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6 sided socket Advice - fazersharp - 29-04-19

I have just learned from the FZS600 section that a 6 sided socket is less likely to round off a nut. Never knew that  :o I will be fitting a new chain and sprocket set and I have the sizes I need but they are all 12 points

So I am going to invest in a few for the  :faz rear wheel / sprocket nut/ and a 14 and 17mm. Are these Draper ones a waste of money https://www.toolstation.com/12-drive-6-point-socket/p52746. If so any recommendations of something better.



Re: 6 sided socket Advice - robbo - 29-04-19

Draper's ok, but Halfords do a lifetime guarantee, or certainly did when I bought a big 3/8" drive set from them.

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - fazersharp - 29-04-19

(29-04-19, 03:39 PM)robbo link Wrote: Draper's ok, but Halfords do a lifetime guarantee, or certainly did when I bought a big 3/8" drive set from them.
The thing is Halfords do not do 3/8 or 1/2 inch sockets in 6 point from what I can see they are all 12 piont except for a few extra deep sockets

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - Grahamm - 29-04-19

I got fed up with having to switch between two different socket sets (one which had 3/8" drive and the other which had 1/2" drive). Both also had 12 point sockets which had already rounded off a couple of nuts Sad

I bought myself this one from Stanley: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00W8XQRU4/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item which is a lot better.

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - VNA - 29-04-19

Never given it any thought.
Just checked my socket sets, Bacho and Teng, all 6 point.
Here’s a nice set - https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Bahco-S106-7314150103997-Socket-Set-106-Piece-1-4-And-1-2In-Drive


Re: 6 sided socket Advice - YamFazFan - 29-04-19


I always buy 6 point hex sockets. Can't see any advantage to 12 point other than it will fit on the nut/bolt head quicker.


I sort through boxes of sockets and tools at car boot sales. You'd be amazed what gems turn up at those places for bargain prices if you've got the patience to sift around crouched down on the floor.


A lot of people clearing a garage out don't know the difference between Snap On and Super Savers own brand :lol




Re: 6 sided socket Advice - darrsi - 29-04-19

Can't remember what I paid for them, but just in case there's any deals going on Impact Sockets are 6 sided and are mega strong.



Re: 6 sided socket Advice - fazersharp - 29-04-19

(29-04-19, 06:41 PM)darrsi link Wrote: Can't remember what I paid for them, but just in case there's any deals going on Impact Sockets are 6 sided and are mega strong.
Right - I will look out for those as well then

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - fazersharp - 29-04-19

(29-04-19, 06:38 PM)YamFazFan link Wrote: A lot of people clearing a garage out don't know the difference between Snap On and Super Savers own brand :lol
Like me  :lol

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - darrsi - 29-04-19

(29-04-19, 07:03 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=25214.msg297210#msg297210 date=1556559670]
Can't remember what I paid for them, but just in case there's any deals going on Impact Sockets are 6 sided and are mega strong.
Right - I will look out for those as well then
[/quote]


Easily identifiable as they're normally black in colour.

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - fazersharp - 29-04-19

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/040211823/ looking at this or this for my front sprocket https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/facom-s-32h-12-drive-6-point-ogv-socket-32mm/
But will check my local motorparts shop first



Re: 6 sided socket Advice - VNA - 29-04-19

https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Bahco-Bah12Sm32-7314153009906-Socket-32Mm-1-2In-Square-Drive-Sbs80-32



Re: 6 sided socket Advice - darrsi - 29-04-19

(29-04-19, 10:23 PM)VNA link Wrote: https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Bahco-Bah12Sm32-7314153009906-Socket-32Mm-1-2In-Square-Drive-Sbs80-32


That's a beauty, such a shame we use these tools few and far between but so nice to have the correct tools when you really need them!

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - Dynspud - 30-04-19

Only committed bikers could look at a picture of a socket and say "That's a beauty"  :rollin
Love it!!

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - darrsi - 30-04-19

(30-04-19, 06:43 AM)Dynspud link Wrote: Only committed bikers could look at a picture of a socket and say "That's a beauty"  :rollin
Love it!!


You gotta appreciate the finer things in life  :lol

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - Dynspud - 30-04-19

Oh yes Darrsi.
Gotta admit, I looked at that picture and thought exactly the same thing  :rollin

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - fazersharp - 30-04-19

I do like Bacho stuff. Going to see what my local "Patel" motofactors have in stock. But I think it will be a 14mm for the rear sprocket nuts (still expecting a curfuffle there ) and a 27mm for the rear ( it deserves it ) and a 32 for the mother of all nuts - the front sprocket nut with a 24 inch breaker bar.
I already have the all the sockets needed but are all 12 point nut rounders. 


Re: 6 sided socket Advice - robbo - 30-04-19

Don't ever take a peek inside a Snap On truck then, it's fatal :rollin :rollin

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - fazersharp - 30-04-19

So what do people think of these Bergen - us pro https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-1-2-Inch-Drive-IMPACT-Socket-Set-Shallow-Impact-Sockets-10mm-32mm-6PT-Hex/131901835067?epid=1991520239&hash=item1eb5f6473b:g:CfYAAOSwnXpboNWx

Re: 6 sided socket Advice - robbo - 30-04-19

Yep, Bergen's fine. I've got various tools made by them. Maybe not a professionals choice but ideal for the diyer. Added bonus being impact compatible.