Abstract
A socket having a working end with a socket receiving area that is adapted to receive a work piece, and an opposing drive end adapted to engage a lug of a torque application tool. The socket includes spring-wire forms disposed in the socket receiving area that are adapted to apply a biased force to the work piece when the work piece is received in the socket receiving area, wherein the spring-wire forms include a first and second end and arms formed proximal to the first and second ends, and the arms include a bent portion that is adapted to engage axial slots when a work piece is received in the socket receiving area.