9/16" Socket Sizing per Brand

[brum]

At work, we use 9/16" sockets to tighten these recessed bolts in an air chuck. The machined width on them is such that only a few brands will fit, mostly thin walled sockets and cheaper brands like Husky.

We have some Proto that just don't fit at 0.8100".
Husky measures at 0.7680".

Does anyone know of a currently available standard 9/16" 6pt 3/8" drive socket with overall diameter less than 0.800"?

 

[u118224]

I've had sockets machined to fit a special application.

 

[gungatim]

I've had sockets machined to fit a special application.

Ditto...18mm sockets for recessed sparkplugs on some bikes, chuck a socket in the lathe and turn it down.

 

[brum]

Yeah was kinda hoping to avoid doing that with these Proto sockets but if that's the easiest solution...

Headed to the machine shop and see if they've got time. Thanks

 

[kjbenner]

Protos tend to run a little wider than other brands in my experience.

Williams claims 25/32 (.781)
Armstrong claims .777

 

[bluebolt]

Why not just use a 1/4 drive 9/16?

 

[stratman977]

Wright catalog says 49/64" (0.765)

 

[MLB0611]

Snap On 9/16 chrome socket measured .778

 

[BDT/NWMN]

New USA Craftsman, 3/8drive, standard depth, 9/16", 6point is .775" in diameter..

 

[bob15]

This is why god gave us a lathe. Problem solved.

 

[zkling]

Yeah was kinda hoping to avoid doing that with these Proto sockets but if that's the easiest solution...

Headed to the machine shop and see if they've got time. Thanks

What's wrong with the Husky sockets? Are you sitting on a large stock of the Proto sockets or something? Otherwise folks gave you some good suggestions already.

 

[Wakefield]

I am surprised that the Snap On socket is thicker than the Wright.

 

[brum]

What's wrong with the Husky sockets? Are you sitting on a large stock of the Proto sockets or something? Otherwise folks gave you some good suggestions already.

I only have one of the Husky versus 4 Protos. I have 5 machines that need this specific sized socket at it at all times. I can't find a site that would sell those Husky 9/16" sockets individually so just trying to save some money and use what we have on hand first. I would prefer to not turn down the Proto's at ~$10/socket, instead get some 2-3$ sockets that fit as-is.

Yeah I appreciate all the measurements. Thanks all.