6 point sockets vs. 12 point sockets
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6 point sockets vs. 12 point sockets
Does anyone have any thoughts to share on 6 pt sockets vs 12 pt sockets? I prefer 6 sided, but if it were a super-tight fit, I can see where I might need a 12 point. It seems 6 point would give a more sure grip.
If anyone has any thoughts to share, I would appreciate it.
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If anyone has any thoughts to share, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
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Six points are stronger than 12's in that more surface area makes contact with the corners. All 1/2" and 3/4" drive air impact sockets are 6's. There are some metric 12 sided nuts/bolts that require 12 sided socket/wrenches. For the common sizes a bike needs (6-15 mm) a 12 sided high quality socket will be fine. Open end wrenches will round corners easier that a good quality 12 point ever will.
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r: 'Six points are stronger than 12's in that more surface area makes contact with the corners'
..which is why I choose a six any time I can and a 12 only when I have to.
..which is why I choose a six any time I can and a 12 only when I have to.
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I try and use only 6 sided sockets. I've not run into any situation that a 12 sided was needed. The ratchet mech. on the wrench should have fine enough clicks to get the socket to line up with it.
I got a set of those open end wrenches that have a ratcheting box on the other end. These are the best new product I've seen in a long time. They ratchet and fit into tight spots. You don't need to get the type that reverse, just turn the wrench over to change from tightening to loosening.
I got a set of those open end wrenches that have a ratcheting box on the other end. These are the best new product I've seen in a long time. They ratchet and fit into tight spots. You don't need to get the type that reverse, just turn the wrench over to change from tightening to loosening.
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I'm just goofing with you. Seriously though, anyone know were I can get a metric phillips head?skipro3 wrote:my wrenchs look like the standard open / box end wrenches except the box end has a one way ratchet built in. For tightening, the wrench goes on one way and to loosen, just turn the wrench over.
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Thanks for all the replies so far. bradf, Snapon makes some 12-point impact sockets.
Besides some rare fasteners with a 12-point head then, the main reason for 12-point, whether socket or wrench is ease of getting to the fastener? I can't remember a particular fastener on either of my bikes that I HAD to have a 12-point socket/wrench to get off.
Hmm, that makes me think of another thread! :-)
Besides some rare fasteners with a 12-point head then, the main reason for 12-point, whether socket or wrench is ease of getting to the fastener? I can't remember a particular fastener on either of my bikes that I HAD to have a 12-point socket/wrench to get off.
Hmm, that makes me think of another thread! :-)
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Thanks BJH--Trying to service my KIPS, but the guys at the hardware store gave me a strange look when I asked if they had a reverse thread wrench? Will the left handed metric phillips work instead? The onliest thing I knows about tools is righty tighty and lefty loosy....or is it the other way around? Hey Skipro--- ---gotcha! ;-)BJH wrote:I have a left handed metric phillips head if you need to borrow it.
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It's the other way around when you talkin' bout KIPS son!cicone wrote:The onliest thing I knows about tools is righty tighty and lefty loosy....or is it the other way around? Hey Skipro--- ---gotcha! ;-)
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