Ingersoll Rand SK4M14 1/2-Inch Drive 14-Piece Metric Standard Impact Socket Set
- Tough and reliable 1/2-inch 14-piece metric impact socket set
- Forged chrome-molybdenum steel for high-strength durability
- Laser-etched size labeling
- Electro-phosphate finish for a sleeker look and high visibility
- Limited lifetime warranty
Product Description
The Ingersoll Rand Impact socket set features impact-grade chrome molybdenum steel with laser etching. You get 14 metric 6-point sockets in sizes 10 through 19mm plus 21, 22, 26 and 27mm in a blow-molded case. Drive (in.): 1/2, Pieces (qty.): 14, Point Size (qty.): 6, Metric Socket Size (mm): 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, Material Type: Chrome Molybdenum Steel, Storage Type: Blow Molded Case… More >>
Ingersoll Rand SK4M14 1/2-Inch Drive 14-Piece Metric Standard Impact Socket Set
These were some really nice looking sockets. Unfortunately I bought them from Amazon’s used store (basically reselling things that were returned) and two of the sockets were duplicated, so I was actually missing two (I’m sure this is the reason it was returned, but I guess they couldn’t figure out it shouldn’t be resold).
I do plan to buy these again because they are such a great deal, and they look great. Just waiting until I actually have a need for them again.
This is a very good product. The case is huge so the socket management is very easy. The sockets are nice and the white prints (laser etchings) on them are very good.
But, the main question is, is this worth the money? You can get a similar set at Harbor Freight for $15 and a deep set for $20?
I ordered this from Amazon and as per their super free shipping, it took 8 days to deliver to me. I went to Harbor Freight to get 3/4″ sockets and saw the 1/2″ sockets there for $15 and $20 for the regular and deep 1/2″ sockets there.
I got the HF deep 1/2″ impact sockets for $20 and here are a few observations. The HF doesn’t have the white writing so it’s little harder to figure out the size of the socket since it’s printed in small letters in black. However, the HF sockets had 30mm and 32mm while this one maxed out at 27mm; the IR set has a lot of very small sockets – 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm etc.
For the shadetree mechanic who is trying to get the tools on a budget, I would suggest a trip to your HF. For the professional or the man who has to have the best, the IR sockets are great and pretty.
Arrived on time and in excellent condition. Very nice carrying case to store them in, Porter Cable should take a lesson from them.
These are some beefy sockets. Great engraving, clearly visible, high gloss black finish. The plastic blow-molded case is top notch, too. Cant go wrong here. All my other non-IR branded sockets look like crap compared to these.
There’s not a lot to add to the description and other reviews, but to say what value this set appears to be. I was placing an order for an Ingersoll-Rand 2130 1/2-Inch Heavy-Duty Air Impact Wrench, my first impact wrench and needed a set of sockets (Do NOT use sockets with an impact wrench that are not made specifically as impact sockets at they may shatter with the hammering.) I didn’t want to spend more time on the internet making comparisons, and just intended to pick up a 12-piece metric set at Sears. As I checked out on Amazon, this 14-piece was suggested. Hmmmm. It was half the price of the smaller Craftsman set. It was Ingersoll-Rand, and I believed them to be very reputable. I made sure that it had the sizes I needed for lugs on the family car and family truckster. I’d be dumb not to order it, take the time to drive across town, fight my way into the mall and spend twice as much plus tax to get the smaller Craftsman set, so I ordered this set.
The set arrived today. I intend to post pictures in the next couple of days. Like another reviewer said, the size of the case IS ridiculous. It’s not even that there is space for additional sockets. There is just a lot of “padding” space around the two rows of sockets. I do have this to say, though. The latches are actual hinges, and not just flexing plastic that will eventually break off with use. Also, to complete my comparison, the Craftsman set doesn’t come with a case at all.
Other than that, I have to problems to report with the product. The sockets all appeared to be well-made with an excellent, consistent finish. Time will tell how they hold up, but I didn’t want to hold off reviewing them for another 100 years or so to see.