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Wrench Sets with Interchangeable Sockets and Socket Set additions all in a durable and convenient carrying case

Our socket driver sets are quality products that come with durable carrying cases. Available in deep impact, standard impact, imperial, metric, SAE, SAE-MT, and master sets, you will not be disappointed with the performance of these tools. Stress reduced hex drives and and a rust resistant phosphate finish are available along with zinc coated alloy steel. Backed by a manufacturer's lifetime warranty and tested by our own staff at AlbanyCountyFasteners.com. 1/4 inch drive, 1/2 inch drive, 3/8 inch drive and 3/4 inch drives are available.

Imperial Vs Metric Sockets For Installing Fasteners | Quick Tips

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Imperial Vs Metric Sockets For Installing Fasteners Transcript

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Bob: Welcome back to Albany County Fasteners - Fasteners 101 I'm Bob and today I have a quick tip for you.

When using Imperial fasteners, do not use a metric socket to drive (them) in. If you do that, you'll see here that, there is play. This is the 13-millimeter socket and a 1/2" or a 5/16-18 hex cap screw. If I use that and I start torqueing on this screw, I will be stripping out the head.

If you use the correct size an imperial 1/2” with and a 1/2" socket driver, there is very little play in there. Versus, if you use a 13 millimeter, there is substantially more play.

Thus you're going to strip the head.