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1. Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Steve N <sgn1@ra.msstate.edu>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 14:41:12 -0700; Hey all, I am new and just wanted to ask some questions that I have wanted to know the answers to for a long time. 1.From what I have been told, 6 point wrenchs and sockets offer more strength and ha; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00065.html (8,659 bytes)
2. RE: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Chris Meier <ChrisM@pptvision.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 15:57:25 -0500; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00066.html (8,990 bytes)
3. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: John Steczkowski <stecz@pswtech.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 16:07:14 -0500; good question... I have a bunch of 12 points, only because I bought them without thinking about it and wish I had all 6 points. Impact sockets have thicker walls and therefore won't fit in some tight; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00067.html (9,586 bytes)
4. RE: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Keith Kaplan <keithka@microsoft.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 14:13:05 -0700; 1 -- The only advantage to 12 point sockets that I can think of is that they're easier to line up on the bolt/nut (twice as many ways they can go on) which might be handy if you have a coarse ratchet; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00068.html (8,653 bytes)
5. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 17:19:26 -0400 (EDT); There are more turning positions with a 12 point vs a 6 point. This can be a real help in tight positions. You don't have to rotate the wrenches and sockets as much to get a new grip on the fastener.; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00069.html (10,319 bytes)
6. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: cak@dimebank.com (Chris Kantarjiev); Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 15:10:26 -0700; Others have covered 6 vs 12 and impact vs non quite well. What Dan says about Snap-On's feel is right on the money. I have mostly Craftsman tools - they give good bang for the buck, and Sears is hand; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00070.html (9,516 bytes)
7. RE: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: "Lin, Gary" <Gary.Lin@wang.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 18:20:28 -0400; Hello Steve, I'll reply with my opinions on your questions. I don't profess to be a professional mechanic, but I've seen and worked with a bit. 12 pt. allows you to flip the wrench over using less ro; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00071.html (10,162 bytes)
8. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 18:35:34 -0400 (EDT); I agree 100% with what Keith said, if you have a choice stay away from 12 point sockets. Also for most of the work you'll be doing on a car a 3/8 ratchet is all you will want to use. There are time w; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00072.html (10,074 bytes)
9. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Mark J Bradakis <mjb@cs.utah.edu>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 16:39:06 -0600 (MDT); If you talk to N different mechanics, then you stand a good chance of getting N different opinions about tools. So I'll offer mine as well. In truth, my main 3/8 ratchet set is an SK that I got quite; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00073.html (9,671 bytes)
10. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: "Lee Daniels, daniels@tamu.edu" <DANIELS@alchem.chem.tamu.edu>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:06:36 -0500; While we're on the subject of quality tools, I'm submitting this note that Lawrence Buja (southern@sol.cgd.ucar.edu) wrote some time ago. Lots of good information and ideas here. Take it away, Lawren; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00074.html (16,187 bytes)
11. RE: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: "Mordy Dunst" <mordyd@classic.msn.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 97 01:31:23 UT; I agree 100% with what Keith said, if you have a choice stay away from 12 point sockets. Also for most of the work you'll be doing on a car a 3/8 ratchet is all you will want to use. There are time w; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00075.html (9,681 bytes)
12. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Heather & Joe Way <sierrasa@psln.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 21:52:24 -0700; I have not yet seen mention in this thread of one of the main reasons why Snap-On tools are so popular among professional mechanics. It's because the Snap-On truck visits all the shops every week, an; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00076.html (9,922 bytes)
13. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: SHedman123@aol.com; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 01:03:22 -0400 (EDT); Well here's my .02 cents worth....... not that anyone asked........ I use Craftsman for several reasons, good quality-- not Snap-on-- but good none the less. Their warranty-- if you break a tool they; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00077.html (9,011 bytes)
14. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: MRogers726@aol.com; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 01:52:40 -0400 (EDT); Well-- One reason to use 12 point tools is that you have a better choice of where the tool goes on the nut. Sometimes this is VERY important becuase there isn't much room! My impact sockets are BIGGE; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00078.html (8,658 bytes)
15. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 07:39:53 -0400; Not to pick on Ron, but I have been following this thread for a couple of days and am somewhat mystified by one thing: why are you guys fussing about broken tools? I have been working on cars, trucks; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00080.html (10,890 bytes)
16. RE: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: dave.williams@chaos.lrk.ar.us (Dave Williams); Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 07:32:00 -0500; Interesting comparison. Though tools generally are more useful and hold their value better. <grin> - Dave "I have tools to *make* tools" Williams; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00082.html (8,586 bytes)
17. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 12:12:09 -0400; socket and 2' I'm with you - the right tool for the job (keeping in mind that sometimes destruction IS the right tool!). I use 1/4 sockets for 7/16 and down, 3/8 for 1/2 to 5/8, and 1/2 drive for big; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00085.html (9,782 bytes)
18. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Berry Kercheval <berry@kerch.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 11:01:16 PDT; An aircraft mechanic working on my plane once told me that if you need more torque than a 1/4 inch socket can deliver something is wrong...he used 1/4 drive sockets almost exclusively. Of course, muc; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00091.html (8,612 bytes)
19. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: MRogers726@aol.com; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 14:45:12 -0400 (EDT); << destruction is one of the techniques I use in things like exhaust system GET SOME SILCROIL IN A SQUIRTCAN AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS ARE A BREEZE!!! I REPLACED A 48 CHRYSLER THAT HAS SAT OUT FOR 15 YEARS; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00093.html (8,353 bytes)
20. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Heather & Joe Way <sierrasa@psln.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 11:58:49 -0700; -- That's just plain silly. It depends on the size of the fastener. Larger fasteners, especially on aircraft, are tightened in most cases to much more torque than can be reasonably gotten from 1/4" d; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00095.html (9,314 bytes)

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