timmotchell · Oct 9, 2024

Afternoon all, I've got some very rusted wheel nuts to tackle on a 91 reg Defender, followed by an attempt on a (rusted) re-chassis... I've got a high torque impact driver, and am looking to buy some impact sockets, but am wondering if I need to buy a "whole set", or whether I can pick and choose / there are only 4 or 5 that I'll need.....?

Also, I'm wondering if there's a certain brand that people recommend, or are the all pretty much of a muchness?

Any advice appreciated.
Thanks.

miktdish · Oct 9, 2024

You 'need' a whole set ...

US PRO DEEP & SHALLOW IMPACT SOCKET Set 1/2"Dr 35pc 8mm-32mm 6pt Hex Sockets Set | eBay

8MM - 9MM - 10MM - 11MM - 12MM - 13MM - 14MM - 15MM - 16MM - 17MM - 18MM - 19MM - 20MM - 21MM - 22MM - 23MM - 24MM - 27MM - 30MM - 32MM. DEEP & SHALLOW IMPACT SOCKET SET. 10MM - 12MM - 13MM - 14MM - 15MM - 16MM - 17MM - 18MM - 19MM - 21MM - 22MM - 24MM - 27MM - 30MM - 32MM.

www.ebay.co.uk

and an extra 10mm, cos thats the one that always dissapears

Tenebreaux · Oct 9, 2024

You can buy individual sockets at Halfords and their Advanced stuff is excellent with a lifetime warranty.

meego · Oct 9, 2024

I’ve got a set of the US Pro off of Amazon and they are fine. If you can’t afford the full deep/shallow set, get a set of deep ones on their own. It means you need a bit more room, but I find I use them more than the shallow ones.

timmotchell · Oct 9, 2024

great. Thanks guys. Very helpful.

meego · Oct 9, 2024

timmotchell said:
great. Thanks guys. Very helpful.

“Can’t afford” wasn’t very tactful mate on my part. Sounds like I’m calling you a feckin pauper !!! I meant didn’t want to lay out the cash. Having said that…..your doing a Landy project and you will be a pauper some time soon

lynall · Oct 9, 2024

Cheap ****ers will do just fine for home use, all my home tools are the cheapest of the cheap, not broke anything yet.

These are good!

US PRO IMPACT Socket Set 1"Inch DRIVE 70mm - 100mm HGV Long Reach Impact Sockets | eBay

US PRO 6PCS 1" DRIVE 6 POINT JUMBO IMPACT SOCKET SET ( 70MM - 100MM ). SOCKET SIZES ( MM ) : 70MM - 80MM - 85MM - 90MM - 95MM - 100MM. 70MM SOCKET LENGTH ( MM ) : 95MM LONG. 80MM SOCKET LENGTH ( MM ) : 100MM LONG.

www.ebay.co.uk

Brown · Oct 9, 2024

Yes, I've been pleasantly surprised with US Pro as a budget brand. I have some of their 1/2" sockets as well as larger 3/4" and 1" drive ones for my digger and dumper and I haven't broken any yet.

People on here seem to have good experience with the current generation of Halfords stuff. I'm still a little apprehensive about them because socket sets I bought from them in the 1980s were a little too soft, and the points would come off the insides of the sockets if we used them on anything that had been done up to a high torque, like cylinder head nuts. Maybe they're better nowadays.

kevstar · Oct 9, 2024

I bought a set for the back of the landy last week we have a tool & materials van that comes in every friday,
Does welding,grinding drill bits ect. The are a sealey dealer so we take stuff & pay for it the following week.
I dont recall the cost of the sockets but my total bill was 191 sovs, a pack of solder wire connectors & gas heating torch for them.

https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5638018348/34pc-12sq-drive-impact-socket-set

miktdish · Oct 10, 2024

Of course what we all really want is a set of these ...

