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forum threadE4300 posted Jun 12, 2026 12:03 PM
forum threadE4300 posted Jun 12, 2026 12:03 PM

PITTSBURGH Harbor Freight 1/2 in. Drive Impact Deep Socket Set, 13-Piece for $19.99

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13-piece SAE or metric deep impact sockets $19.99. Includes big 27 mm or 1 1/16", 30 mm or 1 1/8", 32 mm or 1 1/4" sockets. Vastly superior to the more expensive Vevor set (98% recommendation). My made in Taiwan set is bomb proof after +16 years of use. Easy lifetime replacement policy.

Coupon code 53437716. From 6/12 to 6/14. Won't last long at this price.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-...61903.html

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13-piece SAE or metric deep impact sockets $19.99. Includes big 27 mm or 1 1/16", 30 mm or 1 1/8", 32 mm or 1 1/4" sockets. Vastly superior to the more expensive Vevor set (98% recommendation). My made in Taiwan set is bomb proof after +16 years of use. Easy lifetime replacement policy.

Coupon code 53437716. From 6/12 to 6/14. Won't last long at this price.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-...61903.html

https://go.harborfreight.com/coup...716-61902/

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Jun 12, 2026 12:06 PM
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manojcouponsJun 12, 2026 12:06 PM
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How is the quality of harborfreight products now? They were on a downhill many years ago. I last set foot in their store more than a decade ago... hope they have improved.
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Jun 12, 2026 12:13 PM
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pcman2000Jun 12, 2026 12:13 PM
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12 point sockets are not impact sockets, they are just toys designed to frustrate and make your day miserable.
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Note that metric skips two often used sizes, 12mm and 16mm, so you'll probably have to supplement this set.
Includes: 10 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm, 19 mm, 21 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, 27 mm, 30 mm, 32 mm
Jun 12, 2026 12:48 PM
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RoveldudeJun 12, 2026 12:48 PM
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I got the 6-point metric set for $20 on sale years ago. Now their regular price. Unless you're a journeyman ASC, they'll be fine for hobby and homeowner use.
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-...64387.html
But agree no 12-point.
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Note that metric skips two often used sizes, 12mm and 16mm, so you'll probably have to supplement this set.
Includes: 10 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm, 19 mm, 21 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, 27 mm, 30 mm, 32 mm
There is no need to use a 1/2" impact socket on any fastener smaller than than 13 mm. That's the job for a 3/8" ratchet.
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Quote from pcman2000 :
12 point sockets are not impact sockets, they are just toys designed to frustrate and make your day miserable.
I have 6 and 12 point. 6 is stronger, but 12 has better access. I've loaded 12 point/32 mm socket with breaker bar up to 800 ft-lbs without stripping.
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Quote from E4300 :

There is no need to use a 1/2" impact socket on any fastener smaller than than 13 mm. That's the job for a 3/8" ratchet.
People use impact wrenches for two things. The first is to get off tight fasteners. The second is to get fasteners off quickly.
There are plenty of 10mm and 12mm nuts and bolts for which the use of an impact wrench is beneficial.

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Quote from jeff34270 :
People use impact wrenches for two things. The first is to get off tight fasteners. The second is to get fasteners off quickly.
There are plenty of 10mm and 12mm nuts and bolts for which the use of an impact wrench is beneficial.
How much torque on a 10 or 12 mm? Perhaps 20 ft-lbs? Use a 3/8" impact if you must remove 12 mm fasteners all day for a living. Why mess around with a heavy 1/2" impact? Additionally, these small fasteners are not easily accessible with a 1/2" impact. I prefer a 1/4" 72 tooth roto head ratchet or 12 point box end wrench. You shouldn't be wrenching if you can't remove a 12 mm fastener with a 3/8" ratchet.
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Quote from E4300 :
There is no need to use a 1/2" impact socket on any fastener smaller than than 13 mm. That's the job for a 3/8" ratchet.
But then when would I use my bolt extractors??? Wink

Has anyone ever seen the guys on "Roadkill" use an impact socket?
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Quote from Roveldude :
But then when would I use my bolt extractors??? Wink

Has anyone ever seen the guys on "Roadkill" use an impact socket?
Pro uses the cheapest and lightest tool to do the job. A 1/2" breaker will probably snap a heavily corroded 10 mm bolt. Bring in the torch. Cherry red heat is 99.99% effective for rust and corrosion.
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Quote from manojcoupons :
How is the quality of harborfreight products now? They were on a downhill many years ago. I last set foot in their store more than a decade ago... hope they have improved.
HF's roto ratchets and impact sockets have less quality control vs Snap On. I use USA Craftsman sockets, HF roto ratchets, HF impact sockets, HF 3/4" breaker bar, HF/Bauer 4 1/2" grinders, and Bremen locking pliers. Zero failure over +30 years of wrenching. Easy replacement in the remote chance of tool failure.

The HF reviews are generally accurate. Look for stuffs with +92% recommendation.

12-point sockets will have 25 to 30% less torque capability vs. 6-points. Not a big deal since I almost always fall back to the oxy torch/cherry red heat if I need more than 350 ft-lbs of torque. You'll need 12-points if you work extensively in the aerospace industry or want
to remove a corroded/damaged fastener.
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Quote from E4300 :

HF's roto ratchets and impact sockets have less quality control vs Snap On. I use USA Craftsman sockets, HF roto ratchets, HF impact sockets, HF 3/4" breaker bar, HF/Bauer 4 1/2" grinders, and Bremen locking pliers. Zero failure over +30 years of wrenching. Easy replacement in the remote chance of tool failure.

The HF reviews are generally accurate. Look for stuffs with +92% recommendation.

12-point sockets will have 25 to 30% less torque capability vs. 6-points. Not a big deal since I almost always fall back to the oxy torch/cherry red heat if I need more than 350 ft-lbs of torque. You'll need 12-points if you work extensively in the aerospace industry or want
to remove a corroded/damaged fastener.
Thanks, I will check reviews. If you ask me, the best place to buy any good quality tool now is estate sales.
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Quote from manojcoupons :
Thanks, I will check reviews. If you ask me, the best place to buy any good quality tool now is estate sales.
Absolutely true! I have a lot of new USA Craftsman and Snap On tools from the 90s. I don't abuse tools, so there is no need to put them to work today.
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Quote from manojcoupons :
Thanks, I will check reviews. If you ask me, the best place to buy any good quality tool now is estate sales.
It's totally the worst place ever, no one ever go to these, please ignore that anyone ever said this about estate sales. But only because I want all of the tools for myself! I've hit up an estate sale auction, and also have hit a few garage sales, and FB marketplace finds for old tools...lots of gems out there that are 'heritage quality' tools and at excellent prices.
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Quote from manojcoupons :
How is the quality of harborfreight products now? They were on a downhill many years ago. I last set foot in their store more than a decade ago... hope they have improved.
Hit or miss but their house brands are typically good to great. I had the same opinion originally. I would go there in college for AliExpress/Temu quality stuff around 15 years ago, then about 5 years ago, I stopped by again and it's been a complete turnaround. It's hard to believe in an era of enshittification that a budget hardware store would go the other way, but it has. Their US General line of cabinets in particular outshine Snap On these days.
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