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Wrong tool (lemmy.myserv.one)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/justpost@lemmy.world
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I realized just now I had used a torx 40 and other torx when those bolt heads were actually (probably) hex heads.

Allen Keys refers to the defunct manufacturer of hex head sockets amongst others

Im about to ride motorbike across a country soon

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[โ€“] 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

As long as you didn't have to put a bunch of torque on it or your bolts were not exceptionally Chinese it'll probably be fine.

Where are you off too? Stop by if you need anything done to your bike on the way.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    California to Virginia

    Yeah its a Suzuki 8R, they were caliper (mounting?) bolts when I replaced rear brake pads so....there was a bit of torque but I dont think I ruined them lol.

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    • [โ€“] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Last time I used the wrong tool it was a t25 in a t27 and then had to spend a few hours with a drill fucking things up.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 1 point 2 months ago

    I dont do a lot of maintenance these days but I always wonder why tf use this or that niche bolt head like Torx or flat head when theres no angle to reach it or some aircraft bolt heads like T20 is so small there always being stripped. Hey let's put a hex head that is facing the earth in a tight panel surrounded by exposed wires and electrical posts such that you cant use a hex socket and need to use the L shaped Hex tool and so can only turn it 1/20th a turn before removing and repositioning ahhhhh

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