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Re: Universal sockets? Posted by Justin VanAbrahams [Email] (#32) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Justin VanAbrahams) on Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:27:16 In Reply to: Re: Universal sockets?, Simon S, Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:41:53 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Not suggesting that metric and SAE are the same sockets, but rather the sockets aren't just for hex heads:
"Universal sockets and wrenches are able to fit on up to 6 different types of fastener heads."
These are not 6pt or 12pt sockets but spline-type sockets (as Steve mentions) that will fit on hex, torx, etc.
These spline sockets are *also* open end - which is a different, strength-related concern. But, I don't care if the socket breaks - I wouldn't want my fastener wrecked by sockets that don't have sufficient mechanical contact. It's the difference between 12pt and 6pt sockets... but another step further. Like I said, I wouldn't use them on a car - at least not for anything serious.
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