Decent impact e-torx sockets?

[hooblah]

I bought a chinesium extra long impact e-torx socket set off eBay. Foolproof, right?

This morning I've managed to do this with my impact gun:




My bluepoint 3/8 socket fits snugly:


The chinesium not so:



So can anyone recommend a decent set of deep e-torx impact sockets without paying snap on money?

 

[Other Daniel]

Maybe try RS Components ?

 

[123hotchef]

Halfourds

 

[123hotchef]

ah sorry missed the impact part

 

[atomant48]

Is it just one size? The SO ones look about 15-20 each…. Never used them but if they are good for the pain it looks like you are going to have with alternatives it might be worth it?

 

[Ruffian]

I know its criminal but weld a big bar to the blueprint 3/8
But the halfords sockets are pretty good.

Especially with their lifetime warranty.

 

[Trevorleach]

I have found if you grind the edges down you can get the socket on that knatts cock further.

Most of my e torx and e torx plus are ebay cheapies, dont have any issues with any of them, though the e12 have a short life on Daf disc bolts.

These are good for heavy duty stuff, scania caliper slider bolts being one I use them for quite a bit, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20412374...LSRXDAP+fjd8i/yu5bYy5DKmb9|tkp:Bk9SR86xn-O9YQ

 

[johnik]

i used to crack them loose with a big bar then spin them off mit ze windy gun

 

[James1979]

You’ve sort of answered your own question I’m afraid. Impact sockets is one where you get what you pay for.

I tend to buy a cheap ish set then find out what gets used the most (by Darwinism!) then replace them with good ones.

Snap On, Facom etc etc. Kennedy are alright.

Using teng a lot here as we have a dealer. They get (ab)used on lorries and plant and seem to suck it up. Price isn’t so bad. Plus you can buy individually.

I’ve had a bit of success with some of the budget brands off eBay, but it’s a lottery.

If I had to pick one to suit your question - Teng

 

[tom2207]

Kennedy is outstanding value for money ,, draper expert are way better than they should be ,,,
personally I use Snap On ,,, its bad enough fighting with the job without having to fight with the tools too.

 

[hooblah]

I know its criminal but weld a big bar to the blueprint 3/8
But the halfords sockets are pretty good.

Especially with their lifetime warranty.

If I was really stuck then that may be an answer, but no bloody way otherwise! I'd rather just get the correct socket. I'll check halfords, that's if they do them, but I doubt it.

I have found if you grind the edges down you can get the socket on that knatts cock further.

Most of my e torx and e torx plus are ebay cheapies, dont have any issues with any of them, though the e12 have a short life on Daf disc bolts.

These are good for heavy duty stuff, scania caliper slider bolts being one I use them for quite a bit, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204123745231?hash=item2f86b92bcf:g:aHAAAOSw~rFjTV6N&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAsGwMCSNeopBpqJxBu9wZv46fAogj7HTRdbpALvD83YfNm74ox4cFB4SdOfeEifVPoFEUjSP21KqKNcnsVDyW2SB94oMngo0dBNt/N19YayM2XTDBoxXTD0yomSKw9/EptD38LBXd4rLOkps41YSizPPgWmRwK25qHLEkuCXXnb3hxcxQ/fYoXkFdeN2fyjQiTZevxCpm/VKsy64p3hLSRXDAP+fjd8i/yu5bYy5DKmb9|tkp:Bk9SR86xn-O9YQ

It's not so much heavy duty that's the problem, it's correct fitment. The bolt has a chamfer to it which the socket needs to match. I bought the sockets because I couldn't find my 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor lol.

i used to crack them loose with a big bar then spin them off mit ze windy gun

Shirley that's why we have power tools in the first place? A few daga dagas and it's out...

 

[Screwdriver]

I just bought** these:

ERBAUER - Impact Torsion Driver Bit BX220AW | eBay UK

13 Pcs Erbauer ¼" Hex Shank Mixed Magnetic Screwdriver Bit Set for Impact Drill.

www.ebay.co.uk

They look and feel pretty good.

**I didn't "just buy them" I bought them a month ago. Package did not leave the sticky hands of the couriers, so I "just got" another one delivered.
Not stolen this time

 

[hooblah]

I just bought** these:

ERBAUER - Impact Torsion Driver Bit BX220AW | eBay UK

13 Pcs Erbauer ¼" Hex Shank Mixed Magnetic Screwdriver Bit Set for Impact Drill.

www.ebay.co.uk

They look and feel pretty good.

**I didn't "just buy them" I bought them a month ago. Package did not leave the sticky hands of the couriers, so I "just got" another one delivered.
Not stolen this time

Not exactly the same is it?

Extra Long Impact E Star Torx Type Sockets E10 - E20 1/2" Drive By Bergen | eBay

1 x extra-long E Socket - E20. - 1 x extra-long E Socket - E10. -Extra-long E type / Torx / Star Sockets. -Extra-long E Torx bits. -Total length of the sockets 140mm. -Ideal for access into restricted hard to reach areas.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[MetalMonkey]

Another vote for Kennedy, not tried their E-Torx, but I have some of the impact Torx and sockets and they seem pretty decent for the money.
Toptul might be another worth looking at.

 

[hooblah]

Haven't managed to find Kennedy's offerings, but I have found the following. Not heard of this brand but they're not cheap so could be good?

ISS 1/2" Drive TX-E Female Torx Deep Impact Sockets

Industrial Impact QualityFor Use With Impact Tools & Tough ApplicationsManufactured to DIN 3121 & DIN 3129Choice Of Sizes

www.toolstoday.co.uk

 

[Screwdriver]

No sorry. Saw the broken tip, mind went to male torx head...

 

[TEO]

I've just bought 14 piece impact hex sockets by Deltec from a local engineering supplier.
They look OK, reasonable price £27 +vat.
Their torx are here: https://deltecindustries.co.uk/product/female-torx-1-2-square-drive/

I was going to ask on here if anyone had experience of Deltec?

 

[Turbo]

Shirley that's why we have power tools in the first place? A few daga dagas and it's out...

Don't call me Shirley!

 

[Jack_K]

I haven't checked but Koken most likely would do them. They aren't cheap but a lot cheaper than Snap-on usually.

 

[Jack_K]

Also I have read there are two different types of E-Torx which looks like why the cheap one doesn't fit.