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Steel Vision 85-piece Impact Torsion Bit Set $24.99
$24.99
$5 off and good reviews for a good size set of impact bits.
Features:
High Torque Torsion Bits
Magnetic Screwdriver Bit and Screw Holder
Drywall Screw Holder with Depth Guide
Includes a Variety of 2", 3" and 6" Screwdriver Bits
Includes Nut Setters, Adapters, and common Screwdriver Bits
https://www.costco.com/.product.100722
Features:
High Torque Torsion Bits
Magnetic Screwdriver Bit and Screw Holder
Drywall Screw Holder with Depth Guide
Includes a Variety of 2", 3" and 6" Screwdriver Bits
Includes Nut Setters, Adapters, and common Screwdriver Bits
https://www.costco.com/.product.100722
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Mattacks
When I used to work as an auto tech, I would frequently go through T20, T25 bits, and to a lesser extent T30. I tried multiple lines of Snap-on and Matco bits with no improvement in longevity. I ended up just using the Harbor Freight sets that came in the blue case. I would stock up on them when they were on sale for $5. I still have plenty of those sets with the three bits mentioned above missing.
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When I used to work as an auto tech, I would frequently go through T20, T25 bits, and to a lesser extent T30. I tried multiple lines of Snap-on and Matco bits with no improvement in longevity. I ended up just using the Harbor Freight sets that came in the blue case. I would stock up on them when they were on sale for $5. I still have plenty of those sets with the three bits mentioned above missing.
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It's actually hard bits that that break easier. All impact rated products are made with softer steel than their non impact rated counterparts. The higher quality bits are made of alloys that have a higher tensile strength, but that's usually bits designed for carpentry. Those bits are however too short for many applications that are used in auto repair, where you need a certain amount of clearance between the driver and fastener. There might be some dollar store bit somewhere that's worse, but the standard 3" torc bits all appear to be from the same Chinese supplier.
The set listed by the OP is a completely normal generic set, that has many options. If you purchase this set, you would suppliment this with many bits in the types and sizes you use most often.
It's actually hard bits that that break easier. All impact rated products are made with softer steel than their non impact rated counterparts. The higher quality bits are made of alloys that have a higher tensile strength, but that's usually bits designed for carpentry. Those bits are however too short for many applications that are used in auto repair, where you need a certain amount of clearance between the driver and fastener. There might be some dollar store bit somewhere that's worse, but the standard 3" torc bits all appear to be from the same Chinese supplier.
The set listed by the OP is a completely normal generic set, that has many options. If you purchase this set, you would suppliment this with many bits in the types and sizes you use most often.
You could have taken 5 seconds to search and not embarrass yourself. At least you have the anonymity of the internet to help you.
"The real difference between impact sockets and chrome hand sockets happens during when the sockets are heat treated to different hardness levels. Impact sockets are typically made out of a medium carbon alloy steel that is heat treated to a low hardness range. "
https://agradetools.com/impact-so...d-sockets/
"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)."
https://mechanics.stack
"Additionally, the tool maker says one difference you can't see between these two types of sockets has to do with the way each has been heat treated and/or the composition of the metal used.
The impact socket made out of medium carbon alloy steel is heat treated to a low hardness range which has been optimized for impact use. This means that under heavy, continuous use, an impact socket will withstand the impact blows and will wear rather than break, Snap-on says."
https://www.truckpartsa
Your turn Mr. Metallurgical Expert
You could have taken 5 seconds to search and not embarrass yourself. At least you have the anonymity of the internet to help you.
"The real difference between impact sockets and chrome hand sockets happens during when the sockets are heat treated to different hardness levels. Impact sockets are typically made out of a medium carbon alloy steel that is heat treated to a low hardness range. "
https://agradetools.com/impact-so...d-sockets/ [agradetools.com]
"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)."
https://mechanics.stackexchange.c...ly%20break [stackexchange.com]).
"Additionally, the tool maker says one difference you can't see between these two types of sockets has to do with the way each has been heat treated and/or the composition of the metal used.
The impact socket made out of medium carbon alloy steel is heat treated to a low hardness range which has been optimized for impact use. This means that under heavy, continuous use, an impact socket will withstand the impact blows and will wear rather than break, Snap-on says."
https://www.truckpartsandservice....me-sockets [truckpartsandservice.com]
Your turn Mr. Metallurgical Expert
You obviously don't understand metallurgy. Ductility isn't the same thing as soft. You didn't once mention the word ductile in any form and that's a clear sign you don't understand what you are talking about. Citing websites with no reputation doesn't help your case.
Impact bits have to have harder tool surfaces or they wouldn't survive the impacts. Some impact bits have ductile "torque zones" but the bit faces are still hardened. If you think the entire impact bit is softer than regular bits, which you obviously do, again shows that you have no idea what you are talking about.
Impact sockets can't be directly compared to impact bits. Impact sockets can be made of more ductile metal than impact bits, but they are thicker to make up for that.
Stick with your Google engineering. You're great at finding useless information!