I agree 100% with what Keith said, if you have a choice stay away
from 12 point sockets. Also for most of the work you'll be doing on a car
a 3/8 ratchet is all you will want to use. There are time when you need a
1/2 inch but they are the exception. The 1/2 in is harder to get into
tight spots. I think your best bet would be to buy a set of Craftsman
when they go on sale. You can get the 1/4, 3/8 ,and 1/2 inch all in one of
their kits. Sooner or later you will need all the sizes. As far as the
impact sockets go I would get them at Harbor Freight. I bought a set of
standard 1/2 sockets for about $6 dollars and have never had a problem
with one breaking.
...Art
On Wed, 22 Oct 1997, Steve N wrote:
> Hey all, I am new and just wanted to ask some questions that I have
> wanted to know the answers to for a long time.
>
> 1.From what I have been told, 6 point wrenchs and sockets offer more
> strength and have less chance to strip a bolt. My question is, then why
> would you want to buy 12 point?
>
> 2.Most big tool comapnies offer both sockets for impact tools and for
> regular tools. You want to have a different set for the impact wrench
> because of the force put on them, right? If so, why would you even
> bother to buy a set of regular sockets? Couldn't you just use the
> impact socket set you bought for all applications?
>
> 3.If you had the money to buy good tools, what company would you buy
> from? I myself have been an SK fan, becasue whenever I was young and
> helped my dad work on cars, I would always grab that green medal box,
> and it has just kinda stuck with me ever since. I know that there are
> other good companies as well, Snap-on (considered by many to be the
> best), Mac, etc.. Is there any reason that you would want to buy from
> one comapny over another this high up on the ladder? Are there any
> shortcomings to any of these more expensive brands?
>
> Thanks for listening!
> Steve N.
>
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