Unscrewing light socket... help

[RutnBuk]

Dont use pliers. There is a tool for this. It usually comes with the lights. Makes it super easy. Go to HD or lowes and see if they have it.

[Uncle Saggy]

A half tater will will work

[Uncle Saggy]

If the tater don't work...... Needle nose!

Even if the power is off...... Make sure to wear rubber soles and not ground yourself

[Ruark]

Finally got them on. Cripes. The problem was in the cheap plastic rings. I held bags over the globes and broke them, to get them out of the way. Then used a big channel lock to get the plastic rings off (one of the ceramic sockets cracked, but it was still usable). Then I got 3 METAL rings off the dining table fixture - I can replace those later. The metal rings screwed right on, no problem.

[Plan B]

Try turning the whole globe to loosen the ring.

[35remington]

Oh new GLOBES! Duh. Sorry, I though got you were just trying to change bulbs.

Go get that tool they have at the hardware store that's specifically designed for this.

[Turtlewax]

It's reverse thread......