Hey CP, Greetings! - Based on a video from Torque Channel, a pinless swivel has shown much lower torque than with a pin. So I would stick the sockets and adapter with a pin. Your channel is fantastic, provides a lot of value to the community and let those videos coming. Thanks and the little Henry is as smart and entertaining as you are :-) HF recently upgraded their swivels $8.99 (Adapter set) with pin and they don't have the collars nor the previous generation with springs.
I have been going over some of your older videos. This one was GREAT!! Henry is a natural born Star CP!!! I learned something about impact swivels that i was wondering about. Thank you so much - great video Brother!!
Thank heavens a review on something that I already own! I don't have to buy any new tools today. I don't own any 1/2" drive and use a pin style instead of the friction ball they don't fall off this way! Great job as always!
Impact swivels to be honest are the only type of impact sockets I own if it needs a regular style socket I just do it by hand. Great safety tip at the end of the vid. A+++++
Keep in mind if you break a sunex socke. Mac truck can order replacements. Maybe not under warranty. But they are $3-4 to replace. Some mac dealers may warranty them depends on your relationship
Am totally with you. Last time I checked, maybe an hour ago, I can still afford Snap-offs... but HF warranty man! none like any other. Another one is Tekton, treated and verified by Torque Channel, the material hardness is almost supernatural, worth every penny of those $10 you spent (1/2" Swivel adapter)
I'm glad you like the Matco adv swivels cp, I was so hesitant to buy them, I have the snap on 1/2" drive swivels which I broke pins on in the past, I need sizes over an inch so I purchased the matco adv 1/2" drive set which goes from 7/16 all the way up to 1 1/4" I'm also glad that sunex makes them because I've been using my 1/2" deep sunex impact sockets for over 20yrs with no breakage, I also got the Matco adv 4pc long swivel driveline set, I'm a medium to heavy duty suspension mechanic and cannot save time without them
I personally have 95% of my universal sockets the Matco pinless design. Complete sae and metro sets in 3/8 and 1/2. Along with a mixture of cornwell USA pinned, snap on sleeved and welded pinned, Mac pinned, sunex adapters along with some of the older pinned Matco USA. All in all I feel like the pin designs all perform the same from one tool truck brand to the other, I do feel matcos pinless is a lot smoother operation so that’s why I invested the most in them. My coworker has those gearwrench swivels and hates them as well. I’ll also say the xcore gearwrench pinless sockets are junk too. Prior to buying my Matco ones I bought the gearwrench version to save a buck and they locked up after 1 use. There’s a difference between Taiwan and USA steel and an even bigger difference between Chinese (gearwrench) and USA steel. I’d stay far far away from any of gearwrenchs Chinese sockets for this very reason
I asked AI Chat: Do pinned or pinless universal swivel sockets give you more clearance? The answer it gave me: Pinned universal swivel sockets tend to give you more clearance, as the pin helps to lock the socket into place and prevent it from moving around as you work. However, pinless swivel sockets can still be very effective and offer a lot of flexibility, especially in tight spaces where you need to be able to manipulate the socket at odd angles. It really just depends on the specific application and personal preference.
If you thought the grewrech ones are junk try the x-core nothing but crap. I have all of the matco pinless on the metric size and I wont go with anything else. I broke 2 of the pinless but they didnt fly apart just a chunk came off the case, this happen to both my 22 and 24 on my 1/2 set, they were part of the early run from armstong. As for the steelman set I would have to agree I picked up my set last year when they were 107 off amazon. As well as matco now has an adv line of pinless extended universals I wanna say its a small set from 10-15. I believe expo is when they plan to release teh rest of the new adv pinless sockets.
@@CPthetooladdict Nope, never been a tool dealer. I've been in the field for just about 20 years now. Worked in everything from farms to hd fleet, now working as a euro/ diesel specialist.
@@CPthetooladdict Growing up my dad was one who would never buy a specialty tool and would fight everything and just waste time. I don't have time for that if one tool will cut my time or frustration then i'll buy it. Even if II'll only ever use it once. Over the last few years hes noticed I will by more and more special tools. He tells me I'm cheating.
