Socket size for window frame.

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Socket size for window frame.

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I tried to get a socket into the recessed bolts that hold the window frame into the door last weekend but couldn't get the socket into the hole (!/2" drive). How do you loosen the nuts, box spanner or what and what size is it, AF, Whit or BSF.
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Post by Matt »

I think I used a 3/8th drive 7/16th socket last time i tried to get at them... but im probably wrong
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Post by MGFmad »

Matt wrote:I think I used a 3/8th drive 7/16th socket last time i tried to get at them... but im probably wrong
I did this about 3 weeks ago, 7/16th was what came to mind for me as well. My 3/8 drive socket and extension bar fitted perfectly.
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Post by Shawn »

I wound up using a deep 7/16 socket on a 3/8 drive. My standard ones were too shallow. A "Rotator" type socket wrench made this a whole lot easier too!
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Post by IaininTenbury »

They're 3/16BSF/1/4whit but you'll find a 7/16" AF will fit pretty well - just a little snug. (depends on the socket and the tolerance)
If anyone makes Whitworth deep 3/8 drive sockets I'm sure we'd all like to know!
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Post by Luxobarge »

IaininTenbury wrote:If anyone makes Whitworth deep 3/8 drive sockets I'm sure we'd all like to know!
This guy does them - not cheap though!

http://www.baconsdozen.co.uk/tools/whitworth.htm

(3rd "box" down)

This is where I got my standard depth socket set from (I bought the ones in the "top" box) - good service.

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Post by IaininTenbury »

Thanks, thats certainly worth knowing.
May just get a standard set for the time being, I'd need to be in the right spending mood for the deep set! I will have some though...

This probably ought to be in useful tips as whitworth stuff isnt commonly available and asking what bolt size various parts are is a fairly common question..
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Post by Luxobarge »

IaininTenbury wrote:....as whitworth stuff isnt commonly available
Well, I found that site by searching on Google for "Whitworth Spanners" and loads of suppliers came up actually - there seem to be plenty of combination spanners on the market, slightly less socket sets but still easy to come by, but the site above was the only one I found with deep sockets. All mail order though of course.

But you're right, you won't find them in high-street tool shops or Halfords!

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Post by Matt »

I know that guy... he's on another forum i frequent....
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