for easily made expensive mistakes. Looking at standard torques for fastener sizes and comparing that with the tool you are using is a good idea. Besides lug nuts I only use impact tools for disassembly. Nothing beats hand tools for precision assembling anything else. Final torque on lug nuts is best done by hand too.
I love my gearwrench sockets. I have their 8-22 3/8" impact set, along with the 3/8" and 1/4" chromes. I currently use bluepower Cornwell for my 1/2" impact set. I'll be picking up Sunex universal impact sockets over Snap-On's $60 a socket sets.
The only reason I replaced my Pittsburgh impact sockets is I had to replace 2 sockets (1 broken and 1 lost) and the new style don’t match. I have mild ocd and the mismatched sockets plus the larger sizes in different brands was causing me issues. Tekton solved that for me. So now I have mismatched HF tools at home where I rarely use them and nice complete sets at work where it matters. Use what works for you. I’ve used budget brands professionally for almost 30 years with very few issues. It’s not the tool but the man behind it.
Tony I wondered about the sizing back when you were doing your first tours but didn’t want to be critical. I have matco 1/2 and sunex 3/8. Both are great but I’d recommend sunex for the price difference. The all metric 7-22 short, deep and swivel was $125 or 150
I just can't bring myself to buy anything gearwrench after what Apex tool did to the Armstrong foundry. They should be ashamed of what they did to the us made tool industry. Cut costs at the expense of American jobs in favor of overseas production. I don't care how many other companies have done it before them or that will still do it, it's despicable and turns my stomach.
This is the first video of yours I’ve watched and thank you! It created a question that might help new to tools buyers.... where to start? By that I mean if you were to suggest sockets, and drives, to build a starter set what sizes and at what point do you go from 1/4 to 3/8 to 1/2? What sizes overlap (for more torque on tougher bolts, or higher torque spec, etc)? A video on that topic would do well I think. Especially with suggests on brands/item numbers like you used here. Thank you so much!
I was able to snag a fairly complete Husky 1/2 impact set at beg. of year for sweet deal from HD although the sockets aren't consistent. And have a very nice 3/8 Dewalt impact set along with a smaller Gearwrench 3/8 set on rails but I like the Dewalts more. I've found that Sunex and Tekton are great for individual sockets too.
I also have some Dewalt impact sockets I picked up at a deep discount at HD. The set comes with a impact driver adapter but it works great on my 3/8” electric impact ratchet.
I have that same gearwrench 3/8" set and like it. Went with HF for 1/2" and they work great. Checks the boxes pretty well with 21,22,24,27,30, and 32mm. Have the SAE also and it goes up to 1 1/4 which is nice to have. Also FWIW in 1/2" drive I almost always find myself using only my deep sockets whereas in 3/8" I'm use shallows and deeps regularly.
I got the GP Duo sockets 4 years ago and haven’t looked back. I’d like to get them in 1/2 drive, and might since I found someone who will warranty them. GP has great sockets, but I gotta say, I hate their ratchets.
I like the Capri Tools 1/2 drive master impact socket set. 10mm-27mm deep and shallow, laser etched and stamped about $129 for sockets only or with a magnetic storage rail for $150.00.
The only reason i can see of using the smaller sizes on 1/2 drive is to keep things simple while doing a job. You technically only have to carry around one 1/2 drive ratchet and socket set compared to carrying around both 1/2 and 3/8 drive set in the tool bag. Less weight if we're getting technical. The other part of me says "why the hell do i need to put 1200ftlb of torque on a 8mm bolt". The pains of a mechanic...
