Impact wrench sockets

[blup]

I have to join two collars to a purlin strut total width 7” with toothed washers between. I plan to use an impact wrench. Are there any recommendations for good quality impact sockets?

Blup

 

[Burnerman]

Something like these are good value:
https://www.toolstation.com/draper-12-inch-square-drive-impact-socket-set/p61348
Individual ones are available, Laser tools from motor factors are a good price too.
John

 

[foxhole]

Impact wrench seem ott for joining timber.

 

[blup]

76mm toothed washers x4 per end, working alone, tightening from each side, it's got to be easier than a socket or a flogging spanner, and certainly an engineer's vice.

Makita do an impact wrench which would come in handy for wheel nuts as well.

Blup

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Impact wrench seem ott for joining timber.

Depends on how many you are doing. In tight spaces I use a Makita angled impact driver, a 1/2in bit adaptor and a spark plug socket. Not super fast, but by the time you've tightened your 30th bolt of the day you begin to appreciate it

 

[blup]

In the end I used a long handled ratchet and socket. Plus heavy duty sash and g clamps : clamp a little then tighten, and repeat. The impact wrench I used simply didn't have the grunt but produced so much heat the nut got welded to the bolt thread which was stripped smooth by the heat generated.

Blup

 

[blup]

With hindsight it was alternating between tightening the bolt then tightening the clamps that worked. Probably would therefore also work with impact wrench.

Blup