frontpageItsSoCheap | Staff posted Oct 20, 2025 04:17 AM
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frontpageItsSoCheap | Staff posted Oct 20, 2025 04:17 AM
Universal Socket w/ Drill Adapter (7–19mm)
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It only works for some types of nuts and bolts and long studs with hex angles. The torque can't be too tight. I have done disassembly of some major industrial equipment for several manufacturers. There are specific variables involved which I learned these work and mostly never work. Need to be center accessed to the wide grip socket, can't be shallow/small installed fastener, can't be torqued too tight. I broke down electrical cabinets to remove everything on a part level due to patents on manufacturing process. When it does work, it has saved me endless hours. But also have blown out a bunch, but that was the cost of business. This is the only instance where I have used them.
I had nuts get stuck inside them. Used pliers to pull out or banged on table while spinning in drill to dislocate.
I don't see a use for automotive or home. You're not going to pull a bolt from a vehicle using these. Installed bolts are just too shallow and torqued too high. You are not going to install or remove lag bolts or screws from a wall in most instances. Wingnuts are about the only home use I can see.
These newer chinese units are weaker than the original, which I believe was called Alligator something.
You'll find 30+ of these branded for around $4 day and night when they play the sale game. The larger sized socket is a bit more difficult to find.
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It only works for some types of nuts and bolts and long studs with hex angles. The torque can't be too tight. I have done disassembly of some major industrial equipment for several manufacturers. There are specific variables involved which I learned these work and mostly never work. Need to be center accessed to the wide grip socket, can't be shallow/small installed fastener, can't be torqued too tight. I broke down electrical cabinets to remove everything on a part level due to patents on manufacturing process. When it does work, it has saved me endless hours. But also have blown out a bunch, but that was the cost of business. This is the only instance where I have used them.
I had nuts get stuck inside them. Used pliers to pull out or banged on table while spinning in drill to dislocate.
I don't see a use for automotive or home. You're not going to pull a bolt from a vehicle using these. Installed bolts are just too shallow and torqued too high. You are not going to install or remove lag bolts or screws from a wall in most instances. Wingnuts are about the only home use I can see.
These newer chinese units are weaker than the original, which I believe was called Alligator something.
You'll find 30+ of these branded for around $4 day and night when they play the sale game. The larger sized socket is a bit more difficult to find.
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It only works for some types of nuts and bolts and long studs with hex angles. The torque can't be too tight. I have done disassembly of some major industrial equipment for several manufacturers. There are specific variables involved which I learned these work and mostly never work. Need to be center accessed to the wide grip socket, can't be shallow/small installed fastener, can't be torqued too tight. I broke down electrical cabinets to remove everything on a part level due to patents on manufacturing process. When it does work, it has saved me endless hours. But also have blown out a bunch, but that was the cost of business. This is the only instance where I have used them. <br />
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I had nuts get stuck inside them. Used pliers to pull out or banged on table while spinning in drill to dislocate. <br />
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I don't see a use for automotive or home. You're not going to pull a bolt from a vehicle using these. Installed bolts are just too shallow and torqued too high. You are not going to install or remove lag bolts or screws from a wall in most instances. Wingnuts are about the only home use I can see. <br />
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These newer chinese units are weaker than the original, which I believe was called Alligator something. <br />
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You'll find 30+ of these branded for around $4 day and night when they play the sale game. The larger sized socket is a bit more difficult to find.
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I finally threw mine out when I realized I reached for it twice in 20 years and both times it didn't do the job right. All the rest of the time it just took up space and weight in my toolbag.
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At this price, I'd say it's a value add for any homeowner, just be aware of the limits of the tool. For simple work this is great because you don't have to site anything. I won't speak for everyone, but I know I'm terrible at eyeballing. I get it right every time by the third or fourth try 😂
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