SO overstrike broaching ..

[ganymede]

Here's an old 5/8 drive 15/16 six pointer.
The first thing I noticed about it is the really nasty broaching. Also looks like some kind of grinding tool was used.
Is this common for Snap On sockets from this time frame or is this piece one of he last ones made before replacing the cutting tool .?

 

[3baygarage]

I don't know if anyone can answer about the cutting tool but it does look rough inside. Maybe it just was used on the wrong size fastener.

I'm trying to picture modern Snap On sockets with that knurling. In my mind it would be useful.

 

[ganymede]

I don't know if anyone can answer about the cutting tool but it does look rough inside. Maybe it just was used on the wrong size fastener.

I'm trying to picture modern Snap On sockets with that knurling. In my mind it would be useful.

It is. I mean on knurled sockets in general. I'm always having to pry off my Craftsmans because they're so slippery when they get oily.

 

[3baygarage]

Yeah, changing sockets on non quick release ratchet (mainly 3/4 drive) can be a real hassle. Snap On had the right idea with the loxocket.

 

[Hiball]

My Guess is that socket has been beat onto a fastener a couple times, You can almost see the hex indentations when looking at the backside of the picture.

 

[rr1963]

Might have been used for removing locking lug nuts. Beat that sucker on then use the impact gun to remove.

 

[ganymede]

My Guess is that socket has been beat onto a fastener a couple times, You can almost see the hex indentations when looking at the backside of the picture.

Might have been used for removing locking lug nuts. Beat that sucker on then use the impact gun to remove.

Oh it definitely has been used on bolt or nut for which it wasn't the proper size.
The marks Hiball points out are from that.
My crappy photo only shows the grinder marks but there are some ripples in the wall of the socket too.
No impact gun marks though.

 

[ganymede]

Here's a pic of the sides that don't have the weird grinder marks..