Such sockets are made to be more robust than your conventional sockets. For powerful tools like a pneumatic or electric wrench, impact sockets are specially designed to be sturdy and can withstand high torques. As impact sockets are not commonly used with hand tools, we are not goingh to elaborate on them.

Such sockets, especially the 12-point one, are very easy to fit and use. You can easily slip this socket over the tool in any of the available 12 positions. So, even if you’re a newbie, you can easily use it, as there won’t be an alignment problem. The 12-point sockets are usually meant for light household tasks. However, there’s another category to this socket known as a 6-point socket. The 6-point socket is used for heavy jobs that require the application of heavy or substantial torque. Six-points have a lower chance of slipping in this situation. It is thought a six-point socket will be more durable and sturdier than a 12-point because its inner walls are set against all six sides of the hardware.

The shallow socket is the other name for a normal socket. In some cases, it might not touch the nut before the bolt hits the end of the socket, which makes the job hard and sometimes not doable. In such cases, mechanics use deep sockets. Usually, measuring one inch in length, you can use deep sockets in inaccessible places. You can do this only if your driver has an extension.