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Feb 1, 2023 12:35 AM

38-Piece Arcan Professional Tools 3/8" & 1/2" Drive Impact Socket Set

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Amazon has 38-Piece Arcan Professional Tools 3/8" & 1/2" Drive Impact Socket Set (AS2C38) on sale for $28.13. Shipping is free.

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Product Description:
  • Warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product.
  • CR-V Steel: Provides the strength and durability to handle the toughest jobs.
  • Corrosion Resistant: The black phosphate finish provides years of protection for your sockets.
  • Meets ANSI Standards: All sockets are rigorously tested, ensuring peak performance and durability.

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    • This set has a 4.5 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 180 reviews.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 38-Piece Arcan Professional Tools 3/8" & 1/2" Drive Impact Socket Set (AS2C38) on sale for $28.13. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member OrangeCaramel for finding this deal.

Note, usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks

Product Description:
  • Warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product.
  • CR-V Steel: Provides the strength and durability to handle the toughest jobs.
  • Corrosion Resistant: The black phosphate finish provides years of protection for your sockets.
  • Meets ANSI Standards: All sockets are rigorously tested, ensuring peak performance and durability.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • This set has a 4.5 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 180 reviews.
  • About this store:

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Feb 1, 2023 8:35 AM
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speed_demonFeb 1, 2023 8:35 AM
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Quote from Dealzez View quoted comment :
Nah there's a 10, it's just on the 1/2, not the 3/8
1/2" drive 10mm impact socket.... for when you really don't like a fastener.
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Feb 1, 2023 11:29 AM
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Quote from szefte View quoted comment :
my wheel lug nuts are 19. pass.
3/4" and 19mm are pretty much interchangeable.
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Feb 1, 2023 12:29 PM
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da9hondaFeb 1, 2023 12:29 PM
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Yes it is what I called it. Also chromium molybdenum is the best material for impact sockets so let's hear your analysis of chromoly.
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Feb 1, 2023 12:44 PM
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banorwoodFeb 1, 2023 12:44 PM
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Quote from hbasavar View quoted comment :
I have owned their 3/8 socket set [amazon.com]and can vouch that they are made of decent quality and hold up well. They are impact rated but are Chrome - Vanadium. Highly rated impact sockets are Chrome - Molybdenum. Paid $12.60 then and are a dollar cheaper now.
Thanks! The SAE are also on sale. $20 for both sets but you miss out on the deep sockets. I only have a 3/8" impact so these two are better for me!
Feb 1, 2023 1:33 PM
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dudFeb 1, 2023 1:33 PM
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Whenever you see a set of impact sockets labeled "chrome-vanadium", pass on them. Cr-V alloy is typically used for lower stress applications like hand tool (chromed) socket sets. If your requirement is for impact sockets, go with chrome molybdenum (CrMo) steel. Cro Moly are designed to perform under the higher stresses of impact use.

Pass on these …
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Feb 1, 2023 1:51 PM
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fthnm2005Feb 1, 2023 1:51 PM
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Quote from TenderHeart207 View quoted comment :
Looks like it skips 10, 19, and 22. There are standard size equivalents for those but I would find that very annoying personally.
Agreed! Annoying as hell not to find a size you need.
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Feb 1, 2023 2:33 PM
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Quote from TenderHeart207 View quoted comment :
Looks like it skips 10, 19, and 22. There are standard size equivalents for those but I would find that very annoying personally.
The 10mm is missing before you get it. It's less frustrating that way.
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Feb 1, 2023 2:50 PM
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Quote from dud View quoted comment :
Whenever you see a set of impact sockets labeled "chrome-vanadium", pass on them. Cr-V alloy is typically used for lower stress applications like hand tool (chromed) socket sets. If your requirement is for impact sockets, go with chrome molybdenum (CrMo) steel. Cro Moly are designed to perform under the higher stresses of impact use.

Pass on these …
you are talking a $30 set vs. $100 set.
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Feb 1, 2023 3:30 PM
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musichallmarketingFeb 1, 2023 3:30 PM
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Word of warning and just my opinion... I purchased their 11 piece SAE 1/2" Drive Long set on amazon for $23.04 in December.

What I noticed as soon as I got them in my hands was that the sidewalls are very thin, most are thinner than my USA Craftsman chrome sockets.
I have only used one socket extensively on a pretty weak impact with no problems yet, but to be honest I am expecting them to start shattering once I use them on a bigger impact.

I also own Capri and Sunex impact sockets and they are much thicker, with the Sunex being the thickest and looking about as thick as my friend's MAC impacts. I wish I'd saved my money and just got another Sunex set for my SAE longs.
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Feb 1, 2023 3:53 PM
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KaiasFeb 1, 2023 3:53 PM
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15/16" is also missing. Can I use 24mm instead of 15/16"?
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Couple things. Here is a chart that shows metric and SAE sizes and what converts over.

https://handtoolessentials.com/bl...ric-sizes/

Also Cr-V vs CR-mo is an age old comparison. Cr-V is less ductile than CR-mo and will have a greater tendency to crack under stress.

CR-mo will deform and mushroom out more readily than Cr-V over time.

From Tekton's site -

Chromium-molybdenum and chromium-vanadium produced with equal care and hardened to similar levels have highly similar mechanical properties. In fact, they are almost chemically identical, the main difference being far less than 0.5% by weight in the form of molybdenum or vanadium. Therefore, we cannot say that either chromium-molybdenum or chromium-vanadium is better. Either Cr-Mo or Cr-V is an excellent choice for all normal uses of wrenches, hand-driven sockets, impact sockets, ratchets, and other similar tools. The metallurgical difference between Cr-Mo and Cr-V is insignificant in these applications. Instead, the consistency of the material, the tool geometry, the hardness to which it is heated, and the design and implementation of the manufacturing process control the differences in hand tool quality.
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Feb 1, 2023 5:33 PM
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Examiner44Feb 1, 2023 5:33 PM
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How does it compare to this set from Harbor Freight?

https://www.harborfreight.com/han...63013.html
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Quote from Examiner44 View quoted comment :
How does it compare to this set from Harbor Freight?

https://www.harborfreight.com/han...63013.html [harborfreight.com]
One is impact the other not
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Feb 1, 2023 9:55 PM
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Examiner44Feb 1, 2023 9:55 PM
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Quote from sleeping View quoted comment :
One is impact the other not
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Quote from musichallmarketing View quoted comment :
Word of warning and just my opinion... I purchased their 11 piece SAE 1/2" Drive Long set on amazon for $23.04 in December.

What I noticed as soon as I got them in my hands was that the sidewalls are very thin, most are thinner than my USA Craftsman chrome sockets.
I have only used one socket extensively on a pretty weak impact with no problems yet, but to be honest I am expecting them to start shattering once I use them on a bigger impact.

I also own Capri and Sunex impact sockets and they are much thicker, with the Sunex being the thickest and looking about as thick as my friend's MAC impacts. I wish I'd saved my money and just got another Sunex set for my SAE longs.
I actually prefer thin sidewalls, as my rims have little clearance for the deep socket.... Maybe others can chime in. In this case, I'm not sure the thickness is a good indicator of the overall strength and quality.
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