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ProGun3400

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Snap on B2191 5 point socket

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It's a socket to remove the Denver boot? :lol_hitti
 

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The jaws have round notches in them:

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I had assumed these pliers were for ear type clamps, they have a third jaw that moves to other jaws when closed.

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The second set, definately is for ear type. But to my limited knowledge, there are several ear types, as well as front use pliers, and side use pliers.

While Pex, isn't an ear type, it is also a compression clamp. (still trying to find a way to use the ear style, without spending the $$$$ on overcharged for Pex pliers (not enough in the used market yet).
 

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The jaws have round notches in them:

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Those look like they are for the round spring wire hose clamps.

I have some KD ear type clamp pliers with jaws like the other one.
 

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Smart car caliper bolts are 5 sided arent they ?

They are indeed. As are some other Bendix caliper bolts found on Saxos/106s/205s/etc. Some Bendix systems need a male 5-point for... something. I have one but have never used it, only ever used my 5-point socket for 205 Calipers once.

The thing i'm thinking of is the spare tyre winch on Lexus RXs and some Toyotas.
 
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duke5572

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Snap on B2191 5 point socket

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I actually use these every day! As a previous member wrote, they are used by utility companies. I see them on water valves (in your front yard). HF sells a large T-handle with a five-sided pattern.

I run into them at "test stations" for the gas company. These are little (4"W?) tubes in the ground that contain "tracer wires" for gas mains. The cap that typically covers them (it's often missing) is held on using an aluminum jam nut setup topped with the 5-sided bolt head. I have a special tool for this purpose, though they are often loose and don't require the tool. I have no idea who supplies the tool---I found the two that I have!
 
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