I know this is a older video but I’m just looking at some different swivels to buy I just ordered my most commonly used size from sk to try my gearwrench pinless are just tearing them selfs up so I’m looking for something better to try and get some feed back on before dropping another hefty chunk down on a set the only thing so far I’ve found is the big 3 don’t have a full rack 8-19 except sk I would love to try out Mac but my guy doesn’t have any and is still waiting for them for his stock in the truck. Always love your videos cp 👍🏼
I can tell you from personal experience you do not want your swivel impact breaking on you after using multiple brands and getting hurt multiple times I will only recommend the Snap-on preferably the new sleeveless welded pin design it is well worth the money to get them just one trip to the hospital when you pay for five to six sets already
CP you have a twin brother here in Lugoff SC and his name is William Porter (Little CP) he is a tool addict himself. He is really good person,christian and votes for Trump
The Matco pinless design is tough as nails and must be made from Unobtainium because they’re expensive. I’ve never busted on though. My 17mm gets the most use and it’s never busted . I never really got on the Gearwrench train.
Matco pinless is definitely best. But to save money i would go with Astro short and sunex deep. Icon seems ok. And Stanley i wanted to try. Or snapon at pawn shop
They break and not when ya don’t need them lol 😂... love my swivel extensions.... Mac has the swivel extension 12 pt I bought a set for 300$ then found the monster ones for $130 from jersey discount tools 😿😿
Do you think the Astro are any good been thinking of ordering them for backups? I have the gear wrench now i agree the aluminum sucks but it’s what i bought at the time. They still to the job
I bought the universal adapters. They swivel but you can just put a socket on the adaptor and use it just like these swivel sockets. But it's so much cheaper to just buy the adaptor like I did. What the scence and any advantage these swivel sockets have over the swivel adaptors ?
Been looking at impact swivels for a while but I can’t find enough of an advantage to them then just using my swivel adapters for the cost anyway, it’s also easy to have 5 adapters compared to having 5 different 10m swivels. Just my thoughts on it although the sockets do look cool as shit.
So what I’m getting is that pinless universals kinda suck? Was really looking into those Gearwrench x cores but after seeing torque test Channel obliterate them it’s a no go. I’m debating on just sticking with pinned Sunex or getting something off the tool truck and just pay it off after a couple weeks
@@CPthetooladdict Thx for the info. My girl will be happy to know I need to buy 3 more sets lol. Any advice on sunex type affordable complete sets. Does anyone make a 3/8 10-24 or 8-24?
great video! quick question. Just purchased a snap-on Swivel Impact Universal Joint. It has a detent pin.never had one with a detent pin before and one heck of a job to put on and take off.Snap-on rep says they are better for safety.kind of wish I went with the ball bearing style for ease of use.whats your thoughts would you return it?Thanks
Nice to see Henry. My dog is 19 years old but wouldn't trade her.
Hey snap mac wanna trade your dog for $500 and a puppy? :)
Hey CP, Greetings! - Based on a video from Torque Channel, a pinless swivel has shown much lower torque than with a pin. So I would stick the sockets and adapter with a pin. Your channel is fantastic, provides a lot of value to the community and let those videos coming. Thanks and the little Henry is as smart and entertaining as you are :-) HF recently upgraded their swivels $8.99 (Adapter set) with pin and they don't have the collars nor the previous generation with springs.
Thanks for the info!
Good to see Henry back on the show glad he better
I have been going over some of your older videos. This one was GREAT!! Henry is a natural born Star CP!!! I learned something about impact swivels that i was wondering about. Thank you so much - great video Brother!!
Thank heavens a review on something that I already own! I don't have to buy any new tools today. I don't own any 1/2" drive and use a pin style instead of the friction ball they don't fall off this way! Great job as always!
Impact swivels to be honest are the only type of impact sockets I own if it needs a regular style socket I just do it by hand. Great safety tip at the end of the vid. A+++++
Keep in mind if you break a sunex socke. Mac truck can order replacements. Maybe not under warranty. But they are $3-4 to replace. Some mac dealers may warranty them depends on your relationship
Fine lookin' dog, that lil' Henry!
Thanks hes Definitely my buddy!
Henry is the goodest good boy I've ever seen
Thanks hes my buddy
This would be a great Pittsburgh Pro impact swivels. All brands break. Go back to HF & easily get another one free no hassles.
Am totally with you. Last time I checked, maybe an hour ago, I can still afford Snap-offs... but HF warranty man! none like any other. Another one is Tekton, treated and verified by Torque Channel, the material hardness is almost supernatural, worth every penny of those $10 you spent (1/2" Swivel adapter)
I use the wobble extension a lot. For some reason I go to them 1st before the swivel sockets. not sure why. Great video and thanks for the opinions.