That's a good point as well. Lol that last part is all I could think of. I always think of I use this small socket on a 1/2 impact I'm pretty positive I'm going to mess some stuff up lol 🤣👍
I recently bought some stark one once sockets due to the fact a lot of these other socket companies do not offer life time warranty nor are they made in American… most my other sockets are snap on or the older made in America craftsman impacts
I just bought grey pneumatic sae 1/2 dr impact swivel sockets & in about 5 weeks of use I broke the 3/4 15/16 & the 1 1/8 already definitely don't buy these I bought capri 3/4 15/16 & 1 1/8 had no problems for about 3 weeks now
I bought a 12pt set that starts at 8 ends at 39 with some skips on the larger sizes number also have a 6pt set that starts at 8 ends at 36 with no skips
I do use the lower size 1/2 inch Drive sockets but that's primarily because I like to use 1/2 inch drive ratchet mostly ...unless I know I am only dealing with very small fasteners... but if I'm doing something that has various-sized Fasteners ill just do them all with a half inch drive ratchet.... most of the time
Agreed. I have no problems with my half inch drive chrome sockets on a ratchet. I just don't like the idea of a 1/2 drive 10mm impact socket on a 1/2 drive impact. Could very easily destroy a fastener. But I completely agree with you 👍
It sounds like Tony didn’t do any homework before buying that set. I have a different GearWrench 1/2” set and it has appropriate sizes. It just goes to show that you shouldn’t impulse tool sets, do some homework and know what you are buying! I have GearWrench, Pittsburgh, Pittsburg Pro, grey pneumatic, Tekton, Sunnex, Williams, and other impact tools. They all are decent tools but all will wear after heavy use. Always check sizes and completeness of any set you buy and that it fits your needs...with the exception of the regular pittsburgh set. That set is great for abusive work like driving out seals and for making specialty tools. With a coupon the entire set costs about as much as a single GearWrench socket.
No your absolutely right. When I first started buying tools I found I liked Gearwrench and bought alot of them but then came to find out many other tool brands have better sets and it's important to do research. Not one tool company is going to make the best everything or the tool you need depending on the job. Your absolutely right and that's why I share this info bc I don't want others to make the same mistake I did when I first started buying tools. Many good brands available today. Don't just stick to one brand 👍👍👍
Only place I can see that being handy is if you want to use same size on multiple ratchets or need to hold two sides it’s an option. Let’s say you and a buddy are pulling identical parts on both sides at same times. I have used an 8 in 1/2 drive before not that often. I have set up certain sizes on two ratchets knowing that we both needed same sizes. I usually used the big clunky setup and gave the other guy the better one you don’t want your help frustrated right. LOL
I have used 10mm 1/2” on head bolts, I believe. But yeah, I hate the low sizes in some of these so called 1/2” sockets sets. Gear wrench needs set up their game and output only no skip sets and decent size range to compete with Neiko ,Sunnex, Tekton. Grey Pneumatic.
ATD-44126 goes from 10mm to 36mm (Only skips 31mm) 26 Pc. 1/2" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Impact Socket Set. ATD-44326 26 Pc. 1/2" Drive 6 Point Metric Deep Impact Socket Set. You can get both sets for $256! Personally, I'm buying the gear wrench set in an 8mm-36mm deep socket and buying the ATD 10mm-36 shallow socket set. You'll never need another 1/2 set once you buy a 38mm socket.
Great as always Tony. True Story - When I got my first Impact Wrench (for Construction/Electrical use) I bought a Milwaukee Impact and a cheap set of Kobalt Impact Sockets (3/8 drive) to go with it to get me started ,....the idea was that I would get a much more expensive and higher end/Pro-Grade set later. . that was in 2010 . . it's 2020 and I am still using that Kobalt set -LOL! ....they never wore out, still going. I never had to buy a higher end/pro-grade set.
Grey Pnuematic,you don't buy on Amazon.Reason why is Amazon is an unauthorized dealer of Grey Pnuematic and Grey Pnuematic voids they warranty if bought on Amazon.An auto parts salesman I know has a customer that bought 2 Grey Pnuematic impact socket sets on Amazon,told him he will not warranty them
Ya I have heard that as well a few times. Which is a bummer bc it's a great impact set. Wish the warranty ran through Amazon. Thanks for bringing that up. I appreciate it
I buy all my Grey Pneumatic on Amazon but I'm not worried about the warranty I've never had an issue with them and have never had to warranty even one socket...
I bought a 3/8” drive set from Amazon and am also not concerned about the warranty. I mostly use them on my impact ratchets not on high torque impact guns.
I have both 1/2 & 3/8 in metric and sae deep and standard. The largest sets available because ocd. I mostly use 3/8 now because Tekton goes to 24mm and milwaukee’s right angle impact is incredible for suspension work.
Old school mechanic here. If your looking for a good 1/2 drive socket set, I would suggest the Quinn 1/2 drive impact socket set. It's price is only $179.99. Plus very good quality as well.
Just got home from HF. Snagged the Quinn 61pc 1/2" master impact set....hit it with the 25% off coupon....so paid $134.99. 10-24mm skipped 23mm. SAE 7/16" to 1-1/4". 4 extensions and a universal. It's deep and shallows.
