Here are some links to the tools shown in the video, if you're interested: Husky set at Home Depot, $32 (metric): www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-8-in-Drive-Low-Profile-MM-Impact-Socket-Set-14-Piece-H3DLPIMSM14PC/315714667 Tekton WRN77113 double box end ratcheting wrench (while available!): www.tekton.com/17-x-19-mm-long-flex-ratcheting-box-end-wrench-wrn77113 NAPA torque adapter, 17mm, Carlyle TA38117M: www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHTTA38117M Other versions of this set: Astro Pnuematic 78314 set, $42 on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBK1FHG/ Sunex set, 3362: sunextools.com/products/3362-38-dr-14pc-low-profile-impact-socket-set-mm/ us.amazon.com/Sunex-3362-Profile-Impact-14-Piece/dp/B01J7SC4TA Cal-Hawk on ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/223897864180 I hope this video was helpful for you. Please leave your tips and experiences with these sockets! Thanks for watching, and see you on the next repair! : )
Off topic but I felt like you’d see this on a recent video. Do you know what size of pvc you used to push the camshaft seal in on the 97 rav4? Would help a ton so I don’t have to play the guessing game. Love your videos 😊
@@mandoky1647 Sure - PVC pipe sizes are confusing because the "size" (or nomical size) doesn't match the actual outside diameter. If you bring your new cam seal with you to the hardware store, you can compare it and you'll see that the best fit is the PVC size called "1-1/2" (one and a half inch), which has an actual outside diameter of just under 2" (it's about 1.9"). The crank seal is larger and for that one, I use "2 inch" PVC which has an actual outside diameter of 2.375". I hope that helps - good luck! : )
@@mandoky1647 Sure - PVC pipe sizes are confusing because the named "size" or nominal size is different than the actual size.: - for the camshaft seal, you can take you new seal to the store with you and you'll find that the best fit is "1-1/2 inch PVC" (one and a half inch), which has an actual outside diameter of about 1.9"; - for the crank seal, the best fit is "2 inch PVC", which has an outside diameter of about 2.375". I hope that helps - good luck! : )
This is one of the best videos on RUclips and deserves a lot of credit for ingenuity and explaining real engineering. That being said, a paper towel, surprisingly works as well, if not better, if you are not into crafting your own satisfactory workaround for tools deficiencies.
Or just just buy the astro 78318 runs for about 30 bucks on summit racing and you don't have to worry about making these little things because it has a little ring in there that holds the nano sockets in place
I've always wanted a lower profile socket set! I hate that standard wrenches often don't fit on many engine bay bolts. Now we need a low profile torque wrench.
This set is something to consider! I would like to see a low profile torque wrench, too - a pass-thru torque wrench would be very cool! Thanks for watching : )
I like your ideas. I find that quite a few of brands make low profile ratchet adapters similar to the ones you are showing. 3 pieces cost around $25 - pricey.
I have no idea HF sells pass-thru socket set until your video! Last month I changed my W203 strut. The sway bar link & strut connection point requires this pass-thru tool. I ended up using 18mm ratcheting wrench just to get by b/c I can't drive my car while it's jacked up in the air 😅 In your RAV4 hard-to-reach 17mm bolt case, you think your Tekton 17/19mm ratcheting wrench can work too assuming you tape it so the head doesn't flex crazy? The only issue with my proposal is: it may not give enough torque to loosen that bolt or it can destroy the ratcheting mechanism too. Top-of-the-world presentation as always 💯
Oh yes, the HF pass-thrus are great, and perfect for suspension work - I love them for sway bar links, just like you're saying! I got an HF email today that there's going to be a 20% off anything coupon this weekend at HF, and if you have the ITC membership, the coupon starts today already. So if you haven't got that set, you can get it for $20 this weekend, instead of $25 - and it is a deal at either price, in my opinion! To answer your question about the Rav4 bolt - I'm actually editing a video that I hope to post later this week which features that one particular bolt as a "test bolt" for a bunch of low profile solutions, since it is a good example of a tricky fastener that a DIYer might encounter. And yes - the Tekton 19mm side with the HF 14mm pass-thru socket (the bolt itself is 14mm) can reach that bolt just fine (as did the Nano socket in the 17mm side of the Tekton, as shown in this video). But I can't get the HF pass-thru ratchet with the HF 14 socket to fit on that bolt because the handle is too chunky and won't fit between the obstacles, and there's no flex head to allow the handle any freedom of movement. But if you're interested in pass-thru's, in that video I'll also show a Gearwrench Pass-thru (Gearwrench 893823) that has a flex head and slim beam and does fit well - but that one has a special socket design that prevents it from being used in a regular wrench. So check back for that one (hopefully I can post it within the next couple days) if you're interested to see some more tools : ) Thanks for watching! : )
Wow what a fantastic video!! I havent seen a more comprehensive honest detailed tool review! The Tektons are going to ALL 12 point! I got every 6pt size available, short and long, been looking at this Husky set for awhile, waiting for the sae metric sale, maybe Christmas 🎉
Subbed, favorited, and saved on my computer (what else am I missing to ensure I will never lose this video lol). There is SOOOO much invaluable knowledge in this video, especially for a DIY home mechanic like myself. Thanks so much for sharing this with us! Edit: the compilation of the different brands of jumbo ratcheting wrench by tooth helps out soo many people as well when shopping for these and such a timesaver. Can't thank you enough!!
