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Wheeler-Rex 978 bent nose pliers, steel finish

Wheeler-Rex

Wheeler-Rex 978 Bent Nose Pliers

SKU CH-3585-3JQT0 MPN 978

A 1/2 inch drive, 3/4 inch SAE 6-point socket made from alloy steel with a zinc-plated finish

  • Product typeBent Nose Pliers
  • Wheeler-Rex 978 model ensures precise fit
  • Bent nose design reaches confined fasteners
  • 6-point socket geometry grips flats securely
  • Zinc-plated alloy steel resists corrosion
  • 1/2 inch drive matches standard ratchets

1/2 in Drive 3/4 in Socket

This Wheeler-Rex 978 is a 1/2 in drive SAE socket with a 3/4 in opening and six-point geometry. It is made from alloy steel with a zinc-plated finish and features an extra-deep profile for bolt clearance. The tool is rated for hand use only and is not impact rated. It suits mechanics and technicians who need a standard deep socket for manual fastener work.

Not for impact or powered use

This socket is designed for hand-driven applications and carries no impact rating, so it should not be used with impact wrenches or power tools. Buyers who need an impact-rated socket for powered equipment should look at a different product. The six-point design also means it is not suited for twelve-point fastener heads.

3/4 in SAE six-point opening

The single specification that determines fit is the 3/4 in SAE six-point opening on a 1/2 in drive. Match this size and drive to the fastener and ratchet you are using; if either differs, this socket will not engage correctly.

How it compares

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Price $44.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 2,110 comparable items (median $23.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWheeler-Rex
Model name978
Product typeBent Nose Pliers

Questions about this item

How deep is the 3/4 in 6-point socket before the bolt clearance limit is reached?

The socket is extra deep and provides 5 in of bolt clearance for longer fasteners.

Does the zinc-plated alloy steel generate noticeable heat during extended hand-tightening sessions?

Hand tools do not generate measurable heat; the alloy steel and zinc plating remain at ambient temperature during normal use.

What drive-size ratchet or breaker bar is required to turn this 1/2 in drive socket?

A standard 1/2 in square-drive ratchet, breaker bar or torque wrench is needed to engage the socket drive.

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