10mm socket help required

[Mom]

Strange thing to need help about I agree, what can be difficult about a 10mm socket? I am looking to buy, borrow or even steal a 10mm socket that can fit inside my mirror mount so I can tighten it.

I have a "girly" 14" drive that wont do it, I went to the local shop today and their generic tools wont do it. Apparently I need a double hex socket?

It has to be thin enough to fit inside the mirror stem and tighten the nut inside it.

Anyone have one I can use? Failing that, where can I buy a single 10mm double hex socket that fits a 1/4" drive, I dont want to buy a bigger socket set to do something as simple as tighten my mirror, and I dont want to pay a mechanic minimum charge out to do it for me.

Any assistance greatfully received.

[DrunkenMistake]

As in an hex key?
http://www.dimensionsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hex-keys.jpg

[Mom]

As in an hex key?
http://www.dimensionsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hex-keys.jpg

NO. Them are allen keys. I mean a 10 mm socket that will fit inside my mirror stem. I will see if I can take a pic.

[bogan]

something like T-bars get in there?

<img src="https://www.slipstreamperformance.com.au/store/images/deluxetbar.jpg" />

best tools I ever bought for working on bikes :yes:

edit: in this case the advantage these have is the 10mm socket won't increase in diameter to accommodate an interchangeable square-drive like normal sockets generally do.

[Mom]

NO. Them are allen keys. I mean a 10 mm socket that will fit inside my mirror stem. I will see if I can take a pic.

Here is what I am talking about. That silver circle thing down the stem of the mirror is a 10mm nut, I need to tighten it.

[Mom]

something like T-bars get in there?

best tools I ever bought for working on bikes :yes:

edit: in this case the advantage these have is the 10mm socket won't increase in diameter to accommodate an interchangeable square-drive like normal sockets generally do.

T-drive. Maybe the trick :yes: You live too far away to test that theory though :lol:

[Smifffy]

Here is what I am talking about. That silver circle thing down the stem of the mirror is a 10mm nut, I need to tighten it.

Hmm that looks like a new motorcycle there. Funny how you never told us you were getting one...

:msn-wink:

[Ocean1]

Most sockets are "double hex".

If yours doesn't fit just ride by the nearest 'cicle shop, I'd be surprised and disapointed if they charged you anything at all to nip it up.

[Mom]

Most sockets are "double hex".

If yours doesn't fit just ride by the nearest 'cicle shop, I'd be surprised and disapointed if they charged you anything at all to nip it up.

OK, so I ride past a cycle thangy shop every day...

I am not beyond asking a bloke to help me out with a few flutters on my eyelashes :shutup:

I still reckon bogan has it though.

[Mom]

Hmm that looks like a new motorcycle there. Funny how you never told us you were getting one...

:msn-wink:

Bet your Mommy told you you were cute eh?

:killingme

[bogan]

T-drive. Maybe the trick :yes: You live too far away to test that theory though :lol:

yeh they are pretty common among bikers though, and bikes shops may not mind if you try before you buy...

Another option (and it's a pretty shit one) is to wedge a flathead screwdriver down there, to lock the nut to the mirror stem end. Turn the whole mirror around with the nut till it gets tight, some trial and error needed to get the mirror to end up pointing the right way of course :innocent:

[Mom]

Another option (and it's a pretty shit one) is to wedge a flathead screwdriver down there, to lock the nut to the mirror stem end. Turn the whole mirror around with the nut till it gets tight, some trial and error needed to get the mirror to end up pointing the right way of course :innocent:

:shit: NOOOOOOOOOOO, not on my Millie :pinch:

But I really think you have found the answer, I will be Repco shopping any time soon. Oh, my neighbour has just started working for them, I feel a staff member discount in my waters :innocent:

[YellowDog]

I can see why it is loose. The last owner struggled with it too :yes:

The problem is that the thickness of the socket wall will stop it pushing home.

The $2 shop does very thin micro kits. I have seen 5mm ones.

Perhaps worth a very cheap try for a 10mm one.

