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Jan 22, 2026 5:23 PM

Select Home Depot Stores: 19pc Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE 1/2" SAE Impact Socket Set

$33

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Select Home Depot Stores have 19-Piece Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE 1/2" Drive SAE 6 Point Deep Impact Socket Set (49-66-7012) on sale for $33 valid for In-Store Purchases Only. Visit your local Home Depot store in order to purchase.

Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Pricing and availability will vary by store. You may check pricing at your local store by selecting the store and looking for a 'See In-Store Clearance Price' link on the page.
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  • Kit includes 19 deep SAE sockets: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 1, 1-1/16, 1-1/8, 1-3/16, 1-1/4, 1-5/16, 1-3/8, 1-7/16, 1-1/2
  • Impact resistant case with nestability for easy stacking and storage
  • Dual hole design and groove for easier attachment
  • Non-slip hex geometry to prevent socket and fastener rounding
  • Lifetime guarantee covers impact sockets and extensions only
  • Laser etched part number
  • Meets ASME industry standards
  • Correct-case set

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • This price is $22 Lower than our recent Frontpage Deal.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Select Home Depot Stores have 19-Piece Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE 1/2" Drive SAE 6 Point Deep Impact Socket Set (49-66-7012) on sale for $33 valid for In-Store Purchases Only. Visit your local Home Depot store in order to purchase.

Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Pricing and availability will vary by store. You may check pricing at your local store by selecting the store and looking for a 'See In-Store Clearance Price' link on the page.
Details:
  • Kit includes 19 deep SAE sockets: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 1, 1-1/16, 1-1/8, 1-3/16, 1-1/4, 1-5/16, 1-3/8, 1-7/16, 1-1/2
  • Impact resistant case with nestability for easy stacking and storage
  • Dual hole design and groove for easier attachment
  • Non-slip hex geometry to prevent socket and fastener rounding
  • Lifetime guarantee covers impact sockets and extensions only
  • Laser etched part number
  • Meets ASME industry standards
  • Correct-case set

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • This price is $22 Lower than our recent Frontpage Deal.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Milwaukee's 19-piece 1/2-inch drive SAE impact socket set is drawing interest as a solid heavy-duty option for occasional to specialized use. The sockets are useful for jobs like hot water heater anode rods, industrial installation, and other large fastener work, and the Shockwave line gets positive mention for durability. Pricing and stock vary sharply by store, with sightings at $33, $53, $55, and $99, and some locations still showing healthy inventory while others have been cleared out. It is a practical set if SAE sizes fit your work and local pricing lines up.

  • Some stores have kept the set in stock long enough for multiple purchases, including locations showing 15 to 20 units available.

  • The set has shown strong local price drops, including a move from $89 to $53 in the Bronx.

  • The SAE 1/2 in. impact sockets can cover practical homeowner work like hot water heater anode rods.

  • The Shockwave sockets can fit industrial installation needs, including commonly used SAE sizes like 7/16 and 3/4.

  • Pricing appears inconsistent by region, with some stores listing the set at $99 or $53 instead of $33.

  • SAE sockets may feel niche for many buyers, since some users mainly need metric and question imperial 1/2 in. impact use.

  • Store availability can change quickly, with scalpers reportedly buying out sets minutes before others arrive.

  • SAE sockets are reportedly being cleared out and may become obsolete, which can reduce long-term usefulness.

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Jan 22, 2026 11:29 PM
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utilityguyJan 22, 2026 11:29 PM
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Quote from AmusedPlant890 View quoted comment :
Good deal!! My store had 20 left!!
😳!!!!!!
Jan 23, 2026 12:43 AM
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PassionsJan 23, 2026 12:43 AM
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7 of them at Lakewood CA location. $53. Center aisle stands.

Not sure why everyone is crazy about SAE sockets though. Very niche use cases.
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Jan 23, 2026 12:43 AM
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mrCYBERNINJAJan 23, 2026 12:43 AM
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Where do you even use SAE sockets nowadays?
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Jan 23, 2026 12:48 AM
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bargainpersonJan 23, 2026 12:48 AM
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waiting for metric to go on sale
Jan 23, 2026 12:50 AM
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Carl69Jan 23, 2026 12:50 AM
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% of people who paid $185 vs. $33 = 0%.

Sorry to say...but yes.
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Jan 23, 2026 12:56 AM
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SeriousLocket2341Jan 23, 2026 12:56 AM
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Quote from AmusedPlant890 View quoted comment :
Good deal!! My store had 20 left!!
I hope you helped a lot of people with all of that
Jan 23, 2026 1:08 AM
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slicknewbie1Jan 23, 2026 1:08 AM
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Nice deal!

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Jan 23, 2026 1:18 AM
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DealArtistJan 23, 2026 1:18 AM
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Quote from Passions View quoted comment :
7 of them at Lakewood CA location. $53. Center aisle stands.

Not sure why everyone is crazy about SAE sockets though. Very niche use cases.
I use them for industrial installation work. 7/16 9/16 3/4 7/8 and a couple others occasionally. Ive been super happy with a couple shockwave sockets that were gifted to me. Couldn't manage to find this deal though..
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Jan 23, 2026 1:39 AM
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DanneXJan 23, 2026 1:39 AM
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One scalper purchased all 6, just minutes before I got to my store. Managed to find 1 at a different location, thankfully.
Jan 23, 2026 1:42 AM
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topraveenpaulJan 23, 2026 1:42 AM
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Quote from mrCYBERNINJA View quoted comment :
Where do you even use SAE sockets nowadays?
Same question...I don't see a use case
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Jan 23, 2026 1:49 AM
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Taco_DoomsdayJan 23, 2026 1:49 AM
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Quote from mrCYBERNINJA View quoted comment :
Where do you even use SAE sockets nowadays?
Hot water heater annode rods use a 1 1/16 socket, so that's at least one socket that comes in handy for a homeowner. I imagine electricians, plumbers, heavy diesel mechanics, and guys who work with very large structural bolts would find this set useful, too.
Jan 23, 2026 1:55 AM
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LetsMakeADeal91Jan 23, 2026 1:55 AM
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$55 at my local HD, strewn about in three different racks in the holiday tool section (the stuff they setup around BF). I almost pulled the trigger but I'm weird about not having matching sets--and there wasn't a metric set in sight, let alone on sale.

I'll keep rolling with my Harbor Freight ones. They only get used a couple times a year for tire changes and the occasional brake caliper bracket removal anyways.
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Jan 23, 2026 2:13 AM
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BOEJ1DENJan 23, 2026 2:13 AM
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Taco_DoomsdayJan 23, 2026 2:21 AM
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Quote from jackbauer24 View quoted comment :

They will on your fb marketplace for $80 in the next few days. Lol
They're on offer up for $100 in my area already.

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Taco_DoomsdayJan 23, 2026 2:22 AM
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Quote from Tmota503 View quoted comment :
Found on at $53.00 not 33 Frown
I'm seeing these at $53 as well in the San Diego area.
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