A little while back, some of us discussed the difficulty in finding square sockets to fit male square plug heads. Someone kindly shared the info. about where 8 point sockets (which fit squares) can be bought from the USA which was helpful and I bought a set, I think there were 5 sizes included.
To add to that, and perhaps give more range or less time in obtaining them, Machine Mart are now advertising a set of 12 point 3/8" deep sockets (called 'multi-fit') at around a tenner. These will fit square heads and are easy to get, just be aware that as they have12 grooves they have less 'purchase' than the 8 point items, so siezed square plugs might get the corners rounded off.
Still, as often happens with me, the need is to make up a long tap wrench, and if you have 8 or 12 point sockets they allow you to use you ratchets and extensions as tap wrenches, especially if you wind some tape around the socket and tap to stop it sliding out.
Regards
Steve
To add to that, and perhaps give more range or less time in obtaining them, Machine Mart are now advertising a set of 12 point 3/8" deep sockets (called 'multi-fit') at around a tenner. These will fit square heads and are easy to get, just be aware that as they have12 grooves they have less 'purchase' than the 8 point items, so siezed square plugs might get the corners rounded off.
Still, as often happens with me, the need is to make up a long tap wrench, and if you have 8 or 12 point sockets they allow you to use you ratchets and extensions as tap wrenches, especially if you wind some tape around the socket and tap to stop it sliding out.
Regards
Steve
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