Thanks for the video. I bought the full sets from Astro, including the new version of the wrench. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for the 1/4 and 1/2 sets. I'll definitely do your backing hold trick. Thanks! Sub'd.
Kudos to you for an AWESOME video exploring the many uses for this set. You may not know that Astro sells a 5 piece "add on" 3/8 set (20-24MM) that comes with a longer (Super nice) aluminum rail. ALSO, they recently came out with a dedicated, affordable, long reach flex handle / ratchet for use with these. You can get the handle at many sellers but I think Astro only officially sells the add on set through tool trucks.
Nice! Thanks so much for adding this info : ) I really like this socket set -- and that Astro long reach flex head ratchet sounds very cool indeed. Thanks for watching!
Unfortunately, it seems like Astro stopped making the specialized ratchet shown in the video (Astro 78300), which had the 22mm on one end and the 17mm on the other. I'm hope that Harbor Freight will re-brand that ratchet (perhaps as Quinn), or otherwise offer more of these "nano's", now that they've branded the 22mm set under their Quinn label. If you need something now, I would just pick your favorite brand/style/tooth-count 22mm ratchet and use that - though, you'll need to make something to hold the socket in the wrench since only that Astro had the retaining ring. But hopefully HF will offer their version of the Astro 78300 soon, which would be great! Thanks for watching : )
I got the husky version of the nano sockets as well, hopefullybharbor freight makes them in 3/8 for easier future warranty. Also the Astro 78318 (Long Flex Head Nano Socket Ratchet Wrench) just came back in stock on amazon, I bought a backup just incase they ever go out of stock again 😅.
Yes, I think that would work if you could find an o-ring with a rather small cross section and an inside diameter close to 17mm. I think a wrap of thin wire might work, too; tape or a little scrap of paper works as well. Thanks for watching and sharing your tips! : )
I'm hoping to get videos for those Rav4 jobs up this summer - it hasn't happened yet, but that is my goal, so check back in a couple months : ) Thanks for watching!
Great video! It opened my eyes to the nano sockets that I'd never heard sbout. I got the 17/19 mm ratcheting box end from Tekton based on this video. It was immediately indispensible when I replaced the front shocks, particularly the top stabilizer link with the 6mm hex/17mm nut. I had an impact driver on the hex bolt, held the nut with my new best tool, and it was out in a blink. Top nut on the shock is a 19mm, and even the spring compression tool used two 19mm screws. Really well timed good advice! Thanks a bunch!
Sadly the Astro-Pneumatic 78300 17mm/22mm combo ratcheting wrench designed especially for the 3/8" and 1/2" nano-sockets has been discontinued. I emailed AP recently after I couldn't find any online retailer with active stock.
Yes - I learned of that recently too! They seem to have replaced it with the specialized ratchet. But the good news for these socket sets is that I saw in an email today from Harbor Freight that HF is now offering what appears to be a very similar set, in the 1/2" drive size, no-skip from 10mm to 24mm, under their Quinn brand: www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-metric-low-profile-impact-socket-set-15-piece-59770.html I haven't seen them in person yet, but they look just like the Astro's/Husky's. Hopefully they will soon have the 3/8" set. With a coupon and the ease of return, it would be great to have this set available at HF! Thanks for watching! : )
Wow so many brands made by the same company! Thanks for all the awesome tips! You got another subscriber!😂 I just bought the Astro 19 piece metric set and long flex head ratcheting wrench. I’m hoping they come out with the same style in 1/2” drive since the dual version ratcheting wrench has been discontinued. Also, wish I could’ve just bought them from Home Depot or Harbor Freight instead for the lower prices and warranty convenience.
Thanks for subscribing! Yes, it seems that other tool sellers are re-branding these, including Harbor Freight now. I haven't actually seen them in my local HF yet, but HF now has the 15-piece set in 1/2", under the Quinn name: www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-metric-low-profile-impact-socket-set-15-piece-59770.html I hope you like that long flex head ratchet - I might just pick that up myself! It looks like a great match for this socket set. Thanks for watching and for adding your tips : )
I have the tekton 6ptwrench set 8-19, the platinum spline wrench sets from 8-24, and the astro tools 6-24 socket set. I also have an flat 3/8 adapter from KTC (BAE23) that I use with my tekton set like you do. I missed out on the first round of the astro 78318 ratchet drop, made to fit with the astro sockets for a non-adapter option. It just came back on amazon, mine's on order, says will be here late November.