Snap-on Tools NEW 84pc 3/8" Drive 6pt Impact Shallow / Semi / Deep Master Set | eBay

Snap-on Tools USA NEW 84 Piece 3/8" Drive. SIMF300 = 15/16". SIMF280 = 7/8". SIMF260 = 13/16". SIMF240 = 3/4". SIMF220 = 11/16". SIMF200 = 5/8". SIMF180 = 9/16".

www.ebay.co.uk

These

Snap-on Tools USA NEW RED 54pc 1/2" Drive 6pt Impact Metric Master Socket Set | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Snap-on Tools USA NEW RED 54pc 1/2" Drive 6pt Impact Metric Master Socket Set at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

and these ...

Snap-on Tools 81pc 1/4" Drive 6pt Chrome FDX Shallow / Semi / Deep Master Set | eBay

SEMI DEEP-. YSTM16 = 1/2". YSTM14 = 7/16". YSTM12 = 3/8". YSTM11 = 11/32". YSTM10 = 5/16". YSTM9 = 9/32". YSTM8 = 1/4".

www.ebay.co.uk

So when a mate says "have you got a 16mm socket" you can say (nonchalantly), "yeah, somewhere, i've got 3/8, 1/2 or 1/4", have a look in the third drawer on the tool chest".

Of course then you need ratchet wrenches and extension bars.

lynall · Oct 10, 2024

miktdish said:
Of course what we all really want is a set of these ...

Snap-on Tools NEW 84pc 3/8" Drive 6pt Impact Shallow / Semi / Deep Master Set | eBay

Snap-on Tools USA NEW 84 Piece 3/8" Drive. SIMF300 = 15/16". SIMF280 = 7/8". SIMF260 = 13/16". SIMF240 = 3/4". SIMF220 = 11/16". SIMF200 = 5/8". SIMF180 = 9/16".

www.ebay.co.uk

These

Snap-on Tools USA NEW RED 54pc 1/2" Drive 6pt Impact Metric Master Socket Set | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Snap-on Tools USA NEW RED 54pc 1/2" Drive 6pt Impact Metric Master Socket Set at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

and these ...

Snap-on Tools 81pc 1/4" Drive 6pt Chrome FDX Shallow / Semi / Deep Master Set | eBay

SEMI DEEP-. YSTM16 = 1/2". YSTM14 = 7/16". YSTM12 = 3/8". YSTM11 = 11/32". YSTM10 = 5/16". YSTM9 = 9/32". YSTM8 = 1/4".

www.ebay.co.uk

So when a mate says "have you got a 16mm socket" you can say (nonchalantly), "yeah, somewhere, i've got 3/8, 1/2 or 1/4", have a look in the third drawer on the tool chest".

Of course then you need ratchet wrenches and extension bars.

I might have some of them,
They are nice sockets, but they rust for fun and the size stamping is so shallow it is bloody awkward to read,

meego · Oct 10, 2024

lynall said:
I might have some of them,
They are nice sockets, but they rust for fun and the size stamping is so shallow it is bloody awkward to read,

View attachment 327849

Bloody show off

meego · Oct 10, 2024

miktdish said:
Of course what we all really want is a set of these ...

Snap-on Tools NEW 84pc 3/8" Drive 6pt Impact Shallow / Semi / Deep Master Set | eBay

Snap-on Tools USA NEW 84 Piece 3/8" Drive. SIMF300 = 15/16". SIMF280 = 7/8". SIMF260 = 13/16". SIMF240 = 3/4". SIMF220 = 11/16". SIMF200 = 5/8". SIMF180 = 9/16".

www.ebay.co.uk

These

Snap-on Tools USA NEW RED 54pc 1/2" Drive 6pt Impact Metric Master Socket Set | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Snap-on Tools USA NEW RED 54pc 1/2" Drive 6pt Impact Metric Master Socket Set at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

and these ...

