I recently bought my first impact wrench and I'm in the market for some impact sockets since my current collection only has regular sockets. I found a 23-piece socket set on Home Depot's website that seems like a good deal for general DIY projects. Has anyone used this set, or can anyone suggest other impact socket options?
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If you're considering other brands, I'd recommend checking out Milwaukee's Shockwave line. I have the 43-piece set and managed to score it on sale, which was awesome. Dewalt's impact sockets might work fine, but honestly, you’ll typically just need a couple of sizes for most tasks, and those often come with impact driver bit sets. If you're set on Dewalt, the DW22838 is a decent option at about $39 on Amazon.
Surprisingly, I've had great luck with some cheaper Power Torque sockets over the years using them on my DCF894 impact wrench. They held up fine when tackling stubborn rusty bolts. Just a heads up, though, I wish they'd included a 12mm socket instead of the 13mm and 22mm, since I often find myself needing it. If you're looking for alternatives, I'd suggest checking out Craftsman tools—they're a great value and I’ve found them more reliable than Dewalt's hand tools.
I just used the Dewalt set you mentioned yesterday while changing my truck’s brake rotors and they performed well. Paired with my atomic impact wrench and a breaker bar, they handled the job without a hitch! It sounds like a solid choice for weekend DIY stuff.