Thank you. None of these companies properly show that these sockets are pass though. Now if they would just put a friction ball on an outside face so we could just use ratchet end wrenches instead of 1/2" drive socket wrenches.
Astro makes a ratchet wrench with a c-clip for retention. It's the mechanism these are designed to be compatible with. The Gearwrench 3/8 passthrough ratchet also works with these sockets (including retention mechanism).
I think you'll very much like them! JB Tools has the best price right now for the Astro's, but the price at Home Depot for the Husky's is also great at $32. Thanks for watching!
Wish I had found this video last year, got in a tight spot after rounding off a belt tensioner and this would have been a good setup to have! Great video :)
Oh man, those belt tensioners are always hard to reach! Yes, this socket set is a real life-saver for spots like that, and I certainly recommend it! Thanks for watching : )
Thanks for the video. Already had the sockets and was ready to pull the trigger on the astro wrench but made the retaining tools instead. Lots of other good use cases here.
I wonder if the new milwaukee cordless ratchets with the "special head" requiring milwaukee sockets will accept any of these sockets?? Might make a nice review--Cheers
That new Milwaukee is very cool - but so expensive! As far as I know, these Nanos won't work with it, because the Milwaukee special sockets are an odd size just over 14mm on the flank drive end. You can see what I mean here - Torque Test Channel shows the Astro Nano sockets while discussing the Milwaukee, and shows that the Milwaukee's aren't pass-through from 16mm up (and he also measures the sockets after that): ruclips.net/video/mECOXxWqFmQ/видео.html Thanks for watching! : )
What an incredibly informative video, thank you. I found it difficult to get these questions answered elsewhere. Also, listening to your voice is so soothing comparative to a lot of guys who are basically yelling at the camera as if they're mad with it.
@@L35inColorado I'm thinking of bending some spring steel around the existing detent on the 17mm shoulder to recreate some sort of holding function, similar to the ball detent on the Pittsburgh set. I would rather have that on each socket than on each one of my 17mm wrenches. I think your 3/8 insert is great but I don't want to compromise the thru function for using on all thread and long bolts. I'm wondering if that's something you considered or perhaps it's not relevant to you.
@@alexrains1893 Yes, I think that's a great idea and certainly worth a try! I considered it and messed around using some thin wire I had on hand, but the wire was too thin. I also tried using an o-ring. The o-ring didn't work because I only had a few on hand that I was willing to sacrifice! What you're describing with a wire "detent" is similar to how some socket caps are designed, like these: www.circlecsupply.com/protor-jha4s-4-piece-ratcheting-wrench-adapter-set-fractional.html As for the thru-function: for the Nano style sockets shown in the video, the "through" is just that 3/8" square, so they'd work as pass-thrus for threaded rods/studs/bolts of a diameter small enough to pass through the 3/8" square opening. Off the top of my head, I'd guess that an M8 bolt (8mm thread diameter) would probably be the limit there, and M8's are usually 12mm or 13mm heads, so the socket sizes from 8mm to 13mm would probably work as pass-throughs for their corresponding fasteners. Above that size, a legit pass-through socket would be necessary (like the Pittsburghs) because the next step up from M8 would be an M10, which might not pass through a 3/8" square hole (might be close, but I haven't tried it). Of course, the 1/2" drive Nano's would expand that range as possible "pass throughs" since they'd accomadate probably up to an M12 bolt diameter. (I do really like these nanos, and I'll probably end up buying the 1/2" drive set too!) I hope that helps! : )
@@L35inColorado oh my. Thank you for your comprehensive reply! I gave the wire a good shot, I can get it sort of work but only with an 18mm receiver, there's simply not enough room in a 17mm. You would have to bore the detent on a lathe all the way around like in the example you showed me to get it to work and i'm not about to do that. I could get a rubber o-ring to work also but I could tell they would fray and snap after not too many insertions. It's a little out of capabilities but i'll try a ball detent next, or just admit defeat and get the Pittsburgh set.
I have the Gearwrench belt tool set which has a small amount of pass through sockets, I'm wondering if these nano sockets will fit in that ratcheting wrench
I tried to duplicate this (and I am fairly certain it was with the HF ball detent). i offseting the screw from the center like you did and all and STILL drilled through the spring area (could not get ball to retract???? ALSO - I forgot to ask you what adhesive (specifically) did you use on the final edition of your Harbor Freight ball detent / washer retainer version for 1) the rare earth magnet & 2) the washer to detent adhesive. Your fast answer would be appreciated as I am trying to duplicate this as I type this message to you.
