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Offline lptools

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Square shank Socket Wrench?
« on: June 11, 2016, 05:42:28 PM »
Hello, This tool is unmarked, 7-3/4" long, 1/2" square shank, and the 6 point openings are 1/2" & 9/16", across the flats. Thanks, Lou
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Re: Square shank Socket Wrench?
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2016, 11:44:58 PM »
It's not a socket extension but it is called a wrench. When used in conjunction with an open end or an adjustable nut wrench on the square shank you can turn a nut or bolt that is otherwise obscured. I guess you could call it an obstruction wrench. I have seen them in a catalog and have one here somewhere but I can't remember the mfg. I'll check in the morning.
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Re: Square shank Socket Wrench?
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2016, 05:40:58 AM »
I have one very similar but is an extension.  Marked Snap-On

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Re: Square shank Socket Wrench?
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2016, 02:48:20 PM »
AH hah I found it its a Fairmount, 8 1/4" long 1/2" x 9/16".
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Re: Square shank Socket Wrench?
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2016, 04:37:54 AM »
Hello, Bill. Thanks!!!!!!!!  No signs of a manufacturer's stamp on the one I have here, though.
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Re: Square shank Socket Wrench?
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2016, 06:23:13 AM »
Todd
There are several makers of double female extensions.  Have to admit to doing  a double take when I see them becaues you don't see them often.

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There may be more but Fairmount is the only mfg that I know of to make these. Yours although slightly shorter looks very similar. Possibly for a tool kit for auto, tractor or truck would be my guess.
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