This is a really nice set of impact sockets for a little more than 40 bucks. Six-point metric from 10mm all the way up to 24mm without skipping any sizes. Heck, not skipping any sizes gets bonus points from me. I’m convinced that some manufacturers like to say “10 piece socket set, sizes from 6mm to 34mm!” and figure the buyer won’t notice that there has to be some missing sizes in there somewhere. But I digress, I’m sure they have some marketing information and sales numbers to justify making sets that skip sizes, but it just makes my head hurt. Like that guy on the Discovery Channel, “I don’t want to say it was aliens…but it was aliens”.
OK, back to the sockets—construction is good, the walls are nice and thick (as you’d expect), I love the easy-to-read laser etching, and I also like the fact that they are chrome vanadium. I’m no material scientist, but I’m pretty good at Googling stuff, and I’ve learned that chro-v is harder (less ductile) than chro-m and transfers more energy from your impact gun to the fastener. Another reviewer, Id72, has a nice comparison on the two metals and explains it well. Basically, if you’re a professional mechanic and use impact sockets every day, all day, you’re going to wear them out (both chro-v and chro-m). Plain and simple, tools wear out. In my case, I’m not a professional mechanic and I’ll use these a few times a month and I’d like to have as much energy transfer from my impact gun into the fastener as possible so I’m very happy with these. I’ve watched a video where someone was trying to remove a stubborn bolt and he hammered on it with an impact socket and it wouldn’t budge, he then switched to a heavier socket (same size socket, just more mass) and the bolt zipped right off. I know it’s not an apples to apples comparison regarding chro-v or chro-m, but it does show that energy transfer to the fastener makes a difference.
I usually don’t mention the cases that tools come in, but I like to keep my impact sockets in their case if possible. These come with a very nice sturdy case that will fit nicely in your tool drawer. It latches securely and you can take these with you help out a friend if needed and won’t have to worry about sockets falling out.
Bottom line: This is a nice impact socket set at a very reasonable price and I am happy with my purchase.
| Manufacturer | TEKTON |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 4883 |
| Item Weight | 7.95 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 18.3 x 4.5 x 2.3 inches |
| Item model number | 4883 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Style | Impact socket set |
| Finish | Corrosion-resistant,Black Phosphate Finish |
| Power Source | Electric or pneumatic drive tools |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Compatible Fastener Range | 0.5 inches |
| Included Components | 15-pc. 1/2 in. drive deep 6-pt. impact sockets: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 mm, Storage case |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Always Guaranteed: support@tekton.com |
