Complete Removal of a Rounded Bolt
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What happens here
The presenter positions the GripEdge socket back onto the partially loosened, rounded bolt. With just 'one little hit' from a hammer, the socket re-engages the bolt. He then uses the ratchet to completely loosen and remove the rounded bolt from the demonstration fixture.
Goal: Show the full removal process of a rounded bolt using the socket and ratchet
Tools and materials
- Gloves Unspecified — Protecting hands
- GripEdge Socket Extractor — Re-engaging and removing the bolt
- Hammer Unspecified — Seating the socket onto the rounded bolt
- Ratchet Unspecified — Applying torque for final removal
- 100% Rounded Grade 8 Bolt Unspecified — The fastener being removed
- Demonstration Fixture Unspecified — Holding the rounded bolts