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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Default socket for spot light adjustment

Does anyone know where you can buy a 9/16ths socket that is used to loosen the spot lamps to adjust them or do most of you just slice a cheap socket and use that?
 
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Cut a 12 point socket....
 
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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I bought one through Snap On over 10 years ago. Get a decent quality 6 point 9/16 and slice it. Craftsman are pretty good. That will void your warrenty though
 
Old Dec 22, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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They are $54.00 from the Snap on man. Use a 6 piont though if you cut a 12 point it can jump over the nut when it flexes just as you are about to get it tight.
 
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I got one on ebay for about 15 bucks if memory serves me.
 
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