What is it?
It is a wrench socket that has 6 grooves within the socket. Who uses it and why? A 6 point socket is designed to contact the top of a fastener far from the corners so contact is made on the thickest part of the socket and the flattest part of the fastener. This reduces the likeness of the socket slipping and rounding the corners. What materials can they be used on? They can be used on nut, bolts, and fasteners. How is it used? It is used by placing the socket onto the wrench, then using the wrench to tighten or loosen 6 point nuts, bolts, and fasteners. What are their distinctive features? The 6 point socket can vary in different sizes and it has 6 grooves within the socket. Where can I buy it? You can buy Socket 6 points anywhere that sells sockets. How much does it cost? You can buy 6 point sockets from as little as $3 to as large as $70. |