Chris Heerschap wrote:
>
> How so? A 12 point socket gives you 30 degree increments, as opposed
> to the 60 degrees of a six point... granted... but with a 72 tooth
> ratchet, you've got a five degree swing, so if the six point doesn't
> quite line up, pull it out and turn the ratchet two clicks and you've
> gone only 1/3 of the distance of the twelve point and don't have to
> worry about rounding the fastener!
The 12 point socket gives you better odds that you won't have to pull
the ratchet out and turn it. This can be a significant difference if,
like me, you have fat arms that sometimes have to be wedged into place
to reach a particular bolt.
And IMO, you always have to worry about rounding the fastener or
breaking the bolt. Using a 6 point socket just tips the odds towards
breaking the bolt.
Not to mention that there are such things as 12 point bolt heads.
Randall
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