I don't know Jeff, did you check?
I checked my 2000 Snapon catalog and it says "triple square", with no
mention of "12 point".

3/8" drive metric triple squares on page 105
1/2" drive metric triple squares on page 122

I have some of each drive type as they fit other common things on
VW/Audis.
The head bolts on the inline engines for example.

For Vanagon CVs I prefer my Matco version as the very long shank is
better for the outboard CVs IMHO.

Mark

Jeffrey Schwaia wrote:
>
> "tri-square"
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Where did this tri-square crap come from?  It's a 12 point.
>
> Snap-On calls it a 12 point.
>
> Hazet calls it a 12 point.
>
> Even Sears calls it a 12 point.
>
> Couldn't find it in the Mac catalog (I'll check when the truck comes this
> week)
>
> Matco has a "triple square", but what self-respecting mechanic would buy
> Matco?  One with no cash and poor credit...
>
> I've been turning wrenches professionally for over 25 years and the only
> place I've ever heard tri-square was on this list.  Perhaps I've led a
> sheltered life...
>
> Sorry for the rant, it's been a long week, and it's only Monday.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff