No mention of washers to spread the load?
A stainless steel penny washer, 25mm diameter,
countersunk/bored at least 20mm into the post gives you plenty of space for the socket,
and,
if you are a perfectionist, you can cut a plug of wood to hide the hexhead.
No mention of washers to spread the load?
A stainless steel penny washer, 25mm diameter,
countersunk/bored at least 20mm into the post gives you plenty of space for the socket,
and,
if you are a perfectionist, you can cut a plug of wood to hide the hexhead.