Originally Posted by JeffKeryk
Originally Posted by Trav
Getting a 6 point tool be it socket or wrench can be a PITA in a tight spot. When have you ever had a 12 point wrench slip unless the fastener head was damaged? I never have, some cheap tools may because they are not sized properly.
Interesting... I might have guessed the opposite. All my (inherited) SO sockets are 6 point.
The only 6-point wrenches I own are specialty for FU'ed situations....And only smaller sizes like 1/4", 7mm, 8mm/5/16". I do own quite a collection of 12 point sockets for Diesels & Dress-up hardware....People love to buy 12 point ARP bolts.
My only hard rule is to never use a 12 point on a GM side post battery terminals!