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Ultra-Deep Socket If you are tired of wrenching dual-wheel mounting bolts by hand, or have a long bolt whose nut a deep-well socket will not reach, here is a solution: I decided to make ultra-deep sockets for my impact driver by cutting a deep-well socket in half.

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I took some schedule 80 black pipe, cut it to my desired length, and welded it between the two halves of the cut socket. I use a single piece of angle iron to keep all the pieces in line; this keeps the new socket straight while welding. Scott Jeske Abrams, Wisconsin

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