@@TonyTheTechnician my 1/2 is faster than the 3/8 air ratchet plus it's quieter. I analyze the tool layouts for speed and repetition in series less switching means more speed. I bought sets that go down to 8mm for a really good deal. Not required but nice.
Speed is 80% of the reason to use impact tools. Only about 20% of the time do you need the extra power. I made the switch from air to electric to reduce noise and increase speed.
I love my GP 3/8 shallow and deep sockets! They are the ones I use the most out of any and have beaten them up pretty damn well over the years and have yet to let me down.
In Chrome I would disagree a bit, but with impact I agree and have the same in my set... untouched smaller 1/2 drive impact sockets. There is no way I will be using a 1/2 impact on anything that low. The Tekton sets I have has the same "issue".
I noticed the sockets and ratchet in the red tray in the bottom corner of the video. What brand and set is that? Can’t tell what the name says on the handle of the ratchet.
Hey do you recommend the 84949N? is it worth to purchase? because im torn between buying the tekton SAE and METRIC set or the GW 84949N. your opinion would really help me thanks
I was checking out the HF PP 1/2" drive deep chrome sockets which go from 10 to 19mm, exactly the same sizes as the 3/8" drive deep sockets. What the heck is the point? BTW, I love the Tekton and Sunex impact sockets.
Have to agree with you on the size set that you picked up and half inch. I will say the only half inch drive smaller socket that I have used outside of the ones you covered was a 13 mm. Head bolts that have a partial stud where the barreling is bigger than 3/8 drive can fit over🍻
Thanks brother and good point. Thanks for watching. I have to watch your last 3 videos still lol. Was bit of a busy weekend. Hope you had a good weekend 🍻
They are nice and definitely have a place but when I am working with ratcheting wrenches or wrenches in most cases I'm looking for ease of access. A 12 point can get on at many different angles where a 6 point can sometimes be a pain in tight spaces. But I still believe 6 point wrenches work nicely in open areas.
You dont know what your missing😄. I never considered them till I got a Milwaukee 3/8 stubby impact. Still got a big set of 1/2 impacts. I just use the ir neumatic 1/2 for heavy duty stuff and the 3/8 on the majority of everything else. 1/4 stuff I just use the hex impact.
Skimming through the sockets you have I don't really see how it was that big of a mistake. It looks like you only have impact sockets in 1/2" drive and if you only have a 1/2" drive impact, how else would you use it on smaller socket sizes? I realize you could use an adapter, but I try to stay away from using regular sockets with an impact, even if the adapter is impact rated. Personally my impact is 1/2" drive and the impact socket sets I bought for it (deep and shallow) both range from 8mm-24mm, the since the largest bolt on my car is 24mm really this range works perfectly for me. As I'm sure you know, just because a bolt is relatively small doesn't mean it won't require a crap ton of torque to get off if it's rusted on there. ect.
Half of my impact sockets are 3/8 a majority of the time I use my impact driver so I can use any drive size with it. I don't use 8, 9, 10 mm in 1/2 it's just way over kill. I look at using 1/2 drive for larger sizes. It's not an issue with any of them I just don't use 1/2 Dr with that small of a socket. It was the fact that my 3/8 drive set I have covers everything this 1/2 drive set covers. I would have rather bought a 1/2 dr set that covers more and larger sizes.
I have both GearWrench and Grey Pnumatic in 3/8” impact and like them both. I can’t say there is much difference between them although they are not identical. I don’t have 1/4“ impacts but there may be more of a difference there. It will be interesting to see what Tony says.
You basically bought a 3/8" set that's in 1/2-in drive haha. I bought my master 1/2" set but only use the 10mm 1/2" when i get too lazy to change sockets on my 1/4 or 3/8 ratchet.
Why would you sell the 1/2" set? That's the stronger, most robust set of the two. If you already own a 1/4" drive set which has sockets up to 10, 12 or 14mm, then I can't see the point of keeping the 3/8" set.
My 1/4 aren't impact. The 3/8 has both deep and shallow and covers all the normal sizes a 3/8 set should. The 1/2 Dr set covers to small of a range like 8mm and doesn't go high enough. The 1/2 should cover larger socket sizes.
