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Title: bit brace socket
Post by: jimwrench on February 17, 2017, 04:04:14 PM

I've had bit brace sockets but none with this diamond shaped projection on the side . It(the projection) is 1/8 in thick and 3/8 deep and 5/16 wide where it meets the body. Socket is 5/8 hexagon. I first thought this projection was casting flash but it is a definite cast projection. Ever seen this before or know usage of this projection ?

Title: Re: bit brace socket
Post by: john k on February 17, 2017, 08:48:04 PM

AS we wait for the experts, will venture it was a type of depth stop?

Title: Re: bit brace socket
Post by: lptools on February 17, 2017, 08:50:14 PM

Hand held reamer/countersink?????

Title: Re: bit brace socket
Post by: wvtools on February 17, 2017, 09:36:04 PM

I have had a lot of those over the years, and I have never had one like that.

Title: Re: bit brace socket
Post by: bill300d on February 17, 2017, 09:55:23 PM

I can't help but think that is a user modification. Are you positive that piece is not gas welded onto it?

Title: Re: bit brace socket
Post by: turnnut on February 18, 2017, 09:10:49 AM

??? was it put on to remove dirt around the nut on an implement ???

I'm sure some of you had scraped dirt/rust with a screw driver to get a wrench or socket to fit a nut.

 just my 2 cent thought, Frank

Title: Re: bit brace socket
Post by: jimwrench on February 18, 2017, 10:35:09 AM

 Tang follows parting line and appears to have cast surface. No evidence of welding

Title: Re: bit brace socket
Post by: bill300d on February 18, 2017, 12:10:14 PM

Interesting
Thanks for the better shot. In the other photos it almost looks like its gas welded.

Title: Re: bit brace socket
Post by: bill300d on February 18, 2017, 12:15:14 PM

Looking at these shots closer it appears that a fair chunk of that appendage is missing in action.

Title: Re: bit brace socket
Post by: rustyfordgarage on February 28, 2017, 03:23:11 PM

The two I have seem to be unfinished castings as well

Title: Re: bit brace socket
Post by: bird on March 09, 2017, 01:58:53 PM

Quote from: bill300d on February 17, 2017, 09:55:23 PM

I can't help but think that is a user modification. Are you positive that piece is not gas welded onto it?

I've had two that look like that one.... of course, goodness knows where they are right now.  But, if I have two, I'm guessing that it may not be a user modification??