I can't remember exactly all those details, but I probably used two-part epoxy for the adhesive (that's kinda my go-to adhesive), and I know I used the rare earth magnets from HF: www.harborfreight.com/super-strong-quick-drying-epoxy-92665.html www.harborfreight.com/10-piece-rare-earth-magnets-67488.html I think the trick with drilling is that that hole can't be too deep, otherwise it will interfere with the detent. I used a rather small screw, and had to cut it, if I remember. I hope that helps - good luck! : )
Excellent video! You covered a lot of options for using the Nano sockets including demonstrating their use in a visual situation. The socket retainers you made is a great idea. Back in either the late 80s or early 90s I purchased a low profile "Nano" style socket set from Snap on. It came with a 5/8 fixed head ratcheting wrench that has a hard plastic handle. The hex portion of the sockets have a groove with an o-ring for retention. The ratchet wrench is about the length of a standard 3/8 ratchet that only allows a limited amount of torque. I only used it once and it has sat idle for all these years. I see a lot of techs using the various Cabo wrenches in hard to reach spaces. I don't trust the 12 point spline box ends in a high torque situation. I'm going to get a long 5/8 flex head ratchet wrench. This will give me a set of interchangeable 0 offset wrenches without having to spend $250 on the Cabo style and I'll have the security of 6 points.
That's a great idea - you'll have a solid set-up! I recently purchased the 144-position Milwaukee flex head in 17mm for $22 at Ace Hardware, as an option for very tight spaces - perhaps the 5/8" would be a good fit for your Snap-On's. Thanks for watching! : )
I’ve had the Astro Nano sockets for a few years now (3/8 and 1/2 drive). They’ve come in handy, that’s for sure. I never thought about the torque adapter, interesting idea. Also never seen anything like that retainer you made. Sweet little idea.
I agree - they can really come in handy when space is tight and things are in the way - they are great sockets! Thanks for watching, and Happy New Year! : )
That was an excellent review. I'll have to check these items out. I just bought the 1/4" standard and metric dual drive sockets and ratchet from oriellys. 👍👊👏
Here are some links to the tools shown in the video, if you're interested:
Husky set at Home Depot, $32 (metric):
www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-8-in-Drive-Low-Profile-MM-Impact-Socket-Set-14-Piece-H3DLPIMSM14PC/315714667
Tekton WRN77113 double box end ratcheting wrench (while available!):
www.tekton.com/17-x-19-mm-long-flex-ratcheting-box-end-wrench-wrn77113
NAPA torque adapter, 17mm, Carlyle TA38117M:
www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHTTA38117M
Other versions of this set:
Astro Pnuematic 78314 set, $42 on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBK1FHG/
Sunex set, 3362:
sunextools.com/products/3362-38-dr-14pc-low-profile-impact-socket-set-mm/
us.amazon.com/Sunex-3362-Profile-Impact-14-Piece/dp/B01J7SC4TA
Cal-Hawk on ebay:
www.ebay.com/itm/223897864180
I hope this video was helpful for you. Please leave your tips and experiences with these sockets!
Thanks for watching, and see you on the next repair! : )
Off topic but I felt like you’d see this on a recent video. Do you know what size of pvc you used to push the camshaft seal in on the 97 rav4? Would help a ton so I don’t have to play the guessing game. Love your videos 😊
@@mandoky1647 Sure - PVC pipe sizes are confusing because the "size" (or nomical size) doesn't match the actual outside diameter. If you bring your new cam seal with you to the hardware store, you can compare it and you'll see that the best fit is the PVC size called "1-1/2" (one and a half inch), which has an actual outside diameter of just under 2" (it's about 1.9").
The crank seal is larger and for that one, I use "2 inch" PVC which has an actual outside diameter of 2.375".
I hope that helps - good luck! : )
@@mandoky1647 Sure - PVC pipe sizes are confusing because the named "size" or nominal size is different than the actual size.:
- for the camshaft seal, you can take you new seal to the store with you and you'll find that the best fit is "1-1/2 inch PVC" (one and a half inch), which has an actual outside diameter of about 1.9";
- for the crank seal, the best fit is "2 inch PVC", which has an outside diameter of about 2.375".
I hope that helps - good luck! : )
@@L35inColorado Thank you 🙏
You can pick up the Astro set from National Tool Warehouse for $28.81, Nov 24 2023.
WHAT AN AWESOME VIDEO! Your homemade ideas and choices in tools are perfect, I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this video!
Thank you - this is a great socket set, and I highly recommend it! Thanks for watching : )
This is one of the best videos on RUclips and deserves a lot of credit for ingenuity and explaining real engineering. That being said, a paper towel, surprisingly works as well, if not better, if you are not into crafting your own satisfactory workaround for tools deficiencies.
Unless you’re trying to fix a BMW of course 😅
Thank you, and thanks for adding your tips!
