Makita E-01688 Impact XPS® 10 Pc. 3/8" Drive 6-Point Metric Impact Socket Set w/Standard Socket Adapter
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Yes, if you have the proper adapters. There are SDS socket adapters, which I'm not sure is a good idea.
I have my doubts. All of their power tools come with a three-year warranty, and hand tools are likely to be the same. Lifetime warranties are available from Craftsman, Rigid, Kobalt, and Gearwrench (among others), but they are all either more expensive or of lower quality than Makita.
a crack in the side
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So these impact sockets appeal to me, particularly the smaller ones with angled ends. However, I've discovered a minor flaw with these, and I'm not sure if it's the chuck or the sockets, as the metal on the sockets appears to be very soft, and the black coating easily rubs off. This is what I use for solar construction, so it's not a lot of work. I was surprised at how easily these sockets came off the chuck; in fact, several times now, I've gone to put my makita back in its holster and heard a small ding, then looked down to see the socket had fallen right off the chuck, only to roll right off the roof due to gravity. That's a little disappointing; they need a tighter fit or a stiffer spring under the chuck's ball bearing. I also wish these were available in a larger carrying capacity. When I tried to tighten an open ended nut and the bolt prevented me from doing so, I felt really stupid. They do, however, work well with lags that have a closed end.
What I like about this set is that it allows me to use more horsepower when driving screws and lag bolts. Worst of all, there are no markings on any of the sockets. Nothing to identify socket size once removed from packaging; I wrote the size on the plastic holder with a sharpie, for 9 sizes because that was beyond Makita engineers' capabilities. If you really need to, you could engrave the sockets, but otherwise, keep them in a plastic holder with the sizes written on them. I would not recommend this product.
Mine had two 11/16 and no 3/4, which I didn't realize until after the return period was over. I haven't been able to locate a single 3/4 for sale. I guess I'll have to go out and buy a whole new set?.
These, like nearly everything else produced by this company, work flawlessly and are reasonably priced.
The Makita E-Series is a multi-tool that can be used to Impact XPS 10 Pc. 01672 6 x 3/8" Drive The Point SAE Impact Socket Set is an excellent addition to my collection of tools. For Impact or Driver drills, this is required. It's light and compact, making it simple to store. I'll purchase it again, either for myself or as a gift.
It's also difficult to get the individual sockets out of the rubber holders in both sets. To remove a socket from the holder thingy, you'll almost need a pair of pliers.
These are sturdy little impact sockets that do exactly what I want. My Makita cordless impact would run out of oomph long before I'd ever crack one of these, so I'm pleased with my purchase.
High-quality and long-lasting construction. Exceptional craftsmanship!.
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