PWC Repair
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I have that same set and use them daily all summer long working on watercraft. They are THE BEST for stubby's. I wish they made a set just like them with a ball hex end too.
1/4" socket drive metric hex set
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finn
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Op called it a metric hex socket in 1/4” drive.
To me that’s a hex socket that fits a ratchet
Wamsutta
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All six point sockets are hex sockets if you think about it.
KnurledNut
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I have something close in standard, but have not seen a metric set.
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finn
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That would be a female head on a six point socket.
Also, a socket in general has a female recession to slip over a fastener head. Sort of like a light bulb socket, or a sock that slips over your foot.
By extension, a hex socket would be a female socket with a hex extension bit added to it. Maybe a hex bit socket, and, by extension, a torx bit socket.
Anyway, I have enough of each, so as long as I remember where I put them, I’m ok.
snap on doesn't make a 1/4 drive hex bit set with sizes larger than 4mm. 5+ are 3/8 drive. this is very common, and all the sets I'd found are like that, with some having the break after 5 instead of before. Either way, useless for me.
The tekton set I ordered showed up yesterday. they look good, but I haven't used them yet. Also included was a 12 point 1/4 drive deep 15mm socket, which despite what the boomers say, i have a use for, and which isn't rounding off fasteners just by existing.
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Not sure if you did, but always remember to include the free sticker!
I didn't know that was a thing. I've gotten them on past orders, I just figured it was something they did.Not sure if you did, but always remember to include the free sticker!
Maybe they do with certain items?
I just make sure to add this when I'm getting an order together:
https://www.tekton.com/large-tekton-sticker-10-3-4-x-3-in-apg51001
nice lil' bonus
My past orders were somewhat bigger than this one. That may be a factor.
M.Brane
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You sure can tell the guys that don't wrench on bikes.
That Tekton set does look nice. I just wish they would make 'em a little more compact for tight spots.
That Tekton set does look nice. I just wish they would make 'em a little more compact for tight spots.
Is that really a problem?
My UPS guy calls me when he has a delivery for me to make sure I’m home….lol.
SAME.
Everything I order nowadays goes straight to the shop. Usually arrives earlier than residential to boot!
Beerhippie
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If you're careful when you remove the tools from the cart to polish them and put them back gently, they last forever!
I consider hex bits to be consumables--that said, I've had the same set of metric/SAE for over a decade and have only replaced one or two.