marklawton
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i always use 6 point when iam stripping cars. more contact area so less likely so slip.
always lose the 18mm 6 sided socket so twice ive used a 12 sided on the brembo bolts on a leon and both times it slipped off, ive then found and used the 6 sided and come off straight away
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Mertin
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I was also fed up destroying bolts with halfords 12 point sockets so got the bergen set in 3/8 drive and got a full bahco 1/2 socket set for bigger stuff. 12 points just end up giving you more work!
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Ian
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New £12.20
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140957433132
Used currently £18.49, probably more
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131129892415
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Kyle T
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Bought a new one, bargain
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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Ian
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They do a 750mm as well, but that one wouldn't have fitted in my box 
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Next potential purpose, don't normally go for gimmicks but that could be useful?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRAPER-44004-EXPERT-EXTENSION-BAR-WITH-LED-1-2-Sq-Dr-/310154268640?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4836a28fe0
I like that 
Very novel idea. I'd have one just as a funky torch alone, never mind it's actual purpose (bloody love a torch, me).
Are they available in 3/8 drive do you know Ian?
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
New £12.20
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140957433132
Used currently £18.49, probably more
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131129892415
Bloody bargain!
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by Kyle T
I have a tool tuesday (late) question.
For high torque applications, is it better to use a 6point or 12point wrench/socket?
I always thought 6, as my impact sockets are 6 - but I read the other day to use a 12.
Always 6 Kyle.
12 point are only any good on 12 point bolts. That's the only time I use them.
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Daniel_Corsa
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£12.20 for a breaker bar... Yes please!
Thanks Ian
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Ian
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Price has gone up a bit.
You got yours yet Dan? Have to say I wasn't over the moon with the amount of play in the head, took it apart and packed it with a washer and its tighter now. Not even sure if its genuine Sealey? Markings have the model number but doesn't say Sealey anywhere on it which I thought was strange.
[Edited on 17-03-2014 by Ian]
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Daniel_Corsa
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Same Ian. Doesn't say sealey, head was quite tight though prefer it slack tbh easier for cracking wheel nuts off. Be about all mine used for really.
£12.20 can't complain. Sure my mates got a sealey one will compare markings.
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Kyle T
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My head feels alright, no branding though.
Lotus Elise 111R
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