46mm socket

i'm needing to buy a 46mm socket to remove the rear wheel i was thinking about this one
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...earch&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1
or am i better getting a cheaper one as it will only be used a couple of times a year?
i was going to use a torque wrench for removing the nut but I've read somewhere that it's better to use a breaker bar as using a torque wrench to remove it could possibly damage the wrench??

 

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-to...advanced-professional-21-piece-socket-set-3-4
I bought this a while ago, comes in handy for front sprocket changes and also has a 46mm socket.
Have to admit it was cheaper when I bought it.

 

You can get a 1 13/16". It's for a mini stub axle. Comes with 1/2" drive instead of 3/4" and usually cheaper. Plus better fit.
Yes don't use torque wrench to remove use a breaker bar and always store your wrench in the lowest setting.

 

that looks to be good Ade , and the laser sockets seem to be of good enough quality

 

Hi Dougie,
t552 is dead right, you should never use a torque wrench for undoing nuts/bolts, only for tightening.
You can damage the calibrated mechanism for no good reason, a breaker bar should always be used.
Halfords professional range with lifetime guarantee is good gear, treat yourself!

 

My job is calibrating torque wrenches for aircraft industry, so see a few lol, they have 1000's

 

I've got one I'm not using anymore.
Make me an offer.

 

I don't drink tea and as for the rest,I've still got a fair supply to get through thanks.

 

Just worth mentioning once you have finished using the torque wrench slacken the preset tension right off or it will damage it.

 

Just out of interest t552, how often are they calibrated ?

 

It varies between 1 month, 3 months, 6months and yearly.

 

yes i've got a halfords tool kit with ratchets and sockets but not one as big as 46mm,i didn't realize there was such a variety of sockets on the market just out of curiosity i notice impact sockets are much stronger than "normal" sockets and they don't seem to be any more expensive why therefore are sockets not all impact sockets? i take it you don't need an impact wrench to use them

 

I've had my torque wrench for several years but i only use it a few times a year,would it still need to be re calibrated?..if so is there an easy way of testing it..i always slacken the tension off once I've used it

 

If you pm you can send it to me and I can check it for you.

 

Impact sockets are intended to be used with impact drivers or air tools.
This is due to the material type which is 'softer' than normal chrome vanadium sockets to absorb the shock loading. Regular sockets can crack under impact as they are more brittle.
Either type would work for DIY mechanics, but you will find chrome sockets being a thinner wall section are easier to use in tighter areas, are harder wearing and they look nicer! lol

 

Thanks for the offer t552, i've got a mate you owns a garage so i'll get him to check it over for me,pretty sure it will be fine though as it's had any easy life!

 

If it's supposed to be a 46mm why would a 1 13/16 be a better fit,is it because it is slightly bigger?

 

It's 46.04mm
But most 46 I've seen are bi-hex. 1 13/16" tend to be full hex unless they are impact. Maybe just lucky but what I've seen. But they tend to be cheaper to and 1/2" drive which I have the bars to fit

 

Totally agree DD
I am sure Dougie has enough info now to make his decision.

 

yes and i won't say how much i spent in case i get another bollocking from Mr O for wasting money