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Old 01-28-2013, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rydzio View Post
I have a 12-point bit set. It's called a 12 point spline set. The bits look like this



so they have a rounded top.

Should I go with ones like this



with a flat top?
I'm not 100% sure about this but I think that the tripple squares are all flat top. Check with whunter, mbdoc or vstech on this one.

There is a 12 point star bit that is almost the same but it doesn't fit as well. As you've just had trouble with bits in the heads of bolts perhaps it is worth making the extra check?

I had to buy a set when I took my OM617 to bits - like a good little dog I just bought a set with tripple square written on the packet!
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