Demonstrating Rounded Bolt Tightening
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What happens here
The presenter demonstrates the socket's ability to tackle a severely rounded, grade 8 bolt. He places the 14mm GripEdge socket over the rounded bolt on a demonstration fixture and hammers it down to ensure a secure fit. He then attaches a ratchet to the socket and uses it to tighten the bolt, showcasing the tool's bidirectional capability.
Goal: Showcase the socket's grip on a rounded bolt for tightening
Tools and materials
- Gloves Unspecified — Protecting hands during demonstration
- GripEdge Socket Extractor — Securing and manipulating the rounded bolt
- Hammer Unspecified — Seating the socket onto the rounded bolt
- Ratchet Unspecified — Applying torque to the socket
- 100% Rounded Grade 8 Bolt Unspecified — The fastener to be removed and re-tightened
- Demonstration Fixture Unspecified — Holding the rounded bolts for demonstration