Thank you for watching I appreciate it!!
Love my snap on 1/2 swivels use them for brake carriers and other suspension components as much as possible
I'm glad you like the Matco adv swivels cp, I was so hesitant to buy them, I have the snap on 1/2" drive swivels which I broke pins on in the past, I need sizes over an inch so I purchased the matco adv 1/2" drive set which goes from 7/16 all the way up to 1 1/4" I'm also glad that sunex makes them because I've been using my 1/2" deep sunex impact sockets for over 20yrs with no breakage, I also got the Matco adv 4pc long swivel driveline set, I'm a medium to heavy duty suspension mechanic and cannot save time without them
I personally have 95% of my universal sockets the Matco pinless design. Complete sae and metro sets in 3/8 and 1/2. Along with a mixture of cornwell USA pinned, snap on sleeved and welded pinned, Mac pinned, sunex adapters along with some of the older pinned Matco USA. All in all I feel like the pin designs all perform the same from one tool truck brand to the other, I do feel matcos pinless is a lot smoother operation so that’s why I invested the most in them. My coworker has those gearwrench swivels and hates them as well. I’ll also say the xcore gearwrench pinless sockets are junk too. Prior to buying my Matco ones I bought the gearwrench version to save a buck and they locked up after 1 use. There’s a difference between Taiwan and USA steel and an even bigger difference between Chinese (gearwrench) and USA steel. I’d stay far far away from any of gearwrenchs Chinese sockets for this very reason
If you change your channel name to "Doggus Maximus" , then you can give that cat guy some serious tool review competition. 😂
The Matco ones are good but the snap on is better and don't forget to pair those with locking extensions
I asked AI Chat: Do pinned or pinless universal swivel sockets give you more clearance? The answer it gave me: Pinned universal swivel sockets tend to give you more clearance, as the pin helps to lock the socket into place and prevent it from moving around as you work. However, pinless swivel sockets can still be very effective and offer a lot of flexibility, especially in tight spaces where you need to be able to manipulate the socket at odd angles. It really just depends on the specific application and personal preference.
Lol
Amazing AI - lol!
As usual great video and excellent information. thanks for sharing.
If you thought the grewrech ones are junk try the x-core nothing but crap. I have all of the matco pinless on the metric size and I wont go with anything else. I broke 2 of the pinless but they didnt fly apart just a chunk came off the case, this happen to both my 22 and 24 on my 1/2 set, they were part of the early run from armstong.
As for the steelman set I would have to agree I picked up my set last year when they were 107 off amazon. As well as matco now has an adv line of pinless extended universals I wanna say its a small set from 10-15. I believe expo is when they plan to release teh rest of the new adv pinless sockets.
Are you a matco dealer I'm just curious lol
@@CPthetooladdict Nope, never been a tool dealer. I've been in the field for just about 20 years now. Worked in everything from farms to hd fleet, now working as a euro/ diesel specialist.
@@TinoR626 Thats awesome just a tool addict like myself love it!!!
@@CPthetooladdict Growing up my dad was one who would never buy a specialty tool and would fight everything and just waste time. I don't have time for that if one tool will cut my time or frustration then i'll buy it. Even if II'll only ever use it once.
Over the last few years hes noticed I will by more and more special tools. He tells me I'm cheating.
@@TinoR626 lol that's exactly what my dad was like lol
I know this is a older video but I’m just looking at some different swivels to buy I just ordered my most commonly used size from sk to try my gearwrench pinless are just tearing them selfs up so I’m looking for something better to try and get some feed back on before dropping another hefty chunk down on a set the only thing so far I’ve found is the big 3 don’t have a full rack 8-19 except sk I would love to try out Mac but my guy doesn’t have any and is still waiting for them for his stock in the truck. Always love your videos cp 👍🏼
I can tell you from personal experience you do not want your swivel impact breaking on you after using multiple brands and getting hurt multiple times I will only recommend the Snap-on preferably the new sleeveless welded pin design it is well worth the money to get them just one trip to the hospital when you pay for five to six sets already
Yep agree the cornwell and the macs are also welded I prefer the cornwell
Wish steelman could start making their cobra ratchets again. They are pretty sweet
Ya I think the a couple were still on ebay
CP you have a twin brother here in Lugoff SC and his name is William Porter (Little CP) he is a tool addict himself. He is really good person,christian and votes for Trump
Thats awesome!
