Name this compact swivel socket

[JHZR2]

What do you think? For my Honda timing belt job I’ve found more options are better in the 10mm size. I would love to have the flexibility that this one offers. I have the 3/8 drive SO impact swivels which are great, but this strikes me as much smaller. I think pinned vs painless too. Semi deep? It looks more compact than my SO. Maybe I’m wrong. 1/4 size would also be nice I think.

Any ideas?

 

[D60]

No idea. If it's not a high torque situation (I'm assuming M6x1.0), cheap is fine. Cut, sand or machine down the OAL of the socket itself, leaving just enough engagement on the nut. Viola, custom stubby swivel socket

 

[Trav]

If it is that tight I probably wouldn't bother with a power tool and just use one of these...

 

[Astro14]

Tekton swivel sockets are much shorter than competitors. Very compact. Hand use, not impact, but for your low-torque situation, they should be fine.

The 1/4 drive are particularly compact.

https://www.tekton.com/3-8-inch-drive-universal-joint-socket-set-shd91119

 

[JHZR2]

If it is that tight I probably wouldn't bother with a power tool and just use one of these...

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I have that exact set. It’s generally just for ease of access, not necessarily because anything is too tight. I kept finding myself swapping between sockets.

And I’d like to have a more compact swivel as a result.

Tekton swivel sockets are much shorter than competitors. Very compact. Hand use, not impact, but for your low-torque situation, they should be fine.

The 1/4 drive are particularly compact.

https://www.tekton.com/3-8-inch-drive-universal-joint-socket-set-shd91119

Thanks. I bought a beautiful 1/4” drive MAC universal 10mm, and I have a set of SO similar but in 3/8 drive.

The one in the photo in OP just strikes me as a more compact actual swivel, thus my interest.

Thanks!

 

[JHZR2]

No idea. If it's not a high torque situation (I'm assuming M6x1.0), cheap is fine. Cut, sand or machine down the OAL of the socket itself, leaving just enough engagement on the nut. Viola, custom stubby swivel socket

That takes the fun out of it. Notionally no 10mm bolt torqued to 9ft-lb is going to be high torque. It was amazing how clean every single bolt that came out was.

And what I think is helpful is the square drive end being more compact. Not the socket end…

 

[atikovi]

OK I'm, game. I name it, Roger. And I don't see any bolt in that picture you couldn't use a straight socket on.

 

[JHZR2]

OK I'm, game. I name it, Roger. And I don't see any bolt in that picture you couldn't use a straight socket on.

lol.

I just took it all apart with straight sockets. A deep magnetic and a shallow on an extension.

But I’m finding I like those impact swivel sockets for infinite variability and easy wrenching. Even by hand.

Most of the stuff I work on doesn’t have the lousy access of this RWD v6 vehicle. But I like it even for some suspension work (where I already have good sized swivels) and whatnot.

Thus the smaller ones are interesting to me…

 

[JohnnyG]

Jeeez.

 

[atikovi]

Jeeez.

Short for Jessie? Good name too.

 

[JohnnyG]

Hey, I named it!

 

[Timmastertech]

I do honda timing belts and pumps with a Snapon 10mm 1/4 inch impact swivel and long neck 1/4 inch electric ratchet. Best combo ever. I then torque to spec reassembling with a combination of sockets and a 1/4 inch torque wrench for all the timing cover and water pump fasteners

 

[Trav]

I have that exact set. It’s generally just for ease of access, not necessarily because anything is too tight. I kept finding myself swapping between sockets.

And I’d like to have a more compact swivel as a result.


Thanks. I bought a beautiful 1/4” drive MAC universal 10mm, and I have a set of SO similar but in 3/8 drive.

The one in the photo in OP just strikes me as a more compact actual swivel, thus my interest.

Thanks!

Sorry I didnt phrase that correctly, I meant tight access not a tight bolt. I use those wrenches as much as any for stuff like this.

 

[JHZR2]

I do honda timing belts and pumps with a Snapon 10mm 1/4 inch impact swivel and long neck 1/4 inch electric ratchet. Best combo ever. I then torque to spec reassembling with a combination of sockets and a 1/4 inch torque wrench for all the timing cover and water pump fasteners

That’s kind of what I’m finding is the best bet too. Long or short socket length?

 

[SC Maintenance]

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[Timmastertech]

That’s kind of what I’m finding is the best bet too. Long or short socket length?

https://shop.snapon.com/product/Sha...k-Drive-Shallow-Swivel-Impact-Socket/IPTMM10A

 

[JHZR2]

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I do think that one is it. The 6pt version has a slightly deeper socket that looks perfect.

 

[DriveHard]

https://www.harborfreight.com/10mm-...6oHtyVi2UeH9Mjp0pDPsxK-1yBE8FFcUaAj9FEALw_wcB

 

[DriveHard]

https://www.harborfreight.com/10mm-...6oHtyVi2UeH9Mjp0pDPsxK-1yBE8FFcUaAj9FEALw_wcB

you guys might laugh, but I got one as a white elephant gift, and it is awesome!!! Everybody who sees it in my tool set wants one. Mine gets used OFTEN.

 

[JHZR2]

you guys might laugh, but I got one as a white elephant gift, and it is awesome!!! Everybody who sees it in my tool set wants one. Mine gets used OFTEN.

I’ll make my own with US made stuff.