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Types of Sockets
Because sockets come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and materials, it's easy to get confused about which type is needed. With a few exceptions that include axial or festoon socket fixtures, all sockets fall into four main groups: screw, pins, wedges, and bayonets. Let's take