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impact socket set with manual impact driver Manual/hand impact drivers are usually described for use with impact (screwdriver) bits. But can they be used with hex sockets too?

I realize that typically an electric or air impact driver/wrench would be used for sockets, but it would be good to know if the manual driver can also be used in a pinch.

Is it ok, is the manual impact driver simply not able to deliver enough torque, or is it even likely to be damaged by such use?

adatum
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Yes, and they can work well.

Often got me out of a situation long ago before all these cordless things appeared and I was out in a remote field.

And a large hammer tends to make them work - as long as the piece that the nut, or bolt, is on does not deform...

However, I also found that using a bar and alternately trying to tighten then loosen the nut or bolt would work as well.

Solar Mike
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