kustomizer
Diamond
- Joined
- Aug 17, 2007
- Location
- North Fork Idaho
They are somewhat larger than a panhead with a 5/32 allen that likes to strip out.
I am in need of a small bucket full
I am in need of a small bucket full
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Group buy, anyone? Get a few 100K made so we can banish the unspeakable hex drives to hell?
Problem is, you would want them in 1/4-20, me 5/16-18, digger doug 15/64 - 23 1/4 ..........
There's lots of different types of fasteners, could you include a photo or sketch? Button head was my first thought also. Any type of shoulder on the fastener? Flange button head as suggested above is another candidate.
OBTW- Torx sux and sometimes I'd prefer a hex drive. Particularly when the drive rounds out. JMO
Here's the technique I used when I was frequently loosening these types of fasteners:
Clean out the hex thoroughly
Give the fastener a few taps with a hammer
Use a new condition, quality (Bondhus or?) Hex wrench
Seat wrench fully, engage the hex lightly
Give a quick full force 'snap' to break them loose. Do not slowly apply more Torque.
This worked for me a very high percentage of times. Before I started using this technique, the hex would strip out frequently.
Here's the technique I used when I was frequently loosening these types of fasteners:
Clean out the hex thoroughly
Give the fastener a few taps with a hammer
Use a new condition, quality (Bondhus or?) Hex wrench
Seat wrench fully, engage the hex lightly
Give a quick full force 'snap' to break them loose. Do not slowly apply more Torque.
This worked for me a very high percentage of times. Before I started using this technique, the hex would strip out frequently.
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