Special sockets

[Scottishross]

I'm looking for some info

A have a small bolt a need to take out but my normal socket won't take it out

It's a square not hex


Should a multi fit do it or is there square sockets u can buy

 

[mtwaterguy]

Yes there are sockets for your square headed bolt. Look for 8pt or double square sockets.

 

[MrGiggles]

Crescent/adjustable wrench works in a pinch.

 

[abvw]

If it is not rounded, 12 point sockets will work.

 

[bob15]

Something like this will work:

 

[franzdom]

Yes, there are four point sockets.

 

[T45]

Hand Tools Index > 3/8" Drive Tools > Special Application Sockets> Pipe Plug

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item..._ID=641831&group_ID=674846&store=&dir=catalog

 

[Scottishross]

Thanks guys

 

[geojag]

For limited use, and if it isn't seized up badly, spline drive sockets will work. I hate to recommend them, but they are dirt cheap and can work on a lot of odd fasteners that you don't encounter too often.

 

[wild cowboy]

If it is not rounded, 12 point sockets will work.

what do we have to do to quash this silly myth?

I seem to have to address this once a month.......ugh!

12 point sockets DO NOT fit on 4 point fasteners with any grip, and if you try to make it fit, you will likely ruin the fastener. 8 point yes, 12 point no. Take a geometry class, please!

 

[thebeekeeper1]

what do we have to do to quash this silly myth?

I seem to have to address this once a month.......ugh!

12 point sockets DO NOT fit on 4 point fasteners, and if you try to make it fit, you will likely ruin the fastener. 8 point yes, 12 point no. Take a geometry class, please!

I had to have a 1 5/8" square nut removed from an old farm disk (holds the entire gang of disk blades on the shank) and the guy at the implement dealer used a 1" impact and a 12-point socket. I was very skeptical but it worked without incident--off, and then on when I returned the next weekend.

Personally I've bought 8-point sockets for my normal needs, but the one for that application was upwards of a hundred bucks.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Actually OLD style 12pts do fit square fasteners just fine.

It's when all the manufacturers switched to the updated design (SK Suregrip, Matco Opti-Torque, Snap-On Flank Drive, Gearwrench Surface Drive, etc.) that is made to apply the torque to the flats and stay off of the corners that they no longer fit on 4 point fasteners.

To the OP; A set of 8 point sockets are great to have. You won't use them daily, but there are times where an adjustable wrench just won't fit.

 

[rusty65]

Actually OLD style 12pts do fit square fasteners just fine.

It's when all the manufacturers switched to the updated design (SK Suregrip, Matco Opti-Torque, Snap-On Flank Drive, Gearwrench Surface Drive, etc.) that is made to apply the torque to the flats and stay off of the corners that they no longer fit on 4 point fasteners.

To the OP; A set of 8 point sockets are great to have. You won't use them daily, but there are times where an adjustable wrench just won't fit.

Oh yeah a set of 8pts are useful and singles are easy to find used.


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