In a message dated 12/2/03 3:52:39 AM, phlogiston@ISPWEST.COM writes: << i guess it's called a "twist socket".... it looks like an inside-out easy out--it's a cone shaped socket with left handed "threads" on the inside, so that as you turn ccw, it digs into the bolt for a better grip. >> Thanks. Ben! This is an archival quality list submission. And you even have a correct name for it. The twist socket looks like it will work much better than the nut extractors I've used with limited success. George |
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