You long winded clown! Which is strongest!? Lol. I know GP runs a little more money than tekton. I own both impact sockets, so far haven't broken any of either. But I have had my grey pneumatic's quite a few years longer and never a hiccup
It's a 7 min video. This is a short one you dolt lol 😆 Grey pneumatic makes a good socket but warranty sucks most places you buy from so buying from an authorized seller is very important.
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I agree, why would you ever use a 1/2" drive tool on a small fastener. I would guess that 15mm or 17mm would be the smallest anyone would need in 1/2" drive. I've noticed a few other brands start at 10mm. DeWalt makes a 7 piece deep socket set for a whole lot less money that goes 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, I think this would be enough for almost everybody.
Ya that seems like a nice sized set. Ya I never really understood the smaller sizes in 1/2 drive
I'm a socket junkie. I gotta have all the sizes in all the drive sizes. It's a sickness.
Haha it happens 👍
Yea me 3, i m a no good freakin tool junkie 🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧
You guys are sick.
I fill your pain Tekton got me on the same thing years ago It was the only set they even offered backed then.
Ya tektons socket sets used to be way different.
Cool. Just picked up gw 8 pc shallow sae impact socket set 84910N. Ten bucks at Lowes. I just need a very basic fractional impact set for working on 2-stroke engines. Plus, I think their socket rails work really well.
Very nice. Great find 👍
Hi Tony hope you and yours are safe and well. The gearwrench 3/8 impact set i have is 8mm to 19mm it works very well, i should add the set i bought is both metric and sae standard and deep i wish i bought the bigger set that includes the flex-swivel. So i did buy a jager tools' i think thats how they spell it' from Amazon, a large 3/8 drive complete set includes torx ,e-torx, hex, flex, sae, metric standard and deep. A 85 pc set called" tight spot " i have experienced the the less expensive impact sockets hold up real well. The 1/2 set i have is craftsman and i found a impact adapter set i liked at tractor supply, it was free with a 19.99 1/2 deep socket set purchase so i have them as well
Thank you and same to you. I love my 3/8 set it has been very good. And this 1/2 set is good as well. Just unnecessary sizes for most being 1/2 drive. Glad you enjoy your 3/8 set as well!
Dude i just got the husky impact sockett set for $39 its normally 79$ and they are lifetime warranty cant go wrong with that. its a 44 pc 3/8 set at the Depot
Very nice. Great find
I could only see that set being useful if you can't afford a 3/8" or 1/4" impact tool. I prefer to under stress fasteners and tools. Too much power on tiny stuff makes for easily made expensive mistakes. Looking at standard torques for fastener sizes and comparing that with the tool you are using is a good idea. Besides lug nuts I only use impact tools for disassembly. Nothing beats hand tools for precision assembling anything else. Final torque on lug nuts is best done by hand too.
Completely agree and ya that's why I don't care for this set bc if I put a 10mm socket on a 1/2 impact I'm pretty likely to destroy the fastener 👍
I love my gearwrench sockets. I have their 8-22 3/8" impact set, along with the 3/8" and 1/4" chromes. I currently use bluepower Cornwell for my 1/2" impact set. I'll be picking up Sunex universal impact sockets over Snap-On's $60 a socket sets.
Very nice. Great to hear it. Great choices. Thanks for sharing
good video. My impacts are a mix harbor freight, black hawk (old, ) kobalt and Craftsman (old USA) they overlap in the smaller sizes also.
Very nice. Atleast you have the sizes you need and they work for you 👍👍👍
The only reason I replaced my Pittsburgh impact sockets is I had to replace 2 sockets (1 broken and 1 lost) and the new style don’t match. I have mild ocd and the mismatched sockets plus the larger sizes in different brands was causing me issues. Tekton solved that for me. So now I have mismatched HF tools at home where I rarely use them and nice complete sets at work where it matters.
Use what works for you. I’ve used budget brands professionally for almost 30 years with very few issues. It’s not the tool but the man behind it.
