I can see a point for both. In some cases you need the limited turning
radius of the 12 pt, in others you need the strength of the 6 pt. Where
to draw the line?? I actually have both in the most prominent sizes i.e.
1/2,3/8, 9/16, etc.
Larry
On 4/11/99 2:30 PM so and so (Ray Wygonik) said. (And I quote:)
>I have found the 12 point will round out or slip on old beat-up nuts. I
>have both 6 and 12 and prefer the 6. Anything new I have been buying
>including sockets is 6 pt.. The only advantage 12 pt give you that I can
>tell is if you are in a really tight place, ie only able to turn your wrench
>a few degrees at a time, they are a help.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Enrique Claure <spaninc@ceibo.entelnet.bo>
>To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Friday, April 09, 1999 10:58 PM
>Subject: six or twelve sides
>
>
>|Hi list, I took a look at the Kobalt tools web site and I am impressed by
>|the finish quality. I have made my mind about this brand but on the dual
>|wrenches I must pick 6 or 12 sided. Any advice on the advantages of either
>|will be appreciated. Enrique
>|
>|
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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System Manager/Administrator
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
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