8 point sockets

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8 point sockets
April 18, 2008 06:29PM

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I figured this would be a good group of people to ask.

I'm looking for 8 point sockets for our track bolts (square headed nuts). The two sizes I need are 7/8" and 1 1/4". The 7/8 inchers are easy because they will be used in a clean environment, but the 1 1/4"s are going to be used in a dirty one.. so I want to find a cheap deep one. I don't care if it's impact or not.

First off, I know of mcmaster-car.. but they "won't ship to new foreigners"

Anyone have any ideas?

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Re: 8 point sockets
April 19, 2008 08:40AM

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Have you tried Princess auto? There is one in Hamilton, they usually have good prices on "cheap" tool.

http://www.princessauto.com/PAcountry.cfm?CTRY=CAN&INF=MAP&LOC=HAM&SPC=1

I have a few friends who are buying from them.

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Re: 8 point sockets
April 19, 2008 09:43AM

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I haven't tried Princess auto.. we go there a lot.. but they're not really good for obscure things like that.

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Re: 8 point sockets
April 19, 2008 10:28AM

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I think I'm going to go with wright tools... not particularly cheap though smiling smiley

http://www.wrighttool.com/pub/default.asp?catalog=0&title2=Sockets%2C+Ratchets+and+Attachments&oid=%7BD9BD8543%2DFF1F%2D11D3%2D8B5D%2D00A0C942294E%7D

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Re: 8 point sockets
April 19, 2008 12:07PM

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Probably worth it in the long run if you don't loose them as often as I do! grinning smiley

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Re: 8 point sockets
April 19, 2008 12:44PM

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Well I think I can get them for sub $20 if I buy enough volume. They are for underground construction work. Don't underestimate the ability for things to get lost.