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Refurbed wheels - which socket?
« on: January 24, 2013, 05:10:10 pm »
My alloys are in being refurbed, so I guess it's time to buy a socket that offers a bit of protection when removing bolts.

What are you guys using?

Would this suffice? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260841234661?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2013, 05:10:57 pm »
That one will do nicely. :smiley:
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Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2013, 05:22:52 pm »
Nice
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Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2013, 05:51:45 pm »
I just use a halfords professional 17mm deep 1/2" drive socket with a layer of electrical loom fabric tape wrapped around it. Works a treat.
How hard can it be?

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Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2013, 05:54:32 pm »
I bought that other one, but will probably wrap it in felt electrical tape after it's been used a few times  :happy2:
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Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2013, 06:02:05 pm »
that's the type i use at work with no issues 

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Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2013, 06:13:21 pm »
Hadn't even thought of one of these. Good call.  :happy2:

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Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2013, 06:27:05 pm »
Hadn't even thought of one of these. Good call.  :happy2:

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260990469242 is cheaper  :grin:
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Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2013, 07:55:19 pm »
Halfords do them.  :smiley:

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Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2013, 08:08:33 pm »
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