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Why should you prefer a 6-point socket over a 12-point socket when loosening stubborn, corroded bolts?

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 Correct IncorrectA 6-point socket contacts the flat sides of the hex bolt head rather than the corners, reducing the risk of rounding off the fastener.

Why should you prefer a 6-point socket over a 12-point socket when loosening stubborn, corroded bolts?

• They only work on left-hand reverse threaded fasteners
• They bear against bolt flats rather than corners, preventing stripped edges
• 6-point sockets make a cooler clicking sound
• They are twice as heavy and break easier