[SEL] OT - Thin wall socket

[Best, George]

Decided to give up on the thin wall socket, unless I need to remove other header bolts in the future.
Will replace the bolts I took out with socket head ones.

George

Ps.  Suppose if I replace some with socket head, I should go ahead and replace all of them.  
Keeps it looking nicer plus in the future I'd curse the idiot that used different types of fasteners. ;-)

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Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 7:05 PM
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Subject: Re: [SEL] OT - Thin wall socket

On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 6:42 PM, Rob Skinner <rob at rustyiron.com> wrote:

>
> On Aug 23, 2011, at 10:17 AM, Best, George wrote:
>
> > After checking a couple likely stores and finding no thin wall sockets,
> I'm wondering about making my own.
> >
> > Would it work to take an old cheap socket and turn the outside down on my
> lathe?
> >
> > Anyone try turning down a socket diameter before?
>
>
> Hi, George.
> You can machine sockets using a carbide tool and lots of cutting oil. Keep
> it cool.
>
> Rob
>
>
>
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George - the best way to go is with socket head capscrews as previously
mentioned or twelve point hex head capscrews which have a lot smaller head
than 6 point capscrews.  If the capscrews are 3/8" the socket for them in 12
point is 3/8 if memory serves me correctly. Use a good grade of socket.

Larry.
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