Or just just buy the astro 78318 runs for about 30 bucks on summit racing and you don't have to worry about making these little things because it has a little ring in there that holds the nano sockets in place
I've always wanted a lower profile socket set! I hate that standard wrenches often don't fit on many engine bay bolts. Now we need a low profile torque wrench.
This set is something to consider! I would like to see a low profile torque wrench, too - a pass-thru torque wrench would be very cool! Thanks for watching : )
I just bought these because I knew that were useful in multiple ways.....you just showed me more. Those are all great ideas. Cheers.
Oh yeah, these sockets are great! You don't be disappointed : ) Thanks for watching!
I like your ideas. I find that quite a few of brands make low profile ratchet adapters similar to the ones you are showing. 3 pieces cost around $25 - pricey.
Thanks! Do you mean the "socket cap" style wrench adapters, like these?
www.northerntool.com/products/klutch-ratcheting-wrench-adapter-set-4-pc-32494
I have no idea HF sells pass-thru socket set until your video! Last month I changed my W203 strut. The sway bar link & strut connection point requires this pass-thru tool. I ended up using 18mm ratcheting wrench just to get by b/c I can't drive my car while it's jacked up in the air 😅
In your RAV4 hard-to-reach 17mm bolt case, you think your Tekton 17/19mm ratcheting wrench can work too assuming you tape it so the head doesn't flex crazy? The only issue with my proposal is: it may not give enough torque to loosen that bolt or it can destroy the ratcheting mechanism too.
Top-of-the-world presentation as always 💯
Oh yes, the HF pass-thrus are great, and perfect for suspension work - I love them for sway bar links, just like you're saying! I got an HF email today that there's going to be a 20% off anything coupon this weekend at HF, and if you have the ITC membership, the coupon starts today already. So if you haven't got that set, you can get it for $20 this weekend, instead of $25 - and it is a deal at either price, in my opinion!
To answer your question about the Rav4 bolt - I'm actually editing a video that I hope to post later this week which features that one particular bolt as a "test bolt" for a bunch of low profile solutions, since it is a good example of a tricky fastener that a DIYer might encounter.
And yes - the Tekton 19mm side with the HF 14mm pass-thru socket (the bolt itself is 14mm) can reach that bolt just fine (as did the Nano socket in the 17mm side of the Tekton, as shown in this video). But I can't get the HF pass-thru ratchet with the HF 14 socket to fit on that bolt because the handle is too chunky and won't fit between the obstacles, and there's no flex head to allow the handle any freedom of movement.
But if you're interested in pass-thru's, in that video I'll also show a Gearwrench Pass-thru (Gearwrench 893823) that has a flex head and slim beam and does fit well - but that one has a special socket design that prevents it from being used in a regular wrench. So check back for that one (hopefully I can post it within the next couple days) if you're interested to see some more tools : )
Thanks for watching! : )
@@L35inColorado looking forward to the next video, unbelievable these days car makers jamming so many things in tight spots !
Standing ovation 👏👏👏👏. This is gold and you are brilliant!!!
Wow what a fantastic video!!
I havent seen a more comprehensive honest detailed tool review!
The Tektons are going to ALL 12 point!
I got every 6pt size available, short and long, been looking at this Husky set for awhile, waiting for the sae metric sale, maybe Christmas 🎉
Thanks for the update on the Tekton wrenches! Yes, I really like these sockets - you'll be pleased with them, I bet! Thanks for watching : )
This video is brilliant. Thank you!
The sockets are brilliant - you won't be disappointed! : ) Thanks for watching!
Subbed, favorited, and saved on my computer (what else am I missing to ensure I will never lose this video lol). There is SOOOO much invaluable knowledge in this video, especially for a DIY home mechanic like myself. Thanks so much for sharing this with us! Edit: the compilation of the different brands of jumbo ratcheting wrench by tooth helps out soo many people as well when shopping for these and such a timesaver. Can't thank you enough!!
Wow, thank you for your comment, thanks for sub'ing, and thanks for watching! : )
Thanks for the video. I bought the full sets from Astro, including the new version of the wrench. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for the 1/4 and 1/2 sets. I'll definitely do your backing hold trick. Thanks! Sub'd.
Thank you - thanks for sharing your tips, and thanks for watching! : )
Kudos to you for an AWESOME video exploring the many uses for this set. You may not know that Astro sells a 5 piece "add on" 3/8 set (20-24MM) that comes with a longer (Super nice) aluminum rail. ALSO, they recently came out with a dedicated, affordable, long reach flex handle / ratchet for use with these. You can get the handle at many sellers but I think Astro only officially sells the add on set through tool trucks.
Nice! Thanks so much for adding this info : ) I really like this socket set -- and that Astro long reach flex head ratchet sounds very cool indeed. Thanks for watching!
What are the pass-through ratchets that are 22mm? I've been looking for one that I can use on my Quinn low profile set.