I also really like Sunex impact socket. They are really nice.
Sunex is a 100% copy of Snapon’s original design. Sunex does a good job for the price. As far as Asian knockoffs go they are at the top of the pile.
Great video as always brother! I don't use impact swivel as much as I probably should 😂😂
Thanks for the informative video!
I'll be adding some impact swivels in the future. Now, I have a better idea what to look for, and, aware of the potential hazard in using them.
Its all about safety really when you start flying these things around I tell ya lol
The Matco pinless design is tough as nails and must be made from Unobtainium because they’re expensive. I’ve never busted on though. My 17mm gets the most use and it’s never busted . I never really got on the Gearwrench train.
Man your funny@!LOL crack me up brother! Another reason I like you and your vids,👍👍👍👍🤘
Henry is a cool little dude! I have Snap-on impact swivels 3/8 and 1/2. I've never broken one but I've worn them out. Way over priced though.
Matco pinless is definitely best. But to save money i would go with Astro short and sunex deep. Icon seems ok. And Stanley i wanted to try. Or snapon at pawn shop
They break and not when ya don’t need them lol 😂... love my swivel extensions.... Mac has the swivel extension 12 pt I bought a set for 300$ then found the monster ones for $130 from jersey discount tools 😿😿
Thanks for the informations CP. Great video
thanks for sharing
Great video!!!
Shop dogs rock! I have 3.:) 2 are rescues.
That's awesome I thought about getting another a rescue would be perfect
Gotta have impact swivel hands down
Do you think the Astro are any good been thinking of ordering them for backups? I have the gear wrench now i agree the aluminum sucks but it’s what i bought at the time. They still to the job
The other problem with the Gearwrench with that collar, is they’re thicc AF which is obviously an issue when space is at a premium.
I bought the universal adapters. They swivel but you can just put a socket on the adaptor and use it just like these swivel sockets. But it's so much cheaper to just buy the adaptor like I did. What the scence and any advantage these swivel sockets have over the swivel adaptors ?
The biggest thing is the socket doesn't The 2nd thing as is usually they're better for getting into tighter areas without losing the socket
Been looking at impact swivels for a while but I can’t find enough of an advantage to them then just using my swivel adapters for the cost anyway, it’s also easy to have 5 adapters compared to having 5 different 10m swivels. Just my thoughts on it although the sockets do look cool as shit.
Once you try the real ones it's a lot different but if you don't need to spend the money then that's perfectly fine whatever works!! Lol
So what I’m getting is that pinless universals kinda suck? Was really looking into those Gearwrench x cores but after seeing torque test Channel obliterate them it’s a no go. I’m debating on just sticking with pinned Sunex or getting something off the tool truck and just pay it off after a couple weeks
Pinned to win!!
@@CPthetooladdict do you think those astros are better then a more expensive set like sunex or grey pneumatic? What would you recommend
Do swivel extensions provide any huge benifet over wobble extensions especially considering if you have sets of deep and short swivels
Smaller profile less torque loss on a fixed extension
@@CPthetooladdict Thx for the info. My girl will be happy to know I need to buy 3 more sets lol. Any advice on sunex type affordable complete sets. Does anyone make a 3/8 10-24 or 8-24?
great video! quick question. Just purchased a snap-on Swivel Impact Universal Joint. It has a detent pin.never had one with a detent pin before and one heck of a job to put on and take off.Snap-on rep says they are better for safety.kind of wish I went with the ball bearing style for ease of use.whats your thoughts would you return it?Thanks
Yes I'm not a fan but it definitely does make a difference when you want to not get hurt zinging those suckers around!! Lol
The Mac swivels extension sockets are very expensive
I would add a face shield to that ppe lol hurts and happens all the time
Do you still work cp or are you retired from the industry
Do I look retired ray charles?Charles? Lol I got a long ways to retirement lol
What about icon swivel sockets
If you like having to warranty the entire set everytime you break one
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So would astro swivel sockets be ok for the DIY?
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You really seem to hate Gearwrench lol.
I'm not a fan they seem to be falling behind in my opinion they break alot that's my only problem great design and poor quality I guess lol
Harold Patton I’m not a fan neither. I made a vid about the bolt biters. First use it was junk
@@Peep18m I'm guessing you got the astro s or Matcos now because those are awesome!!!!
CP the tool addict astros