Socket wrench for square head machine bolt

[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.

 

[Slacker]

I'm no help with finding the correct tool, but it sounds like something I'd just cu t off and replace with something less problematic.

 

[kevinj]

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.

Do a Google for "8 point socket"

 

[390GT]

Snap-On makes them. Look under 1/2 drive special purpose. I believe they are called Double Square, and I know they are expensive. Did you try Tractor Supply they sell inexpensive tools. Greg

 

[firemanpat2910]

SNAPON part number P432 1" shallow part number SIPR432 deep well or make your own out of some 1 or 1 1/8 square stock. How about a 1" drive extension, put the female side on the nut then put a wrench on the male.

 

[BTDT]

Know anyone that runs a tire service? I think that's what they use to remove bud wheels.

 

[California]

There ARE worse things than finding a worm in your apple!

Sure.


Half a worm.

 

[Farmerford]

McMaster Carr has eight point sockets that will work.

 

[scott_vt]

Afternoon Flusher,
You could use impact sockets also, you wont break them !

 

[SPYDERLK]

Give Sears hardware dept a call.
larry

 

[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.