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Originally Posted by wswartzwel View Post
I have a set of sockets that remove stripped nuts. ( when the outside hex is rounded off) Looks like an iside out drill bit. The inside of the socket is tapered and fluted so it grips as you turn. Snap on and matco sell them. perhaps something like that would grip the outside of the nut.
Something like this? I notice the largest in this set is 19mm...hopefully enough. If not, I know there are larger sizes available. Often a tire shop will have a set. The technique is to hammer the fluted part over the nut or bolt, then use an impact gun or breaker bar to remove.

https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Remover-Extractor-Storage-Stubborn/dp/B087P5GKFK/ref=pd_lpo_3?pd_rd_i=B087P5GKFK&psc=1

(edit) Here's a project farm video showing this type (and others) in use:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWLxzuDMuhk&ab_channel=ProjectFarm

go to around 14 minutes on the video above
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