What are deep well sockets?

What are deep well sockets?

What are deep well sockets? Deep well sockets usually are for reach, not to have the nut deep inside them. More modern design has a stronger socket by making the points shallower. They are used instead of a shallow and an extension, or to go over a bolt or spark plug body.

What are deep sockets used for? Deep sockets (right image) can reach the nut on a longer, threaded bolt; they also allow you to reach recessed fasteners.

Should I get shallow or deep impact sockets? A normal, shallow socket may not even touch the nut before the top of the stud or bolt hits the end of the socket. In this case, a deep socket is necessary to accommodate the long end of the bolt and fit snugly around the nut. Having some deep sockets on hand can be helpful for situations like this.

Do they make extra deep sockets? We offer extra deep impact sockets with 3/8”, 1/2”, 3/4″ ,1”, 1-1/2”, and #5 spline drives.

What are deep well sockets? – Related Questions

What is a deep impact socket set?

9 pc 3/8-in Metric Deep Impact Socket Set is engineered and constructed to endure high torque application with impact wrenches.
7 pc 1/2-in Drive Torx Bit Impact Socket Set provides the end user the ability to use a ratchet or driver on Torx fasteners.

Are deep sockets worth it?

Deep sockets are better for specific jobs instead of general use. If you have bolted joints, they make a much better option for your socket wrench than shallow sockets. Because the length of the bolt means the nut will need to go further into the socket, deep sockets are a much better choice.

Are 12 point sockets bad?

Rod_Knox: when it’s necessary to use a breaker bar in a confined area the 12 point can be necessary.
Ironically, the need for a breaker bar usually dictates a 6-point socket, but when space is tight sometimes a 12-point is the answer.

Are 6 point or 12 point sockets better?

Answer: It’s true that 12-point sockets are fine for most lightweight repairs, but heavy wrenching calls for a six-point socket.
A six-point socket is much less likely to slip off a stubborn fastener or round over the corners.

Are Harbor Freight impact sockets any good?

For a rough and tough set of sockets at a great deal the Harbor Freight sockets are a great buy. However we feel for a few bucks more you can get a much nicer set like the Tekton’s that include the laser etching and storage case.

Can I use impact sockets for everything?

We would suggest not to use an impact socket for everything. Impact sockets are a lot softer than other sockets, so they can get wear out pretty quickly. However, if you have no problem with buying them off and on, then you are good to go.

How long are deep sockets?

A deep socket will generally be around one inch long. This will allow you to use a socket wrench in inaccessible places, especially if you have an extension on the driver.

Are impact sockets stronger?

Impact sockets are made with a softer steel that can handle impacts better. They are thicker because the steel is in fact softer and easier to bend (but not necessarily break).

What is the best impact socket set?

Best Professional Impact Socket Set: Sunex 80-Piece Impact Socket Set.
Best Budget Impact Socket Set: GEARWRENCH 8-Piece Standard Impact Socket Set.
Best Master Impact Socket Set: Capri Tools Master Impact Socket Set.
Best Impact Swivel Socket Set: GEARWRENCH Metric Impact Socket Set.

What’s the difference between impact sockets and regular sockets?

The wall of an impact socket is around 50% thicker than that of a regular socket, making it suitable for use with pneumatic impact tools, whereas regular sockets should only be used on hand tools.

What’s the difference between a socket wrench and a ratchet?

A ratchet allows you to reposition the handle just by moving it backwards whereas a socket wrench without a ratchet means that you must lift the socket of the bolt/nut and move the whole tool combination to reposition it.

Do I need a socket set?

These socket sets range from entry-level to professional-grade, so no matter your skill level and budget, every trade needs a general socket set or spanner set for the most basic task and maintenance jobs.
The socket set is an essential part of your DIY or maintenance work and a perfect addition to your garage tools.

How many sockets are in a complete set?

How many Sockets would it take to make a complete set

Do you really need 12 point sockets?

The additional points make these sockets easier to connect with the heads of fasteners. This is ideal if you are trying to work on a fastener that is hard to see or you cannot see at all. 12 point sockets are also great for use in tight spaces as they allow you to connect to a fastener at more angles.

Can you strip 12 point sockets?

As long as you are capable of holding the socket on the nut or bolt head, a 12pt socket will not strip the nut or bolt head any faster then a 6pt socket.

Will a 12 point socket work on a Torx bolt?

It can work perfectly on 6-point fasteners.
You also can use it on an e-torx bolt (not really ideal, but a decent choice if you don’t have the right e-torx socket).

What is the best socket brand?

Our Top Picks
BEST OVERALL: Sunex 3342 3/8 Inch Drive Master Impact Socket Set.

RUNNER UP: STEELHEAD 52-Piece Mechanics Tool & Socket Set.

BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: WORKPRO 39-Piece Socket Set.

UPGRADE PICK: Sunex 3580, ⅜ Inch Drive Master Impact Socket Set.

SPARK PLUG PICK: Sunex 8845 ⅜-Inch Drive Spark Plug Socket Set.

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