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    Why many used sockets are 12 point?

    I've been looking at getting 1/2" drive 6 point chrome sockets, used, and it seems like most of the older vintage USA brands like SK and Craftsman available on line are 12 point. Even a lot of new sets from SK and other USA brands seem to have 12 point more available than six point. Just...
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    What's the point of regular length 1/2" drive ratchets

    I've been thinking on this for a while now and can't find any previous posts about it. What's the point of a 1/2" drive ratchet that's normal length? If something's tight enough or big enough to warrant using a 1/2" drive socket, then why use a 1/2" drive socket wrench that's shorter than (or as...
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    Sloppy socket fit on 1/4" drive ratchet?

    I bought a used Snap On 1/4" drive ratchet; it's in good, used shape. I went to use it with some Craftsman sockets I had but the sockets are rather loose on the ratchet. I'm thinking it's probably because the sockets are cheap, but I'm wondering if this is a common problem. The sockets seem to...
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