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Tools: Sockets 6 point or 12?

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posted by  Cabbie2169 on  Tue Mar 8 14:51 CST 2005
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I found myself asking this question in Lowe's one day. I think that the six point socket will be LESS likely to strip a nut...because it is a firmer grip. A 12 point socket may be easier to use in hard-to-get-to places because you don't have to turn the socket as far in order to slide it onto a bolt.

I dunno. I think the 6 point is better.

Cabbie2169






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