Bogan's T-Bars look pretty good.

Good luck.

[Mom]

The $2 shop does very thin micro kits. I have seen 5mm ones. Good luck.

I have bought some of my finest tools from there :shutup:

They do a mean range of wire brushes for a girl to use :yes:

You guys rock! Thank you!

[schrodingers cat]

Less expensive tools often have less than optimum metallurgy so to get the strength required they make the socket wall thicker

REALLY good quality (Snap On, SK, Stahlwillie = $$$$$$) sockets tend to have a smaller outside diameter than the others

I've worked on racecars that have had recesses machined to suit Snap On sockets and blokes with lesser tools get REALLY p'd off:violin:

Rather than chase a socket every time the mirror comes loose how about remove the offending nut and fit 'K' nuts or 'Jet' nuts as they are sometimes known

http://www.mettec.com/images/NF_Jet_Nut_l.jpg

PS All, the allen key sockety thingys are known as 'Inhex' sockets

[Mom]

PS All, the allen key sockety thingys are known as 'Inhex' sockets

I like the description :laugh:

I know all about the cheaper v better tools, but I am no mechanic, and dont need "fantastic" tools, just ones that will work for what I want to do.

I broke a few "cheap" spanners with my enormous strength :shutup: Completely pathetic :yes:

Inhex eh? I will keep that one :sunny:

[hellokitty]

Pity you aren't coming to speedway tomorrow - Dean has a couple of things he could try.... but he will be taking them to the track as his 10mm thingymajigs are the things he uses all the time.

[Flip]

If you like, just get a std 10mm "power built" brand socket from say repco, and I would be happy to machine the outside down a bit.

[Ocean1]

the allen key sockety thingys are known as 'Inhex' sockets

Yeah. Dunno where that came from, I never heard them called anything other than socket head capscrews until recently.

[ynot slow]

If you can't tighten bolt,the 1250 bandit has allen keys to tighten,much easy job.Matbe change to allen bolt and nut.

[jasonu]

yeh they are pretty common among bikers though, and bikes shops may not mind if you try before you buy...

Another option (and it's a pretty shit one) is to wedge a flathead screwdriver down there, to lock the nut to the mirror stem end. Turn the whole mirror around with the nut till it gets tight, some trial and error needed to get the mirror to end up pointing the right way of course :innocent:

You mean 'coconut it' don't you?

[Owl]

Photography not my strong suite

Really?:blink:

[cbfb]

Strange thing to need help about I agree, what can be difficult about a 10mm socket? I am looking to buy, borrow or even steal a 10mm socket that can fit inside my mirror mount so I can tighten it.

I have a "girly" 14" drive that wont do it, I went to the local shop today and their generic tools wont do it. Apparently I need a double hex socket?

It has to be thin enough to fit inside the mirror stem and tighten the nut inside it.

Anyone have one I can use? Failing that, where can I buy a single 10mm double hex socket that fits a 1/4" drive, I dont want to buy a bigger socket set to do something as simple as tighten my mirror, and I dont want to pay a mechanic minimum charge out to do it for me.

Any assistance greatfully received.

I'm 99% sure there's a long thin-wall socket in 10mm lurking in my toolbox somewhere, might do the trick?

PM me if you're interested I'll go check.

EDIT: Would have to post it to you tho I guess so not the quickest option. Still not a problem if it would help.

[Katman]

Has everyone forgotten that it's a double hex socket that's needed?

I'm not aware of any 10mm t-bar sockets that are double hex.

[Owl]

Has everyone forgotten that it's a double hex socket that's needed?

I'm not aware of any 10mm t-bar sockets that are double hex.

"Double hex"?

Is that just another way of saying 12-point?:confused:

[Katman]

"Double hex"?

Is that just another way of saying 12-point?:confused:

Yes, same as 12-point.

The only 1/4'' drive 10mm double hex socket would come in a top quality socket set.

A 3/8'' drive 10mm socket would probably work with some careful grinding down of the outside wall.

[The Pastor]

mom don't u have a MAN who can sort out this issue for you?