Socket wrench for square head machine bolt

[AndyMA]

From what I could see on teh sears craftsman site, Sears has a limited amount of 8 point sockets.. You may find this site useful Lifetime Warranty 1 Inch Drive 8 Point and 4 Point Square Impact Sockets for Sale

Andy

 

[Solo]

I think you can use 12 pt. sockets on square head bolts and nuts. Tey would be cheaper than anything else more than likely.

Solo

 

[DieselPower]

All you will do with a 12 point socket is round the head off. Not enough contact area. Get the proper 8 point socket. Last time I checked Sears still offered 1/2 inch drive Craftsman 8 point sockets. Think I might even have some in one of my tool box's.

 

[AndyMA]

According to this page of the current sears catalog, the largest 8 point 1/2 drive socket they offer is 3/4"

Sears

Andy

 

[Skyco]

The site AndyMA linked has one....for a mere $27 unless you need a deep one and they are $49

 

[AndyMA]

The site AndyMA linked has one....for a mere $27 unless you need a deep one and they are $49

Unfortunately larger size tools tend to be more expensive.

Andy

 

[SPYDERLK]

Anyone out there know where I can find a socket made specifically for a square head machine bolt that is 1" square?

I'm renovating an old offset disc and these square head bolts are inaccessible to a cresent wrench or an open end wrench. Don't want to use a standard socket since I suspect that all I'll do is round off the corners of the nut and bolt head.

ANY 1" drive socket used backwards oughta work. You can use a couple hex nuts welded together to couple to the ratchet socket.
larry

 

[cp1969]

Anyone out there know where I can find a socket made specifically for a square head machine bolt that is 1" square?

I'm renovating an old offset disc and these square head bolts are inaccessible to a cresent wrench or an open end wrench. Don't want to use a standard socket since I suspect that all I'll do is round off the corners of the nut and bolt head.

I may have one; I'll check tomorrow. If I do, and you can wait that long, I'll send it to you.

 

[flusher]

I may have one; I'll check tomorrow. If I do, and you can wait that long, I'll send it to you.

Thanks. No problem.

 

[flusher]

ANY 1" drive socket used backwards oughta work. You can use a couple hex nuts welded together to couple to the ratchet socket.
larry

Neat idea.