[Shop-talk] Tool Question

[Peter J. Thomas]

If you haven't rounded the bolt too much with the 12 point and slipping 
is more because of the awkward location, my favorite trick is putting 
the wrench on the bolt and lightly tapping the wrench, even a couple 
tightening taps.  This is a makeshift impact and impact often works 
better than penetrating oil.


On 9/10/2019 2:23 PM, Matt via Shop-talk wrote:
> I have a seized bolt I am trying to loosen without breaking and it is 
> in a hard to reach location.
> I can't get a socket on it and the 12 point box wrench I am using is 
> slipping off.
> I am having trouble locating a 6 point wrench  (10mm by the way).
> QUESTION:
> What is your experience with the roller based wrenches that are 
> marketed as "no slip" and well suited to partially rounded fasteners?