Snap-on Tools 81pc 1/4" Drive 6pt Chrome FDX Shallow / Semi / Deep Master Set | eBay

SEMI DEEP-. YSTM16 = 1/2". YSTM14 = 7/16". YSTM12 = 3/8". YSTM11 = 11/32". YSTM10 = 5/16". YSTM9 = 9/32". YSTM8 = 1/4".

www.ebay.co.uk

So when a mate says "have you got a 16mm socket" you can say (nonchalantly), "yeah, somewhere, i've got 3/8, 1/2 or 1/4", have a look in the third drawer on the tool chest".

Of course then you need ratchet wrenches and extension bars.

You’ve took that too far

DevonGuy · Oct 10, 2024

I use Halfords Advanced and Draper Expert (which I’m convinced come from the same source), Teng and US Pro. Haven’t had a failure yet in 4 years of work on rusty, old, neglected machines every day so I’d recommend all of them. The real secret is using ample amounts of Plus Gas as long as possible before you start to work!

lynall · Oct 10, 2024

meego said:
Bloody show off

Maybe, tbh this is about the poshest thing I own, and no one gets to see it!

Ps the scabby one on the left is nowt to do with me!
I spent years trying to find one of these boxes for sale KRL triple bank with two lids, quite rare.

meego · Oct 10, 2024

lynall said:
Maybe, tbh this is about the poshest thing I own, and no one gets to see it!

Ps the scabby one on the left is nowt to do with me!
I spent years trying to find one of these boxes for sale KRL triple bank with two lids, quite rare.

View attachment 327884

It looks like a well earned source of pride mate. Love it. My brother in law has a SnapOn tool box with the locker, desk/work station etc in the centre thing that cost him A LOT of dosh. I get it though, as they are a thing of beauty before you open a drawer.

kevstar · Oct 10, 2024

miktdish said:
Of course what we all really want is a set of these ...

Snap-on Tools NEW 84pc 3/8" Drive 6pt Impact Shallow / Semi / Deep Master Set | eBay

Snap-on Tools USA NEW 84 Piece 3/8" Drive. SIMF300 = 15/16". SIMF280 = 7/8". SIMF260 = 13/16". SIMF240 = 3/4". SIMF220 = 11/16". SIMF200 = 5/8". SIMF180 = 9/16".

www.ebay.co.uk

These

Snap-on Tools USA NEW RED 54pc 1/2" Drive 6pt Impact Metric Master Socket Set | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Snap-on Tools USA NEW RED 54pc 1/2" Drive 6pt Impact Metric Master Socket Set at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

and these ...

Snap-on Tools 81pc 1/4" Drive 6pt Chrome FDX Shallow / Semi / Deep Master Set | eBay

SEMI DEEP-. YSTM16 = 1/2". YSTM14 = 7/16". YSTM12 = 3/8". YSTM11 = 11/32". YSTM10 = 5/16". YSTM9 = 9/32". YSTM8 = 1/4".

www.ebay.co.uk

So when a mate says "have you got a 16mm socket" you can say (nonchalantly), "yeah, somewhere, i've got 3/8, 1/2 or 1/4", have a look in the third drawer on the tool chest".

Of course then you need ratchet wrenches and extension bars.

Most of my tools are snap on & mac, snap on was in today he had a pink tool box on the van with carbon trim it must be for a freelander owner.

meego · Oct 10, 2024

kevstar said:
Most of my tools are snap on & mac, snap on was in today he had a pink tool box on the van with carbon trim it must be for a freelander owner.

Was he heading round to @Hippo to drop it off.

kevstar · Oct 10, 2024

meego said:
Was he heading round to @Hippo to drop it off.

It comes with a blue point range of butt plugs n dildos in fetching blue for the man in the relationship

Hicap phill · Oct 10, 2024

kevstar said:
Most of my tools are snap on & mac, snap on was in today he had a pink tool box on the van with carbon trim it must be for a freelander owner.

You sure it said snap on??

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