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RE: 6 Vs 12 points

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Subject: RE: 6 Vs 12 points
From: "Randall Young" <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 14:47:55 -0800
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Bownes
>
> Interesting notes on 6pt vs 12 point sockets, but I've NEVER rounded a
> nut/bolt with a 12 point. Guess I've been lucky.

I have, but usually only when I knew I was applying enough torque to do so.
I'm lucky enough to have both 6 and 12 point sockets, I rarely use 6 point
on anything but the impact wrench.

However, I agree with the point about the fasteners on Japanese bikes.  The
bolt heads on my Hondas appeared to actually be tapered as well as
undersize, and also appeared to be a softer alloy.

Randall - who sold the bikes when California started enforcing the helmet
law


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