Very nice. Absolutely 👍
Tony I wondered about the sizing back when you were doing your first tours but didn’t want to be critical. I have matco 1/2 and sunex 3/8. Both are great but I’d recommend sunex for the price difference. The all metric 7-22 short, deep and swivel was $125 or 150
Ya lol I never figured out how or why I purchased that set. I must not have been thinking very much lol. And I agree that sunex set is a great deal 👍
1/2” drive 8mm sockets are for when you want to see how fast it will ring the bolt off , very important tool for those bad days
Hahaha that's all I could think of as well 🤣👍
I just can't bring myself to buy anything gearwrench after what Apex tool did to the Armstrong foundry. They should be ashamed of what they did to the us made tool industry. Cut costs at the expense of American jobs in favor of overseas production. I don't care how many other companies have done it before them or that will still do it, it's despicable and turns my stomach.
Chevy did same thing with Lordstown Oh factory to Mexico
This is the first video of yours I’ve watched and thank you! It created a question that might help new to tools buyers.... where to start? By that I mean if you were to suggest sockets, and drives, to build a starter set what sizes and at what point do you go from 1/4 to 3/8 to 1/2? What sizes overlap (for more torque on tougher bolts, or higher torque spec, etc)? A video on that topic would do well I think. Especially with suggests on brands/item numbers like you used here.
Thank you so much!
Great idea thanks for sharing and I will try to put something like that together. Glad you enjoyed.
I was able to snag a fairly complete Husky 1/2 impact set at beg. of year for sweet deal from HD although the sockets aren't consistent. And have a very nice 3/8 Dewalt impact set along with a smaller Gearwrench 3/8 set on rails but I like the Dewalts more. I've found that Sunex and Tekton are great for individual sockets too.
Very nice. Glad you found some that you like and work for your needs. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
I also have some Dewalt impact sockets I picked up at a deep discount at HD. The set comes with a impact driver adapter but it works great on my 3/8” electric impact ratchet.
I have that same gearwrench 3/8" set and like it. Went with HF for 1/2" and they work great. Checks the boxes pretty well with 21,22,24,27,30, and 32mm. Have the SAE also and it goes up to 1 1/4 which is nice to have. Also FWIW in 1/2" drive I almost always find myself using only my deep sockets whereas in 3/8" I'm use shallows and deeps regularly.
I use 14, 13, 12, 10 all the time in 1/2 drive. In fact my 13 is getting worn out.
I've used 13 in 1/2 dr but nothing really below that. 13 is one of my most commonly used sockets as well
I got the GP Duo sockets 4 years ago and haven’t looked back. I’d like to get them in 1/2 drive, and might since I found someone who will warranty them. GP has great sockets, but I gotta say, I hate their ratchets.
Great to hear thanks for sharing
I've always thought 10mm 6 point should be included or 3/8 sae in a half inch drive set but thats about the smallest needed in half inch drive
Agreed 👍👍👍
Sunex makes a nice 1/2 inch set, it does start at 8mm but it goes to 30 I believe, skipping some sizes obviously.
Why not spend 5 million dollars on the 1/4" snap on 5 piece set.
I've had gp set for 5 years, never let me down
Haha right. Very nice. Glad to hear it
I like the Capri Tools 1/2 drive master impact socket set. 10mm-27mm deep and shallow, laser etched and stamped about $129 for sockets only or with a magnetic storage rail for $150.00.
Very nice 👍
The only reason i can see of using the smaller sizes on 1/2 drive is to keep things simple while doing a job. You technically only have to carry around one 1/2 drive ratchet and socket set compared to carrying around both 1/2 and 3/8 drive set in the tool bag. Less weight if we're getting technical.
The other part of me says "why the hell do i need to put 1200ftlb of torque on a 8mm bolt".
The pains of a mechanic...
That's a good point as well. Lol that last part is all I could think of. I always think of I use this small socket on a 1/2 impact I'm pretty positive I'm going to mess some stuff up lol 🤣👍
I have them only to fill the tray because I'm ocd like that. Mostly use 3/8 up to 15
Haha ya that's basically the only reason I still have this set in my box. I don't use them I just use my 3/8 set 👍👍👍
I recently bought some stark one once sockets due to the fact a lot of these other socket companies do not offer life time warranty nor are they made in American… most my other sockets are snap on or the older made in America craftsman impacts
I just bought grey pneumatic sae 1/2 dr impact swivel sockets & in about 5 weeks of use I broke the 3/4 15/16 & the 1 1/8 already definitely don't buy these I bought capri 3/4 15/16 & 1 1/8 had no problems for about 3 weeks now
I bought a 12pt set that starts at 8 ends at 39 with some skips on the larger sizes number also have a 6pt set that starts at 8 ends at 36 with no skips
I do use the lower size 1/2 inch Drive sockets but that's primarily because I like to use 1/2 inch drive ratchet mostly ...unless I know I am only dealing with very small fasteners... but if I'm doing something that has various-sized Fasteners ill just do them all with a half inch drive ratchet.... most of the time
Agreed. I have no problems with my half inch drive chrome sockets on a ratchet. I just don't like the idea of a 1/2 drive 10mm impact socket on a 1/2 drive impact. Could very easily destroy a fastener. But I completely agree with you 👍
Sk sets are very comprehensive as you can basically half sets almost
My 3/8 mid 8-19 covers most of my work and got little 5/8 pc kits in 1/2
It sounds like Tony didn’t do any homework before buying that set. I have a different GearWrench 1/2” set and it has appropriate sizes. It just goes to show that you shouldn’t impulse tool sets, do some homework and know what you are buying!