Unfortunately, it seems like Astro stopped making the specialized ratchet shown in the video (Astro 78300), which had the 22mm on one end and the 17mm on the other. I'm hope that Harbor Freight will re-brand that ratchet (perhaps as Quinn), or otherwise offer more of these "nano's", now that they've branded the 22mm set under their Quinn label.
If you need something now, I would just pick your favorite brand/style/tooth-count 22mm ratchet and use that - though, you'll need to make something to hold the socket in the wrench since only that Astro had the retaining ring.
But hopefully HF will offer their version of the Astro 78300 soon, which would be great!
Thanks for watching : )
Best video on this so far
Thank you, and thanks for watching! : )
I got the husky version of the nano sockets as well, hopefullybharbor freight makes them in 3/8 for easier future warranty. Also the Astro 78318 (Long Flex Head Nano Socket Ratchet Wrench) just came back in stock on amazon, I bought a backup just incase they ever go out of stock again 😅.
Oh nice! Thanks for mentioning that - I might buy that Astro 78318 too! Thanks for watching : )
Awesome and helpful video, many thanks!
Thanks, and thanks for watching! : )
Neat ideas! I wonder if you could run a small O ring in that groove on the nano sockets to provide enough friction to hold things in?
Yes, I think that would work if you could find an o-ring with a rather small cross section and an inside diameter close to 17mm. I think a wrap of thin wire might work, too; tape or a little scrap of paper works as well.
Thanks for watching and sharing your tips! : )
I can dig it. Subbed too.👍💪🇺🇸🛠️🔧
Thank you! And thanks for watching : )
Clearly the most underrated channel on utube!! Oriellys offers a 1/4 chrome version. CHEERS
Thank you, and thanks for adding your tip! : )
toyota rav4 how to remove the injectors maybe and change valve cover love your work you are awesome mechanic 💪
I'm hoping to get videos for those Rav4 jobs up this summer - it hasn't happened yet, but that is my goal, so check back in a couple months : ) Thanks for watching!
Awesome video.
What adhesive you used to glue the magnets on top? Ive tried JB weld and industrial strength super glue and it still pops off.
Great video! It opened my eyes to the nano sockets that I'd never heard sbout. I got the 17/19 mm ratcheting box end from Tekton based on this video. It was immediately indispensible when I replaced the front shocks, particularly the top stabilizer link with the 6mm hex/17mm nut. I had an impact driver on the hex bolt, held the nut with my new best tool, and it was out in a blink. Top nut on the shock is a 19mm, and even the spring compression tool used two 19mm screws. Really well timed good advice! Thanks a bunch!
Thanks for watching and sharing your tips! : )
Love them I have same set 👊🏻👍🏻sockets
You were wise to buy them - I should have bought these years ago!
Thanks for watching! : )
Sadly the Astro-Pneumatic 78300 17mm/22mm combo ratcheting wrench designed especially for the 3/8" and 1/2" nano-sockets has been discontinued.
I emailed AP recently after I couldn't find any online retailer with active stock.
Yes - I learned of that recently too! They seem to have replaced it with the specialized ratchet.
But the good news for these socket sets is that I saw in an email today from Harbor Freight that HF is now offering what appears to be a very similar set, in the 1/2" drive size, no-skip from 10mm to 24mm, under their Quinn brand:
www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-metric-low-profile-impact-socket-set-15-piece-59770.html
I haven't seen them in person yet, but they look just like the Astro's/Husky's. Hopefully they will soon have the 3/8" set. With a coupon and the ease of return, it would be great to have this set available at HF!
Thanks for watching! : )
THANK you for a great idea to get into tight spots 😊👍👍
They are very cool! Thanks for watching : )
Wow so many brands made by the same company! Thanks for all the awesome tips! You got another subscriber!😂 I just bought the Astro 19 piece metric set and long flex head ratcheting wrench. I’m hoping they come out with the same style in 1/2” drive since the dual version ratcheting wrench has been discontinued. Also, wish I could’ve just bought them from Home Depot or Harbor Freight instead for the lower prices and warranty convenience.
Thanks for subscribing! Yes, it seems that other tool sellers are re-branding these, including Harbor Freight now. I haven't actually seen them in my local HF yet, but HF now has the 15-piece set in 1/2", under the Quinn name:
www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-metric-low-profile-impact-socket-set-15-piece-59770.html
I hope you like that long flex head ratchet - I might just pick that up myself! It looks like a great match for this socket set. Thanks for watching and for adding your tips : )
I have the tekton 6ptwrench set 8-19, the platinum spline wrench sets from 8-24, and the astro tools 6-24 socket set. I also have an flat 3/8 adapter from KTC (BAE23) that I use with my tekton set like you do. I missed out on the first round of the astro 78318 ratchet drop, made to fit with the astro sockets for a non-adapter option. It just came back on amazon, mine's on order, says will be here late November.
