Anyone use Go2 Socket for rounded bolts?

[Jacobson]

TrustyMax Tools' GO-2 Socket

http://www.go2socket.com/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TG171YW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[MikeF2316]

You're going to find that even if that works it is going to be too bulky in a lot of places. I use these Grip-Tite sockets with great success. Plus they will hold a nut or bolt firmly if you are just trying to get it started.

 

[dede2897234]

Jacobson,

I agree with MikeF2316 on the Go2 socket being bulky. In addition, why did the manufacturer not use a hex shaped head at the end of the bolt? The flat head fastener will strip in no time.


Dave

 

[Askme42]

Jacobson,

I agree with MikeF2316 on the Go2 socket being bulky. In addition, why did the manufacturer not use a hex shaped head at the end of the bolt? The flat head fastener will strip in no time.


Dave

Yeah using a flathead tells you how well thought out this tool was.

 

[PWC Repair]

That thing looks like a bulky, gimmicky, piece of ****.

 

[Tsquare]

TrustyMax Tools' GO-2 Socket

http://www.go2socket.com/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TG171YW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

For $15.00 I'm a buyer - might not work in all situations, but if it works in one it's worth it.

 

[four.cycle]

I had pretty good luck with these. $30 at Sears. I've seen the same thing posted here under different brand names:

craftsman bolt out kit 52166 01 by four.cycle, on Flickr

craftsman bolt out kit 52166 02 by four.cycle, on Flickr

^ that's a blade bolt that I hassled with the better part of two days before I finally got it out with one of those little widgets.

 

[unslow1]

I have that Craftsman style set in Irwin. They worked for me the couple of times I've needed. Somewhere I don't remember where they have that style in 1/4 one piece driver set.

 

[TheEuronater]

I have that Craftsman style set in Irwin. They worked for me the couple of times I've needed. Somewhere I don't remember where they have that style in 1/4 one piece driver set.

I think these are the ones you're talking about:http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-5-pc-power-bolt-out-reg-set/p-00952168000P
I haven't used them yet but don't see why they wouldn't work as well as they're big brothers, the big ones do a good job.

 

[dodge610]

The go 2 Socket might work in certain places but as mentioned before it is not for tight spaces to big and bulky.

 

[rsanter]

If you have enough meat left for that to grab you also have enough for a stud remover/installer. And they are like a pipe wrench in that the harder you pull the tigter they grab

Bob

 

[Exceller8]

Personally, I think it's a good idea. I just ordered one for around the house/shop jobs. I can see where it would have limited use it tight places but otherwise I think it's going to be very useful.

 

[Exceller8]

I just received mine in the mail today. Here are a few picture for people who are interested in the product:

 

[Exceller8]

ETCG likes it:

 

[LXCam]

K lucy, youse got some splaining to do.


Explain to me how this pos can work on anything more then a 6 point fastener. Inquiring minds want to know

 

[creativecars]

Looks like a good way to really round the head off of a fastener. Start with a cheap adjustable wrench, then move to vise grips and finish it off the Go2.

 

[Exceller8]

Like I said before, probably limited use for automotive. I like it for around the house jobs.

 

[anndel]

For rounded bolts I use Vise Grips. If the head is broken I use my Irwin/Hansen Extractors.

 

[egdede]

Looks like a good way to really round the head off of a fastener. Start with a cheap adjustable wrench, then move to vise grips and finish it off the Go2.

That's pretty funny!

 

[pauls_workshop]

For rounded bolts I use Vise Grips. If the head is broken I use my Irwin/Hansen Extractors.

x2 Yeah, that's the very definition of what Peterson US made vice-grips are for and do better than almost anything else! Get a pair or 10! Bolt outs for when the vice-grips don't do it, which is very rare! - Paul

 

[Ratchet Guy]

Spline socket might work for rounded bolt

 

[Exceller8]

Spline socket might work for rounded bolt

They actually work really good in some situations.

 

[Wrenchinfool]

Twist sockets work great for rounded nuts or bolts if it's rusted heat & lube enter the equation

 

[Off-Street Parking]

I just received mine in the mail today. Here are a few picture for people who are interested in the product:

That one picture tells a lot. Smooth hard chrome? It needs some teeth if it's going to have a chance of gripping on rounded fasteners.

 

[MattPersman]

The Mac precision torque sockets I have had the best luck with rounded or rusted to heck bolt heads that aren't true size anymore. I am not a huge Mac fan but these really work. I did see they have a spline version too but think the 6 point will do better