I have GearWrench, Pittsburgh, Pittsburg Pro, grey pneumatic, Tekton, Sunnex, Williams, and other impact tools. They all are decent tools but all will wear after heavy use. Always check sizes and completeness of any set you buy and that it fits your needs...with the exception of the regular pittsburgh set. That set is great for abusive work like driving out seals and for making specialty tools. With a coupon the entire set costs about as much as a single GearWrench socket.
I didn’t mean to be too critical of Tony here. Anyone who’s owns tools have made impulse buys that didn’t work out. I certainly have....🤦♂️
No your absolutely right. When I first started buying tools I found I liked Gearwrench and bought alot of them but then came to find out many other tool brands have better sets and it's important to do research. Not one tool company is going to make the best everything or the tool you need depending on the job. Your absolutely right and that's why I share this info bc I don't want others to make the same mistake I did when I first started buying tools. Many good brands available today. Don't just stick to one brand 👍👍👍
Only place I can see that being handy is if you want to use same size on multiple ratchets or need to hold two sides it’s an option. Let’s say you and a buddy are pulling identical parts on both sides at same times. I have used an 8 in 1/2 drive before not that often. I have set up certain sizes on two ratchets knowing that we both needed same sizes. I usually used the big clunky setup and gave the other guy the better one you don’t want your help frustrated right. LOL
Haha very true. Good thinking 😂👍
I have used 10mm 1/2” on head bolts, I believe. But yeah, I hate the low sizes in some of these so called 1/2” sockets sets.
Gear wrench needs set up their game and output only no skip sets and decent size range to compete with Neiko ,Sunnex, Tekton. Grey Pneumatic.
ATD-44126 goes from 10mm to 36mm (Only skips 31mm) 26 Pc. 1/2" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Impact
Socket Set. ATD-44326
26 Pc. 1/2" Drive 6 Point Metric Deep Impact
Socket Set. You can get both sets for $256! Personally, I'm buying the gear wrench set in an 8mm-36mm deep socket and buying the ATD 10mm-36 shallow socket set. You'll never need another 1/2 set once you buy a 38mm socket.
Take a look at the Neiko impact sockets. Review them next.
At work I use the 14 and 13 pretty frequently, but that's diesel shop, and exhaust clamps are always really stuck, and need that extra oomph.
That makes sense. Someone else said in heavy duty line of work it could be helpful in some areas.
What exhuast work are you doing the requires metric?
Yep them 1/2" sockets work well with semi - truck and container chassis from the Ports of America.
Great as always Tony.
True Story - When I got my first Impact Wrench (for Construction/Electrical use) I bought a Milwaukee Impact and a cheap set of Kobalt Impact Sockets (3/8 drive) to go with it to get me started ,....the idea was that I would get a much more expensive and higher end/Pro-Grade set later. . that was in 2010 . . it's 2020 and I am still using that Kobalt set -LOL! ....they never wore out, still going. I never had to buy a higher end/pro-grade set.
Haha nice. That's a win win. You saved alot of money and got plenty of work from that set. Great to hear. Thanks for sharing
TonyTheTechnician true with impact. I rarely use anything other than impact
Grey Pnuematic,you don't buy on Amazon.Reason why is Amazon is an unauthorized dealer of Grey Pnuematic and Grey Pnuematic voids they warranty if bought on Amazon.An auto parts salesman I know has a customer that bought 2 Grey Pnuematic impact socket sets on Amazon,told him he will not warranty them
Ya I have heard that as well a few times. Which is a bummer bc it's a great impact set. Wish the warranty ran through Amazon. Thanks for bringing that up. I appreciate it
I buy all my Grey Pneumatic on Amazon but I'm not worried about the warranty I've never had an issue with them and have never had to warranty even one socket...
