> Matthew Cox
> Help a newbie out... What is a 6-point socket vs. a 12-point socket? How do
> they make a difference in bolt removal?
12 point wrenches and sockets catch a bolt head or nut at the points and can
round these points off if you aren't careful. Their advantage is that you
can get a grip on the fastener in twice at twice as many angles as 7you can
with 6 point tools which catch the fasteners on the flat/long sides.
Check out the box ends of the combination wrenches at
<http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/NTELargeImageView?rfn
o=200304141&storeId=6970>
These are 12 point.
HTH,
Ron
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