Nice - sounds like you have a highly adaptive set with lots of options! Thanks for watching, and thanks for sharing your tips : )
great review, great tutorial, great research about the tools.... Much appreciated. You did a great video.
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I been looking for your channel for months.
Thank God I found you.
I got a ml500 and I get my tips from you.
Thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Blue point SLA300 might do the trick
Don't they make some that go straight into a ratcheting wrench?
Thank you. None of these companies properly show that these sockets are pass though. Now if they would just put a friction ball on an outside face so we could just use ratchet end wrenches instead of 1/2" drive socket wrenches.
Astro makes a ratchet wrench with a c-clip for retention. It's the mechanism these are designed to be compatible with. The Gearwrench 3/8 passthrough ratchet also works with these sockets (including retention mechanism).
I love them! I am going to get a set. Thanks for the detailed video!
I think you'll very much like them! JB Tools has the best price right now for the Astro's, but the price at Home Depot for the Husky's is also great at $32.
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Those are called square drive adapters gearwrench has a nice set
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Wow! Excellent tips.
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Wow i need to make some of these!
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Awesome idea, Thanks!
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Wow Wow such a good idea ❤❤😂😂 thanks for that
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good video congratulations
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Your actually amazing. Ive been looking for a information like this for months. Thank u
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Pretty helpful video
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Wish I had found this video last year, got in a tight spot after rounding off a belt tensioner and this would have been a good setup to have! Great video :)
Oh man, those belt tensioners are always hard to reach! Yes, this socket set is a real life-saver for spots like that, and I certainly recommend it! Thanks for watching : )
Thanks for the video. Already had the sockets and was ready to pull the trigger on the astro wrench but made the retaining tools instead. Lots of other good use cases here.
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I wonder if the new milwaukee cordless ratchets with the "special head" requiring milwaukee sockets will accept any of these sockets?? Might make a nice review--Cheers
That new Milwaukee is very cool - but so expensive! As far as I know, these Nanos won't work with it, because the Milwaukee special sockets are an odd size just over 14mm on the flank drive end. You can see what I mean here - Torque Test Channel shows the Astro Nano sockets while discussing the Milwaukee, and shows that the Milwaukee's aren't pass-through from 16mm up (and he also measures the sockets after that):
ruclips.net/video/mECOXxWqFmQ/видео.html
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Nice review. Thanks for putting this together.
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@L35 in Colorado
I just found your channel and subscribed. Thank you for posting this video. This is very impressive 👏 Again thank you
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@@L35inColorado You are most welcome!
Such a soothing voice
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Astro Tools makes ratchets with the wire retainer in them specifically for locking in their Nano sockets ..
Yes, that tool is discussed at 01:54 - thanks for watching! : )
@@L35inColorado there's 2...
an 18" with the 17mm ratcheting end...
And the other with the double ratcheting ends...👍
@@boosted2.4_sky Great - I'd know about the 18" - thank you for adding that info! 👍
@@L35inColorado no problem..
I just picked it up..$~30..very good deal considering the double ratcheting is... well, double the price...🏁
What an incredibly informative video, thank you. I found it difficult to get these questions answered elsewhere. Also, listening to your voice is so soothing comparative to a lot of guys who are basically yelling at the camera as if they're mad with it.
Thank you : ) I'm glad the video was informative - these are very useful sockets and I just want to share how much I like them! Thanks for watching!
@@L35inColorado I'm going to buy some!
@@L35inColorado I'm thinking of bending some spring steel around the existing detent on the 17mm shoulder to recreate some sort of holding function, similar to the ball detent on the Pittsburgh set. I would rather have that on each socket than on each one of my 17mm wrenches. I think your 3/8 insert is great but I don't want to compromise the thru function for using on all thread and long bolts. I'm wondering if that's something you considered or perhaps it's not relevant to you.
@@alexrains1893 Yes, I think that's a great idea and certainly worth a try! I considered it and messed around using some thin wire I had on hand, but the wire was too thin. I also tried using an o-ring. The o-ring didn't work because I only had a few on hand that I was willing to sacrifice!
What you're describing with a wire "detent" is similar to how some socket caps are designed, like these:
www.circlecsupply.com/protor-jha4s-4-piece-ratcheting-wrench-adapter-set-fractional.html
As for the thru-function: for the Nano style sockets shown in the video, the "through" is just that 3/8" square, so they'd work as pass-thrus for threaded rods/studs/bolts of a diameter small enough to pass through the 3/8" square opening.
Off the top of my head, I'd guess that an M8 bolt (8mm thread diameter) would probably be the limit there, and M8's are usually 12mm or 13mm heads, so the socket sizes from 8mm to 13mm would probably work as pass-throughs for their corresponding fasteners. Above that size, a legit pass-through socket would be necessary (like the Pittsburghs) because the next step up from M8 would be an M10, which might not pass through a 3/8" square hole (might be close, but I haven't tried it). Of course, the 1/2" drive Nano's would expand that range as possible "pass throughs" since they'd accomadate probably up to an M12 bolt diameter.