I bought a 3/8” drive set from Amazon and am also not concerned about the warranty. I mostly use them on my impact ratchets not on high torque impact guns.
@@ZeroCoolOO7 Still is not,go read GP's warranty policy,excludes ebay and Amazon
@@ZeroCoolOO7 Amazon is a 3rd party
Tekton has New line of 1/2 impacts and will have a new lineup in 3/8 as well.
Yes indeed. They have alot of new sets coming soon. I recorded this video before they released the new impact sockets lol
I bought my Dad the Metric 1/2” impact set in a case. He loves them!
I have both 1/2 & 3/8 in metric and sae deep and standard. The largest sets available because ocd. I mostly use 3/8 now because Tekton goes to 24mm and milwaukee’s right angle impact is incredible for suspension work.
Old school mechanic here. If your looking for a good 1/2 drive socket set, I would suggest the Quinn 1/2 drive impact socket set. It's price is only $179.99. Plus very good quality as well.
Just got home from HF. Snagged the Quinn 61pc 1/2" master impact set....hit it with the 25% off coupon....so paid $134.99. 10-24mm skipped 23mm. SAE 7/16" to 1-1/4". 4 extensions and a universal. It's deep and shallows.
Actually, using those smaller sizes make disassembly faster because the guns way faster than the ratchet.
Of course use the ratchet for assembly.
Ya of course using an impact is faster. What I'm saying is in most cases you don't need these smaller sizes in 1/2 you could use 3/8.
@@TonyTheTechnician my 1/2 is faster than the 3/8 air ratchet plus it's quieter. I analyze the tool layouts for speed and repetition in series less switching means more speed.
I bought sets that go down to 8mm for a really good deal.
Not required but nice.
Speed is 80% of the reason to use impact tools. Only about 20% of the time do you need the extra power. I made the switch from air to electric to reduce noise and increase speed.
Grey pneumatic is nice because there thin walled. If your starting out you can use it like a chrome socket
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I love my GP 3/8 shallow and deep sockets! They are the ones I use the most out of any and have beaten them up pretty damn well over the years and have yet to let me down.
You need a 1/2” 8mm if your only impact tool is 1/2” drive. ;)
2:18 if you had one of the small 1/2 inch drive milwaukee impacts. Dont know why you'd get a 1/2 inch tiny impact though
In Chrome I would disagree a bit, but with impact I agree and have the same in my set... untouched smaller 1/2 drive impact sockets. There is no way I will be using a 1/2 impact on anything that low. The Tekton sets I have has the same "issue".
Always good info TONY, thanks ! Look forward to the next video..take care- stay safe my friend
Thank you I appreciate it 👍 take care and have a good weekend
I noticed the sockets and ratchet in the red tray in the bottom corner of the video. What brand and set is that? Can’t tell what the name says on the handle of the ratchet.
It's a powerbuilt set I bought over 4 years ago. ruclips.net/video/1XBqW3B2Uow/видео.html
Hey do you recommend the 84949N? is it worth to purchase? because im torn between buying the tekton SAE and METRIC set or the GW 84949N. your opinion would really help me thanks
I was checking out the HF PP 1/2" drive deep chrome sockets which go from 10 to 19mm, exactly the same sizes as the 3/8" drive deep sockets. What the heck is the point? BTW, I love the Tekton and Sunex impact sockets.
Ya not much sense in that. If I'm getting 1/2 I want sockets that go over 19mm. Very nice. Glad you enjoy
Grey Pneumatics Magnetic 1/4 & 3/8th impact sets are amazing! Up there with matcos magnetic sets.
Agreed!! I have a few magnetic sockets and man are they so handy to have
Have to agree with you on the size set that you picked up and half inch. I will say the only half inch drive smaller socket that I have used outside of the ones you covered was a 13 mm. Head bolts that have a partial stud where the barreling is bigger than 3/8 drive can fit over🍻
Thanks brother and good point. Thanks for watching. I have to watch your last 3 videos still lol. Was bit of a busy weekend. Hope you had a good weekend 🍻
i have a Gearwrench 1/2" deep impact socket set 8mm-36mm. no skips. everytime i think of the 8mm it makes me laugh
Lmao that's a great set but ya the 8mm gets me every time lol
Feather the trigger
What do you think of 6 point box end wrenches?
