Almost lost a socket

[DemoDisk]

I need something strong to retrieve a wrench socket from a deep spark
plug port. There's a rubber ring inside to keep out dust, and it pulls
the socket right off the extension bar when you try to withdraw it.

I just barely managed to fish it out with one of those 3-prong grabbers,
and I'd like to know what you would use. Even better if it's some
ordinary thing around the house instead of a specialty item from a
hardware store.

Thanks,
Jm

[Mike Y]

Post by DemoDisk
I need something strong to retrieve a wrench socket from a deep spark
plug port. There's a rubber ring inside to keep out dust, and it pulls
the socket right off the extension bar when you try to withdraw it.
I just barely managed to fish it out with one of those 3-prong grabbers,
and I'd like to know what you would use. Even better if it's some
ordinary thing around the house instead of a specialty item from a
hardware store.
Thanks,
Jm

Take some old windshield wipers and pull the metal 'blade' out of the rubber
wiper. Heat it witha torch and bend over the end just enough to still be
able to fit it in the hole for the rachet driver extension. Make two of
these. To get out a stuck socket, put these two 'hooks' into the socket,
then slip something like a small screwdrier between them. Now they just
won't pull out, and you can yank on the socket.