(I do really like these nanos, and I'll probably end up buying the 1/2" drive set too!)
I hope that helps! : )
@@L35inColorado oh my. Thank you for your comprehensive reply! I gave the wire a good shot, I can get it sort of work but only with an 18mm receiver, there's simply not enough room in a 17mm. You would have to bore the detent on a lathe all the way around like in the example you showed me to get it to work and i'm not about to do that. I could get a rubber o-ring to work also but I could tell they would fray and snap after not too many insertions. It's a little out of capabilities but i'll try a ball detent next, or just admit defeat and get the Pittsburgh set.
I have this set. Thank you . I learned a new way to work with it.
You're wise to have already had them on in your toolbox! My toolbox is now much more versatile with them. Thanks for watching! : )
Gear wrench probably makes the best pass through lowprofile set, also has locking flex head
Yes, I have that set - it is a great set! Thanks for watching and for adding your tips : )
I have the Gearwrench belt tool set which has a small amount of pass through sockets, I'm wondering if these nano sockets will fit in that ratcheting wrench
Great video and hack. I'll definitely try it out.
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You learn something new every day. Thank you!
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you can put a earth magnet on you hand tool it will hold socket to it
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Thank you miss. I am going to buy some of these tools.
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Brilliant!
Yes, this socket set is great! Thanks for watching : )
Ordered! Unfortunately they aren't keeping the Husky brand in stock at the Home Depots close to me.
You won't be disappointed - this is a great set!
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@@L35inColorado Happy New Year to you!
Awesome tip! Thanks for sharing!
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Great and useful ideas how to use and adapt these tools.
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I tried to duplicate this (and I am fairly certain it was with the HF ball detent). i offseting the screw from the center like you did and all and STILL drilled through the spring area (could not get ball to retract???? ALSO - I forgot to ask you what adhesive (specifically) did you use on the final edition of your Harbor Freight ball detent / washer retainer version for 1) the rare earth magnet & 2) the washer to detent adhesive. Your fast answer would be appreciated as I am trying to duplicate this as I type this message to you.
I can't remember exactly all those details, but I probably used two-part epoxy for the adhesive (that's kinda my go-to adhesive), and I know I used the rare earth magnets from HF:
www.harborfreight.com/super-strong-quick-drying-epoxy-92665.html
www.harborfreight.com/10-piece-rare-earth-magnets-67488.html
I think the trick with drilling is that that hole can't be too deep, otherwise it will interfere with the detent. I used a rather small screw, and had to cut it, if I remember.
I hope that helps - good luck! : )
Excellent video! You covered a lot of options for using the Nano sockets including demonstrating their use in a visual situation. The socket retainers you made is a great idea.
Back in either the late 80s or early 90s I purchased a low profile "Nano" style socket set from Snap on. It came with a 5/8 fixed head ratcheting wrench that has a hard plastic handle. The hex portion of the sockets have a groove with an o-ring for retention. The ratchet wrench is about the length of a standard 3/8 ratchet that only allows a limited amount of torque. I only used it once and it has sat idle for all these years. I see a lot of techs using the various Cabo wrenches in hard to reach spaces. I don't trust the 12 point spline box ends in a high torque situation. I'm going to get a long 5/8 flex head ratchet wrench. This will give me a set of interchangeable 0 offset wrenches without having to spend $250 on the Cabo style and I'll have the security of 6 points.
That's a great idea - you'll have a solid set-up! I recently purchased the 144-position Milwaukee flex head in 17mm for $22 at Ace Hardware, as an option for very tight spaces - perhaps the 5/8" would be a good fit for your Snap-On's. Thanks for watching! : )
I’ve had the Astro Nano sockets for a few years now (3/8 and 1/2 drive). They’ve come in handy, that’s for sure. I never thought about the torque adapter, interesting idea. Also never seen anything like that retainer you made. Sweet little idea.
I agree - they can really come in handy when space is tight and things are in the way - they are great sockets! Thanks for watching, and Happy New Year! : )
That was an excellent review. I'll have to check these items out. I just bought the 1/4" standard and metric dual drive sockets and ratchet from oriellys. 👍👊👏
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Yes, these are way awesome. Thank you!
I agree - the nano's are a great socket set! Thanks for watching and leaving your comment : )
Fantastic Info thank you, learn a lot
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I want to watch more tool review video from you.
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Great video, very informative. Thank you. I been looking at these but i have not grabbed them yet, but i will be for sure now. Thank you again.
They are great sockets! Thanks for watching : )
OMG.... I woman who knows tools and has mechanical abilities. I'm in love :-) lol
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That’s cool, very innovative
Awesome video and explanation
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Genius! ❤
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Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍
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Great video
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