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Choosing between a 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive for a stubborn flange bolt on a 40-year-old boiler
I was working on a retrofit in an old plant in Akron, and the last bolt on a steam chest flange just wouldn't budge. I had to pick between grabbing my 3/8 impact or going back to the truck for the heavier 1/2 inch drive and breaker bar. I went with the 1/2 inch, and it cracked loose without stripping the head, but it cost me about 15 extra minutes. What's your go-to move when you're in a tight spot and the clock is ticking?
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