They are nice and definitely have a place but when I am working with ratcheting wrenches or wrenches in most cases I'm looking for ease of access. A 12 point can get on at many different angles where a 6 point can sometimes be a pain in tight spaces. But I still believe 6 point wrenches work nicely in open areas.
I never use 3/8 impacts for some reason. All i own is three 1/2 impacts guns
I use my impact driver alot so I can use with with 3/8 and 1/2
You dont know what your missing😄. I never considered them till I got a Milwaukee 3/8 stubby impact. Still got a big set of 1/2 impacts. I just use the ir neumatic 1/2 for heavy duty stuff and the 3/8 on the majority of everything else. 1/4 stuff I just use the hex impact.
Skimming through the sockets you have I don't really see how it was that big of a mistake. It looks like you only have impact sockets in 1/2" drive and if you only have a 1/2" drive impact, how else would you use it on smaller socket sizes? I realize you could use an adapter, but I try to stay away from using regular sockets with an impact, even if the adapter is impact rated. Personally my impact is 1/2" drive and the impact socket sets I bought for it (deep and shallow) both range from 8mm-24mm, the since the largest bolt on my car is 24mm really this range works perfectly for me. As I'm sure you know, just because a bolt is relatively small doesn't mean it won't require a crap ton of torque to get off if it's rusted on there. ect.
Half of my impact sockets are 3/8 a majority of the time I use my impact driver so I can use any drive size with it. I don't use 8, 9, 10 mm in 1/2 it's just way over kill. I look at using 1/2 drive for larger sizes. It's not an issue with any of them I just don't use 1/2 Dr with that small of a socket. It was the fact that my 3/8 drive set I have covers everything this 1/2 drive set covers. I would have rather bought a 1/2 dr set that covers more and larger sizes.
Hi TonyTheTechnician - can you do review on the Gearwrecnh METRIC 3/8 and/or 1/4 Impacts if you got them?
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@@TonyTheTechnician Yes Please Do. I'm wondering which might be better between the Grey Pneumatic and Gearwrench
I have both GearWrench and Grey Pnumatic in 3/8” impact and like them both. I can’t say there is much difference between them although they are not identical. I don’t have 1/4“ impacts but there may be more of a difference there. It will be interesting to see what Tony says.
Sunex all the way for me!
Great choice!!
I just got the sunex extra deep impacts for ubolts now with my luck I won’t need them for months. Lol.
They appear to have accidently put a 1/2in drive on a 3/8 set...
Better to have them and not need them than need em and not have em. At least that’s how I see it
The 8mm is for working on your watch! That will surely fix it. Lol. Good video
Lmao I should have known that 🤣👍
You basically bought a 3/8" set that's in 1/2-in drive haha. I bought my master 1/2" set but only use the 10mm 1/2" when i get too lazy to change sockets on my 1/4 or 3/8 ratchet.
Lol exactly. I don't know what I was thinking when I bought this set lol
Why would you sell the 1/2" set? That's the stronger, most robust set of the two. If you already own a 1/4" drive set which has sockets up to 10, 12 or 14mm, then I can't see the point of keeping the 3/8" set.
My 1/4 aren't impact. The 3/8 has both deep and shallow and covers all the normal sizes a 3/8 set should. The 1/2 Dr set covers to small of a range like 8mm and doesn't go high enough. The 1/2 should cover larger socket sizes.
☑️☑️ proper phonetics😄nice
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Haha thank you 👍
I've bought an Allen wrench in those size inside don't use
That's an odd set of 1/2" drive sockets. You wouldn't think they'd sell very many of those being the same sizes as the 3/8" set.
Ya I thought that same thing. Of course after I already bought it lol and realized I made a mistake.
You long winded clown! Which is strongest!? Lol. I know GP runs a little more money than tekton. I own both impact sockets, so far haven't broken any of either. But I have had my grey pneumatic's quite a few years longer and never a hiccup
It's a 7 min video. This is a short one you dolt lol 😆 Grey pneumatic makes a good socket but warranty sucks most places you buy from so buying from an authorized seller is very important.