Socket wrench for square head machine bolt

[machmeter62]

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.

Try a search for GRANGERS; if they don't have, then they can get you one. There should be a store in your area, or Sonoma County. I know there is one in Marin County. Good luck!

 

[Skyco]

Good point about Grainger!
Grainger Industrial Supply: Socket,Impact,1 In 1AX18
And only $15.32 with a 1/2 drive, which you likely already have

 

[SPYDERLK]

Good point about Grainger!
Grainger Industrial Supply: Socket,Impact,1 In 1AX18
And only $15.32 with a 1/2 drive, which you likely already have

How do you buy from Grainger without being a business? They dont seem to want to sell to individuals.
larry

 

[kennyd]

How do you buy from Grainger without being a business? They dont seem to want to sell to individuals.
larry

I work for Verizon, and I know they have an account...So I go in and say Verizon, but paying cash. They are very happy to accept my money. Why not try the same with a large company you know has an account with them?

 

[BTDT]

How do you buy from Grainger without being a business? They dont seem to want to sell to individuals.
larry

If they ask who you work for, tell them the J A PAN company. Works here, just pay with cash or credit card.

 

[sandman2234]

If you use a one inch extension, you can just put a cresent wrench on the other end to turn it.
David from jax

 

[Skyco]

Good point about being a business....I also use my employers name but they do ask for the account number or the business phone number listed on the account as well as verify my name as on the account. This is even if I'm paying by credit card, either the company one for work stuff or mine for personal stuff. I always use the "will call" plan so I don't wait in line a long time. Just walking in without calling first- I'm not sure what their policy is. That is my local branch, others may be different.

 

[Egon]

A one in. wide slot in a piece of steel is not too hard cut. Just make your own wrench.

 

[flusher]

If you use a one inch extension, you can just put a cresent wrench on the other end to turn it.
David from jax

Good idea. Thanks

 

[SPYDERLK]

Good point about being a business....I also use my employers name but they do ask for the account number or the business phone number listed on the account as well as verify my name as on the account. This is even if I'm paying by credit card, either the company one for work stuff or mine for personal stuff. I always use the "will call" plan so I don't wait in line a long time. Just walking in without calling first- I'm not sure what their policy is. That is my local branch, others may be different.

Yeah, Ive played those games too. The necessity of dishonesty and subterfuge annoys me. Im going to try to start a Spyder Lake Farm account.
larry

 

[AndyMA]

If I want something from Grangier and I'm not associated with a company, I just walk in ask for it and when they ask for company name I say cash sale. Never had trouble. The only problem is that some big accounts have discount terms in place and you'll tend to pay list that way.

Andy

 

[SPYDERLK]

If I want something from Grangier and I'm not associated with a company, I just walk in ask for it and when they ask for company name I say cash sale. Never had trouble. The only problem is that some big accounts have discount terms in place and you'll tend to pay list that way.

Andy

Can you pay with a credit card on a "cash" sale?
larry

 

[AndyMA]

Can you pay with a credit card on a "cash" sale?
larry

Not sure about Gramgier, but in most places you can. Also when ever I need a company, I just use a name I like and call myself "xyz engineering". Never had a problem anywhere.

Andy

 

[SimS]

I use McMaster. They're online and you can set up an account easily. I use them all the time and their shipping is not too pricey and very quick. They have a 8pt 1" impact socket (item #5549A132 $12.46). Good luck.

SimS

 

[Skyco]

I've used McMaster too, they are pretty good. They ship from a warehouse in Atlanta to me and I get it overnight with no extra charges.

 

[dsgsr]

Around here they are called Star-sockets and I buy them at Napa.

David

 

[diyDave]

Try a piece of old style drive shaft tubing, some are square, some are rectangular. If its a rectangle, just weld in some flat stock to shim up the big side, then weld a nut or an old socket to the other side. You also could weld 2 female 1" extension halves together.

 

[FRANKS1254]

try 12 point sockets they will work also if the bolts are not badly rusted !!!!!

 

[flusher]

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.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I learned a lot.

I finally got the bolts off using one of those GatorGrip universal sockets ($20 at Sears). My neighbor loaned me an impact socket (my backup to the GatorGrip).

The bolts are the ones holding the halves of the bearing blocks together. I used PB Blaster on them for about a week before trying the GatorGrip socket. I used my 1/2" socket ratchet and an 18" pipe cheater. A few whacks on the cheater with the sledge hammer and a little muscle power got the nuts off. I had to trim two adjacent corners of the nut to get the GatorGrip to fit.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I learned a lot.
The bolts are the ones holding the halves of the bearing blocks together. I used PB Blaster on them for about a week before trying the GatorGrip socket. [[[I used my 1/2" socket ratchet and an 18" pipe cheater. A few whacks on the cheater with the sledge hammer and a little muscle power got the nuts off]]]!!!. I had to trim two adjacent corners of the nut to get the GatorGrip to fit.

Youre kidding, right ?
larry